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15 Pretty and Practical Kitchen Items

Whether you're a gourmet cook or a novice in the kitchen, these standout finds will serve you well.

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STAINLESS STEEL SAUTÉ PAN

Giada De Laurentiis for Target, $60; Target.com

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FOUR-QUART CAST-IRON PAN WITH LID

Giada De Laurentiis for Target, $70; Target.com

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POLKA-DOT BAKING DISHES

Spode, $72 each; Belk.com

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MATCHING SPATULA SET IN A CROCK

Le Creuset, $70; BedBathAndBeyond.com

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IF YOU WANT A SHOWSTOPPING POT FOR YOUR SIGNATURE CASSEROLE, PAELLA, GRATIN...

This quirky piece will braise, roast, and impress at a dinner party.

Staub, $350; Zwillingus.com

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FESTIVE CITRUS JUICERS

$16, $13, and $13; SurLaTable.com

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ELEGANT GLASS TUMBLERS

$2.50 each; CB2.com

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FAUX-LEATHER ICE BUCKET

Impulse!, $46; CocktailVibe.com

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CLASSIC BLENDER

Oster, $60; JCP.com

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IF YOU WANT EXTRA SPECIAL COCKTAIL GLASSES...

Toast the good times with thirst-quenching crystal glasses.

Moser, $70 each; SuperiorCrystal.com

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COMPACT ONE-CUP COFFEEMAKER

Breville, $248; Amazon.com

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EASY-TO-USE BEAN GRINDER

Capresso, $100; Amazon.com

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SLEEK STOVETOP ESPRESSO MAKER

Alessi, $223; Alessi-Shop.com

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AFTER-DINNER COFFEE SERVICE

Villeroy & Boch, $317; Villeroy-Boch-US.com

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IF YOU WANT THE ROLLS-ROYCE OF COFFEEMAKERS...

This deluxe coffeemaker grinds, tamps, brews, and self-cleans in under a minute; the perfect cappucino, no standing in line required.

Jura, $890; Amazon.com

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From the August 2010 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine