 | 10 Piece Set - All-Clad Stainless (Set only)
Buy new: $639.95 These will last a lifetime. If you are leery about the stainless steel surface and still want some non-stick pans for eggs, pancakes, etc., just buy a few non-stick pans to supplement your collection. These are the best pots and pans and they are virtually indestructable.
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 | Silpat 11-5/8-by-16-1/2-Inch Nonstick Silicone Baking Mat
Buy new: $12.99 This reusable lining for your baking sheets allow you to make cookies, biscuits, and even some breads without extra oil (no greasing the pan!). Food browns evenly and lifts effortlessly from your baking sheets.
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 | Oxo Good Grips Salad Spinner
Buy new: $29.99 / Used from: $18.00 The easiest way to wash and dry your salad greens and herbs. Easy to clean, too!
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 | KitchenAid Artisan 5-qt. Stand Mixer
This one is a classic. Well worth the purchase price, it should last a lifetime. Even if you don't bake, you can use this mixer for whipping mashed potatoes, kneading bread, or use any of the available attachments to change this machine into a juicer or even a meat grinder.
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 | Cuisinart DGB-600BC Grind and Brew, Brushed Chrome
Buy new: $129.00 / Used from: $70.00 The carafe is insulated, so your coffee doesn't burn while you wait to drink the pot. Insert whole beans and this machine grinds them immediately before brewing your pot of coffee. You can set the timer to wake up to the smell of fresh coffee on a workday.
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 | Cuisinart ICE-20 Automatic 1-1/2-Quart Ice-Cream Maker, White
Buy new: $49.95 It's incredibly easy to make your own ice cream (some recipes have as few as 4 ingredients) and homemade tastes so much better than store bought. Fresh ice cream in 30 minutes, without that old school rock salt and hand crank.
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 | Cuisinart BFP-703CH SmartPower Duet Blender/Food Processor, Chrome
Buy new: $89.99 Great blender and adequate food processor. If you are making salsa, chopping veggies, or any other basic task, the food processor function is great. The blender standard size and is great for milkshakes and other frozen drinks.
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 | Brita Deluxe Water Pitcher
Buy new: $25.00 I don't have a water filtration system built into my fridge, but with this pitcher I always have fresh filtered water ready for cooking, coffee, or drinking. Buy refill filters in bulk so you're never stuck without them.
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 | MIU 4-Piece Silicone Spatulas Set, Pastel Colors
Buy new: $9.95 Silicone spatulas won't melt under normal cooking conditions. They also won't scratch the non-stick surface of your pans. Consider also purchasing silcone "spoonulas" as well.
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 | Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again by Ina Garten
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $16.50 Beautiful photographs, delicious food, great stories, easy to follow instructions. I'm a fan of every one of Ina Garten's books (and her Food Network show).
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 | The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook by Ina Garten
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $16.95 |
 | Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family by Ina Garten
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $15.95 |
 | Rachael Ray Express Lane Meals: What to Keep on Hand, What to Buy Fresh for the Easiest-Ever 30-Minute Meals by Rachael Ray
Buy new: $12.89 / Used from: $3.43 Rachel gives you a standard shopping list and then gives fast recipes that can either be made from your pantry or with a few ingredients purchased in the "express lane" on your way home from work. I love that she doesn't rely on convenience food. This book has convinced me not to rely on take out and fast food, even when I've had a rough day at work.
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 | Mexican Everyday (Recipes Featured on Season 4 of the PBS-TV series "Mexico One Plate at a Time") by Rick Bayless
Buy new: $19.77 / Used from: $14.47 Beautful photos, simple recipes, great story. I love Mexican food and these recipes use ingredients that I can find at my grocery store or a local Latin American market.
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 | Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes by Giada De Laurentiis
Buy new: $21.45 / Used from: $13.99 Another beautiful cookbook. I love Italian food as well and Giada offers the expected and the unexpected in this book. Bonus, all of the ingredients are at my local grocery store.
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 | How to Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food by Mark Bittman
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $7.90 This book was recommended by a friend and it's a great find. The recipes are fine, but what I really love is the detailed descriptions of food and cooking techniques in plain language. Never cooked with leeks? This book defines leeks, explains how to select tasty ones, and even diagrams how to cut and clean them. This is an excellent reference book for any home kitchen.
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