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1. A 16-piece ceramic cookware set that's so useful, your Door Dash driver will begin wondering what happened to you. Not only does this set have everything you need, it's nontoxic, nonstick, AND can be cleaned in the dishwasher. Time to start practicing your signature phrase for when you inevitably work your way up to your own cooking show.
2. A stainless steel cutlery set to help you prep the ingredients you'll be tossing into your new cookware set. Before I got married, one of the pieces of advice I was given was "Get a good set of knives" and you know what? Those people were onto something. Get a good set of knives. You won't regret it.
3. Or — if you're short on counter space — this handy diamond textured knife set is pretty, takes up minimal space, and will help ensure that food won't stick to the knives as you're using them — meaning you just found your new best friend for onion slicing.
4. Plus a set of serrated, ergonomic steak knives for easily cutting through tough meats. Quit fighting against your knives and instead bask in the carefree aesthetic that comes from having kitchen tools that actually work.
5. A charcuterie tray with a hidden storage drawer that will save you space without sacrificing aesthetic. This set is all-inclusive with utensils, labels, AND soapstone chalk — all hidden in the drawer when not in use — because there's nothing that screams "competent adult" quite like labeling the brie.
6. A bento box great for keeping lunch items separate and fresh without taking up too much space. As someone who packs kid lunches daily, the real game changer here is the compartment that can hold a napkin or packaged snacks without taking up valuable space. It's also great for lunch at the office — there's a handy built-in phone stand so you can scroll TikTok while you munch.
7. A taco night kit that will ensure you're hosting the most put-together taco fiesta around. Not only do you get four taco holders, but it also comes with serving bowls for toppings, spoons, and a knife. Plus the colors are just gorg.
8. A 5-quart Dutch oven because soup season will be here before you know it. Marvel at your beautiful pot releasing the sweet aroma of seasonal comfort throughout your home because you totally have this cooking thing on lock. The lid even has a steam vent to prevent overflowing, saving you the stress of bolting to the kitchen when you hear the stovetop suddenly start to sizzle.
9. A cheese grater so good you'll be able to stop going out for the perfect plate of nachos. This grater comes with two different blades, an attachable measuring container, AND nonslip feet so that you can grate without wondering if your finger will end up in there, too. Plus, the blades come in coarse or fine so you can wow them with your shreds of cheese or advance to fruits and veggies.
10. A delicious red 12-inch ceramic fry pan that makes a statement AND perfectly cooks almost anything. A basic fry pan is a kitchen staple and the ultimate tool for quick, low-maintenance meals. Eggs? Fry pan. Stir fry? Fry pan. Fish? Fry. Pan. Plus it cleans safely in the dishwasher because who has time to do dishes when the kitchen already looks this fabulous?
11. A clip-on strainer for anyone who has tried to pour pasta into a colander and almost — or actually — had it all tip into the sink. Effortlessly drain your pots with this universal, adjustable clip-on strainer, and then just pop it in the dishwasher when you're done. Easy peasy mac 'n' cheesy.
12. A 19-piece kitchen utensil set to colorfully handle all of the tools you need for basic cooking. Personally, I will be finding any and all reasons to use my rainbow whisk and emoji timer. Waffles won't know what hit them.
13. An utterly game-changing spoon AND pot lid rest so you finally have somewhere to put that hot lid that would otherwise damage your counter. I recently got a spoon and lid rest and I love that I don't have to line up a bunch of different things just to protect my counters and hands. Just set this one-and-done tool down and continue to make your signature dish.
14. A nylon meat masher tool that will make breaking up ground meat easier and more effective. Gone will be the days of hacking at sausage while pieces fly up and out of the pan. Meat not for you? Never fear! This tool is also great for mashed potatoes, berries, herbs, or any other vegetarian dish you might be cooking up. Reviewers call it a "miracle tool" so it might be time to check it out for yourself!
15. A pineapple corer, cutter, and slicer you can use to finally make pineapple worth buying. Save yourself the shame of throwing away a rotten pineapple because it was just too hard to cut and let this tool do all of the work for you in literal seconds. I see many tropical drinks in your future.
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