 | Zojirushi NP-HBC18 10-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer with Induction Heating System, Stainless Steel
Buy new: $249.99 / Used from: $236.99 BEST rice ckr on the market today! Leave it to the Japanese to over-engineer that which could not be over-engineered! Forget those alumnimum rice cookers, this cooks flawless rice. It has other uses(such as Irish Oatmeal). Like some other items in my list, it is expensive, but looks and performs great.
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 | Cuisinart CSC-650 Slow Cooker
Great convenience tool. Prep your food the nightbefore, store in the component stoneware bowl in the fridge overnight. The next morning, place in the unit, turn on, leave for work. When you return home that night you'll have a hot meal waiting for you. Plus the large size of this cooker let's you cook in bulk.
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 | The Healthy Slow Cooker by Judith Finlayson
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $13.95 Great healty recipes, easy to prepare.
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 | Cuisinart TOB-50 Classic Toaster Oven Broiler, brushed stainless and black
Buy new: $99.99 / Used from: $82.99 Best looking toaster on the market. Makes great toast, can be used for cooking side dishes while your main oven is in use. If you've never used one before , toaster ovens are a great, convenient tool and not just for toast!
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 | Blendtec Home TB-621-BHM The Professional's Choice 1,560-Watt Total Blender, Black
Buy new: $405.95 The BEST, most powerful blender on the market. Definitely not cheap, but well worth it. Completely blends literally ANYTHING; check out the "will it blend" link on their website. Great for making fruit smoothies and sports drinks. Blends completely, with no lumps or chunks. Great for entertaining and making mixed drinks and margaritas as well. Also a fun conversation piece.
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 | The EatingWell Healthy in a Hurry Cookbook: 150 Delicious Recipes for Simple, Everyday Suppers in 45 Minutes or Less by Jim Romanoff
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $12.94 Good easy and quick to prepare recipes in this book. Also helpful lists of kitchen appliances/utensils and pantry/cooking supplies.
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 | GladWare Side Dish, 1-3/4 Cup, Containers & Lids, Case Pack, Six - 5 Count Containers (30 Containers)
Buy new: $20.48 Get a mix of these for freezing extra meals and for bringing to the office.
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 | Lodge Logic Pre-Seasoned 15 Inch Cast-Iron Skillet
Buy new: $41.58 / Used from: $31.99 These will last a lifetime. Bonus is these are pre-cured. If cleaned and maintained properly, they will perform as well as any non-stick pan but without the deterioriation in surface and alleged health effects of non-stick surfaces. Get a mix of these: large round, square, and small.
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 | Le Creuset 16-Quart Stockpot, Blue
The Le Creuset Line looks great, is durable (should last a lifetime with proper care), and they add class and style to any kitchen. Toss out those stainless steel starter sets you still own from college days and get a mix of these. This stockpot is perfect for making soups, boiling large volumes of pasta for parties, or deep frying poultry.
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 | Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 4-1/2-Quart Round French Oven, Flame
Buy new: $204.99 / Used from: $175.99 |
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