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Cooking Essentials and Fav Recipes
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items We love cooking at home so we do love some kitchen gadgets. We don’t always have the fanciest things (our fancy stuff we probably got from our wedding registry) but sometimes you really can tell the difference with quality cooking
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Recipes and Cookbooks
Fun Kitchen Gadgets
Fun Kitchen Appliances
Every Day Must Haves
Recipes and Cookbooks
From hard (but yummy and rewarding) weekend or date night meals to easy weeknight meals, here are some of the cookbooks from our collection.
One of our fav cookbooks! Fun and yummy! Not to mention funny! I really thought it would be more of a gag cookbook but there are some real gems in here - including my favorite way to prepare salmon!
From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg's Kitchen (Snoop Dogg Cookbook, Celebrity Cookbook with Soul Food Recipes) - (Hardcover)
We love a theme cookbook in our house and we are kind of Disney adults too :) it's fun to make unique dishes at home to bring a little bit of that Disney magic into the kitchen.
The Official Disney Parks Cookbook - (Delicious Disney) by Pam Brandon (Hardcover)
Another fun theme cookbook! We want to try to make something from it while watching the next season. I've also wanted to host a fancy afternoon tea and feel like this cookbook could be a perfect way to finally make that dream a reality.
The Official Bridgerton Cookbook - by Regula Ysewijn (Hardcover)
We love a theme cookbook and making nights at home more magical! What could be more fun than picking out a few recipes and getting cozy on the couch this fall and rewatching the Harry Potter movies! You could also reread the books and make meals base...
Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts: Official Wizarding World Cookbook - by Jody Revenson & Sarah Walker Caron (Hardcover)
We love Stanley Tucci (as a person and a chef!) so getting his cookbook was a must. It has a great homemade pasta recipe in it that we use all the time with our pasta maker. There are some complex recipes in here too that are perfect for date nights.
The Tucci Cookbook - by Stanley Tucci (Hardcover)
Fun Kitchen Gadgets
Who doesn't love a kitchen gadget! We love a versatile gadget that can be used for multiple things, but sometimes it's fun to have a unique thing that does one crazy (but useful) thing!
Date night homemade pasta made easy! It's fun to try to make different shapes but beware - some of the shapes are difficult to clean out of the press and it takes a real labor of love to get everything clean again.
KitchenAid Gourmet Pasta Press
I love this attachment because it helps keep the side of my bowl clean! It works best with a fuller bowl so don't be surprised if it's not scrapping everything down if there's just not that much in there.
KitchenAid 5qt Tilt-Head Flex Edge Beater- KFE5T: Mixer Paddle Attachment, Dishwasher-Safe, Metal, White
For making homemade pizzas at home, a pizza stone is a must!! Make sure you preheat the stone in the oven or it could crack! But I think all pizzas (even frozen pizzas) turn out so much better and crispier on here!
Nordic Ware 3pc Pizza Baking Set
Date night homemade pasta made easy! Sometimes it is better (and easier to clean) to just have simple noodles and this attachment does just that! Check out my Stanley Tucci cookbook rec for a great homemade pasta recipe.
KitchenAid 3pc Pasta Roller & Cutter Set - KSMPRA: Metal Stand Mixer Accessories, Includes Fettuccine Cutter, Silver
Absolutely love using our Dutch oven for recipes that start on the stove and end in the oven. Also amazing for big batches of soup in the fall and winter. This is a great starter one to see if a dutch oven is something you'll use all the time!
Best Choice Products 6 Quart Cast-Iron Dutch Oven, Heavy-Duty Kitchenware w/ Enamel, Side Handles - Deep Olive Green
An electric can opener is a must have in our household and it makes things so much easier. This one has lasted us so long and if it ever breaks, I'll probably want the exact same one again!
Hamilton Beach Smooth Touch Electric Can Opener with Knife Sharpener Bottle Opener Black Stainless Steel 76609
Fun Kitchen Appliances
Here are some appliances we use in our house. We love a smart or easy to use appliance that has tons of features!
I use my stand mixer for more than just mixing dough! And with all the attachments available, it’s really an amazing all in one tool. Check out some of my favorite attachments above (like the pasta dough makers). I am thinking about adding more attac...
KitchenAid Professional 5qt Stand Mixer - Red - KV25G0X: 10 Speeds, 525W, Metal, Safety Lock, Dishwasher-Safe Parts
We love this air fryer toaster oven combo! It has a ton of settings and is very easy to figure out how to use. It even came with an app with recipes to try that have not disappointed.
Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer: Stainless Steel, 1800W, Toaster Oven, BOV860, Convection Bake, Digital Display, Auto Shut-Off
I feel like a fancy barista at home when I use this! It was relatively easy to learn how to use and we're saving so much money not getting coffees out. It's also very fun to get whole coffee beans from local coffee shops to try new coffee flavors. I ...
Breville Stainless Steel Barista Express Espresso Machine Light Silver BES870XL: 15 Bars Pressure, Milk Frother, Grinder
A food processor is a must have
Hamilton Beach Bowl Scraper Food Processor Black - 70743: 450W, 2 Speeds, Dishwasher-Safe, 64oz Capacity, Chops, Full-Size
For winter and fall nights, sometimes we want a cozy tea and this is perfect for making it!
Hamilton Beach 1.7L Illuminated Glass Kettle - 40869: Electric Water Boiler, Overheat Protection, Cordless, LED Indicator
Every Day Must Haves
Here are some things we stock our house with for entertaining or just hanging out with family at home
For pairing wine with any yummy dinner!
JoyJolt Layla Red Wine Glasses - Set of 4 Wine Lead-Free Crystal Wine Glass Set - 17 oz
These coffee mugs add a nice whimsical touch for morning brews
Minnie Mouse 3D Double Wall Mug, 13oz set of 2
Both neutral and timeless but with a fun pop of color on the inside!
Gibson Elite Manila Bay 16-Piece Stoneware Dinnerware Set, Service for 4, Reactive Glaze Modern Artisan Design, Assorted Colors