The Baking Sheet I Recommend to All My Friends Is on Sale for Only $13—It’ll Last a Lifetime

I am often asked for must-haves when stocking a kitchen, and my answer always includes a baking sheet. A kitchen is not a kitchen without at least one proper sheet pan that can do all the jobs from baking cookies and roasting vegetables to broiling cheese bread. It's my most-used cookware.

I'm not saying you should buy just any kind of sheet pan. Never ever get the dark-colored, thin-as-paper sheet pans you find at your grocery store or local CVS. They'll warp under high heat, burn your food, and likely rust. Don't throw your money away like that!

Instead, invest in a light-colored, sturdy, and heavy gauge (read: thick) aluminum (my first preference) or aluminized steel (my second choice) baking sheet that can withstand high heat and will last you a lifetime.

One of the brands I recommend, USA Pan, has a really sweet deal on Amazon right now, during its Big Spring Sale. For only $13.50—that's nearly 65% off the original price of $37—you can get a nonstick aluminum half-sheet pan that can withstand oven temperatures of up to 450°F. It's made in the U.S. with commercial-grade aluminized steel.

This pan has never warped on me because it has what the company calls "reinforced wrapped steel wiring" for stability. The sturdy bottom and sides stay flat, making sure anything I put on top stays level and absorbs heat evenly. This means my bakes always rise predictably and brown evenly.

The one-inch tall sides make sure nothing spills over—the chicken juices are going to stay put and the pizza dough isn't going to rise over the edge. This pan has a non-stick coating that also makes clean-up a breeze. Avoid using metal utensils on the surface and wash with warm water and soap. With a little care, this is a baking sheet you can rely on day after day.

You guys, this is a great deal, so even though I already own a handful (who's counting?), I'm stocking up on more.

BUY IT NOW: USA Pan Non-Stick Half Sheet Pan