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Southern Girl's Kitchen
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Lodge Logic 12-Inch Pre-Seasoned SkilletLodge Logic 12-Inch Pre-Seasoned Skillet
Buy new: $16.97
Well-seasoned cast iron is a must. Use it in the morning for bacon and eggs and at night for frying. Also works for a great pineapple upside down cake.
Waring Pro DF250 1800-Watt 2-1/5-Pound-Capacity Deep Fryer, Brushed StainlessWaring Pro DF250 1800-Watt 2-1/5-Pound-Capacity Deep Fryer, Brushed Stainless
Buy new: $140.00
When you absolutely need to feed a crowd. Multiple baskets let you fry two things at once (like shrimp and oysters) or one big basket for catfish or fries.
Mr. Coffee TM3-2 3-Quart Ice Tea MakerMr. Coffee TM3-2 3-Quart Ice Tea Maker
Buy new: $18.96 / Used from: $19.98
No more making tea in a pot! Add the sugar to the ice and stir when done!
All-Clad Stainless 5-1/2-Quart Dutch OvenAll-Clad Stainless 5-1/2-Quart Dutch Oven
Buy new: $234.95
Yours doesn't have to be All-Clad (although I love mine dearly). This works extremely well for greens, gumbo and deep frying, if you don't want to use the electric fryer.
6" diameter Bamboo Skimmer/Strainer6" diameter Bamboo Skimmer/Strainer
Buy new: $4.95
If you're frying, you need these. You can also get all-metal ones. Mine came in a set of three different sizes.
Oxo Good Grips Wooden TurnerOxo Good Grips Wooden Turner
Buy new: $4.99
Love this! I use it for roux.
Oxo Good Grips Small Wooden SpoonOxo Good Grips Small Wooden Spoon
Buy new: $3.95
No Southern kitchen is complete without several in different sizes.
Ateco 11-Piece Graduated Round Cookie Cutter SetAteco 11-Piece Graduated Round Cookie Cutter Set
Buy new: $14.99
I remember using a glass to cut biscuits. This works much better!
Oxo Good Grips Pastry ScraperOxo Good Grips Pastry Scraper
Buy new: $8.99
This makes handling dough a lot easier. You can also use it after you chop veggies as a way to transport them to the pot.
KitchenAid KSM150PSER Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Empire RedKitchenAid KSM150PSER Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Empire Red
Buy new: $269.99
Pick your own model and color. This is great as is for cakes, pies, etc. Now what makes it the best are the attachments ...
KitchenAid KICA0WH Ice Cream Maker AttachmentKitchenAid KICA0WH Ice Cream Maker Attachment
Buy new: $69.99
Homemade ice cream? No problem. I love to make Ben and Jerry's Cherry Garcia, but there's something to be said for some good old-fashioned "white ice cream" as my uncles call it. This helps me make the best vanillia ice cream I've ever had.
KitchenAid FGA Food Grinder Attachment for Stand MixersKitchenAid FGA Food Grinder Attachment for Stand Mixers
Buy new: $48.99
I made my own maple sausage one morning. Who knew??? Staples done right are absolutely fantastic. You can get the sausage stuffer kit to make links; I just formed patties.