These are my favorite, can’t-live-without things. The items I use daily, recommend to friends, and would quickly repurchase. I’ve stress-tested them, so you don’t have to.
STAUB CAST IRON BRAISER. This is my go-to cooking vessel. I use it to make pasta, braise meat, cook “one-pan” dishes, make pancakes — the list goes on. Unlike other cast-iron pans, this one requires zero maintenance and, two years later, shows no signs of wear.
MINI ALL-SILICONE SPATULA. A spatula with a unibody design means that a silicone tip won’t slip off its wooden handle at the worst moment. This one is mini, but it’s a workhorse. I use it to scrape from smaller bowls, make a small batch of scrambled eggs, and, well, most things.
MALDON SALT FLAKES. This is something I always have nearby and on the dining table for guests. The pyramid-shaped flakes are what I use to garnish and “finish” a dish. Just crush them between your fingers and sprinkle over steak, dips, grilled veggies, the list goes on. You’ll get a nice crunch and gentle hint of salt.
BREVILLE SMART OVEN AIR. This is the oven I use most of the time. It preheats in just a few minutes and fits large pans, like a 13x9 baking dish or 12-cup muffin pan. It even fits my favorite 3.75-qt Staub braiser. This thing also air-fries, dehydrates, slow-cooks, and much more. I’m in love.