Essential pots and pans, you guessed it, the cookware every kitchen needs. It might be more expensive to purchase individual quality pans but they will last longer and they’ll likely distribute heat more effectively. Serious Eats says these are investment worthy: • Cast iron skillet. • Dutch oven. • Sauté pan. • Wok (not sure I agree). • Saucier. • Nonstick skillet. • Stockpot. You'll have fewer pieces of cookware to store and you'll have superior cooking performance that suits your needs. I have some essentials to grab when prime days return. How about you? LTKFamily LTKGiftGuide LTKWedding