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25 Kitchen Products That Are Actually Worth Buying
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🍳 Pots & Pans
🔪 Knives & Prep
🌡️ Things That Make Cooking Easier
🥣 Everyday Kitchen Stuff
✨ Little Kitchen Upgrades
🍳 Pots & Pans
1. Made In Stainless Clad Frying Pan
If you cook a lot and want a really nice stainless pan, I love this one. It’s definitely not cheap, but I’d rather spend more on a good pan once than keep replacing cheaper ones.
2. All-Clad D3 Fry Pan
Another ...
If you cook a lot and want a really nice stainless pan, I love this one. It’s definitely not cheap, but I’d rather spend more on a good pan once than keep replacing cheaper ones.
Made In 12-Inch Stainless Steel Frying Pan
Another really good stainless option. These are expensive, but they’re built to last and are amazing for getting a good sear on steak or chicken. Definitely more of a buy it for years kind of pan.
D3 Stainless 3-ply Bonded Cookware, Fry Pan, 10 inch
Probably one of my favorite options if you want good stainless cookware without spending All-Clad money. You get a lot for the price and it still has that nice heavy stainless feel
Signature Tri-Ply Clad Stainless Steel Cookware
You really can’t go wrong with a Lodge. They’re inexpensive, basically last forever and are SO good for steak, burgers, chicken and anything you want a nice crust on. 🔥
Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet 10.25"
Okay, this one is definitely a splurge 😂 but they’re sooo pretty. Great for soups, stews, braising and even baking bread. This is one of those pieces I’d want to keep forever
Dutch Ovens Shop
🔪 Knives & Prep
6. Victorinox Fibrox Chef’s Knife
Proof that you don’t need a $200 knife to get a good one. If you just want a solid chef’s knife that can handle pretty much everything, this is such a good option.
7. Wüsthof Classic Chef’s Knife
If you DO want to...
Proof that you don’t need a $200 knife to get a good one. If you just want a solid chef’s knife that can handle pretty much everything, this is such a good option.
Victorinox Fibrox Pro Chef's Knife, 8 Inch
If you DO want to splurge on a knife, I’d look at this one. It feels much more premium and it’s something you can keep for years if you take care of it. 🔪
WÜSTHOF Classic 8" Chef's Knife
I like these because they’re thin, easy to store and don’t take up half your kitchen counter. 😂 Great if you don’t want a huge heavy cutting board.
Cutting Boards by Epicurean | USA Made
One of those little things that ends up being way more useful than you expect. Parmesan, lemon zest, garlic, ginger… I’d use this all the time.
Shop Microplane Zesters - Citrus & Lemon Zester Tool
Nothing fancy here 😂 It’s just a really good peeler. Comfortable to hold, inexpensive and does exactly what it needs to do.
Y-Peeler
🌡️ Things That Make Cooking Easier
11. Thermapen ONE
If you cook a lot of meat, having a good thermometer is sooo worth it. No more cutting your chicken open five times to see if it’s done 😂. This one is pricey, but it’s super fast.
12. ThermoPop
If you don’t want to spend Thermap...
If you cook a lot of meat, having a good thermometer is sooo worth it. No more cutting your chicken open five times to see if it’s done 😂. This one is pricey, but it’s super fast.
Thermapen® ONE
If you don’t want to spend Thermapen money, get this instead. You still get an easy way to check your food without guessing, for a lot less money.
ThermoPop® 2
I didn’t realize how useful a kitchen scale was until I started using one. Great for baking, portioning things out and recipes that use grams instead of cups.
Ozeri ZK14-S Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food ...
Nothing exciting, but I feel like everyone needs one of these. 😂 You’ll end up using it constantly.
Pyrex Essentials 3-Pack Glass Measuring Cups
Basically an extra hand while you’re cooking. 😂 I use tongs for everything—meat, pasta, vegetables, serving food… definitely a kitchen essential.
OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Locking Tongs ...
🥣 Everyday Kitchen Stuff
16. Nordic Ware Half Sheet Pan
A good sheet pan is so underrated. Chicken, vegetables, potatoes, cookies, easy dinners—you can use it for pretty much anything that goes in the oven.
17. Vollrath Stainless Mixing Bowls
I love restaurant-style kitch...
A good sheet pan is so underrated. Chicken, vegetables, potatoes, cookies, easy dinners—you can use it for pretty much anything that goes in the oven.
Nordic Ware Naturals Half Sheet Aluminum
I love restaurant-style kitchen stuff because it’s usually simple and actually made to be used. These aren’t fancy, but they’re lightweight, durable and really practical.
Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
If you eat a lot of salads, this makes washing lettuce so much easier. It’s also weirdly satisfying to use 😂.
Salad Spinner
Just a really good everyday spatula. Great for cooking eggs, mixing, scraping bowls and getting every last bit of sauce out of something.
Silicone Spatula | Rubber Heat Resistant ...
I’d rather buy one good strainer that I can use for a bunch of things. Rice, sauces, powdered sugar, tea this comes in handy way more than you’d think.
Colanders, Steamers & Strainers
✨ Little Kitchen Upgrades
21. OXO Garlic Press
For the days when you absolutely do NOT feel like mincing garlic 😂. Just squeeze and you’re done.
22. Peugeot Pepper Mill
Is an expensive pepper grinder necessary? Absolutely not 😂. Is this one really nice? YES. Definitely a...
For the days when you absolutely do NOT feel like mincing garlic 😂. Just squeeze and you’re done.
OXO Good Grips Garlic Press, Easy Squeeze
Is an expensive pepper grinder necessary? Absolutely not 😂. Is this one really nice? YES. Definitely a little luxury for your kitchen.
Pepper Mills
These make the fridge look sooo much better. I love being able to actually see what’s inside instead of opening five containers trying to find leftovers.
Rubbermaid: Brilliance
If you have cast iron, grab one of these. It’s cheap and makes getting stuck-on food off the pan so much easier.
Pan Scrapers | Shop Online
Definitely not something everyone needs, but if you bake a lot, I totally understand the hype. It does so much, lasts forever when taken care of and looks so cute sitting on the counter.
Stand Mixers | KitchenAid US