Wide, shallow, and lightweight, they’re a true kitchen workhorse. You won’t have any trouble lifting these bowls to scrape out every last bit of batter or toss a big salad. This set includes 3/4-, 1 1/2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-quart-sized bowls, almost every size you’d want. Buy it: Vollrath Economy Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls, Set of 5, $24 The accompanying lids are also very tight-fitting. (I own this set and can attest to that!) The set includes 1 1/2-, 3-, and 5-quart-sized bowls. Emma says: “[A bowl this size] is big enough for a double batch of bread, tossing a large salad for a party, or cooling down several quarts of chicken stock. I use it constantly!” Vollrath’s 8-quart bowl is lightweight (a must for a bowl this size), durable, and easy to clean. Buy it: Vollrath 8-Quart Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl, $9 from Webstaurant The set includes 1-, 1 1/2-, 2 1/2-, and 4-quart bowls, and comes with lids! And you can put them in the dishwasher and microwave. Buy it: Pyrex 8-Piece Glass Mixing Bowl Set, $22 from Walmart
