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Essential Kitchen Gear I Actually Use
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items These are some of my favorite kitchen appliances, gadgets, and accessories I actually use. As you will see, I mostly trust Ninja and Oxo for reasonable prices and amazing quality that has lasted me years every single time I buy them. Some (not all) a...
I've been waiting for this! The new ice cream machine from Ninja is perfect, can't wait to create unique flavors this summer (affiliate link)
Ninja Swirl by CREAMi Soft Serve & Ice Cream Machine
This expandable bamboo shelf is way prettier than the plastic ones and perfect to store spices and see what you actually have (affiliate link)
Bamboo Expandable Spice Rack Brown - Brightroom™: Freestanding Spice Organizer, Varnished Kitchen Shelf, 14" Width
I can't live without my cheese slicer (affiliate link)
OXO Stainless Steel Plane Slicer: Cheese Slicer, Dishwasher-Safe, Black, Kitchen Tool, 8.5" Height, 2.6" Width
This air fryer is really good. Have mine for years now and still working perfectly. The newer versions seem great too (affiliate link)
Ninja 4qt Air Fryer - Black AF101: Stainless Steel, 1550W, Digital Control, Dishwasher-Safe, 1-Year Warranty
I use these large ice cubes to freeze meals after meal prepping in batches (affiliate link)
Houdini Silicone Ice Tray Red: Reusable 6-Cavity Ice Mold, Dishwasher-Safe, 590ml Capacity
This one touch chopper for vegetables (affiliate link)
Ninja Express Chop - Gray NJ100GR
This juicer. Had a bulkier one before. This one form Ninja is just pure perfection (affiliate link)
Ninja NeverClog Cold Press Juicer Powerful Slow Juicer with Total Pulp Control Easy to Clean - JC151: Juicer Machine, Dishwasher-Safe, BPA-Free
Fun and handy spoon holder (affiliate link)
Ototo Buddy Spoon Holder & Steam Releaser Beige: Silicone, Dishwasher-Safe, 4.86" Height, 0.16 lbs, Spoon Rests
The classic crock pot (affiliate link)
Crock-Pot 7qt Manual Slow Cooker - Stainless Steel: Original Slow Cooker, Removable Stoneware, Stay-Cool Handles, 270W
The kitchenaid. Would have loved to have it in this cream and copper version (affiliate link)
KitchenAid 5qt 10-Speed Stand Mixer with Copper Bowl Fresh Linen - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia: Metal, 325W, 22.8 lbs
These bowls for salads on the go (affiliate link)
5c Food Storage Bowl Dark Green - Figmint™
This 7 egg steam cooker to make my favorite soy sauce egg recipe for the week (affiliate link)
Dash 3-in-1 Everyday 7-Egg Cooker with Omelet Maker and Poaching - Black: Electric Egg Boiler, Hard Boiled & Poaching
Cheap but trusty vacuum sealer for meal prepping and storage (affiliate link)
FoodSaver Everyday Vacuum Sealer with Precut Bags: Best Food Vacuum Packer, White, 3-Year Warranty, Spot Clean
Forget the jars. This water filter that attaches to the faucet is better (affiliate link)
Brita Tap Water Faucet Filtration System - Chrome: Filters Chlorine & Lead, Fits Most Standard Faucets
Small blender for morning smoothies and cooking sauces (affiliate link)
Ninja Fit Single-Serve Blender with Two 16oz Cups - QB3001SS: Personal Smoothie Blender, 700W, BPA-Free, Black
My large kitchen blender (affiliate link)
Ninja Professional Blender 1000W BL610: 72 oz. Smoothie & Ice Crusher, 6-Blade Tech, 3 Speeds, Dishwasher-Safe Parts
I use these mini ice cubes to store small quantities of sauces (tomato, stock, pesto,..) and add them in my cooking (affiliate link)
The Lakeside Collection Mini ice cube tray set of 2
These are always fun for parties and get togethers in the summer (affiliate link)
Cheer Collection Silicone Mold Ice Stick Tray, Blue
Staple food glass storage containers (affiliate links)
Pyrex 10pc Glass Meal Prep Set: Clear Glass Food Storage Containers with Plastic Lids, Dishwasher-Safe
Cheap toaster that works well (affiliate link)
KitchenSmith by Bella 2 Slice Toaster: Black, Bagel & Bread Warmer, 750W, Compact Design, 2-Year Warranty
My newest addition in time for the summer slushies! (affiliate link)
Ninja Slushi 5-in-1 Professional Frozen Drink Maker with 5 Preset Programs, 88oz FS301: Metal & Plastic, Gray, 3 Pieces
I use these parchment paper liners in the air fryer (affiliate link)
The Lakeside Collection Set of 50 Parchment Paper Liners Round 50 Pieces
The stanley tumbler in aqua blue (affiliate link)
Stanley 30 oz Stainless Steel H2.0 Flowstate Quencher Tumbler Blueberry Milk
Love my scrub mommy and daddy (affiliate link)
Scrub Daddy Scrub Mommy Dual-Sided Scrubber + Sponge
So glad they invented these reusable baking mats (affiliate link)
Nutrichef 2 - Pc Silicone Baking Mats - Brown & Pink
Smells a lot but amazing portable smoker for the patio (affiliate link)
Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill and Smoker
Simple rice cooker (affiliate link)
Aroma 20 Cup Digital Multicooker & Rice Cooker - Stainless Steel: 5 Settings, Automatic Keep Warm, Nonstick, 700W
I have an older one but I really want this mixer (affiliate link)
Ninja Foodi Power Mixer System with Hand Blender & Hand Mixer Combo and 3-Cup Blending Vessel - CI101: Immersion Blender, 5 Speeds, Whisk
I used to have ice cube trays without a lid, changed them to these and it really make a difference. No more mixed flavors (affiliate link)
Ice Cube Tray - Brightroom™: 16-Cavity, Dishwasher-Safe, Gray & White, Freezer Mold
Clear glass food storage containers (affiliate link)
Rubbermaid 3.2 cup 2pk Brillance Food Storage Container: Clear Plastic, Microwave & Freezer Safe, Dishwasher Top-Rack Safe
Airtight containers for flour and sugar. Oxo is a brand I trust a lot too (affiliate link)
OXO POP 4.4qt Plastic Big Square Airtight Food Storage Container Clear: BPA-Free, Dishwasher-Safe, Silicone Lid
Manual vegetable chopper that actually works with just one hard push (affiliate link)
OXO Vegetable Manual Food Chopper: Best Veggie & Salad Chopper, Stainless Steel Blade, Dishwasher-Safe, White
This vegetable peeler works (affiliate link)
OXO Swivel Peeler
I use these glass measuring cup all the time in the microwave. Always look for them to be made of Borosilicate (affiliate link)
Farberware 2-Cup Borosilicate Glass Wet and Dry Measuring Cup with Oversized Measurements, Clear
Programmable coffee maker (affiliate link)
Hamilton Beach 12 Cup Programmable Coffee Maker - Black - 46290: Drip Coffee Machine, Nonstick Hot Plate, Brew Pause
Small remekins that bring back memories (affiliate link)
7oz Porcelain Ramekin White - Threshold™
I use the Nespresso less and less but for days with no time it's actually good (affiliate link)
Nespresso VertuoPlus Single-Serve Coffee Maker and Espresso Machine by Breville, White - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
Cute little gadget to make healthy popcorn + kids love seeing them explode and come out (affiliate link)
Dash 16 Cup Electric Popcorn Maker - Aqua: 1400W Popcorn Popper, 8 Kernel Capacity, Easy Clean, Metal & Plastic
For frying pans I trust t-fal the most (affiliate link)
T-fal 12.5" Frying Pan, Simply Cook Nonstick Cookware Black: Ergonomic Stay-Cool Handle, Oven & Dishwasher Safe
I don't use a garlic press a lot but it's been usefull to have it (affiliate link)
OXO Softworks Garlic Press: Chromed Steel & Plastic, Dishwasher-Safe, Garlic Mincer & Crusher, Black
These kitchen cabinet shelves save a lot of space (affiliate link)
Metal Cabinet Shelf White - Brightroom™: Kitchen Organizer, Shelf Riser, Iron, 15"x10"x6"
I no longer use a tall sponge holder, these are more sanitary and they dry faster (affiliate link)
OXO Stainless Steel Sink Sponge Holder: Kitchen Caddy, Light Silver, Spot Clean, 4.25" Width, Lifetime Warranty
Egg slicer I have for years (affiliate link)
KitchenAid Egg Slicer White
This rotary cheese grater for my parmesan (affiliate link)
OXO Rotary Cheese Grater: Stainless Steel & Plastic, Handheld, Soft-Grip Handle, Dishwasher-Safe, Best Cheese Shredder