Kitchen Gaget Essentials - a list by StraightLine

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As I perused my kitchen recently, I realized there were many gadgets and utensils I use on a regular basis that I've come to rely on and frankly, would be lost if I didn't have them. So I'm making a list of essential basics every kitchen needs.

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Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 12-Inch Everyday Pan with Lid

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2 people recommended this item

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I actually received one of these Calphalon 12 inch pans for Christmas a number of years ago and absolutely love it. It's a great size for frying chicken, making paella, or countless other delicious things. It's a kitchen essential!

Updated Feb 6, 2008

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OXO Salad Spinner

20 people recommended this item

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For anyone who doesn't have a Salad Spinner, you need to put it on your wish list. Honestly, it is amazing. It used to take me hours to dry lettuce and other leafy greens, with a Salad Spinner it literally takes minutes!

Updated Nov 19, 2007

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KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer

51 people recommended this item

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Oprah's personal chef and her favorite cooks use this mixer and you should too. It is the BEST and it comes in a variety of colors. Red will make the perfect Christmas present and red is always chic and in style ( I would probably go for pink).

Updated Dec 22, 2008

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Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill

2 people recommended this item

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If you like fresh ground coffee in the morning like I do, this Cuisinart coffee grinder is amazing! You can grind from ultra fine for espresso to coarse for French Press. I've had mine for years and have never been disappointed. And it makes a great gift for coffee lovers.

Updated Feb 6, 2008

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Cuisinart DFP-14BCN 14-Cup Food Processor

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This is a good size processor for shopping, pureeing and making pie doughs. It's very easy and simple to use.

Updated May 8, 2007

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Cuisinart Mini-Chopper

2 people recommended this item

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Cuisinart also makes a mini-food processor, which you might wonder, why do you need it if you have the big one. Well, actually I do need it for small jobs like chopping garlic and onion or whipping up a quick batch of salad dressing. It's a handy gadget to have and I couldn't cook without it!

Updated Feb 6, 2008

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Cuisinart CSB-77 Smart Stick Hand Blender with Whisk and Chopper Attachments

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My daughter gave me this gadget for Christmas and I thought I would never use it. I mean, I have so many gadgets already, why do I need another one? As it turns out, I did need it. This little tool is amazing. When I make spaghetti sauce I usually transfer the sauce to my Cuisinart food processor to make it smooth. It's very messy and time consuming. But not with the Smart Stick Hand blender, I just put it in the pan of sauce, turn it on, and it makes it smooth in a matter of minutes (I want to say, seconds, but you wouldn't believe me). I've also used it to blend homemade split pea soup. I'm hooked and can't imagine how I've gone all this time without one!

Updated Feb 6, 2008

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Braun Kf550-bk Aromadeluxe 10-cup Coffeemaker - Black

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I've been making coffee in a Braun Coffee maker for years and wouldn't use anything else. I personally think it makes the best coffee I've ever tasted. This model comes with a built-in Brita water filter which makes the coffee taste even better!

Updated Feb 6, 2008

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Williams-Sonoma Stainless Steel Tongs

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Tongs are a simple, inexpensive essential gadget every cook should have. They lift and turn food without puncturing or damaging it.

Updated Feb 6, 2008

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Glass Mixing Bowls, Set of 10

2 people recommended this item

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Ten mixing bowls! That's right,TEN! From 1.25-oz. to 4 1/2-qt. They are so handy and essential, I can't imagine cooking without them. The smallest bowl (1.25-oz.) conveniently holds diced garlic, while the 4 1/2-qt. can hold a batch of rising dough with ease.

Updated Feb 12, 2008

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