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Home Cook Essentials
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items As a home cook, I love to make dinners for my wife from simple meals to testing my culinary skills. These are all items I swear by and use multiple times a week!
I begged my wife for a solid knife set and we finally got this. I love this knife set as it has built in knife sharpeners, so the knife’s never go dull!
Calphalon Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cutlery Set
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Works great to reseal all sorts of plastic bags (chips, frozen foods, etc) plus the vacuum sealer helps tremendously when seasoning foods! You can have food tasting like it marinated overnight in just an hour or so!
FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer Machine, Automatic, Black
These work great for when you have only one clean hand! Being able to adjust the coarseness depending on the meal is a huge plus.
Sweet Alice Electric Pepper & Salt Grinder Set
Masterclass has been a great beginner cookware set for me and has all the basics for a reasonable price!
CAROTE 14 Pcs Nonstick Cookware Set with Utensils
This grooved pan is great for letting your protein cook without getting soggy or sitting in the liquid while cooking!
Lodge Cast Iron Grill Pan, Square, 10.5 Inch
Every home cook needs this pot! It is great for large batches of stews and soups. Plus ability to bake it opens the door for many other meals!
MARTHA STEWART 7 QT Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven
SAVE YOUR FINGERS!! These tongs work wonders-from plating pasta to picking things out of the air fryer. Plus the rubber tips help protect your pans!
Eddeas Silicone Tip Kitchen Tongs Set of 3
Perfect for adding some oils to the pan or drizzling vinegar over your meals!
Leaflai Olive Oil & Vinegar Dispenser Set, 2 Glass Bottles with Pourers, Labels & Accessories (500ml)
While not for the cooking process, these are my absolute favorite. Great for pastas or making the plating experience feel like fine dining!
Dowan 9.75in White Deep Pasta Bowl Set of 4, Porcelain Salad Bowls, 50Oz Large Ceramic Serving Bowls Set and Plates Sets, Free Sponge
I prefer these racks since the grates are tighter and food is less likely to fall through. I have used these from making my own beef jerky to home made sweet potato fries!
Ultra Cuisine Stainless Steel Cooling & Baking Racks, 11.5x16.5, Set of 2
Great baking sheets that won’t break the bank. I really appreciate the different sizes, you don’t have to use a huge pan for a small batch!
Mainstays 3pc Carbon Steel Nonstick Cookie Sheet Bakeware Set, 11" x 17", 10" x 15", 9" x 13", Gray
Personally, I have limited counter top space but plenty of room in my cabinets. This shelf helps keep all my spices organized!
3 Tier Bamboo Spice Rack Cabinet Organizer
I love these cutting boards for the non-skid function as well as its ability to help prevent leaks!
Kikcoin Non Slip Extra Large Cutting Boards Set of 3
I prefer this grater to add cheese or zest to dishes because the handle makes it easier to control!
Deiss PRO Citrus Lemon Zester & Cheese Grater
While I do love my knife set, if I’m prepping certain meals I will opt to use my chef’s knife. This versatile knife is one of my favorites!
imarku 7 Inch Ultra Sharp Santoku Knife
While typically you can season to your hearts desire, sometimes accurate measurements matter! These measuring cups are reliable and durable.
TILUCK Stainless Steel Measuring Cups & Spoons Set (10)