SHOP! I’ve been collecting kitchen items for a long time! These are what I recommend and what you’ll see if you stop by my kitchen for dinner. I got many of these as I needed them or, for the big ticket items, when I saved up or got them as gifts.
I LOVE the Dollar Store – I have kitchen utensils that I’ve had for years and years that I got for a dollar and they keep on working. Don’t even get me started on plates. (I might have a little problem with buying plates. And now storing them.)
First, a little bit of housekeeping:
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Now, the fun stuff!
FAVORITE COOKBOOKS
Joy of Cooking: Fully Revised and Updated
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The Way to Cook
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Entertaining
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COOKWARE
Lodge 15 Inch Cast Iron Pre-Seasoned Skillet with Tempered Glass Lid
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Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet - 12 Inch Ergonomic Frying Pan with Assist Handle, black
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Lodge Cast Iron Skillet with Red Silicone Hot Handle Holder, 10.25-inch
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Lodge LPGI3 Cast Iron Reversible Grill/Griddle, 20-inch x 10.44-inch, Black
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Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron Cookware Set - Square Grill Pan with Square Tempered Glass Lid (10.5 Inch)
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Lodge 7.5 Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Lid Dual Handles Oven Safe up to 500 F or on Stovetop - Use to Marinate, Cook, Bake, Refrigerate and Serve Caribbean Blue
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Belgique Stainless Steel 5-Qt. Sauté Pan with Lid
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Anolon Nouvelle Copper Hard Anodized Nonstick Pots and Pans, Cookware Set (11 Piece), Onyx
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USA Pan Bakeware Rectangular Cake Pan, 9 x 13 inch, Nonstick & Quick Release Coating, Made in the USA from Aluminized Steel
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Nordic Ware Naturals Aluminum Commercial Half Sheet - USA Made Cookie Sheet Pan, 2-Pack
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Sasa Demarle Silpat Premium Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mat, Big Sheet Pan Size (2/3 Sheet Pan) for a 15''x 21'' Sheet Pan - 13.58''x 19.5'' - ONE MAT ONLY - by P...
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HIWARE 8-Inch Round Cake Pan Set of 3, Nonstick Baking Cake Pans with 90 Pieces Parchment Paper, Dishwasher Safe
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CUTTING
Stove Top Cover Board, Noodle Board Stove Cover, 30"L x 22"W x 0.75"Th Cutting Board, Wooden Stovetop Cover Cutting Board With Juice Grooves and Handles- Natural Color
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KYOKU Nakiri Knife - 7" - Shogun Series - Japanese VG10 Steel Core Damascus Blade - with Sheath & Case
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ZWILLING Professional S 2-Piece Razor-Sharp German Chef's Knife Set, Made in Company-Owned German Factory with Special Formula Steel perfected for almost 300 Years, Dishwasher Safe
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Kitchen Shears by Gidli - Lifetime Replacement Warranty- Includes Seafood Scissors As a Bonus - Heavy Duty Utility Stainless Steel All Purpose Ultra Sharp Scissors for Food
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Laxinis World Universal Knife Block, Stainless-Steel Modern Rectangular Design with Scissors-Slot, Knife Holder Counter-top Storage, Holds 12 8 -Blade Knives, 9.1 by 4 (knives not included)
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![[Improved] V-Blade Mandoline Food Slicer + FREE Cut-Resistant Gloves - Stainless Steel Adjustable Vegetable Mandolin Slicer, Julienne Cutter - Includes 5 Inserts, Food Holder & Blade Guard](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dVPykzpqL._SL500_.jpg)
[Improved] V-Blade Mandoline Food Slicer + FREE Cut-Resistant Gloves - Stainless Steel Adjustable Vegetable Mandolin Slicer, Julienne Cutter - Includes 5 Inserts, Food Holder & Blade Guard
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Veggetti Spiral Vegetable Slicer, Makes Veggie Pasta, Yellow
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APPLIANCES
KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer with Pouring Shield KSM150PS, White
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Hamilton Beach 6-Speed Electric Hand Mixer with Whisk, Traditional Beaters, Snap-On Storage Case, 250 Watts, White
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Crock-Pot Large 8-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker with Auto Warm Setting Black Stainless Steel
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Crock-Pot Small 3 Quart Round Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel and Black (SCR300-SS)
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Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender, 1400 Peak Watts, 3 Functions for Smoothies, Frozen Drinks & Ice Cream with Auto IQ, 72-oz.* Total Crushing Pitcher & Lid, Dark Grey
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Braun MQ7035X 3-in-1 Immersion Hand, Powerful 500W Stainless Steel Stick Blender Variable Speed + 2-Cup Food Processor, Whisk, Beaker, Faster, Finer Blending, MultiQuick
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Runnatal 2 Slice Toaster, 100% Stainless Steel, Wide Slot Toaster Multifunctional with 7 Toast Settings, Defrost, BAGEL, Cancel Functions, Easy to Operate and Clean 120V 800W Silver Metallic
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Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer BOV860BSS, Brushed Stainless Steel
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ASCOT Electric Kettle, Stainless Steel Electric Tea Kettle Gifts for Men/Women/Family 1.5L 1500W Retro Tea Heater & Hot Water Boiler, Auto Shut-Off and Boil-Dry Protection (White)
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Etekcity Food Scale, Digital Kitchen Scale, 304 Stainless Steel, Weight in Grams and Ounces for Baking, Cooking, and Meal Prep, LCD Display, Medium
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ThermoPro TP19H Digital Meat Thermometer for Cooking with Ambidextrous Backlit, Waterproof Kitchen Food BBQ Grill Smoker Oil Fry Candy Instant Read
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OPERATIONS
Bekith 20 Pack Stainless Steel Magnetic Spice Tins, Storage Spice Containers, Clear Top Lid with Sift and Pour, Magnetic on Refrigerator and Grill, 120 Spice Labels
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Amoysanli Kitchen Canisters Vintage Ceramic Food Storage Jar with Airtight Lid for Tea, Coffee, Herb, Sugar, Spice, Nuts (White)
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Anchor Hocking 10 Piece Mixing Bowl Set, Nesting Serving Bowls & Mixing Bowls (1 oz, 2 oz, 4 oz, 6 oz, 10 oz, 16 oz, 1 Qt, 1.5 Qt, 2.5 Qt, 3.5 Qt)
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Pyrex Glass Measuring Cup Set (3-Piece, Microwave and Oven Safe),Clear
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Cuisinart CTG-00-SMC Stainless Steel Measuring Cups, Set of 4,Silver
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OXO Good Grips Mini Angled Measuring Cup, 2 Oz capacity
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Spring Chef Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons Set of 7 with Leveler, Rectangular Metal Teaspoon & Tablespoon Measuring Spoons for Dry & Liquid Ingredients - Nesting Kitchen Gadgets For Baking &...
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Progressive International Prepworks ProKeeper 6 Piece Plastic Airtight Food Storage Containers for Baking Essentials, White and Clear
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Silicone Kitchen Tongs for Cooking with Silicone Tips, Heat Resistant Tongs for Serving Food, 7-Inch, 9-Inch, 12-Inch Locking Silicone Tongs, Set of 3 Salad Tongs, Black Kitchen Utensils
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Helen's Asian Kitchen Helen Chen s Asian Kitchen Stainless Steel Spider Natural Bamboo Handle, 5-Inch Strainer Basket, Wood
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Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl - Premium Polished Mirror Nesting Metal Bowl for Cooking and Serving, Stackable for Convenient Storage (16 Quart)
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AIDEA Salad Bowls, Wooden Salad Bowls Set, Large Acacia Wood Serving Bowl for Fruits, Salad, 12.5" Big Salad Bowl with Serving Utensils
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Cuisinart Boxed Grater, Black, One Size, CTG-00-BG
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Saebye Cookie Scoop Set, 3 PCS Cookie Scoops for Baking Include 1 Tbsp/ 2 Tbsp/ 3 Tbsp, Cookie Dough Scoop, Ice Cream Scoop Set, for Cookie, Cupcake, Melon Ball, Meatball, Ice Cream
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No Peeling Required Garlic Press Stainless Steel with Detachable Handle for Fine Mincing-Premium Garlic Mincer Tool, Rust-Proof, Easy to Clean, Dishwasher Safe Garlic Crusher with Lifetime Replacement
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CLEANING
The Ringer - The Original Stainless Steel Cast Iron Cleaner, Patented XL 8x6 Inch Design
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Full Circle Bubble Up, Brush + Dispenser, Gray
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Scrub Daddy Colors, Flexible 3pk
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Stardrops - The Pink Stuff - The Miracle All Purpose Cleaning Paste
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HOMEXCEL Microfiber Cleaning Cloth,8 Pack Cleaning Rag,Cleaning Towels with 4 Color Assorted,11.5"X11.5"(Green/Blue/Yellow/Pink)
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