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Assembling the right mix of kitchen essentials is a rite of passage. It’s a process that often accelerates as we couple up or build families, and evolves as different technological innovations emerge. Whether we’re focused on fast-and-cheap eats or a burgeoning gourmet lifestyle, it’s well worth the effort to set your kitchen up for success.
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Our Place, Great Jones, Material and Caraway’s Black Friday sales have already begunThe Kitchen Essentials Checklist
- Hollow-Edge Knives
- Extra-Large Cutting Board
- Cast Iron Dutch Oven
- Rice Cooker
- Non-Stick Baking Mat
- Garlic Peeler Tube
- Gas Stove Heat Diffuser
- Steaming Basket
- Milk Frother
- Immersion Blender
- Ice Molds
- Ice Cream Scoop
We talked to longtime home chefs, cooking enthusiasts, and restaurant professionals to identify 12 essentials that they believe belong in any kitchen worth its salt. Some are big-ticket items, and some are small gadgets. But all make life in the kitchen easier and more enjoyable…and all are available on Amazon. After all, a happy kitchen makes a happy life.
Hollow-Edge Knives
Extra-Large Bamboo Cutting Board
Cast Iron Dutch Oven
10-Cup Rice Cooker
Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mat
Garlic Peeler Tube
Cast Iron Heat Diffuser for Gas Stove
Expanding Steaming Basket
Milk Frother
Immersion Blender
Block and Sphere Ice Molds
Ice Cream Scoop With Conductive Handle
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