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Kitchen Equipment I Learned to Appreciate
By an Amazon.com customer
Lodge Logic 3-Quart Pre-Seasoned Chicken FryerLodge Logic 3-Quart Pre-Seasoned Chicken Fryer
Buy new: $29.99
Cast iron is more durable and cheaper than ceramic pizza stones. I don't really need the lid except to keep dust out of the pan when not in use.
Proctor Silex K2070 1-Quart Automatic Electric Kettle, WhiteProctor Silex K2070 1-Quart Automatic Electric Kettle, White
Buy new: $15.44 / Used from: $13.99
I have broken countless teapots on the cooktop over the decades. I was wrong to think that this plastic express water boiler is a bad idea. I have had it for a few months and it has definitely made one aspect of kitchen duties less stressful. The water heats quickly and shuts off when it has boiled. I recommend this product.
Baker's Secret 10-by-16-Inch Nonstick Cooling Rack, Set of 2Baker's Secret 10-by-16-Inch Nonstick Cooling Rack, Set of 2
This is a necessary item in the kitchen if you bake. Recipes require that cookies, cakes and breads be cooled on a rack. I have no regrets buying this item. I use it every time I bake.
Pyrex Bakeware 9-1/2-Inch Scalloped Pie Plate, ClearPyrex Bakeware 9-1/2-Inch Scalloped Pie Plate, Clear
I have yet to make a pie in this $3 plate but I have used it to dredge pieces of food in flour before frying. It is much better to use this shallow dish than a dinner plate.