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Kitchen Appliances I Actually Use & Recommend
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items I've included the appliances that make cooking, meal prep and everyday kitchen tasks easier for me, along with what I like about each one and what I actually use it for in my life.
Sections
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Everyday Cooking & Meal Prep
Drinks, Smoothies & Morning Essentials
Kitchen Prep & Everyday Essentials
Food Storage & Organization
Everyday Cooking & Meal Prep
Kitchen appliances and accessories that make everyday meals and sides easier with less hands-on cooking.
I use this almost every day and it's easily one of my most-used kitchen appliances. It's great for making a variety of meals quickly, doesn't take much effort to clean, and has been very reliable. I definitely don't regret buying it and would recomme...
Ninja Air Fryer
This saves me a lot of time when I'm making pasta, rice and other sides. I really like being able to put everything in and let it cook instead of constantly watching the stove. It's especially useful when I'm preparing several parts of a meal at once...
Ninja® Foodi® Possible Cooker 8 in 1
One of my favorite things about this rice cooker is how simple it is. There's basically one button to worry about — add the rice and water, turn it on, and it takes care of the cooking. It's great when I don't want to keep checking a pot on the stove...
Rice Cooker
Such a simple kitchen item, but incredibly useful. I use this to cover food while it's heating in the microwave, helping keep the heat contained while preventing splatters from soups and other messy foods. It saves me from having to clean the inside ...
NordicWare Microwave Splatter Cover
I use my microwave every day for vegetables, lunches and reheating sides. It saves me a lot of time and energy when I just need to get something ready without doing a bunch of extra cooking. Definitely one of the most-used appliances in my kitchen.
Hamilton Beach Micro Wave
I use this basically every day for toast and bagels. It's simple to use, gives me consistent results and fits perfectly into my morning routine. Nothing complicated — just a reliable appliance that does what I need it to do every morning.
Hamilton Beach 2 Slice Toaster
These are super convenient to use with my air fryer. They help keep food from sitting in as much grease and make cleanup afterward much easier. I really like that they're already cut to size, so I can just grab one when I need it instead of messing a...
Air Fryer Liners
Drinks, Smoothies & Morning Essentials
The appliances and everyday essentials I regularly use for my morning coffee, relaxing cups of tea, smoothies and other drinks at home or on the go.
My go-to for morning coffee. I like that I can use it with my bigger mugs, and it makes getting my coffee ready in the morning quick and simple. It's easy to use and has become part of my everyday routine.
K-Slim® Single Serve Coffee Maker
A simple kettle that does exactly what I need it to do. I mainly use it to heat water for tea, and it heats up without any hassle. Nothing complicated — just an easy, reliable appliance that gets the job done
Starfrit Electric Kettle Sage
I use this for making smoothies and adding something healthier and easy to my routine. It blends everything well, doesn't make the process complicated, and it's easy to clean afterward, which makes me much more likely to actually use it regularly.
Ninja Crush Intelligent Blender
This is a must-have for my morning coffee when I'm heading to work. My daily journey is nearly two hours and my coffee stays hot along the way, which is exactly what I need from a travel mug. It's become one of those everyday items I wouldn't want to...
SnapSeal Leak-Proof Travel Mugs - Contigo
I use this whenever I'm making loose-leaf tea. It's easy to use, easy to clean and lets me enjoy some of my fancier teas without making the process complicated. I especially like using it for a relaxing tea or when we're having a date night at home.
Silver Perfect Tea Infuser | Hard Goods - Infuser
Kitchen Prep & Everyday Essentials
The reliable tools and kitchen essentials I regularly reach for when preparing meals, baking and handling everyday tasks around the kitchen.
I've had these measuring cups for years and they've been incredibly sturdy and reliable. They're easy to measure with, stack away nicely for simple storage, and I use them for everything from baking to measuring water for my morning coffee. They're h...
Anchor Hocking Glass Measuring Cup Set, Assorted Sizes
I mainly use this for preparing salads and occasionally cutting chicken. It gives me a solid surface for food prep, protects my countertop and hasn't been hard on my knives. It's a simple kitchen essential that gets used regularly.
Maple North Dual-Sided Cutting Board, 15.15 x 10.43 in
I've used these knives for more than a decade, which probably says more than anything else I could write about them. They've stayed reliable and sharp over the years and they're still the knives I reach for when I'm preparing food. They've earned the...
Hecef 15-Piece Kitchen Knife Block Set, Dishwasher Safe Stainless Steel
This makes getting lettuce ready for salads incredibly easy. It's simple to use, gets the excess water off quickly, and is easy to take apart and clean afterward. It's one of those simple kitchen tools that makes preparing a healthy salad feel like l...
GoodCook Everyday Salad Spinner 4 Quarts Removeable Basket
Food Storage & Organization
The everyday kitchen essentials I use to store leftovers, pack lunches, keep food organized and make keeping my kitchen tidy a little easier.
I use these constantly for leftovers, especially extra pasta and other sides that I can save and heat up the next day. They're really helpful when I cook more than I need or I'm not as hungry as expected, because I can simply save the rest instead of...
Rubbermaid 34 Pc Set of Containers
This has been incredibly useful for buying food in bulk and saving money. I use the extra freezer space for frozen meals, vegetables, meats and other foods I can stock up on when it makes sense. If you regularly buy in bulk, having dedicated freezer ...
HOMCOM 7.0 Cu.Ft Upright Freezer
This is a really cute personalized lunch box that we customized with my girlfriend's name. She takes it to work with her healthy lunch inside, so she gets something practical while also having a design from one of her favourite movies that's personal...
Lilo & Stitch Metal Lunch Box
We use this for anything that can't go in the dishwasher or when we just want to wash something and put it away quickly. It gives everything a proper place to dry instead of cluttering the counter and helps us keep the kitchen tidy and clean. Simple,...
KINGRACK Large Capacity Steel Dish Rack