 | Victorinox 8-Inch Chef's Knife, Black Fibrox Handle
Buy new: $29.99 / Used from: $24.44 The knife is sharp, well-balanced and nicely weighted for anyone from Olive Oyl to Popeye to use.
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 | Victorinox 3-1/4-Inch Paring Knife with Large Handle
Buy new: $5.99 An excellent paring knife for a variety of tasks.
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 | AccuSharp 001 Knife Sharpener
Buy new: $10.00 Keep your Forschner knives in great shape with this effective and inexpensive knife sharpener. Fits in a drawer and won't take up counter space like a large, electric sharpener.
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 | WearEver Premium Hard-Anodized 10-Inch Saute Pan
This sturdy, hard-anodized pan will handle everything from scrambled eggs to seared steak. The nonstick surface takes abuse without flaking, and you can hang it from a hook or pot rack to free up drawer and cabinet space.
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 | Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless 6-Quart Sauce Pot with Lid
Buy new: $45.08 Use this versatile stainless stockpot to fry meat, cook pasta, make soups and stews, steam vegetables, and more. This is the workhorse of the kitchen -- large enough to feed six people, but lightweight and dishwasher-safe.
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 | Cuisinart DFP-3 Handy Prep 3-Cup Food Processor
Buy new: $59.99 This little processor is quite a kitchen multi-tasker. While 3 cups might seem small, it's the one I use the most. I've even made an entire pie crust in it. It comes with very functional attachments for slicing and shredding, juicing, and chopping. With the shredding ejector attachment, you can shred an entire cabbage in minutes without having to constantly empty the processor bowl.
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 | Chicago Cutlery Magnetic Knife Storage Strip
Buy new: $21.00 Use this magnetic knife holder to keep your knives out of drawers and free up counter space taken up by knife blocks. It might seem odd at first to have your knives in plain sight all the time, but you quickly get used to the convenience of having your knives so handy.
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 | Amco 4-Piece Stainless Steel Measuring Cup Set
Buy new: $13.50 These are excellent measuring cups. They won't tip over when empty and they clean up like a dream in the dishwasher. I own two sets.
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 | Oxo Good Grips 12-Inch Stainless-Steel Locking Tongs
Buy new: $10.33 / Used from: $5.59 Tongs are the handiest kitchen tools! You can do just about anything with them. If you only have room for one set, buy these, because you can use them on nonstick surfaces and other surfaces, and the length of these tongs keeps your hands away from flames and oven heat.
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 | Hamilton Beach 33133H 3-in-1 Slow Cooker, White
Buy new: $48.99 This slow cooker doesn't have many bells and whistles, but it offers the versatility of three sizes of bowls, so you can cook for two people or a large group. The bowls nest and can be used for baking and kitchen prep, making this a very versatile piece indeed.
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 | Matfer Pelton Spatula
Buy new: $7.50 This spatula is worth its weight in gold. While designed for delicate fish fillets, it also works well for everything from omelettes, pancakes, and crepes, to hamburgers and heavier items. It won't scratch nonstick surfaces and it won't melt.
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 | Progressive International Lid and Spoon Rest
Buy new: $14.95 I don't have much room next to my stove, so this combo lid/spoon rest makes a big difference. It has a spot to rest large cooking utensils, plus another spot to hold lids upright. It can hold more than one lid at a time, depending on the design of the lid. This is a real spacesaver next to the stove.
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 | Pyrex Bakeware 3-Piece Baking Dish Set, Clear
Buy new: $20.37 / Used from: $17.99 Pyrex has been around forever for a very good reason: it's great stuff! It bakes like a dream and is dishwasher-safe. This set covers most baking needs, from pie to lasagna, and the two rectangular dishes nest to save space.
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 | Kitchen Collection Multi-Use Kitchen Organizer, White
Buy new: $7.99 With this cabinet organizer, you can store baking sheets and pans, muffin tins, pie plates, and other items on their sides, rather than stacking them on top of each other. When you need something, you just slide it out, instead of pulling out a huge, heavy stack of pans. Also prevents pans from scraping on each other.
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 | Berenson 8012-BPN-P COAT HOOKBRUSHED NICKEL
Buy new: $7.96 This won't work for everyone, but I keep my pots and pan on plain coat hooks mounted on the wall next to the stove. A sturdy hook, mounted in a stud with the right hardware, will hold 3-4 heavy pans. The hooks don't stick out like some pot racks, and you free up tons of drawer and cabinet space.
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 | Wüsthof Come-Apart Kitchen Shears
Buy new: $18.89 / Used from: $17.99 Wusthof knives are expensive, but these kitchen shears are reasonably priced and work like a dream. They stay sharp, cut through just about anything, and pull apart easily for washing. You can keep them easily accessible on your magnetic knife holder.
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 | Microplane Fine Grater
Buy new: $13.95 Microplanes are wonderful for zesting citrus fruits and grating cheese, garlic and ginger. This particular model has a wide handle that's easy to grip and a wide surface area for efficiency. The fine grater is good for most tasks, and it cleans up well in the dishwasher.
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 | Luminarc 8015495 9-Piece Stackable Glass Mixing Bowls Set
I have used a set of these bowls every single day since I got them six years ago. They're strong enough to hold up to hand mixers, you can use them for serving, there are enough sizes to fit any task, you can put them in the dishwasher, and they don't take up much space in a cabinet.
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 | 3 Pieces Set Stainless Steel Mesh Strainer Set COME IN A BOX LABEL MADE IN JAPAN!!
Buy new: $16.45 With this stainless strainer set, you don't need a huge salad spinner taking up space. The fine mesh prevents small things like lentils from slipping through, and the steel bases hold the strainers upright and keep food from touching the bottom of the sink. They clean up well in the dishwasher and nest in the cabinet for efficiency.
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