These are the kitchen tools I reach for every single day — the ones that actually earn their spot on the counter. I cook and bake almost everything from scratch, so I’ve tested what truly holds up to daily use.
From the glass mixing bowls I use for ...
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Food storage
Staple Ingredients
Daily Use Appliances
Top Recipes & Cookbooks
Food Prep
My go to for quick chopping jobs
7" Santoku | Kitchen Knives by Cutco
I use this for things like coring fruit or slicing small veggies
Paring Knife
These are the everyday pans I use. They are incredibly easy to clean and the set of four gives the perfect range of size and function for daily use!
Non Toxic Cookware Set - Ceramic Coated
This thermometer lives on my hood vent and I use it to check doneness of everything, from meat to breads! The magnetic back is so convenient.
Instant Read Digital Thermometer - Magnetic Back
My everyday skillet is the 9”. I actually have two that I am constantly using!
This is the greatest for topping things - bread, oatmeal, muffins, and more! 🍞
Kirkland Signature Salted Grass-Fed Butter
In my opinion, vanilla is to baking what garlic is to cooking 🧑🍳
Vanilla Extract
If you’re going to make any kind of baked good that doesn’t have yeast, you’ll need this!
Baking Powder
Another non yeast leavening staple
Baking Soda
Daily Use Appliances
This thing is an absolute workhorse for me! Amazing for mixing large batches of things; I have the shredder attachment which I use regularly to pre shred our cheese.
KitchenAid Mixer
I keep this mixing bowl on my KitchenAid for everyday use. Not only is it aesthetic, but the glass is amazing for proofing dough in since you can see the volume better than in an opaque bowl.
KitchenAid 5 Qt Tilt-Head Glass Bowl w/Lid
I have gotten so much use from this attachment. I shred + freeze zucchini in the fall, and through the month I pre shred our cheese to have ready for all our meals. Super easy to clean which is a bonus!
Fresh Prep Slicer/Shredder Attachment
My nontoxic bread machine gets used at least 3 times a week. My favorite function is the mix, knead, and first rise one!
Nontoxic Bread Machine - Ceramic Coated
Perfect for a large batch of smoothie for the family or small, personal sized servings! This is a super powerful blender and the smaller size comes in really handy.
VitaMix Blender + personal size blender attachment
My regular uses include: making biscuits, pie crust, and mincing garlic
Cuisinart Food Processor
Top Recipes & Cookbooks
This book has TRANSFORMED my bread game. The author outlines the steps in very understandable wording!
Flour Water Salt Yeast: Artisan Bread Basics
I love this recipe so much I wrote it on a recipe card to keep a hard copy of it!
