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DUTCH TREAT 6.75-quart signature oval dutch oven ($385), Le Creuset, lecreuset.com From slow cooking sauces to simmering soups and stews to roasting meats and veggies, invest in a timeless piece that can go from stovetop to oven to tabletop—and last a lifetime, to boot. —Kristen Desmond LeFevre, senior editor
SQUARED UP 1815 Tapas square trays ($59/set of 8), Royal Doulton, royaldoulton.com I use these little porcelain plates for appetizers, tapas, or as handy meal prep helpers to keep ingredients separate while looking chic. —K.D.L.
Heart of the Home THE EDITORS SHARE 8 OF THEIR FAVORITE KITCHEN GADGETS AND ACCESSORIES By Melissa Puppo
PRESS ON Eileen French press coffee maker ($40), Bodum, bodum.com; coffee subscription (prices vary), Trade, drink trade.com I start every day with a cup of French press coffee. Bodum creates a range of French presses that deliver a pure, crisp flavor. Lately, I’ve been pairing it with a newly discovered roast, like Stay Golden Coffee Co.’s Paubrasil, courtesy of my Trade coffee subscription. — Mary Murray, executive editor
TAKES THE CAKE Artisan matte black stand mixer ($380), KitchenAid, kitchenaid.com Baking bread, crafting sweet treats from scratch, and making homemade pasta helped get legions of home cooks through 2020. This sleek iteration of the classic mixer looks gorgeous on countertops. —Abigail Duffy, web editor
FEEL THE POWER Enfinigy power blender ($400), Zwilling, surlatable.com Mixing up nutritious smoothies, soups, n’ice cream, and ingredients for vegan recipes is simple with Zwilling’s do-it-all blender, which comes with 12 variable speed settings, a 1400-watt motor, and a winglet blade with “piranha teeth.” —Daphne Nikolopoulos, editor in chief
PERFECT PLATING Composite agate cheese board ($78), Anthropologie, anthropologie.com As a self-proclaimed cheese lover, I’m digging this colorful agate perch for charcuterie, apps, and more that’s sure to please my guests. —Melissa Puppo, managing editor
TASTE TEST Compact airfryer ($99.95), Cuisinart, cuisinart.com With a busy schedule, airfryers make preparing dinner and more a breeze. Even better? I can enjoy all my favorite foods guilt-free. —M.P.
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