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Cooking and BBQ
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items I am the main chef of my family and it's a good thing too because I love cooking. Here are a few of my picks that I either use every day or suggest using for their overall versatility.
I love our Blackstone! It may seem a little intimidating keeping it in good condition but the best part is that the surface can be sanded back down to bare cast iron and reseasoned like new in an afternoon! Cooking large meals quickly is a dream on o...
Blackstone
We have one of these and I use it just about all the time. From smoothies to blending up veggies or peppers for sauces!
Ninja Professional Plus Blender, Auto-iQ, 1400W
One of the best and easiest to use can openers. I'd buy 100 if I could
Zyliss Lock N' Lift Can Opener w/ Magnet
I love these things. Having fresh ground pepper and salt on your dish is a game changer.
Electric Rechargeable Salt & Pepper Grinder Set
An instant pot should be a staple in everyone's kitchen. Perfect rice. Perfect braised meats. Perfect mashed potatoes. Perfect yogurt! So little effort.
Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Cooker 6Qt
Cuisinart makes a fantastic food processor! We use ours for flavored butters, sauces, salsas, and grating fresh cheese at light speed.
Cuisinart 11-Cup Food Processor DLC-8SBCYP1
This is one of the best all around air fryer/toaster ovens I've ever had the pleasure of using. Super easy to use and super versatile!
Oster 42L French Door 6-in-1 Air Fryer Oven
I think every kitchen needs a stand mixer. I primarily use mine for grinding meat with the meat grinder attachment but making dough, whipped cream, or butter is so much easier than trying to do those things by hand.
KitchenAid Classic 4.5 Qt Tilt-Head Mixer
If you call yourself a grill master or enjoy making your own meatloaf or meatballs, you owe it to yourself to get a meat grinder.
COFUN Meat Grinder & Slicer Attachments for KitchenAid
Get a good cast iron pan. It's not too hard to take care of and there are plenty of videos on it bust basically just keep it oiled and you're good to go. Superior sear and better even heating on just about everything.
Lodge 12 Inch Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet
Sometimes it's too cold or you just don't feel like going outside to grill. This can help get similar results from your oven. The bottom tray can also be used to make a broth from the drippings or have some veggies or potatoes sitting under whatever ...
Broiler Pan 16.75x13 Porcelain Nonstick
A wok is such a good addition to a kitchen especially for Asian meals or just big meals.
Teewe 13" Carbon Steel Wok Nonstick with Lid
A dehydrator is a bit of a niche addition to a kitchen but if you like to make jerky or love sundried tomatoes or other dried fruits. Making them is very easy but it does take a long time. This unit allows for a lot of things to be dehydrated at once...
Elite Gourmet EFD319 Food Dehydrator, 5 Trays
Kids (and adults) love cotton candy. Although be sure that the kids will ask for cotton candy forever if you get one.
Nostalgia Cotton Candy Machine Aqua w/ 2 Cones
Another fun thing kids love is a chocolate fountain. Great for parties and hyper children.
Nostalgia 4 Tier Electric Chocolate Fondue Fountain
An immersion blender is just about essential for smooth soups and sauces. Paired with the instant pot, you can make some tasty soups in no time.
Cuisinart Smart Stick 300W Hand Blender