27 Recipes to Make With the Kitchen Gifts You Got for the Holidays

When we were kids, we always wanted to play with our holiday gifts immediately after opening them. As adults, we're no different—especially when it comes to fun kitchen toys. If you're like us and got some heavy-duty cookware or helpful accessories (think KitchenAid mixers, Le Creuset dutch ovens, mandolines, nice knives, food processors, truffles, etc.), you might be so excited that you don't know where to start. Don't worry—we're here to help. Here are some recipes that will let you use your new cooking toys to their fullest capacity.