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My Modern Cookware Lineup 🍳
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I moved into my first real apartment and had to build a kitchen from scratch. Went through a lot of trial and error but these pieces actually made me enjoy cooking.
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Nonstick Essentials
 
Stainless Steel Pieces 🔪
 
Pots & Saucepans
 
Dutch Ovens & Stock Pots 🫕
 
Bakeware That Works
 
Tools I Can't Cook Without

Nonstick Essentials

I used to scrub pans for 20 minutes after every meal. These nonstick pieces changed my whole relationship with cleanup.

 
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eggs slide right off every single time. I use this daily.
Calphalon Premier with MineralShield Nonstick 10" & 12" Fry
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big enough for a full stir fry 🥘 and it heats super evenly
T-fal 12" Simply Cook Nonstick Cookware, Fry Pan
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ceramic nonstick that actually lasts. mine still looks new after a year.
GreenPan Valencia Pro 11pc Ceramic Set with 3 Bonus Protectors Black
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perfect little pan for one-egg mornings
Cuisinart Skillet Set: 10" & 12" Stainless Steel 2pk
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the workhorse. sears chicken, makes pancakes, does it all 💪
Calphalon 12" Fry Pan: Nonstick & Oven Safe
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Stainless Steel Pieces 🔪

I was scared of stainless at first but once you learn to preheat properly, nothing beats the sear you get.

 
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restaurant-quality sear on this thing. worth learning the technique.
MultiClad Pro Triple Ply Stainless Cookware 3.5 Quart Sauté Pan
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I make every pasta sauce in here. deep enough that nothing splatters out.
Calphalon 3qt Stainless Steel Saute Pan with Lid
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lighter than I expected, heats fast too
KitchenAid 10" 5-Ply Clad Stainless Steel Induction Frying Pan Silver
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my go-to for toasting spices and small sauces 🧄
Cuisinart Chef's Classic Cookware | Stainless Steel & More
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splurge pick but honestly it might last forever. so well made.
all clad d3 stainless steel 12 fry pan with lid
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Pots & Saucepans

You don't need ten pots. You need like three good ones. These are the three plus two extras I actually reach for.

 
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soups, oatmeal, reheating leftovers. it does everything.
Cuisinart Classic 4pc Stainless Steel Saucepan Set (1.5qt & 3qt) - 83-4
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the nonstick makes cheese sauces SO much easier to clean up
Calphalon Premier with MineralShield Nonstick 3.5qt Space
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tiny but mighty. perfect for melting butter or warming sauces 🧈
T-Fal Simply Cook 3qt Nonstick Sauce Pan with Lid Black
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really pretty and performs well. gets compliments weirdly often
GreenPan Reserve Nonstick Cookware Collection
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deep enough for small batch soups when I'm cooking for one
KitchenAid Hard Anodized Cookware Set: Nonstick, Durable, and More
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Dutch Ovens & Stock Pots 🫕

Sunday cooking sessions are my therapy. A good heavy pot makes all the difference for slow braises and big batches.

 
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$40 and it works like pots that cost five times more. seriously.
Threshold Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Ovens | Best Sizes & Colors
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made my first real bone broth in this. big enough for anything.
Cuisinart 12 Quart Stainless Steel Stock Pot
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lighter than cast iron so I actually use it on weeknights too
Calphalon 7qt Premier Ceramic Dutch Oven With Cover Midnight: Nonstick
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braised short ribs in this last week. fell apart with a fork 🤤
Lodge 6-Quart Dutch Oven Cast Iron
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lobster boils, big pasta nights, it handles the crowd
KitchenAid 3-Ply Base Stainless Steel 8qt Stockpot with Lid
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Bakeware That Works

My cookies used to burn on the bottom every time. Turns out cheap sheet pans were the problem, not me.

 
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no more burnt bottoms. this was the fix all along.
Nordic Ware Naturals Baker's Half Sheet: Aluminum Rimmed Baking
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even heating, easy release. I make brownies in this weekly 🍫
Wilton 9x13 Cake Pan | Nonstick Professional Baking | Round & Square
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banana bread comes out clean every time
Cuisinart Chef's Classic 9" Non-Stick Champagne Color Loaf Pan
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goes from oven to table and looks nice doing it
Threshold Baking Dishes | Stoneware, Porcelain, Glass Options
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the textured surface helps with airflow. muffins come out perfect.
Nordic Ware Naturals® 12 Cavity Muffin Pan with High-Domed Lid
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Tools I Can't Cook Without

Good pans need good tools or you'll scratch everything up in a month. These are the ones always in my hand.

 
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won't scratch nonstick and it's flexible enough to flip anything
OXO Turners: Stainless Steel & Nylon Cooking Spatulas
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look good hanging on the wall. work great in the pan 🥄
Bamboo : Cooking Utensil Sets
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my most used kitchen tool by far. just get a pair.
OXO Good Grips Tongs | Silicone Heads & Stainless Steel
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balanced, comfortable handle, and it actually gets lumps out
Balloon Whisk: Stainless Steel & Silicone Options | OXO, Cuisinart
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I've had these two years and they still look brand new. heat resistant too.
Threshold Spatulas: Silicone & Steel for Baking
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