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Prep Smarter not Harder
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items Here are some practical things I use to help me cook for my family in our tiny kitchen. NOTE: Some of the links on this page are affiliate links, including Amazon affiliate links. I may earn a commission if you make a purchase through them — at no ex...
I use this to make stews like beef stew, chicken curry, and monggo (a Filipino stew with mung beans). I like that I can sear a whole slab of chuck roast for a pot roast and also cook chicken thighs straight from the freezer.
Instant Pot 6Qt RIO Chef Series 7-in-1 Multi-Cooker, Pressure Cooker, Slow Cook, & More, Black - Walmart.com
Our kids' dinner is usually done through an airfryer as it crips dino nuggets, fish sticks, beef slices, and even pizza! I even use it for leftover food like fried chicken or to make nachos. The best part is I can let it cook while I prep other thing...
Ninja Pro 3-in-1 Air Fryer, XL 5-Qt Basket, 3 Functions, Air Crisp Technology, Non-Stick, Crisper Plate, AF140 Black - Walmart.com
This is perfect for prepping fruits and veggies for easy snacking and cooking. I have also used it to store all of the ingredients for taco night 2 hours before serving. Once each container is done, I just take it out and leave the rest in the box to...
Snackle Box 8 Compartment Stainless Steel Food Storage with Silicone Lid & Handle
Do you know what quickly adds up when you cook any meal? Dishes! This compact dishwasher is so helpful and helps me reduce water waste when washing dishes since it only uses 3 pitchers of water. I also like the sanitizing function for water bottles a...
COMFEE' Portable Mini Dishwasher 1.32Gal Tank
I cook a lot of dishes with ground beef so this tool is so helpful to break down the meat to cook more quickly and evenly especially when you forget to defrost the meat!
OXO SoftWorks Ground Meat Nylon Chopper, Black
Have you seen that food hack where you use a food processor to chop up your garlic then store it in the freezer as cubes so it's ready when you're ready to cook? This is what you need to do that hack! I didn't like it when I would use my larger blend...
Ninja Express Chop 2-Cup Food Processor, Mince, Puree, One-Touch, Non-Slip Base, Dishwasher Safe, NJ100WM Black - Walmart.com
We always have a sachet packet of seasoning that is half used so this is what I use to keep our seasonings and spices fresh especially with our humid weather. I also use airtight containers like this for cereal, candy, and other pantry staples.
OXO Good Grips 5-Piece POP Container Set
We have food grade buckets with gamma seals for our rice, pasta, and baking (flour, sugar, etc). This is the best investment because it keeps pests (roaches, ants, and mice) and moisture out.
House Naturals 5 Gallon Food Grade Bucket (3 Pack)
Small kitchens means a lot of collapsible kitchenware. I use this when prepping fruits and vegetables and it's perfect for our small kitchen.
Gevoli Collapsible Colanders 3 Pack Set
I've switched our measuring spoons to this type because it saves a lot of space. Also, I'm tired of digging through my utensils to find a specific measuring spoon when I can just use this. I also like that it's dishwasher safe so I can pop it in our ...
Adjustable Measuring Spoons Set of 2, 9-in-1
I use kitchen scissors everyday. It's helpful when cutting up my kids food (ex: pizza and noodles) and cutting leafy items like green onions. You don't have to use a cutting board so it's one less thing to wash!
iBayam Heavy Duty Kitchen Scissors Set
This is on my list to buy next because I really need it! My friend has one and it works so well. I've been keeping my kitchen oil in random plastic containers and it still has bits and pieces of old fried food. Ooops!
Kyraton 48oz Stainless Steel Bacon Grease Container
I keep one of this by my stove when I cook because we have a gas stove so I want to be protected in case the fire gets too big. I'm also not confident I'll use a fire extinguisher correctly so I figured this is the next best option.
DIBBATU Fire Blanket for Home & Kitchen
Because we have a gas stove, I want to make sure to protect me and my family in case of carbon monoxide poisoning by installing this near our stove and in our living room.
FIRST ALERT Battery CO Detector CO400, 2 Pack
These are my favorite kitchen tongs. I stopped using my other ones. I love them because it's easy to grab items more precisely to flip food in the air fryer or on the stove and they're so much easier to clean.
4Pcs Extra-Long Stainless Steel Kitchen Tongs
How can I be Asian and not recommend a rice cooker? Cuckoo and Tiger are usually the best brand to go with. Our Cuckoo one cooks fluffy rice in 15 minutes and I don't have to worry about having burnt or mushy rice because it cooks it perfectly no mat...
Cuckoo Rice Cooker & Warmer 6 Cup Uncooked / 12 cup Cooked, Smart Fuzzy Logic Nonstick Inner Pot White (CR-0605F)
I've gotten freezer trays just like this to reduce food waste and also to give us extra meals when we don't know what to eat late at night.
Silicone Food Freezer Trays & Kitchen Accessories - Souper Cubes®