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Essentials for the Home Cook
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Cookwise: The Secrets of Cooking RevealedCookwise: The Secrets of Cooking Revealed by Shirley O. Corriher
Buy new: $23.74 / Used from: $10.95
Excellent book, especially for baking
The New Best Recipe: All-New EditionThe New Best Recipe: All-New Edition by Cook's Illustrated Magazine
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $17.74
Good All Purpose Cookbook
The Best Light RecipeThe Best Light Recipe
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $16.48
Lighter Versions of Gourmet Food
How To Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great FoodHow To Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food by Mark Bittman
Buy new: $15.72 / Used from: $5.72
This Cookbook has a plethora of recipes, including interesting recipes for ethnic foods.
All-Clad Stainless Measuring Cup SetAll-Clad Stainless Measuring Cup Set
Buy new: $49.95
The nicest measuring cups you will ever own. I have seriously contemplated hanging them on the wall.
Anchor Hocking 85725 Cracker JarAnchor Hocking 85725 Cracker Jar
Buy new: $7.49
I like these kind of jars for storing flour and sugar. They come in several sizes.
Cast Aluminum Scoop, 5 Ounce (ALS-5) Category: ScoopsCast Aluminum Scoop, 5 Ounce (ALS-5) Category: Scoops
Buy new: $1.99
Scoops make a nice addition to your cracker jars.
Oxo Good Grips Silicone Pastry BrushOxo Good Grips Silicone Pastry Brush
Buy new: $6.99
There are numerous products like this. Look for one that comes apart for cleaning.
Norpro Egg Rite Egg TimerNorpro Egg Rite Egg Timer
Buy new: $4.99
This is the ultimate must have!
RSVP Spice Measuring Spoon, Set of 6RSVP Spice Measuring Spoon, Set of 6
Buy new: $13.71
I don't have this brand, but measuring spoons down to 1/8 teaspoon size and narrow enough to fit in a spice tin are super nice to have.