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Kitchen Things I Actually Use (and Would Rebuy)
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items Not a chef. Just someone who’s in the kitchen every day and figured out what’s actually worth having.
These are the things I use, reach for, and would 100% buy again.
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Everyday Essentials
Cooking Must-Haves
Didn’t Need It… Now I Can’t Live Without It
Everyday Essentials
The basics I reach for daily—the simple, reliable things every kitchen actually needs.
Seriously you gotta have a good scrubber and I love I can toss them in the dishwasher
Scrub Daddy Scrub Mommy Dual-Sided Sponges (3)
Ok maybe not EVERYDAY but a lot of the days! I refuse the chop garlic and this is quick and easy
Zulay Kitchen Premium Garlic Press Set - Rust Proof
Love love LOVE this set!!!
Umite Chef 33pcs Silicone Kitchen Utensils Set
It’s Pyrex … what else can I say??
Pyrex Essentials 3-Pack Glass Measuring Cups
I absolutely love this set and these have lasted for years and thy can take a beating lol
T-Fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 17-Piece Set
Once I upgraded from plastic storage containers to glass … I swore I’d never go back.
Liuruiyu 8 Pack Glass Food Storage Containers
When you have kids, you gotta have something durable!
Quatish 24-Piece Unbreakable Dinnerware Set
This knife set is absolutely the best I’ve used
Pioneer Woman Cowboy 14-Piece Black Cutlery Set
I mean … COFFEE … what else do you want me to say?
BLACK+DECKER 12-Cup Digital Coffee Maker
My husband hates metal silverware so these are what he uses and holy crap, they’re pretty awesome!
Stansport 16-Piece Cutlery Set (8525)
If you’ve never used meat scissors, you’re seriously missing out. These make raw chicken so much easier to deal with
Heavy Duty Poultry & Kitchen Scissors
I’ve had multiple ice makers and this one is the best bullet one I’ve found. It’s not very pretty BUT holy 💩 it’s so much easier to clean. Which is great cause nobody wants nasty ice
Igloo Premium Self-Cleaning Portable Ice Maker
Cooking Must-Haves
My go-to tools and appliances for everyday cooking—nothing fancy, just what works.
I can’t say enough about this! I use it for literally everything! As a crock pot, a steamer, cooking a one pot dinner, scrambled eggs … endless possibilities and it’s dishwasher safe
Beautiful 10 in 1, 6 Qt Electric Multi-Cooker, White Icing by Drew Barrymore - Walmart.com
My favorite! My first “grown up” purchase
KitchenAid Artisan 5 Qt Tilt Head Mixer
Love this so much for a healthier option to frying. It’s also a plus that my kids can safely use it
Chefman 4 QT Compact Air Fryer, Touchscreen
Best blender I’ve bought without breaking the bank, which is also a huge plus!
Ninja Professional Plus Blender 1400W 72oz
This was a game changer for food storage! I’m all about stretching pennies and this helps so much!
MegaWise Vacuum Sealer Machine | 80kPa Suction | Bags & Cutter Included | Compact One-Touch Automatic Food Sealer
Is there really anything much better than the smell of fresh baking bread? I love this because I can just throw everything in there and it does all the work for me without me having to fuss.
Hamilton Beach Digital Bread Maker, 12 Settings
Didn’t Need It… Now I Can’t Live Without It
The random Amazon finds I didn’t think I needed… but now use all the time. These are the little things that just make life easier.
These are my favorite. They are rechargeable, adjustable brightness and can be set to just be on/off or automatic. I have them as my under cabinet lighting in the kitchen. It’s so nice that they just turn on when we are by them and they’re not overly...
MCGOR 10in Rechargeable Motion Sensor Light
I got this for my kids for Easter and they are obsessed! It’s easy to clean and use. The only thing that sucks is when the cotton candy fluff gets into the heating element it smokes but would still totally get it again.
Mini Pink Cotton Candy Machine w/ 40 Sticks
Another favorite of my kids! Ok I love it too! There’s nothing better than shaved ice on a hot summer day
Hawaiian Shaved Ice S900A Snow Cone Machine
This rolling pin is so great. I love that there’s no nooks and crannies for dough to get stuck in and it’s dishwasher safe.
Smooth Stainless Steel Rolling Pin 12.8in
These have been a lifesaver in my air fryer. Love that their dishwasher safe and make clean up a snap.
Boribim 2 PCS 8 Inch Silicone Air Fryer Liners
These are so freaking nice! You just pop one in the dishwasher or washing machine every 2 weeks and viola! It comes with a whole years worth of cleaning packs.
ACTIVE Washing & Dishwasher Cleaning Tablets - 48 Pack
These are funny but holy crap do they make making tacos so much easier.
Joie Cactus Taco Holders, 4 Count, BPA-Free
Never will I ever peel an orange with my nails again!
Orange Peeler Tools - Plastic Citrus Remover 2 Pack