I’m the kind of guy who does extensive research before making a purchase — scouring product reviews, comparing features, obsessing over all the idiosyncrasies of a product, and trying to find the best value for my dollar. I look for products that are highly functional, easy to use (and clean!), and are built to last.
We use all of these products in our own kitchen. They’re my favorites, and I bet they’ll be yours, too.
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Emile Henry Lasagna BakerAnother heirloom quality piece, this bakes evenly and looks great on the dining room table.
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Emile Henry Rectangular Pizza StoneLove the large size of this stone, and you can also use it directly on the grill.
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Epicurean Pizza PeelI love how thin this peel is - and you can slice your homemade pizza directly on it.
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Instant Pot Electric Pressure CookerThe convenience of a slow-cooker, but the speed of a pressure-cooker. Win-win!
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KitchenAid Immersion Blender with Mini-ChopperSurprisingly useful, especially when the blender or food processor is too big for the job.
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Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron Dutch OvenYes, they're expensive, but they're wonderful to cook and bake with, and you'll pass them down to your kids someday.
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Le Creuset Revolution Silicone Spatula SpoonThese do double-duty as a spatula and a spoon, and they're super-easy to clean.
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Oliso Smart Hub Induction CooktopThe Smart Hub does the work of a gas or electric stove, range, water bath, slow cooker, yogurt maker and more - all in a smaller space.
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OXO Good Grips Locking Tongs with Silicone HeadsThe silicone tips protect your cookware, and they lock closed for easy storage.
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OXO Good Grips Oven ThermometerMake sure your oven is at the right temp. I like this one because it locks onto the wire shelves.
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OXO Good Grips Silicone Collapsible CollanderHolds a large batch of pasta, but easily flattens to save storage space. Can also double as a large steamer insert.
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Sansaire Sous-Vide Immersion CirculatorVery easy to use, and much less expensive than most Sous-Vide circulators.
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Scanpan CTX PansBy far the best nonstick pans I've used, and they're built to last. PFOA-Free, nontoxic, and made from recycled aluminum.
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Zwilling J.A. Henckels Thermolon PansExcellent, non-toxic pans -- the surface is actually a type of glass. These are a great value for the price.