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This deep glass dish technically holds 11 cups, but is perfect for most recipes. The glass dish is oven, microwave, freezer, and dishwasher safe. It comes with a plastic lid (NOT oven safe), making it a perfect storage dish in addition to baking.

Soy nuts, or roasted soybeans, are an excellent source of whole soy. Soy provides quality protein, healthy fat, as well as vitamins, minerals, and isoflavones. Soy is associated with many healthy benefits.

This zero-waste store is a woman-owned small business featuring plastic-free household, kitchen, bath products, and more! A few of my favorite items include toothpaste tabs, shampoo bars and conditioner, and Blueland hand soap. I hope you support this wonderful small business!

Pots allow for less evaporation with their relatively small amount of surface area, making them ideal for cooking stews and soups for long amounts of time. This Heritage Steel pot is made in Tennessee of 5 layers including 3 layers of aluminum for heat conductivity. The handle is hollow and does not heat while pan is on the stove. It does not have a nonstick coating but is easy to clean. This pan can be used on an induction stovetop.

A cookie sheet is often a similar size as a half sheet pan but doesn’t have any lips or edges and is completely flat. It's ideal for it's namesake: cookies! This one is my favorite because it doesn't have a nonstick coating.

A baking sheet pan comes in 3 sizes; I recommend the half sheet pan, as it fits in a household oven and is perfect for roasting lots of vegetables! This sheet pan comes with a reusable silicone baking mat.

*Top Pick* A saucier pan is similar to a saucepan except it has rounded corners instead of a nearly 45 degree angle. The shape allows a whisk to easily move around all edges. This saucier is made in Tennessee of 5 layers including 3 layers of aluminum for heat conductivity. The handle is hollow and does not heat while pan is on the stove. It does not have a nonstick coating but is easy to clean. This pan can be used on an induction stovetop.

Saucepans are best used for their namesake – sauces – which can be reduced more easily with the larger surface area for evaporation. A saucepan also works well for dishes requiring some, but not too much, evaporation, such as risotto. Its smaller size allows water to boil more quickly so is often used to make foods like rice or pasta. This saucepan is made in Tennessee of 5 layers including 3 layers of aluminum for heat conductivity. The handle is hollow and does not heat while pan is on the stove. It does not have a nonstick coating but is easy to clean. This pan can be used on an induction stovetop.

*Top Pick* A cast-iron skillet is one of my favorite items in the kitchen. A good cast-iron skillet will last for generations! This skillet comes pre-seasoned and ready to use. It's also induction-friendly. Choose the size which works for your family.

The distinct right-angled sides of a sauté pan are better to keep foods and liquid in place – so recipes like one-dish meals generally work better in this pan. This saute pan is made in Tennessee of 5 layers including 3 layers of aluminum for heat conductivity. The handle is hollow and does not heat while pan is on the stove. It does not have a nonstick coaking but is easy to clean. This pan can be used on an induction stovetop.