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1. Le Creuset 7¼-Quart Dutch Oven ($354)
A Dutch oven is "a kitchen essential," says CooksIllustrated.com, and Le Creuset sets the gold standard in the category. Heavy, "but not excessively so," it's a workhorse that's the perfect tool for stews, braises, rice, and deep-frying. Buy it at Amazon.
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2. Orrefors Crystal Lager Glasses ($50 for four)
Lift any couple's dinner game with these "classically shaped" lager glasses that can be used as water goblets if beer isn't on the menu, says PopSugar.com. When it's time for a toast, they deliver a musical ting. Buy it at Amazon.
3. Wine Enthusiast 18-Bottle Refrigerator ($266)
An unexpected choice can elevate the couple's lifestyle too. A small countertop wine chiller will do, but most kitchens have space for this dual-zone counter-height option. Buy it at Amazon.
4. Waterford Half & Half Linen Tablecloth ($172)
Formal, but not too formal, this linen-and-cotton tablecloth will dress up a full-size dining table event after event and year and year. It's machine-washable and can be paired with matching napkins. Buy it at Bloomingdales.
5. Messermeister Avanta Steak Knives ($57 for four)
"Beautiful to look at" and "comfortable in the hand," these well-made knives could sell for six times their price, says Time Heffernan at TheSweetHome.com. The blade, handle, and bolster are created from a single piece of steel, and the handle is finished with pakkawood. Buy it at Amazon.
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