The next item on my ultimate kitchen list is a 2 quart saucepan. This size is perfect for sauces, heating up small amounts of soup, oatmeal, etc.

Try to find one that has a good grip and a handle that will not conduct too much heat. It should also have a heavy base that will conduct heat evenly. Also, make sure that the pan you choose comes with a well fitted lid.

A good choice for your kitchen is a stainless steel pan with a copper core or bottom. The copper in this 2 quart saucepan from All-Clad will provide for quick and even heat distribution and the stainless steel won't react with food. It has long "stay-cool" handles and a rolled edge rim for dripless pouring. However, it's definitely a splurge at $235 (registry time!).

Two reasonably priced saucepans to check out, so read more

If you do not have a super sleek granite and stainless steel kitchen and bar, you can add some polished sheen by adding a few silver touches here and there. You found these awesome silver entertaining essentials and saved them to the Yum Market and now I want to share them with everyone. To be a victorious at home bartender, stock your bar as the pros would with sleek mixing utensils.Silver is super in for spring and here are three of my favorite ways to carry this trend over to the kitchen:

Every home bartender/hostess needs a bar tool set. This one found by WhiplashGirlchild comes in stainless steel and is complete with strainer, jigger, bottle opener, bar knife, ice tongs, and stirrer. All of the proper equipment to successfully mix up any cocktail.

Two more chic silver bar tools, read more

When I was a little girl I used to hate green beans. I don't really know why I hated them so much, maybe because they were a vegetable, maybe because I wasn't used to the taste, or maybe because my parents encouraged me to eat them. Luckily I grew out of that phase quickly and now love green beans. They are seriously one of the simplest sides around and pair with just about everything. Throwing in a quick, easy green bean dish to your meal is a great way to fill your daily intake of vegetables. Oftentimes people only use green beans as a side during Thanksgiving, but I think it's one that should be used any time of year. To check out the green bean recipe, read more