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1. A chrome standard baker's rack for added storage because when your counters aren't leaving you space to prep, it can be easy to resort to takeout but when the pans are hung and the baking sheets towed away, your counters can act as a blank canvas for the meal you're about to craft.
2. A melamine "garbage bowl" because every kitchen isn't complete without a giant bowl to mix *insert literally anything*. It comes in a large array of colors too so you can choose the mood of your kitchen.
3. A stainless-steel toaster oven that's giving *transition to big oven* vibes. One small step for you and one big step for all of those you test your first culinary creations on. Be it French bread pizzas you make yourself or the frozen kind; both equally delicious.
4. An 8-inch quesadilla maker for the days you want to feel like you've tackled a delicious dinner but don't have the full energy in tow to do it. Voila, tortilla plus whatever you want and you've made a menu-worthy quesadilla with barely any time and effort to be considered.
5. A waffle maker to solidify your induction into the breakfast maker of champions. A foolproof way to mastering breakfast cuisine. Or dinner cuisine...we've all done it.
6. A carbon stainless-steel knife block set that fully displays the knives so you don't have to keep pulling them out and examining if they're the right one for you. In the middle of learning, it's best to have things really laid out for you and that's what this set does...or lays them up for you.
7. A covered electric skillet for our chefs-in-training that are still a little apprehensive about their timing and precision. Not wanting to make a mess and not wanting to risk the dish? We respect it and we're here for you with our bumper-cars of skillets.
8. A set of marble-colored plastic cutting boards that are just as handy as they are chic. While you dive into this journey we want to make sure your kitchen knickknacks look their absolute best. These plastic cutting boards will efficiently serve their purpose and in essence serve you too.
9. A gourmet panini press if you're seeing the craze on TikTok with the fancy grilled cheeses and gourmet sandwiches this tool is made for now and what a simple and delicious to way to join the game.
10. A 10-quart slow cooker to alleviate some of the pressure by knocking out a week's worth of cooking without you having to actually do very much at all. Drop the ingredients in, press a button, and consider your lunches packed and look at you go you little Emeril Lagasse.
11. A ceramic 10-piece pan set that's inexpensive and has literally everything you could ever need. We don't know where you are on your culinary journey, but new pans almost never go ignored and especially these gorgeous non-stick creations that won't let you mess them up on first use.
12. A cork-bottom utensil crock to hold all of your larger kitchen utensils, including spatulas, whisks, and spoons. They'll be within arm's reach (and not in a messy drawer) during your cooking sessions.
13. A silicone set of utensils that will get you started from scratch with no scratches ;) (sorry we had to). No matter what level of experience you're at, these are the best for not damaging any pots and pans as you get adjusted to what maneuvers are best for you.
14. A stone molcajete so your new skills can not only be used privately, but publicly and gorgeously? Who made that delicious guacamole served with such flair? You did!
15. A one-touch electric can opener that will save your strength and time for more important things in the kitchen. Also the added bonus of no more risky cuts at the most inconvenient of times.
16. A salad spinner with a straining lid because as sandwiches are all the rage on TikTok, something that will never stop being trendy is a hundred variations of salads and here lies our new best friend in making all of the best of them. A salad spinner so you can clean your greens and mix them easily and not have to think twice about it.
17. A silicon right-over-the-sink strainer so no more strategizing on your part to avoid a big mess. Your veggies will be washed and pasta will be strained without splashing a bunch of water.
18. An 8-cup capacity food processor that'll make the chopping, blending, and mixing situation less of a fuss and more fun than ever before. Once you nail the perfect pesto, you've got your new signature dish in the bag. Mac 'n' cheese but make it fancy.
19. A glass oil and vinegar set. This is the adult equivalent of a salt and pepper shaker as in every dining room table should have this out when dinner is served. It's an essential and you don't even know how many times you're going to use it. Trust us.
20. A revolving spice rack because if you're in the lobby of chefhood, consider spices the elevator to take you to each floor of deliciousness. This set of 20 will help you find your favorites. And they're already well organized for you.
21. An antique oak prep table if your counterspace starts to feel inadequate and you're really starting to get your wings in cooking and you just need a little more space! One of these easy-to-move carts is perfect for prepping veggies, mixing ingredients, and rolling out dough.
22. A triple canister cereal dispenser that's modern and fun — even though cereal is at the bare bones of what we're working towards here, it will have visitors respecting your thoughtfulness and innovation. Urging them to wonder what other fun your kitchen can store.
23. An over-the-door towel bar so you can strategically station your drying towels in a place that helps you most. Add versatility to your kitchen and make it the way that works best for you once you find your groove.
24. A light-up electric water kettle to get you to boiling water when you're in a pinch. When you move from cup of noodles to your own perfectly designed ramen experience, this will be your new best friend.
25. A new countertop high-watt microwave. Because nothing keeps us hyped to use our kitchen more than a new appliance and why not go with the trustiest steed? The BFF, the shoulder to cry on when things are too rough. From a quick reheat to helping you melt butter, microwaves are the dressed up and dressed down partner-in-crime so why not upgrade to this highly rated one?
26. A set of machine-washable dishcloths that are worth every penny in the cleaning they can bring to you. The only damper of more kitchen work is that sometimes the dishwasher isn't always cut out for the new lifestyle and some pans are going to require a little more TLC, so these towels can step in and save the day.
27. An anti-fatigue foam mat because the hours you're about to put in unfortunately won't be seated...This mat will make your kitchen experience as easy and comfortable as possible.
28. A stainless-steel whisk for stirring things together so you're not mixing over and over with a generic spoon. Don't miss a morsel and lighten the load on your arms with this handy gadget.
29. A colorful 3-in-1 veggie peeler and brush because if there's one thing that you learn from this it's to wash your veggies! And this cute handheld peeler won't let you forget it even if you tried. Mashed potatoes are even closer to making it to your plate with a wham-bam wash and peel in one fell swoop.
30. A set of Staub ceramic casserole dishes to add variety to your new skillset. Toss in the tomatoes and feta to make the viral feta pasta or get your bake on with these raved about ceramic dishes.
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