Dave and Chris dive into Dave's kitchen must-haves and ideal equipment set for home chefs at any skill level. Wondering what's most important to them? 

THE ESSENTIALS 
The absolute, bare minimum you need in any kitchen.

Nonstick Pan
Think eggs and pancakes
Meyer IO Nonstick pan

Stainless Steel Pot
Key for pasta, big pots of soups, and more
Hestan Stock Pot 
Tramontina Stainless Steel Pot

Silicone Tool Set
This will be your most used tools, safe for nonstick and stainless alike
Meyer Deluxe Silicone Tool Set
OXO Silicone Tongs

Sheet Tray
For all oven needs
Nordic Ware Half Sheet with Grid

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THE PREMIUMS
You've moved up into the novice category. Level up with these items.

Nonstick Wok
This is our workhorse. Use this for anything from pasta, stir fry, stews, to fried chicken
Meyer IO Series Nonstick Wok

Small Pot / Saucier
Key for mac and cheese and ramen
Meyer IO Series Nonstick Saucier
All-Clad Stainless Sauce Pan

Le Creuset Braiser
The one and only
Le Crueset Braiser

Stainless Fry Pan
Allows you to cook on the stovetop and finish in the oven
Hestan Stainless Steel Fry Pan
All-Clad Stainless Steel Fry Pan

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THE ELITE LINEUP 
The big leagues! 

Donabe
A beautiful, versatile piece in the kitchen and on the dinner table
Kuro-Yu Wood Knob Donabe

Large Dutch Oven
Keep this forever
Le Creuset 7.25 Qt Round Dutch Oven

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