A curated mix of kitchen essentials to make cooking easier and more enjoyable. This list includes go-to tools that will make breakfast, lunch, dinner and toddler snacks a breeze
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Muffin essentials
Smoothies
Brekky
Dinner
Accessories
Baking
Muffin essentials
For the bigger muffins
12-Cup Muffin Pan
We do muffins and egg bites in these weekly!
24-Cup Mini Muffin Pan
Cutest little pans for V-Day muffins or cakes
Paris Hilton 12 Cup Mini Heart Pan, Premium Nonstick, Heavy Duty Carbon Steel, Dishwasher Safe, Pink - Walmart.com
The release on these is so effortless!
Trudeau 24ct Mini Muffin Pan – Structured Bakeware for Mini Muffin, Mini Cupcake, Mini egg bites, Mini bites, Choco bombs
My life changed when I got a food processor and this blender is just 🤌🏻
Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen Blender System and 8-Cup Food Processor with Auto-iQ Black BN803TGT: 72oz Smoothie Blender, 5 Speeds, Ice Crusher
Not smoothies, but even better!
Ninja SLUSHi Frozen Drink & Slushie Machine
Brekky
Very similar to the one we use. I love making food a little more fun by having designs
Dash Multi-Plate Mini Waffle Maker with Removable Plates (Spring Edition)
This is in the brekky category for the simple fact that it's a TOASTER oven, but it cooks everything! This was one of the best investments we've made in our kitchen. It makes the perfectly toasted toast and cooks everything evenly.
Panasonic FlashXpress Toaster Oven with Double Infrared Heating
We use these mainly for cereal. It's nice because we don't have to worry about closing the bag inside the box and the cereal getting stale (my husband will leave the bag open every time!!!) We also sometimes use this for pasta when we have multiple b...
4Pack 135oz Extra Large Airtight Cereal Food Storage Containers | BPA-Free Plastic Container for Pantry Organization And Canister for Grain, Flour And Rice, Kitchen Organizers And Storage
I can see why this frother gets so much praise. It makes rich, velvety foam that feels café-quality, and the adjustable temperature is a nice touch since overheating milk can affect the flavor. What impressed me most was how well it handled both dair...
Breville Milk Café Frothe
Dinner
Best way to get the perfect crisp or a quick reheat
Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1 AF141: 5-Quart, 1750W, Dishwasher-Safe Parts, Gray, Metal & Plastic
This is my "I forgot to plan dinner" lifesaver! It can pressure cook, saute, slow cook, and more!
Ninja 14-in-1 PossibleCooker PRO 8.5qt
We have had this nonstick cookware set for years, but you can barely tell. They are the best quality I have found!
12-Piece ScratchDefense™ Nonstick Cookware Set
If you're curious about sous vide cooking, this is a great place to start. It heats water accurately, keeps the temperature steady, and makes incredibly tender meats, especially chicken. Setup is easy, and the app includes recipes and tutorials, thou...
I love a metal mixing bowl. They are quite nostalgic for me too for some reason. These are a great price for great quality
Cuisinart 3-Piece Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
These are an investment but they have lasted us years and still seem brand new
ZWILLING Pro 10-pc Knife Block Set
This dispenser won me over from the first pour. It does not drip or leak from the top, and it pours a thick stream as well as a precise drizzle. It is also super easy to clean and dry.
OXO Precision Pour Oil Dispenser: Borosilicate Glass Oil Bottle, 12 oz Capacity, Dishwasher-Safe
Sometimes you just need a spray. This is the perfect container for that.
OLIVIA SIGNATURE Kitchen Oil Sprayer with Flairosol
We switched to hospital grade titanium cutting boards and have never looked back! We never have to replace this board or worry about cross contamination and warped wood anymore!
Taima® Titanium Cutting Board | The Only Certified & Official Titanium
The wide basket of this colander is perforated with lots of tiny holes, which makes for fast draining. Its pedestal-style base is sturdy and tall enough to prevent water from flowing back into the basket during draining. I especially loved the handle...
Bellemain Stainless Steel Colander 3QT/5QT
This scale is simple to use and has a nice stainless steel finish that doesn't show fingerprints easily. The display is large and easy to read, and it pulls out so big bowls won't block the numbers. It also has a tare button, switches between ounces,...
OXO Good Grips 11lb Stainless Steel Scale
I wasn't expecting to like this little chopper so much, but it's surprisingly handy. You just toss in veggies, cheese, eggs, or whatever, pull the cord a few times, and it chops everything evenly in seconds. The more you pull, the finer the chop. It'...
Kuhn Rikon Pull Chop Vegetable Chopper
This mandoline is a great budget-friendly kitchen tool. The blade is incredibly sharp and slices everything smoothly, even potatoes for homemade fries. It has four thickness settings that are easy to adjust with a dial, and the fold-out stand makes i...
OXO Good Grips V-Blade Mandoline Slicer
I love this utensil set because it covers just about every kitchen task and comes in a bunch of fun colors to match your style. The silicone tools feel sturdy, clean up easily in the dishwasher, and don't have seams where food can get trapped. I ende...
GIR 10-Pc Silicone Kitchen Utensil Set
This citrus juicer makes squeezing lemons and limes so much easier. The handles give you extra leverage, so it doesn't strain your hands, and the deep cup keeps fruit from slipping around. It catches seeds and directs the juice right where you want i...
Chef'n FreshForce Lemon Squeezer Manual Juicer
The Jonathan Alden magnetic strip impresses me with how strong and secure it feels. The 16-inch bar easily held eight knives, from small paring knives to a heavy cleaver, and nothing shifted once in place. Despite the strong magnet, removing knives w...
Magnetic Wooden Knife Bar Holder Strip
Baking
I really like this bakeware set because it has pretty much everything needed for everyday baking and roasting. The aluminum pans heat evenly, so muffins, brownies, and roasted veggies come out nicely browned and cook consistently. They stack well for...
Nordic Ware Naturals® 6 Piece Bakeware Set
I can see why people rave about this Dutch oven. It's surprisingly lightweight for its size at just under 13 pounds, and I love the cream-colored enamel interior because it's easy to see what's going on while cooking. It heats up quickly, gave my por...
Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Glassware
This glass pitcher is both cute and practical. It's made from thick, sturdy glass with a comfortable handle and a spout that pours smoothly without much dripping. The raised fruit and summer-themed designs add a fun touch, making it perfect for servi...
Member's Mark Icon Glass Pitcher
We've got the matching drinking glasses to the pitcher. I couldn't think of anything more perfect for summers spent hosting!