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Kitchen Gear Essentials

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Kitchen tools and small appliances worth leaving on the counter, for the one who cooks and the one who just eats. These are my picks, and not everything here is something I have bought myself. I may earn a commission from these links.
 
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Crispy wings, reheated pizza and weeknight dinners without heating the whole oven. The appliance that earns its counter space.
Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL 6-in-1
 
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A pre-seasoned cast iron pan for steaks, cornbread and eggs. The kind of cookware he will brag about and you will actually use.
Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet 12"
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Pop in a capsule, press a button and get a coffee shop style cup at home. It makes the morning routine easier for both of you.
Nespresso Vertuo Next Coffee and Espresso Maker
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A small wand that turns a plain cup of coffee into a latte in seconds. Cheap, easy and it makes the kitchen feel like a cafe.
Zulay Handheld Milk Frother Wand
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Cook once, portion the week and stop ordering lunch. Glass containers that stack neatly and go from fridge to microwave.
Glass Meal Prep Container Set, 5 Pack
 
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A full set of knives in one block, so prep stops being a fight with a dull blade. Sharp tools make cooking faster and a lot more fun.
HENCKELS Graphite 7-Piece Knife Block Set
 
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Clear, stackable containers that make the pantry look put together and keep the pasta and cereal from spilling everywhere.
Airtight Stackable Pantry Food Storage Containers, 6 Piece
 
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A little gold cart that turns a corner of the kitchen into the spot where the nice glasses and the good bottle live.
Forbin Gold Bar Cart
 
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Handmade-looking stoneware mugs that make a plain Tuesday coffee feel like a slow Sunday morning.
Old Havana Portuguese Stoneware Mugs, Set of 4
 
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Soft, heavy linen towels in a stripe that looks styled even when they are just hanging on the oven door.
Striped Linen Kitchen Towel Set
 
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Smoothies, soups and sauces in seconds. A blender worth keeping on the counter.
Vitamix VX1 Professional Food Blender - Black
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Braises, stews and bread with even heat. A pot worth showing off.
Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven 7.25 qt Cerise
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Toasts, bakes and roasts in a compact oven. Saves heating the big one.
Breville BOV900BSS Smart Oven Air Fryer
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Reads temperature in about a second. Takes the guesswork out of every roast.
ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE Instant-Read Thermometer - Cayenne Red
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Washes and dries greens fast. Keeps salads crisp all week.
OXO Good Grips 6.22 Qt Salad Spinner
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