Building an efficient kitchen—one that allows you to cook with relative ease and experiment with different and exotic cuisines—is not something that happens overnight. You acquire a (hopefully) great and durable piece here and there and, sometimes in the middle, pick up whatever you can find at your local grocery store (here’s looking at you, aluminum-foil pans). We’re here to help. Ahead, we’ve rounded up a list of our favorite cooking essentials to ease your journey into the kitchen. Whether you’re cooking alone or with family, for yourself or for a friend, we guarantee these 12 products will come in handy.

Round Dutch Oven

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Classic 5-piece Teikoku Knife Acrylic Block Set

Professional Non-stick Wok

Metallic Blue Pure Grill

Classic Series 4.5 Quart Tilt-head Stand Mixer

Spirit Stainless 3-ply Stainless Steel Fry Pan Set

M’Passion Copper and Stainless Steel Tart Tatin

Immersion Blender

Bench Scrape

5-piece Pasta Maker

Classic Stainless Steel Saucepan with Lid

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