Editors' Picks: The Splurge Items That Make Our Lives 10 Times Better

"I can cook anything in my Le Creuset Dutch Oven ($400). A roast chicken? You got it. A stew? No problem. A layered lasagna? It works for that, too. It's pricey, but the cost-per-use breakdown is pretty fantastic, and it can replace a bunch of other pots and pans. Bonus: it looks fancy and comes in a range of gorgeous colors to go with any kitchen." — Dawn Davis, executive editorial director