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Have fun in the kitchen with the best equipment!
By an Amazon.com customer
KitchenAid KP26M1XNP Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixer, Nickel PearlKitchenAid KP26M1XNP Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixer, Nickel Pearl
Buy new: $339.00
The best mixer, very heavy duty, I can do 4+ batches at once with this baby!
Cuisinart MP-14 TM Limited Edition Metal 14-Cup Food ProcessorCuisinart MP-14 TM Limited Edition Metal 14-Cup Food Processor
Buy new: $337.72
Love this stylish and surprisingly quiet baby. Great for making pie dough :)
Norpro 2-Tablespoon Stainless Steel ScoopNorpro 2-Tablespoon Stainless Steel Scoop
Buy new: $9.99
This is great for scooping perfect sized cookies, mess free!
Vic Firth Marble Rolling PinVic Firth Marble Rolling Pin
Buy new: $23.99
Stays cool in a warm kitchen for the flakiest pie crusts. Also is non-stick, need barely any flour :)
Stone (Granite) Mortar and Pestle, 7 in, 2+ cup capacityStone (Granite) Mortar and Pestle, 7 in, 2+ cup capacity
Buy new: $34.95
Perfect size for us home cooks. This is the same one the Naked Chef uses. Though, I prefer cooking in my apron :P
Silpat 11-5/8-by-16-1/2-Inch Nonstick Silicone Baking MatSilpat 11-5/8-by-16-1/2-Inch Nonstick Silicone Baking Mat
Buy new: $12.99
Great for non-stick baking, also can be cut to fit whatever pan you are using.
AirBake by WearEver Natural 3-Piece Baking Sheet Combo Small, Medium, LargeAirBake by WearEver Natural 3-Piece Baking Sheet Combo Small, Medium, Large
Buy new: $24.99
If you have ever had trouble burning or over browning this is for you. I've accidentally left my cookies in the oven twice the recommended time, about 20 minutes and they didn't even come close to burning!
J.A. Henckels Twin Five Star 18-Piece Stainless-Steel Cutlery Set with Storage BlockJ.A. Henckels Twin Five Star 18-Piece Stainless-Steel Cutlery Set with Storage Block
Buy new: $499.99
A 5 Star knife set for all your cutlery needs. Just watch those fingers, they are sharp!
Marcato Cookie GunMarcato Cookie Gun
Buy new: $45.50
Best one I've come across!
Taylor Classic Candy and Deep-Fry Analog ThermometerTaylor Classic Candy and Deep-Fry Analog Thermometer
Buy new: $9.76
Good, accurate thermometer, sturdy and the tip doesn't rest on the bottom of the pot you are using :)
Cuisinart Chef's Classic 6-Cup Nonstick Jumbo Muffin PanCuisinart Chef's Classic 6-Cup Nonstick Jumbo Muffin Pan
Buy new: $10.47
Great pan for making "coffee house style" muffins. Also the pan is lighter than other nonstick pans to the outside doesn't get as chewy and brown.
J.A. Henckels Twin Cermax M66 8-Inch Chef's KnifeJ.A. Henckels Twin Cermax M66 8-Inch Chef's Knife
Buy new: $189.99
Wow, it's sharp and stays sharp! Watch out for your fingers!
Cuisinart KUA-17 1-3/4-Quart Cordless Automatic Electric KettleCuisinart KUA-17 1-3/4-Quart Cordless Automatic Electric Kettle
Buy new: $69.95
A must for the perfect cup of tea. Heats water to boiling in about 2 minutes. Looks awesome too!
Bodum Bora Bora 17-Ounce Doublewall Thermo Tea PressBodum Bora Bora 17-Ounce Doublewall Thermo Tea Press
Buy new: $87.95
Brews the perfect cup of tea. Keeps the tea hot without a cozy. A little expensive but you'll save money not having to buy a tea cozy. Also stops brewing after you use the press so you can leave the tea in the pot without it getting bitter!
WMF Profi-Plus 12-1/2-Inch Stainless Steel Ball WhiskWMF Profi-Plus 12-1/2-Inch Stainless Steel Ball Whisk
Buy new: $24.90
Easy to clean and whips things up faster.
CDN Proaccurate Stainless Digital ThermometerCDN Proaccurate Stainless Digital Thermometer
Buy new: Too low to display
A must for making ice cream, any kind of meat and anything else you want to know the temperature of in a couple of seconds.
Cuisinart ICE-20 Automatic 1-1/2-Quart Ice-Cream Maker, WhiteCuisinart ICE-20 Automatic 1-1/2-Quart Ice-Cream Maker, White
Buy new: $49.95
Any homemade ice cream is better than store bought, and with this machine it will be a piece of cake as well.
Atlas Manual Pasta MachineAtlas Manual Pasta Machine
Buy new: $74.99 / Used from: $60.00
The best machine for making pasta, or even canolas.
Unicorn Magnum Plus Pepper Mill 9-in.Unicorn Magnum Plus Pepper Mill 9-in.
Buy new: $44.99
I have to agree with Cook's Illustrated, and Alton Brown when they say this is the perfect pepper mill. It's easy to fill, hold a ton of peppercorns, grinds a bunch of pepper at once and you are easily able to select how coarse of a grind you'd like. Very functional!
Kuhn Rikon Epicurean Garlic PressKuhn Rikon Epicurean Garlic Press
Buy new: $31.29
Best garlic press! I can press multiple cloves of unpeeled garlic at once with ease. Also great for mincing ginger.
KatchAll Red Kool-tek Oven Mitt 12-in.KatchAll Red Kool-tek Oven Mitt 12-in.
Buy new: $21.95
Keeps my fingers from getting burned like no other. You can even dunk it in boiling water without worry of getting scorched. The best oven mitt out there :)
The New York Times Dessert CookbookThe New York Times Dessert Cookbook
Buy new: $19.77 / Used from: $5.00
My favorite cookbook at the moment! Must try their spicy gingerbread with cayenne and black pepper, also their creme brulee and just about everything else in this book is to die for!!
The New Best Recipe: All-New Edition with 1,000 RecipesThe New Best Recipe: All-New Edition with 1,000 Recipes by Editors of Cook's Illustrated Magazine
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $17.48
The title really says it all, these recipes have been tested up the whazoo. They also have product recommendations in the book.
Baking Illustrated: A Best Recipe Classic (The Best Recipe Series)Baking Illustrated: A Best Recipe Classic (The Best Recipe Series)
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $15.00
My "got to" baking book.
Cookbook Stand-Alder Wood-Acrylic Splash Guard (Alder) (11"h x 12.5"w x 6"d)Cookbook Stand-Alder Wood-Acrylic Splash Guard (Alder) (11"h x 12.5"w x 6"d)
Buy new: $29.74
Great to protect your cookbooks, also folds down like a book so you can store it with your cookbooks.