 | Victorinox 8-Inch Chef's Knife, Black Fibrox Handle
Buy new: $29.99 / Used from: $24.44 This is the absolute cornerstone of and foundational pillar to any kitchen. Above all else, this is the item worth spending money on. The Chef's Knife is the fundamental tool in any kitchen and the difference between a good tool and a poor tool is profound. This is the one to get.
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 | J.K. Adams TWO-1208 12-Inch by 8-Inch Takes Two Cutting Board
Buy new: $13.50 I like the feel of wood much better then plastic, I don't mind hand washing it, and I believe the news of its greater susceptibility to germs and bacteria have been greatly exaggerated.
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 | Victorinox 3-1/4-Inch Paring Knife with Large Handle
Buy new: $5.99 As versatile as the Chef's Knife is, it can't do everything. Sometimes you need a finer tool for finer detail work.
Here's a excellent paring knife for all the little details.
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 | Gourmet Standard Tri-Ply Oval Fry Pan - AS11117
Frying Pan, Skillet, Saute Pan, this one will do it all for you. This specific model is designed and built and performs exactly the same as All-Clad. It has Aluminum sandwiched between Stainless Steel.
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 | Cuisinart Chef's Classic 8-Quart Stockpot with Cover
Buy new: $53.53 Every kitchen needs a high quality Stock Pot. For Marinara, and Chili and Soup, and boil water for pasta, and anything else.
The 12 Quart Stockpot from the same manufacturer is the same price, and may be preferred by some, but my choice is the 8 quart, and I consider it more versatile. It can fit in the dishwasher, and the oven for double duty use as a dutch oven
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 | All-Clad Stainless 4-Quart Saucepan with Loop
Buy new: $199.95 / Used from: $177.99 If you can find the Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless
4-Quart Sauce Pan go with that one. It costs 1/4 what this All-Clad does. If you're hard core and have mucho dinero, then this is the Sauce Pan for you.
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 | Oxo Good Grips 12-Inch Stainless-Steel Locking Tongs
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $5.59 A good pair of Tongs are essential to any kitchen. This pair is a great choice.
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 | Lincoln Foodservice 5314 12-7/8-by-17-3/4-Inch Heavy-Duty Sheet Pan
Buy new: $16.19 We always called these cookie sheets, but you're going to need some sort of baking pan. Get this one, it's the best around.
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 | CIA Masters Collection 12 Inch x 17 Inch Wire Cooling Rack, Chrome Plate Steel
Buy new: $16.00 And, you'll need to have a rack to go along with that baking sheet. This is the best choice.
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 | RSVP Precision Pierced Stainless-Steel 5-Quart Colander
Buy new: $31.35 Gotta have a colander. All it does is strain water, so don't spend a ton of money. Here's a great choice.
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 | Hwi Metro #1053 5PC Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set
While I can't vouch for this specific product, a set of mixing bowls are a kitchen essential. You wouldn't try to drive a car without tires would you?
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 | Amco 4-Piece Stainless Steel Measuring Cup Set
Buy new: $13.50 Measuring cups. If you don't already have some, they don't come any better then these.
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 | Rubbermaid Premier 12-pc. Set
Buy new: $16.99 Gotta put all those leftovers somewhere. Rubbermaid has a good product.
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 | Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 by Irma S. Rombauer
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $13.89 The best, most complete cookbook around. A phenomenal resource, covers (almost) it all.
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