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~$230 · see current price Ninja — prep CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker (NC301) Frozen solid in, micro-fine out, no churning $100 – $250 Save Buy on Amazon
~$229 · see current price Anova — cookware Precision Cooker 3.0 Holds one temperature all night, never drifting $100 – $250 Save Buy on Amazon
~$225 · see current price Wüsthof — knives Classic 2-Piece Hollow Edge Chef's Knife Set Two hollow-edge Wüsthofs that cover most of the board. $100 – $250 Save Buy on Amazon
~$200 · see current price Wüsthof — knives Classic Ikon 9" Precision Double-Serrated Bread Knife A bread knife that actually tracks straight through crust $100 – $250 Save Buy on Amazon
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~$200 · see current price Typhur — thermometry Sync Gold Dual-Probe Wireless Thermometer Two probes, one less trip to the pass $100 – $250 Save Buy on Amazon
~$160 · see current price Wüsthof — knives Classic Ikon 6" Chef's Knife A shorter blade built for close, exact work. $100 – $250 Save Buy on Amazon
~$150 · see current price Wüsthof — knives Classic 8" Hollow Edge Carving Knife A dedicated slicer, not your everyday utility knife $100 – $250 Save Buy on Amazon
~$135 · see current price Wüsthof — knives Classic 7" Fillet Knife A narrow blade with just enough give. $100 – $250 Save Buy on Amazon
~$135 · see current price Zwilling — prep Fresh & Save Vacuum Starter Set Pull the air out, keep the container $100 – $250 Save Buy on Amazon
~$130 · see current price Wacaco — coffee Picopresso Espresso pressure without a plug, anywhere you land. $100 – $250 Save Buy on Amazon
~$129 · see current price Wüsthof — knives Classic 8" Chef's Knife The chef's knife every station ends up borrowing. $100 – $250 Save Buy on Amazon
~$125 · see current price De Buyer — cookware MINERAL B Carbon Steel Country Fry Pan 9.5" Carbon steel that earns its seasoning over years $100 – $250 Save Buy on Amazon
~$110 · see current price Breville — smallwares the Smoking Gun (BSM600SIL) Cold smoke on butter, cream or cocktails, no heat $100 – $250 Save Buy on Amazon
~$105 · see current price De Buyer — cookware MINERAL B Classic Carbon Steel Fry Pan 10.25" The everyday carbon steel pan, in the everyday size $100 – $250 Save Buy on Amazon
~$140–~$200 · see current price Zwilling — knives Pro 6-inch Chef's Knife Six inches, no wasted motion, no wasted words $100 – $250 4 models Save
~$250 · see current price East Fork — counter-objects The Carafe A carafe that pours clean and sits flat. $100 – $250 Save
~$236 · see current price Hawkins New York — plating Ruffle Edge Platter A platter with a lip that actually holds sauce $100 – $250 Save
~$199–~$229 · see current price Combustion Inc — thermometry Combustion Predictive Thermometer with WiFi Booster Knows your steak is done before you do $100 – $250 2 models Save
~$200 · see current price Emile Henry — bakeware Bread Cloche A domed lid that traps steam for real crust. $100 – $250 Save
~$195 · see current price Hawkins New York — counter-objects Dotty Serving Platter A platter that works on a Tuesday too. $100 – $250 Save
~$185 · see current price Hawkins New York — counter-objects Dotty Serving Bowl The bowl you set in front of guests $100 – $250 Save
~$180 · see current price East Fork — counter-objects Dia Tablecloth A tablecloth heavy enough to actually stay put. $100 – $250 Save
~$129–~$179 · see current price Misen — cookware Carbon Nonstick™ Griddle A flat-top small enough to actually fit $100 – $250 3 models Save
~$150 · see current price De Buyer — cookware MINERAL B Carbon Steel Paella Pan Carbon steel, shaped for socarrat, not steam $100 – $250 Save
~$148 · see current price Hawkins New York — counter-objects Celestial Tablecloth A tablecloth that survives dinner and the wash $100 – $250 Save
~$139 · see current price Misen — cookware Stainless Steel Roasting Pan A roasting pan that works the stovetop too. $100 – $250 Save
~$129 · see current price Misen — cookware 5-Ply Stainless Steel Frying Pan, 12" The everyday sear-and-sauce pan, built heavy. $100 – $250 Save
~$119 · see current price Thermoworks — measuring Gravitas Precision Kitchen Scale Reads to a tenth of a gram, not ounces $100 – $250 Save
~$112 · see current price Kinto — coffee LT Kyusu Teapot Set A teapot that pours clean and stops on time $100 – $250 Save
~$110 · see current price De Buyer — cookware MINERAL B Carbon Steel Grill Pan 10.25" Carbon steel ridges that actually sear $100 – $250 Save
~$110 · see current price De Buyer — cookware MINERAL B Classic Carbon Steel Ultimate Egg Kit Carbon steel that seasons itself into a nonstick surface $100 – $250 Save
~$109 · see current price Hawkins New York — counter-objects Bloom Teapot A teapot that pours clean and sits flat $100 – $250 Save
~$109 · see current price Misen — cookware Carbon Nonstick Frying Pan Nonstick that takes metal tools and real heat $100 – $250 Save
~$105 · see current price East Fork — counter-objects Greek Salt Mill A salt mill that sits flat and stays put. $100 – $250 Save
~$104 · see current price East Fork — counter-objects Pop Flatware Flatware that feels balanced before you notice why $100 – $250 Save
