Editor-Loved Fall Cooking and Baking Essentials from Walmart

Fall is the season for making and savoring soups, pies, and casseroles—and finding solid cooking essentials to get the job done should be just as much fun. It only makes sense that our editors—aka people who spend hours scouring the virtual marketplace for top-tier deals—would find some of the best cookware and bakeware products out there and put them to the test themselves.

Below, we rounded up editor-loved fall cooking essentials, including mixing bowl sets, Dutch ovens, and glass storage for enjoying leftovers. Prices for these top-rated kitchen essentials from beloved brands like Drew Barrymore’s Beautiful line, Farberware, Pyrex, Lodge, and Paris Hilton Cookware start at just $16. Keep scrolling to discover our personally curated, tried-and-true fall cooking essentials that we could not wait to tell you all about.

Editor-Loved Fall Cooking Essentials

Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker

The moment the temperature starts to drop, I instantly crave comfort meals like stew, soup, and chili. In order to make these a reality on busy weeknights, I turn to my slow cooker that does all the work for me. I have this 6-quart version from Drew Barrymore’s Beautiful line, and I love that it has an easy-to-use interface, handle for holding the lid when stirring and serving, and a removable pot for easy cleaning. —Rachel Trujillo, Commerce Writer

Pyrex 6-Piece Easy Grab Bake & Store Glass Storage Pack

I love fall baking. The weather is finally cool enough in the South to fire up the oven again and make my go-to casseroles and cakes. I love this Pyrex bakeware set because I can make a cozy casserole with the larger pan and use the smaller ones to hold leftovers or bake desserts. Plus, the largest piece has easy-to-grip handles and a lid. If I have a tailgate, dinner party, or other event, I can easily bring the food in the container I cooked it in. —Shea Simmons, Commerce Writer

Paris Hilton Ceramic Nonstick Fry Pan

One of my favorite cold-weather meals to make is a one-pan chicken dish with roasted tomatoes, coconut milk, spinach, sundried tomatoes, and crushed red pepper. It’s effortless, especially for moments when I don’t have a ton of time but still want a hearty home-cooked meal. This frying pan is the perfect size for one serving (since I only need to cook for myself) and heats up fast, cooks meat evenly, and is easy to clean thanks to its nonstick coating. Plus, the pink color is just incredibly cute and fun to use. —Ali Faccenda, Associate Editor

Pyrex 3-Piece Large Glass Mixing Bowl Set

I wouldn’t call myself a baker, but autumn and a kitchen that smells like warm allspice just go hand-in-hand, so these Pyrex mixing bowls are in heavy rotation in my house this time of year. These three nesting bowls are the perfect size for folding batter ingredients together, whisking a few eggs, or massaging cinnamon into sugar. I also reach for them when tossing vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper before placing them on a baking sheet to roast or serving a large salad—they’re super versatile. Plus, they’re strong enough to withstand an electric hand beater and are dishwasher- and microwave-safe. —Ariel Scotti, Editorial Director

Lodge 6-Quart Cast Iron Dutch Oven & Cover

Like most folks, I love making (and eating) soups during this time of year. That’s why my go-to piece of cookware in the fall is the trusty Lodge Dutch oven. The kitchen workhorse heats quickly and evenly and is very durable and easy to clean. Last week, I used it to make chicken and wild rice soup, and it carried me through the whole recipe, including browning the meat, sautéing the veggies, and simmering the ingredients for hours. I’ll be reaching for the Dutch oven all season long, as I plan on whipping up many more cozy recipes. —Bridget Degnan, Commerce Editor

Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 6-Quart Air Fryer

Admittedly, I’m not the best cook, but since owning this Beautiful by Drew Barrymore air fryer, I’ve tricked my family into thinking I am. It perfectly crisps panko crusted chicken so it’s still juicy inside (without the need for oil) and prepares my go-to salmon recipe in a way that always avoids overcooking it. It’s very simple to use and cleanup is even easier. Plus, it looks so pretty, I can leave it out on my countertop. —Lauren Fischer, Senior Commerce Editor

Farberware 22-Piece Stainless Steel Knife Set

I’ve had these Farberware knives in my kitchen for a few years, and they still cut just as easily as they did when I first got them. I think the black hardwood block looks so chic, and I love displaying the block in my kitchen. I only wish I was able to get my hands on this full set, which includes cutting mats, measuring spoons, and spatulas for baking my favorite chocolate chip banana bread recipe this fall. It’s hard to believe this entire set for fall cooking and baking is only $30. —Kelsey Fredricks, Commerce Writer