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Everyday Kitchen Essentials I’ve Used for Years (Registry Favorites)
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items As someone who cooks daily, I’ve tested dozens of gadgets and cookware. These are the ones I still reach for years later.
This is not a wish list. These are my tried-and-true essentials. It’s a curated selection of durable, versatile tools that earn...
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Core Tools Every Home Cook Needs
Prep & Baking Helpers
Daily Use & Drinkware
Appliances & Big-Ticket Upgrades
Smart Extras & Time-Savers
Core Tools Every Home Cook Needs
Lock in heat, sear beautifully, and cook without toxic coatings. This is my everyday almost everything pan. I got it for my wedding and then bought one for my sister for her bridal shower!
Staub Cast Iron 10-inch Pan
Responsive stainless with copper core for precise temp control. My second most used pan. My go to for eggs!
All-Clad Copper Core 8" Fry Pan Stainless
Slip under fish or eggs cleanly. No tearing or sticking. Doesn’t look fancy, but it’s the best. Great add-on to a shower gift!
Spatula (Fish Turner)
Sharp, ergonomic, and safe. Peel veggies easily. Get a good peeler and save your fingers
OXO Good Grips Swivel Vegetable Peeler
Prep & Baking Helpers
I use small ramekins for so many things in the kitchen. From eggs to ice cream these are a kitchen staple.
DOWAN 1.5oz Mini Ramekins Set of 6 White
Lazy girl cooking and baking. I put all the wet ingredients in here and don’t bother with a separate bowl.
Pyrex Prepware Measuring Cup, Red, Clear
Another classic that gets used all the time and is still in excellent condition. Made in France.
Duralex Lys 9-Piece Stackable Glass Bowls
This has saved me hundreds of dollars. With two kids in school, buy premade morning snacks like muffins or scones add up quickly. I have an easy 15-minute one bowl scone recipe that I make every Sunday, so we have morning snacks all week. This pastry...
OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Dough Blender
These are SOLID. Once I tried them, I could never go back to cheap plastic. Great to add to a bridal shower gift.
Le Creuset Stainless Steel Measuring Cups Set
Daily Use & Drinkware
These double wall Bodum glasses are amazing. We love them and use them regularly for coffee, latte, and tea. We’ve replaced most of our mugs with these.
Bodum 15oz Bistro Double Wall Mug, Set of 2
I don’t buy knife sets. I pick them individually. This is one I didn’t think would get much use, but actually gets used all the time. Great for tomatoes, figs, and other soft fruits and veggies. And bread, of course.
ZWILLING Professional 5-inch Serrated Utility Knife
The knife I use literally everyday
ZWILLING Professional S 7-inch Santoku Knife
These have become our go to dinner knives.
ZWILLING Twin Gourmet Steak Knives Set of 4
My everyday go to knife
ZWILLING Professional S 7-inch Santoku Knife
I love the size, shape, light weight of these. I use them as our regular glasses.
Riedel O Sauvignon Blanc/Riesling Tumblers Set 6
Appliances & Big-Ticket Upgrades
Pricey, but we’ve had ours for over 10 years and still use it regularly. I rarely get coffee out, and usually prefer to have it at home. This has been a win for us.
Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine BES870XL
A pricey item, but it’s so convenient and has been so wonderful with kids. I’m glad we have one and we’ve had it for 15+ years.
KitchenAid Artisan 5Qt Tilt Head Mixer Matte Black
The everyday work horse of a coffee machine. This one. Has been making an excellent cup of coffee for 10 years.
Cuisinart 14-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker
I’ve used our vitamix blender multiple times per week for years. From smoothies, to pesto, and soup, this has become a kitchen essential. It’s also super easy to clean.
Vitamix Propel Series 750 Blender, 64-oz, Black
I don’t buy pre-grated cheese. It’s a personal preference. I prefer the taste and texture of freshly grated cheese. This box grater is one of the most underrated tools in my kitchen. It gets used surprisingly often.
KitchenAid 4-Sided Stainless Steel Box Grater
Waffles add variety to weekend breakfast. Plus you can make a few extra, freeze them, and have them ready for a quick week day recipe. Stop buying premade morning-packaged waffles. Bonus: use a protein mix and they become “healthy”.
GreenPan Elite 2-Square Belgian & Classic Waffle Iron
I love my pressure cooker. Make flavorful shredded beef or chicken in a fraction of the amount of time (literal minutes). Then use it during the week - tacos, bowls, sandwiches. The cuisines has lasted years.
Cuisinart CPC-900 6-Qt. High Pressure Multicooker
A garbage as a wedding gift? Yup! This is no ordinary garbage can. This fits recycling and garbage, and still looks new after 10+ years.
simplehuman 58L Dual Compartment Recycling Bin
Smart Extras & Time-Savers
Sometimes I forget that the handle is hot. Now at least I don’t get burned. This is a great $5 spent.
Lodge ASHH11MPK Handle Holder
Lemons and Parmesan get used a lot in our house, so this is 100% worth it
Microplane Classic Zester 18/8 Black
The Le Fermiere yogurts are my absolute favorite breakfast. They come in these adorable glass or pottery jars. I’ve save and re-use them. AND THESE ARE THE PERFECT TOP FOR THEM!
Weck Jar Keep-Fresh Plastic Lids 2-pack Small
I have a full size food processor, but this gets used more. From chopping vegetables, making pesto, or whipping whipped cream, this thing does it all.
Cuisinart CSB-179 Smart Stick Hand Blender
Makes clean up easier without parchment paper or oil. Love this for baking.
Silpat The Original Cookie Size Baking Mat
Great for cooking, grilling, and serving.
OXO Good Grips 12-Inch Stainless Tongs
I have multiple packs of these. They are wonderful, especially the small one. It gets into the bottom corner of condiment jars.
Cuisinart Mini Silicone Spatulas Set of 3
I love these wooden spatulas. They have held up great over the years.
Earlywood 10in Handmade Wood Scraper & Turner