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18 Things Every Foodie Kitchen Needs

Whether you aspire to be a Top Chef, Paula Deen, or Emeril, we’ve gathered the top kitchen tools you need to have.

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Cutlery Set

Twin Signature 19 Piece Block Cutlery Set Zwilling JA Henckels $369.95

Tip!

Chefs pride themselves on their cutting skills. Invest in a set of good knives, plus a sharpener. Sharp knives decrease kitchen accidents.

Food Processor

13-Cup Food Processor with Mini Bowl KitchenAid $199.99

Stand Mixer

Artisan Series Tilt-Head Stand Mixer in Green KitchenAid $349.99

Tip!

A stand mixer is the best tool out there for consistent mixing. Plus you can buy attachments for this KitchenAid version that make pasta, juice fruit, and much more.

Pot Rack

Antique Pewter Bookshelf Wall Mounted Pot Rack Old Dutch International From $57.51 (prices vary)

Sauté Pan

Chef's Classic Stainless Cookware 5.5-qt. Saute Pan with Lid Cuisinart $59.95

Dutch Oven

Enameled Cast Iron 5 1/2-Qt. Round Dutch Oven Le Creuset From $264.95

Tip!

For a family of four, a 5 ½ quart Dutch oven is just right. But if you're doing lots of entertaining, try a 7 ¼ quart model.

Immersion Blender

2-Speed Immersion Blender KitchenAid $39.99

Tip!

This handheld blender will come in handy when making soups, aiolis, and smoothies.

Butcher Block Cutting Board

BoosBlock Cook's Barbecue Cutting Board John Boos $61.95

Food Thermometer

Speed-Read Instant Read Thermometer Polder $25.99

Stock Pot

Gourmet Stock Pot with Lid Cuisinox From $96.99 (prices vary)

Tip!

These babies come in all sizes, but the standard is 12 quarts. You can make anything from soup to corn on the cob in a stock pot.

Mandoline

V-Blade Mandoline OXO $39.99

Tip!

Save your fingers and use a mandoline for grating veggies, slicing tomatoes, or shredding lettuce.

Cast Iron Skillet

Cast Iron 12" Open Skillet Rachael Ray $79.95

Roasting Pan

Gourmet Distinctions Stainless Steel 16.5" Roaster with Rack KitchenAid $69.95

Salt & Pepper Mills

Salt and Pepper Grinder Set Kalorik $39.99

Tip!

Perfectly seasoned food is the mark of a great chef. With this salt and pepper grinder set, delicious food is just a twist away.

Wood Utensils

2 Piece Slotted Wood Turner Set Paula Deen $14.99

Tip!

Many chefs prefer wood cooking utensils to plastic because wood is gentler on the food.

Microplane Grater

Premium Zester / Grater with Orange Handle Microplane $15.05

Carving Set

Silverpoint II 2 Piece Carving Set Wusthof $49.95

Wine Opener

Lighted Electric Wine Opener Wolfgang Puck® $50.00

Tip!

Whether the recipe calls for it or not, you're going to want some wine while you cook. We like to call it "chef's juice."

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