Add some love to your cooking with gorgeous, beginner-friendly tools. (iStock)
Instead of spending thousands of dollars on takeout like the average American, enhance your kitchen equipment with tools that will help you create professional-like meals at home. Whether you've been cooking for years or want to improve your beginner-level skills, Amazon has the cooking accessories to help you create everything from quick meals to gourmet feasts.
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Instant Pot, 10-in-1 Pressure Cooker $119.95 Regular price $169.99
This 10-in-1 pressure cooker can help you cook anything from stews to yogurt. (Amazon)
The Instant Pot can cook a roast in an hour, a chili in 20 minutes, or rice in 2 minutes. For busy home cooks, this is convenience without sacrificing flavor. The pot is also available at other retailers such as Walmart and Best Buy.
Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven $289.95
Do you want to create fine French cuisine? A Dutch oven is perfect for you. (Amazon)
Le Creuset pots and pans are as luxurious as their name suggests, world-class pans that you can use to cook anything you want. These Dutch ovens come in beautiful colors and are easy to clean. You can even choose from a variety of colors directly from Le Creuset.
John Boos Maple Wood Cutting Board $124.95, regular price $169.99
Do all your prep work on this beautiful maple cutting board. (Amazon)
A sturdy cutting board is one of the best kitchen tools to make meal prep a breeze, and this maple cutting board is one of the best. It's handcrafted, easy to clean, and can double as a charcuterie board, making it perfect for any dinner party.
2-piece chef's knife set, $100, retail price $115
This professional knife set makes it easy to cut vegetables, meat and more. (Amazon)
Wusthof knives are professional-grade knives that make food preparation a breeze as they cut through any ingredient with ease. This set comes with both a chef's knife and a paring knife so you can tackle any dish you want to create.
Ceramic salt pork $29.99
This colorful salt shaker gives you easy access to the most common ingredients. (Amazon)
If you cook at home a lot, you'll love this salt shaker – it makes it easy to get the salt you need for your cooking, and it comes in a variety of colors that will look great in any kitchen.
Deli Containers 48-Piece Set $20.80 Regular Price $27.89
Prepare everything you need for the work week in easy-to-store containers. (Amazon)
Meal prep is essential for busy families. Cutting ingredients and packing lunches in advance means you don't have to eat out or spend precious time cooking after work. This set of 48 deli containers is often used by chefs to store ingredients, so it's also perfect for the home cook.
Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl with Lid $37.99
A set of stainless steel bowls makes cleaning and storage easy. (Amazon)
The stainless steel mixing bowls are easy to clean and perfect for mixing a variety of ingredients. This mixing bowl set comes with lids for easy storage.
Nonstick Cookware Set $94.99 Regular Price $119.99
Every beginner needs a good set of pots and pans, and this set will get you started. (Amazon)
If you want to learn to cook regularly, you need a good set of pans. Having nonstick pots and pans makes cooking easier. Choose from a variety of colors and start your cooking journey today. You can also buy pot and pan sets at At Home and Walmart.
Pyrex measuring cup, $16.84, retail price $31
This glass mixing cup can be used to measure any liquid. (Amazon)
A liquid measuring cup helps you measure ingredients accurately and is a must-have for any beginning home cook. This glass measuring cup is easy to clean and holds up to 4 cups of liquid.
Silicone Spatula Set $21.97, Regular price $32.97
Beginner bakers will appreciate this set of rubber spatulas, which are perfect for mixing dough and batter. (Amazon)
Anyone with an interest in baking will love this non-stick silicone spatula set, which is heat resistant up to 600 degrees and available in a variety of colors.
