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1. A pair of extra-long oven mitts, because as someone who used to bake for a living, take it from me: Your wrists and forearms are the most vulnerable when it comes to oven burns, so it's wise to keep that area as covered-up as possible! Plus, a little extra protection will boost your confidence when it comes to taking piping hot cooking vessels in and out of the oven.
2. A chic crossback apron (with pockets!) to protect your clothing from the inevitable flour clouds and sauce splatters you'll encounter during your winter cooking spree. It's so cute that you'll *almost* want to wear another apron over this one, but you can just toss it into the washing machine when it's time to clean.
3. A 14-piece Rachael Ray nonstick cookware set for anyone who plans on doing it allll this season. With two saucepans, two skillets, a saute pan, stockpot, cookie sheet, peeler, two spatulas, and lids, you'll have everything you need to make your culinary visions come to life.
4. Or, if you're short on storage space, Our Place's Always Pan, which will quickly become your go-to cooking vessel (and is a certified BuzzFeed FAVE). It's essentially an all-in-one kitchen tool, as it's designed to braise, sear, steam, strain, saute, fry, boil, serve, and store. Plus, it comes with a wooden spatula and metal steaming basket!
5. A Hamilton Beach stand mixer to take all the work out of making practically any type of baked good, from bread to brownies. And, you'll be able to impress everyone with homemade (or, stand mixer-made) whipped cream!
6. Or, a cordless KitchenAid electric hand mixer that reeeally comes in handy when all of your outlets are being occupied by other cooking appliances. It has seven speeds for everything from easy stirring to intense whipping, and can mix dough for dozens of cookies on a single charge.
7. A kitchen measurement conversion magnet you can stick on your fridge as an easy reference whenever you need to know how many tablespoons are in 1/3 cup. No more having to look it up on your phone with butter-coated hands!
8. A stainless-steel roasting pan for any large-format meat dishes you have on your cooking Bingo card this season. It comes with a rack for even air circulation and a lid to seal in those savory juices.
9. A seriously genius Wilton three-tiered collapsible cooling rack, which can cool up to three dozen cookies at a time without taking up a ton of counter space. You can also use it for cakes, pies, or anything else that would benefit from air circulation while cooling down.
10. Some Nordic Ware half-sheet trays, because any home cook/baker will tell you they can never have too many of these bad boys, whether you're roasting vegetables or making cookies.
11. And, a silicone baking mat that'll end any spatula versus cookie sheet battles for good. No sticky residue, and just think of all the money (and trees!) you'll be saving by cutting down on parchment paper. Plus, they're great for rolling out pie and cookie dough when you don't want to make a mess of your counter.
12. A set of marble salt and pepper bowls to keep you from committing the biggest cooking crime: underseasoning your food. They're so pretty that you'll want them on display at all times, meaning a pinch is always within arm's reach.
13. An 8-quart, 11-in-1 Instant Pot with a special air fryer lid that can replace pretty much all of your other kitchen appliances. It has air frying, roasting, baking, dehydrating, pressure cooking, slow cooking, steaming, sautéeing, sterilizing, warming, rice cooking, and yogurt making functions — aka it'll save you so. much. counter space!
14. Or, if you're missing the char that comes with summertime grilling, a Ninja Foodi indoor grill equipped with smart thermometer technology that allows you to program it to your desired level of doneness. And not only that, it can also be used to air fry, roast, bake, broil, and dehydrate, so it's the farthest thing from a one-use device.
15. A set of dual-sided measuring spoons that have both rounded and ovular ends to fit inside jars of all shapes and sizes. They're also magnetic and can be stacked atop one another to take up less space — plus, this set comes with a handy leveler to give you clean measurements.
16. And, some visual measuring cups, because not only do they look cool, they'll also speed up your prep. No more having to check tiny markings to see if it's a half or third of a cup — just look at the shape and grab!
17. A Philips compact pasta maker with accessories, so you can finally master the art of handmade noodles while you're hunkering down this season — no hand-cranking required. Cook up some spaghetti and meatballs and enjoy with your S.O. a la Lady and the Tramp.
18. A cheery recipe binder, because the method for making your famous mac 'n' cheese should be protected at all costs. It comes with blank pages you can use for jotting down instructions for making all of your favorite dishes, as well as protective sleeves for safekeeping any heirloom recipe cards.
19. A Breville Joule so you can sous vide your way to perfection — and it's so much easier to use than its fancy name implies. Just place your food in a plastic zip-up bag, submerge in a pot of water with the Joule attached, and let the Joule heat the water to the exact temperature that'll give you the level of rareness/doneness you're looking for.
20. A cushy kitchen mat your legs will thank you for during this season of marathon cooking.
21. A convenient jar opener, because your condiment obsession is REAL and for you to not be able to unscrew the lid to one would be nothing short of a travesty.
22. And speaking of condiments, a jar of Fly By Jing Sichuan chili crisp you'll start putting on every morsel of food you intend to eat — that is, if you don't consume the entire jar with a spoon first.
23. And, a stainless-steel dumpling and empanada press that'll give you something to put your new favorite condiment on. Spray it with oil, place your dough over top, add filling, fold, and press for the perfect, pro-looking seal.
24. An adjustable rolling pin for when the recipe says to roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thick, and you really don't want to have to measure that yourself. This set comes with four sizes of removable rings you can screw on depending on how thin or thick you want your dough to be, and has measurement markings right on the roller itself, so you can easily gauge the length and width of your dough as well. *Genius*
25. A compact air fryer to make your crispy-crunchy dreams a reality. It's small, yet mighty (it can hold over 4 quarts of food), and its nonstick surface means you won't have to overexert yourself scrubbing it clean.
26. A digital scale that'll give you the most accurate measurements, especially when it comes to ingredients like flour. Scooping flour into a measuring cup can yield wildly different results depending on how tightly it's packed, which is why using a scale can keep your end product from being too dry (the WORST!).
27. A handy little knife sharpener to keep the high-end knife set you immediately purchased after watching Jiro Dreams of Sushi impeccably pointy.
28. A gorgeous tortilla press so you can enjoy homemade tacos and chips made from fresh corn tortillas in the comfort of your own kitchen.
29. A 101-piece Wilton cookie cutter set to get those perfectly clean and crisp edges for a pro look. It comes with number, alphabet, and holiday shapes!
30. A 6-quart Lodge Dutch oven so gorgeous (those color options!), you'll forget you ever lusted over that "French brand" altogether. Oh, and you can also use it to cook practically anything you want, either on the stove top or in the oven.
31. A versatile Hamilton Beach food processor to save you So. Much. Prep. Time. Not only does it come with a reversible disc for slicing and/or shredding, it's also a "whiz" at pureeing.
32. A custom cutting board engraved with your most prized heirloom recipe that can be passed down for generations, aka the perfect gift for the food lover in your life.
33. A mini rice cooker you'll want to bust out for every meal once you see how easy it is to use. According to the manufacturer, this little machine will have hot rice on the table in less than 20 minutes! It's really cute, too.
34. A nifty herb leaf remover that separates the leaves from the stem in one fell swoop. That's right, no more picking each leaf off individually, and no more unpleasant stems sneaking their way into your food. 🙌
35. A kombucha-brewing kit for when you decide to take on a new fermentation project. Now you'll be able to make your own rather than spending $$$ on the store-bought stuff.
36. A Tovolo silicone spatula you'll be reaching for pretty much every time you whip up yet another batch of pancake batter (or cake, or brownies, etc.).
37. An easy-to-grip Oxo cookie scoop to ensure your balls of cookie dough are consistent in size. Not only will they look prettier that way, they'll all finish baking at the same time, too!
38. An immersion blender containing more attachments than your boss's emails (but you'll actually want to open these). Love making soup but hate burning yourself when it's time to transfer the mixture to a blender to smooth it out? This handy tool takes the transfer step out altogether, so everything stays in the pot and off of you.
39. A handheld milk frother so you can whip up all of the foamy creations of your dreams — with no soul-shattering Starbucks line in sight.
40. A small but mighty bench scraper, which will basically become an extension of your arm in the kitchen. When I was baking professionally, my bench scraper was what I reached for most often, after my scale. Whether you're scraping up dough that's stuck to the counter, portioning out smaller pieces, or gathering excess flour and residue while cleaning up, a bench scraper will make your life *so* much easier.
41. A gorgeous mixing bowl that's just as functional as it is aesthetically pleasing. Plus, on the off-chance that you're not whipping some cream in it, it makes a lovely fruit bowl as well.
42. And, some sturdy Oxo mixing bowls equipped with nonslip bottoms so you can stir even the thickest doughs without worrying about everything flying off the counter. They also have convenient pouring spouts and are BPA-free and dishwasher-safe.
43. A marble mortar and pestle set, because your fabulous cooking deserves freshly ground spices.
44. An instant-read thermometer to prevent you from overbaking cakes, pies, and any other foods you want to keep from being too well done. As they say, there's nothing worse than a dry dessert (they = me).
45. Some mini assorted Brightland olive oils and vinegars you can use to elevate an ordinary salad to restaurant-quality — plus, the cute little bottles will look great in your kitchen.
46. An *incredibly* helpful digital timer that lets you set four individual countdowns at once AND comes with a whiteboard so you can clearly label which one is for the potatoes and which one is for the chicken. BRB, my bad-at-multitasking self is crying tears of joy.
47. An Oxo cookie spatula to help lift your freshly baked cookies from the pan with ease. Reviewers also say it's great for flipping eggs. 🍳
48. A baking soda cartridge you can stick onto the lid of your garbage to keep your kitchen free of unpleasant smells, so that you'll actually, you know, have an appetite for all the delicious food you'll be making. It's got a refreshing lavender scent, and lasts for up to 90 days.
49. And finally, a cocktail shaker set for mixing yourself a nice drink as a reward for all your hard work while you wait for your braise to finish up in the oven. Happy cooking!
Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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