The No. 1 Most Essential Kitchen Item, According To Rachael

Rach has told us which main three pots and pans she uses at home, but what if she had to choose ONE kitchen essential?

That's what one studio audience member made her do when she asked which one essential kitchen item she should gift her newly married son. 

It really depends on what you want to make, Rach insists, but ultimately, she had to go with one of her go-to pans.

"A cast-iron skillet is an essential," Rach says. "[They] outlast us. You can pass them from generation to generation. That's a great investment piece and it makes a really nice gift." 

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Plus, the meal possibilities are endless if you have one! You can make steak, burgers or chili, just to name a few.