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One of my favorite kitchen appliances, I use my stand mixer almost every day. I keep this hammered glass bowl on display on my counter and use it for most of my baking. I use the metal bowl for things like whipping cream or making meringue.

I'd be lost without my slow cooker. I use it several times a week, and this Hamilton Beach model is my favorite. I love that the crock and lid are dishwasher safe, and this one is large enough to cook for my hungry family.

My Instant Pot is so handy for getting dinner on the table in a hurry. But really love it for making perfect cheesecakes and creme brulee.

Cooking rice on the stove top is not my forte, so this rice cooker is a must have in my kitchen. It's the only way I cook rice. And this model is large enough to cook rice for a crowd.

I use my Cuisinart food processor to make everything from salsas to appetizers and desserts. This 14 cup model is perfect for all of my cooking and baking needs.

I've had these Cuisinart pots and pans for over 10 years and I use them almost every day. They're dishwasher safe, and oven safe up to 550 degrees Fahrenheit. One of my must have kitchen essentials.

This wok is deeper than a standard saute pan, which makes it perfect for stir fry dishes and cooking in oil. The lid is one of my favorite features. And the large size makes this pan perfect for all kinds of dishes.

All of my metal baking pans are from USA Bakeware. They're heavy duty commercial gauge, non-stick and last forever. They even come with a lifetime warranty.

Everyone should have a Dutch oven in their kitchen. I'm partial to this beautiful red color. Dutch ovens are perfect for casseroles, soups, sauces, stews, roasts and much more.

There's nothing better than a cast iron skillet for browning and searing meat. I also use mine often for pizzas, cobblers and crisps.

One of the newer cookbooks in my collection--every recipe I've tried has been amazing. This book is full of recipes that are perfect for sharing with friends and family. The banana bread is the best I've ever had.

Every home cook, whether beginner or expert, should have this in their cookbook collections. It's a combination cooking textbook and recipe book that covers all the essentials in a fun, humorous style. I actually read this one cover to cover.

I've been cooking from this cookbook longer than any other cookbook I own. The recipes truly are fast and delicious, and it has great ideas for using fresh, seasonal ingredients.

One of my go-to resources for entertaining. I never worry about trying new recipes from this cookbook, because they really are foolproof.

Every kitchen needs a set of sturdy, high quality mixing bowls. I love the lids that come with this Cuisinart set, so I can mix things up ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator.

I've owned several types of measuring cups and spoons over the years, and I always come back to this stainless steel set. They're sturdy, and I appreciate the variety of different sizes. I actually have a few of these sets--some days I do a lot of baking and don't want to keep washing my measuring cups and spoons.

I've owned so many citrus zesting tools over the years and this one is hands-down my favorite. Not just for citrus--this tool also works on hard cheese, garlic and fresh ginger.

This is the best spice organization system I've tried. I have several of these in my kitchen cupboards, and they make finding my spices so easy. I even added labels to help me find the spices I'm looking for even faster.