 | Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 6-1/2-Quart Saucepot with Pasta Insert
A bit pricey, but Calphalon will last you forever - especially the hard anodized stuff.
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 | Calphalon Professional Hard-Anodized 4-1/2-Quart Saucepot
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 | Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 2-1/2-Quart Shallow Saucepan with Lid
Buy new: $29.99 / Used from: $69.99 You can skip this for now and go with the 4 1/2 quart, but they're both worth the $$$ and you'll use them constantly.
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 | Calphalon Professional Nonstick II 12-Inch Everyday Pan with Lid
Instead of a skillet. You'll get more use out of this thing.
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 | OXO Good Grips 28781 Wire Cheese Slicer
Buy new: $8.99 |
 | Oxo Good Grips Trigger Ice Cream Scoop
Buy new: $9.49 |
 | Oxo Good Grips Medium Spoon Spatula, Tomato
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $12.00 Also grab a set of wooden spoons.
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 | Oxo Good Grips 9-Inch Stainless Steel Locking Tongs
Buy new: $10.99 |
 | KitchenAid KHM7T 7-Speed Ultra Power Plus Hand Mixer, Onyx Black
Buy new: $62.26 |
 | Krups 297-45 Pro Chef Premium Toaster Oven
Or just buy a toater, but if you're cooking for one, this is great.
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 | Panasonic 1.2 Cubic Feet Microwave Oven, Black
Mircowaves are updated all the time. Check Consumer Reports for the best one out there.
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 | Pyrex 16-pc. Starter Set
I like a 1 and a 4 cup Pyrex measuring cup - you'll use 'em for everything. Also like this type of pie plate - you can add a 2nd one later if you like it.
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 | Calphalon Commercial Bakeware Collector's Edition Large Cookie Sheets, Set of 2
Or if you make sheet cake, buy two jelly roll pans - they can double as cookie sheets. You can buy loaf and muffin pans - but how often do you really use them? They can always wait till later.
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 | Matfer Exopat 11-5/8-by-16-3/8-Inch Nonstick Baking Mat
Buy new: $15.99 Not a top priority, but worth the $$. A roll of parchment paper will get you through in the meantime.
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 | J.A. Henckels International Fine Edge Pro 8-inch Stainless-Steel Bread Knife
Buy new: $10.99 Check out knives at places like TJMaxx - you can find great deals
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 | J.A. Henckels International Fine Edge Pro 8-Inch Stainless-Steel Chef Knife
Buy new: $10.99 Upgrade these to a higher quality if you can. If not, they'll be a nice quality for now.
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 | J.A. Henckels Twin Grip Colored Paring Knives, Set of 4
Buy new: $22.99 |
 | Sabatier Precision Kitchen Shears
These are really nice for the money
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 | Catskill Craftsmen Square Wood Chopping Block with Groove
Buy new: $14.99 I like one wood and one glass cutting board, but if you're only going to get one, get glass. You want it washable for stuff like chicken.
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 | Fiesta Plum 466 10-1/2-Inch Dinner Plates, Set of 4
Buy new: $39.95 You can also buy 4 place settings, but you'll get bowls that are too small and cups you may not ever use.
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 | Fiesta Plum 451 9-Inch Rimmed Soup Bowls, Set of 4
Buy new: $43.95 Nice big bowls - bigger than what comes with the set.
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 | Oneida Color Trends Black 20-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 4
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 | J.A. Henckels 2-Piece Kitchen Towel Set
Buy new: $12.95 You'll need dishtowels, dishcloths and most importantly, POTHOLDERS. You can buy 'em anywhere though. Try TJMaxx.
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