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All-Clad Stainless 8-Quart StockpotAll-Clad Stainless 8-Quart Stockpot
Buy new: $248.98
All-clad is the best, if you are willing to pay for it. This 8 qt stockpot is a versatile size for home cooks, for instance to make soup for a family of 4-8 or to make stock from chicken
All-Clad Stainless 7 1/2 Inch Fry PanAll-Clad Stainless 7 1/2 Inch Fry Pan
Buy new: $69.95
This will be your most-used item, perfect for those morning eggs
All-Clad Stainless 12-Inch Chef's PanAll-Clad Stainless 12-Inch Chef's Pan
Buy new: $200.00 / Used from: $138.88
A sautee pan with a lid is handy for a surprising range of foods
All-Clad Stainless 2-Quart SaucepanAll-Clad Stainless 2-Quart Saucepan
Buy new: $104.95 / Used from: $98.99
The one you will grab for heating spaghetti sauces and veggie side dishes
All-Clad Stainless 3-Quart SaucepanAll-Clad Stainless 3-Quart Saucepan
Buy new: $131.22 / Used from: $90.00
J.A. Henckels Four Star 7-Piece Block SetJ.A. Henckels Four Star 7-Piece Block Set
Buy new: $244.73
Great quality, easy-clean handle design and sized for average-sized hands. Quicker and better than a food processor for slicing, IMHO, esp. with practice
AirBake by WearEver Natural Oblong Baking Pan with CoverAirBake by WearEver Natural Oblong Baking Pan with Cover
You can't do lasagne or most mix brownies without this
Tree Spirit 14-Inch Maple Heavy Duty Square SpoonTree Spirit 14-Inch Maple Heavy Duty Square Spoon
practical square edge for really getting into those corners
KitchenAid KSM90PSWH 300-Watt Ultra Power 4-1/2-Quart Stand Mixer, WhiteKitchenAid KSM90PSWH 300-Watt Ultra Power 4-1/2-Quart Stand Mixer, White
The #1stand mixer in America, for good reason. My grandmother still uses hers from the '50s.
Emile Henry Le Potier Mixing Bowl Set, Set of 3, BlueEmile Henry Le Potier Mixing Bowl Set, Set of 3, Blue
No reason something this useful shouldn't be a pleasure to use and beautiful, too. heavy mixing bowls like this are great , don't move around on the counter top. Micowave-, dishwasher-safe.
Pyrex Prepware 3-Piece Measuring Cup SetPyrex Prepware 3-Piece Measuring Cup Set
Not just for measuring liquids, but heating in the microwave.
Stainless Steel Measuring CupsStainless Steel Measuring Cups
I've tried metal measuring cups and plastic: metal definitely wins.
Oxo Good Grips 11-Inch Balloon WhiskOxo Good Grips 11-Inch Balloon Whisk
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $8.99
This is one of a very few whisks that has the wires sealed at the top of the handle, a cleaning issue. Also, won't slip from your hand
Kitchen Aid Silicone Spatula & Spoon Duo Pack, RedKitchen Aid Silicone Spatula & Spoon Duo Pack, Red
Buy used from: $15.00
The heat-resistant silicone types are all I ever use now.
Oster 4119-022 2-Speed 500-Watt Beehive BlenderOster 4119-022 2-Speed 500-Watt Beehive Blender
Buy new: $81.80 / Used from: $63.99
500-watt power, outdoes most other home models on the market. Really will crush ice like a bar blender, but much cheaper than the comparable Waring predecessor.
Chicago Metallic Commercial 18-Inch-by-13-Inch Jelly Roll PanChicago Metallic Commercial 18-Inch-by-13-Inch Jelly Roll Pan
Buy new: $16.95 / Used from: $11.86
Forget those flimsy cookie sheets. This with parchment paper or a silicone mat is tops. Stainless steel can stand scrubbing, unlike nonstick. lip on the edges contains any possible run-overs.
Matfer Exopat 11-5/8-by-16-3/8-Inch Nonstick Baking MatMatfer Exopat 11-5/8-by-16-3/8-Inch Nonstick Baking Mat
Buy new: $15.99
will make any metal sheet nonstick
Emile Henry Le Potier  9-Inch Pie Dish, BlueEmile Henry Le Potier 9-Inch Pie Dish, Blue
I find that ceramic and glass make a better pie crust