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Minimalist Kitchen Essentials: Functional, Multi-Purpose & Low Plastic
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items A truly functional kitchen doesn’t need a lot—just the right tools made from safe, durable materials. This list focuses on minimalist essentials that keep things simple while avoiding toxic plastics and kitchen trends. Each piece is thoughtfully chos...
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Small Appliances
Utensils & Dinnerware
Cookware
Food Storage
Small Appliances
Keep it simple with compact, high-quality appliances that earn their counter space. These picks are versatile, reliable, and designed to replace multiple single-use gadgets—no bulky plastic or unnecessary extras.
Gotta have an air fryer! This almost completely replaces my actual oven. I love this one because it's big enough to fit a whole pizza, has 8 different coming options and flips up when not in use to save counter space.
Ninja® Flip Toaster Oven & Air Fryer
There are bigger, fancier rice cookers out there but I find this one to be so convenient and effective. It can cook an entire meal at once; rice in the bottom and steamed fish, dumplings and veggies in the top streamer. I use this a few times a week,...
Aroma 6 Cup Rice Cooker with Outer Steam Tray Black: 2 Quart, One-Touch, Nonstick, Includes Accessories
I love a French press for coffee making- easy to clean, no water with filters or pods. Stainless steel keeps the coffee warm!
GROSCHE Dublin Stainless Steel French Press
My tea kettle is the most used appliance in my kitchen and I wanted one that wasn't plastic and looked nice on my counter. This kettle is exactly that- made of stainless steel, looks like a retro tea kettle, but is electric. I've used it everyday and...
KitchenAid 1.25L Electric Kettle KEK1222
Utensils & Dinnerware
The right utensils and dinnerware make everyday cooking and dining effortless—and safer. This section features durable, non-toxic essentials made from stainless steel and ceramic—no harmful plastics—so they last longer, stay safe for you and your foo...
Keeping the benefits of stainless steel over nonstick or plastic, this utensils set has everything you need and more.
Martha Stewart 9-Piece Stainless Steel Prep & Serve Kitchen Tool Set
The best garlic press! The easiest to clean! There's nothing worse than cleaning a garlic press that isn't designed to not get garlic paste stuck in all the crevices. This one has a removable basket and makes cleaning effortless. Bonus points for sta...
Garlic Press 304 Stainless Steel Mincer
I'm a massive fan of Corelle for the durability. I love how thin and light weight they are, too. They don't feel bulky stacked together and take up minimal space in your cabinets.
Corelle Dinnerware & Serveware Sets
The rabbit opens corked bottles of wine so easily it's almost unbelievable. A must!
Rabbit 5-Piece Wine Tool Kit
You need good knives, no questions asked. These are chef worthy and beautiful!
Ikigai Professional Chef Knife Set
Cookware
Good cookware should be functional, timeless, and free of toxic coatings. These pots and pans are made from safer materials like stainless steel, cast iron, and ceramic, offering even heat and versatility for all kinds of meals without cluttering you...
I'm a fan of classic stainless steel pots and pans. No toxic nonstick, no trendy aesthetic nonsense. Once you figure out how to properly bring stainless steel up to temperature before cooking, nothing sticks, everything cooks evenly and they're easy ...
Cuisinart® Chef's Classic 11-pc. Stainless Steel Cookware Set
Don't cheap out on a Dutch oven. They're so versatile and used for so many recipes. Plus they come in pretty colors!
Dutch Ovens Shop
Cast iron is an absolute must for cooking no matter your diet. Best known for seating meat, but also crisps up veggies, potatoes and tofu like a dream. The more you use it, the better.
Classic Cast Iron Skillet | Shop All Sizes Online
Bamboo cutting boards; non toxic, sanitary, light weight. Enough said.
The Big One® 3-pc. Bamboo Cutting Board Set
Food Storage
Safe, long-lasting food storage starts with choosing the right materials. This section highlights glass containers and jars that keep your meals fresh without the risks of toxic plastics. Durable, versatile, and easy to clean, these storage solutions...
I try to store food in glass containers too avoid plastic. It makes reheating easy and safe, too. I really enjoy the small lunch containers.
Pyrex Glass Storage Containers | Dishwasher Safe, Color Options