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My Must-Have Kitchen Tools for Everyday Cooking
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items I love to cook. Over the years I’ve tested everything from budget gadgets to pro-level gear — and these are the tools that actually earn their spot in my kitchen. From perfect spatulas to the mixing bowls that survive weekly baking marathons, this li...
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Everyday Essentials
Baking Favorites
Mixing & Prep Tools
Small But Mighty Upgrades
Everyday Essentials
The best mix of flexibility and heat resistance — perfect for batters and sautéing. If you want to get that cake batter bowls clean, but then also make perfect scrambled eggs, this is the item for you.
3-Piece Silicone Spatula Set
Even heating, lasts forever, ideal for small-batch sauces or custards. I like to use my saucepans for so many things, this is my go to item. I've made some great cheese sauces my for my mac n' cheese, then it works great when I just want to poach som...
3 Qt. Stainless Steel Saucepan with Cover
This is my workhorse knife. Affordable, sharp, and balanced — great first “real” knife. If you treat it right, it'll last you forever.
Victorinox, Swiss Classic 8 Inch Chef's Knife
Everyone should have a cast iron pan. Don't let the cleaning scare you. You'll want to have this one. You can sear, bake, or roast anything. Holds heat like nothing else. Don't worry about the temperate to start either. You can crank it up and not ha...
Lodge 10.25 Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet
Baking Favorites
If you are just starting with buying items for your kitchen, everyone should have these sheet pans. Heavy-duty pans that don’t warp or rust — makes even cookies. If you take good care of them, they will do you right for a long time.
Baking Sheets
Nothing is worse than making a recipe and not having the right or good quality measuring tools. These are precise and durable; no fading labels. If you are like me, you'll be using them all the time for some sort of task.
Stainless Steel Measuring Cups and Spoons Set
What haven't I made in my mixer? The workhorse for bread dough, whipped cream, or buttercream. Not to mention other things you can do if you want. Like make sausage, pasta, and so much more.
KitchenAid 5-Quart Stand Mixer
I use this for my cooking, baking, and even shipping needs. For consistent results in baking — accuracy matters more than cups. Same thing when it comes to needing how a chicken breast or piece of fish weight. You'll use it for so much.
Escali Primo Digital Food & Kitchen Scale
Mixing & Prep Tools
These are great for so many things. They are clear, microwave-safe, perfect for prep or serving meals, snacks and more.
Pyrex® 8-piece Mixing Bowl Set with Assorted Lids
I use this almost everyday. It'll be for lemon zest, garlic, nutmeg, then just random uses of parmesan cheese, and a use a lot don't think about, frozen ginger for stir fries or sauces — one of my most-used tools.
Citrus Zesters & Cheese Graters
When I'm dividing dough for my buns, or making a pie dough this bench scraper helps me so much. I can lift sticky dough, portion bread rolls, and keep my work surface clean. Its flat blade and built-in measurement markings make dough work way easier.
Stainless-Steel Bench Scraper
Small But Mighty Upgrades
This is another item I use almost everyday. Not sure if your sourdough is done, want that steak to be perfect medium. This is the item for you. Ends the guesswork — for meat, bread, or caramel.
Waterproof Digital Instant Read Meat Thermometer
I love this shaker! It has a great measuring cup that's part of the shaker. It's stylish, weighted, and accurate for liquid measurements.
The Best Shaker Set to Own
I enjoy these bags for much! Great for freezing doughs, marinating, or sous vide — cuts down plastic and a lot of waste. You'll love them so much.
Reusable Silicone Bags | Food-Grade, Leak-Free | Stasher