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Kitchen Must Haves That Actually Make Me Want To Cook
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items I don't love to cook and am not the best cook, but these utensils and kitchen appliances make cooking easier and enjoyable. These beautiful pieces motivate me to cook and make a fun drink!
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Appliances You Need
Utensils, cups, and bowls
Storage
Cutting and Chopping
Appliances You Need
This is the one piece of cookware worth every penny. I use mine for soups, stews, braises, and even baking sourdough. It holds heat evenly, the enamel never stains, and it'll literally outlast you. A forever piece.
Dutch Ovens Shop - Le Creuset
If you're into smoothies, soups, or nut butters, a Vitamix is a game-changer. It blends everything silky smooth in seconds. I've had mine for years and it runs like new. Worth every cent.
Vitamix VX1 Blender
KitchenAid Stand Mixer
The kitchen icon. Great for baking, making pasta, whipping cream — honestly it handles almost everything. It's beautiful on the counter too. I got mine in matte black and it hasn't left the counter since.
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KitchenAid® Artisan Stand Mixer, 5 qt.
The kitchen icon. Great for baking, making pasta, whipping cream — honestly it handles almost everything. It's beautiful on the counter too. I got mine in matte black and it hasn't left the counter since.
KitchenAid Classic 4.5qt Stand Mixer - White: 10 Speeds, Metal, Dishwasher-Safe, Includes Beater & Dough Hook
Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1
Instant Pot RIO WIDE 7.5qt 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker & Multi-Cooker: 1200W, Dishwasher-Safe Parts
Crispy everything with barely any oil. Fries, chicken, vegetables, reheated pizza — it all comes out perfect. Huge capacity so you're not doing multiple batches. This one gets used almost every day.
Ninja Foodi 8qt Original Dualzone 2 Basket Air Fryer with 6 functions - DZ201: Stainless Steel, Digital Control, Dishwasher-Safe
The heat distribution is insane — nothing burns, nothing sticks if you use it right. Chefs swear by this brand and so do I.
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KitchenAid Stainless Steel 5-Ply Clad Twin Pack: 8.25" & 10" Nonstick Frying Pans, Dishwasher-Safe Cookware Set
My go-to for searing meat, roasting vegetables, and making the crispiest hash browns. Cast iron holds heat better than anything else. Staub's enamel finish means no seasoning required.
Staub Traditional Skillet, 11"
A more affordable cast iron skillet option
Lodge 12" Cast Iron Skillet: Preseasoned, Non-Stick, Scratch-Resistant, 12 Inch, Gas & Induction Compatible
Non-toxic, non-stick, and gorgeous. The ceramic coating means no harmful chemicals and food slides right off. The colors are stunning too — mine lives on the stove because it's too pretty to hide.
Caraway Home 12pc Cookware Box Set Cream
Sleek pots and pans set. Extremely easy to clean and easy to use.
Ceramic Nonstick 7pc Cookware Set in Ivory
Barista-quality coffee at home in under a minute. I use this every single morning. The pods come in so many varieties and it makes everything from espresso to a full 18oz mug. Total upgrade from a drip machine.
Vertuo Coffee and Espresso Machine by Breville, Chrome with Aeroccino Milk Frother
A great nespresso option with everything you need. This was the first nespresso I got when it came out, and it still works great!
Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ Coffee and Espresso Maker by De'Longhi with Milk Frother Liquorice Black: Milk Frother, Capsule System
Perfect rice every single time. No watching, no stirring, no burning. Works for white rice, brown rice, sushi rice, even oatmeal. If you eat rice regularly, this is non-negotiable.
Zojirushi Nonstick Electric Rice Cooker, 6 cup
My morning smoothie wouldn't be the same without this. It's compact, powerful, and so easy to clean. Great for protein shakes, green smoothies, and sauces. A must for anyone focused on health.
NutriBullet PRO 900W Matte Nutrient Extractor Blender
Make a week's worth of cold brew concentrate in your fridge overnight. Way cheaper than buying it out, and it tastes incredible. The pour spout is genius — zero mess.
OXO Good Grips Cold-Brew Coffee Maker
Everything you need to bake: sheet pans, loaf pan, muffin tin, round cake pans all non-stick and even-heating. No more burnt bottoms. This set covers all the basics perfectly.
Bakeware Sets - Bed Bath & Beyond
Use this daily for smoothies, sauces, shakes, and anything that needs to be blended. The diffrent sized blender cups helps minimize dishes too!
Magic Bullet Personal Blender Set: Bullet Mixer for Smoothies, 250W, Stainless Steel Blades, Dishwasher-Safe Parts
Utensils, cups, and bowls
Basic but great kitchen glassware
Drinking Glasses - Bed Bath & Beyond
Super cute and affordable coupe glasses
Libbey Paneled Coupe Cocktail Glasses, 8.5 ounce, Set of 4
Classic mimosa glass
JoyJolt Milo Champage Flute Glass, 9.4oz & Reviews | Wayfair
Fun drink shaker perfect for summer drink drinks
The Icon Cocktail Shaker | Anthropologie
My favorite coffee cup for iced coffee
The Icon Juice Glass Tumbler with Lid
Thick, beautiful, summertime classes
Carina Blue and Green Handcrafted Recycled Bar Glass
Adorable countertop bowl for snacking and hosting
Tortoise Bowls
Tortoise shaker for cocktails with your friends
Tortoise Glass Cocktail Shaker
Adorable cups to add some spice to the kitchen
(2 pack) Thyme & Table 12 fl oz Tortoise Brown Drinking Glass
Beautiful cups for the spring ajnd summer kitchen
Swirl Drinking Glass Sets
Casa Azul inspired bar set
Puebla Porcelain Tequila Set
Tortoise martini glasses that keep your drinks fashionable and cold
Set of 4 HandblownTortoise Double Martini Glasses
Heavy duty blue beautiful mugs to keep the coffee hot
Blue Mugs
Summer coffee mugs
Daily Stripe Mug
Spring/ Summer floral tea and cofee cups
Hand Painted Flower Bud Figural Ceramic Mug
Lead and cadmium free heavy duty dinner plates. They come in an asortment of colors and are microwave and dishwasher safe
Dinner Plate Stack
Tortoise utensils that're dishwasher safe
VIDA Tortoise and Stainless Flatware Set of 5
Silver or gold beautiful kitchen utensils that're dishwasher safe
Fortessa Arezzo Flatware Sets
Textured silver or gold kitchen utensils
Fortessa Arezzo Hammered Flatware Sets
Charcuterie board and charcuterie utensil set
Foundry Select Zulay Kitchen Bamboo Cheese Board Set Extra Thick Charcuterie Board 15 Piece - Deluxe Set
Storage
Ditch the plastic. These glass containers are oven-safe, microwave-safe, and don't stain or hold odors. I use them for weekly meal prep and they make the whole process feel so much more organized.
JoyJolt 24-Piece Glass Storage Containers with Leakproof Lids Set
Toxin free food container. I think it’s worth the investment
Mini Food Storage Set
Cutting and Chopping
Slicing, chopping, shredding, pureeing this does all the prep work in seconds. I use it for hummus, coleslaw, pie crust, and dips. A total time-saver.
Custom 14-Cup Food Processor
Small tool, huge impact. I use this for citrus zest, garlic, ginger, Parmesan, chocolate. it makes everything taste more elevated instantly. Under $20 and one of my most-used kitchen tools.
Cuisinart Classic Kitchen Long Zester
A quality cutting board changes everything. End grain boards are easy on knife blades and look stunning. I use mine as a serving board too.
APTITLIG butcher block, bamboo, 17 ¾x14 ¼" - IKEA
Sharp, comfortable, and built to last. These knives are chef-quality at a reasonable price. The soft-grip handles make chopping actually enjoyable. If your knives are struggling, this is the upgrade.
Cusinart 12 Piece Block Knife Set with Steel Blades for Precise Cutting, Lightweight, Stainless Steel, Durable & Dishwasher Safe | Wayfair
Beautiful Marble cutting board
Burgundy Marble Serving Board
Dark or light wood cutting board
Carved Edge Square Wood Board Light Brown - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
Detailed wooden cutting board that can also be used as a charcuterie board
14"x14" End Grain Acacia Wood Cutting Board Natural - Figmint™
Pattern, nonslip, pattern cutting board/ charcuterie board set
3 Packs Cutting Boards for Kitchen Checkered Cutting Board Acacia Wood Charcuterie Board Serving Heavy Duty Non Toxic Slip Butcher Block Wood Chopping Board with Juice Grooves Handles