Comfort food season is here. From hearty soups and slow-cooked roasts to homemade bread and freshly baked pies, the right kitchen tools can make fall cooking easier and more enjoyable. We rounded up the cooking essentials worth buying now, including a Le Creuset Dutch oven, Crock-Pot slow cooker and other versatile picks for cozy meals at home.
Original price: $499.95
A Dutch oven is a fall kitchen essential, and this Le Creuset model is built to last. The 7.25-quart enameled cast-iron pot distributes and retains heat for soups, chili, roasts and even sourdough bread. The lid helps circulate steam and retain moisture, while compatibility with all cooktops and oven-safe construction up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit add versatility. This Lodge model is another popular choice.
Original price: $499.99
From mixing cookie dough to kneading bread and shredding chicken, the KitchenAid stand mixer handles a wide range of recipes. The mixer has 10 speeds and a tilt-head design, and comes with a wire whip, dough hook, flat beater, pouring shield and stainless-steel bowl. Additional attachments, including a pasta roller and ice cream maker, are sold separately.
Let this Crock-Pot slow cooker handle dinner while you focus on curating the perfect fall mood. Its 7-quart capacity is ideal for soups, stews and tender roasts, while the locking lid helps prevent spills during transport.
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When you want slow-cooked flavor without the wait, turn to the Instant Pot pressure cooker. It traps steam inside a sealed lid to build pressure and cook food faster than a traditional slow cooker. Use it for stews, roasts and other hearty fall meals.
Blend soups, whip cream and mix pancake batter with a Ninja immersion blender. Four speed settings give you control over each recipe, while smart torque technology maintains a consistent speed through thick, frozen or hot ingredients. The included whisk attachment makes quick work of meringues and other desserts.
Speed up prep work with a Cuisinart food processor. Its large feed tube, industrial-quality motor, slicing discs and chopping blades handle everything from vegetables and hard cheese to dough, sauces and soups.
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Original price: $271
Bake casseroles, pasta dishes, roasted vegetables and more in this three-piece Staub baking dish set. The nestable stoneware dishes retain heat without absorbing moisture, while their large handles make it easier to move hot food from the oven to the table. The set includes three rectangular bakers.
Roasts take center stage in the fall, making a reliable roasting pan a kitchen essential. This HexClad model combines stainless steel with a ceramic nonstick coating for easier cleanup. Use the removable rack to elevate meat while it cooks, then take it out when making lasagna, casseroles and other dishes. Stay-cool handles make it easier to move the pan in and out of the oven. (FOX is an investor in HexClad).
Original price: $49.95
Bake sweet or savory pies, quiches and tarts in this 9.5-inch stoneware dish. Its material promotes even heating, while the ruffled edges help create a decorative crust. The thick enamel resists scratches. Right now, the blue and red colors are 61% off.
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Original price: $40
The aluminum pans in the three-piece Nordic Ware sheet pan set come in three sizes for tasks such as baking cookies, roasting vegetables and cooking meatballs.
Bring restaurant-style pizza to game days and date nights with a pizza stone and peel set. The stone can withstand oven temperatures up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit, helping create crisp crusts at home. Add your favorite toppings, then use the wooden peel to transfer the pizza from the oven to the table.
Original price: $160
Use an eight-piece Zwilling steak knife set to set the table for fall dinner parties and holiday gatherings. The stainless-steel blades slice through meat easily and help preserve your everyday cooking knives. The set also comes in a giftable wooden box.
Original price: $34.99
Protect your hands while cooking and handling hot dishes with the KitchenAid silicone oven mitt set. The ribbed design provides a secure grip on pots and pans, while the mitts resist up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Use a digital thermometer to take the guesswork out of cooking meat. Its fast response time, backlit display and waterproof design make it easy to monitor food as it cooks. The included temperature guide helps you achieve your preferred doneness.
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