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items I genuinely love being in the kitchen—cooking, baking, trying new recipes, and, of course, eating! 😂 Over the years, I’ve found the kitchen tools and gadgets that make cooking easier, baking more enjoyable, and getting meals on the table a little le...
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My Favorite Kitchen Tools
My Favorite Kitchen Tools
In this list you’ll find items that will help you prep your food, cook your food, and enhance a flavor of your food. I cook and use all of these tools every single day.. They are my tried and true. Some of these items I’ve been using for nearly 10+ y...
A garlic press is a must for quick flavor building
GORILLA GRIP Garlic Press and Peel Set, Heavy Duty Mincer Tool, Large Ergonomic Handle, Black - Walmart.com
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soups, bread baking, one pot meals. This is my go to!!
Lodge 5.5 qt Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Loop Handles, Indigo - Walmart.com
mash up your ground beef, pork, etc in a breeze with this tool. so necessary!!
Mainstays Silicone Meat Masher and Chopper, Black
My kids and I make waffles almost every weekend so this is a must for us.
Beautiful Rotating Belgian Waffle Maker, White Icing by Drew Barrymore - Walmart.com
this is definitely my most used pan in the house. I use it almost every meal!
Lodge 10.25" Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet - Walmart.com
when you want to make cookies, bake your bacon, etc.. these are great quality and long lasting
The Pioneer Woman Nonstick Cookie Sheet Set, Blue Speckle, 2-Piece, 13" x 18" & 11" x 15"
I use this tool weekly to make up quick sauces for tacos or to chop veggies for a soup. love this thing!
Ninja Food Chopper 2-Cup, One-Touch Pulse, Splash Guard & Storage Lid, Compact Kitchen, NJ100 Gray - Walmart.com
My tried and true strainers. these exact ones I have used for years and they hold up so well still.
IMUSA 2pc Nylon Strainer Set, Red
a stainless steel airfryer. I use this for french fries, chicken nuggets, frozen chicken, potatoes, basically everything I can think of and use it often!!
EDX 6QT Stainless Steel Air Fryer with Digital Touchscreen, 1500W, 8 Presets, Dishwasher Safe Basket, 90 Min Timer, 24H Delay Start, White - Walmart.com
I recently broke my food processor (a different one) and I have my eye on this one. looks amazing!
Ninja PREPi, Food Processor, Precision Powered Prep and Store System, 5-in-1 Crinkle, Slice, Shred, and More, (1) 5-Cup Bowl, PN300, Grey & Lemon - Walmart.com
my husband makes a large pot of pasta sauce and this large stock pot is a must when we do this - holds soo much delicousness
Mainstays Stainless Steel 20-Quart Stock Pot with Glass Lid
to stir, to mix, they are my daily used and abused tools that helps me with every meal I make
VAVSEA Thick Wooden Spoons for Cooking, 8 Pcs Natural Wooden Utensil for Cooking with Non-Stick, Heat Resistant, Wood Kitchen Utensil Set
I use this to chop on my vegetables and when we make a large piece of meat, the edges are great because it catches all of the juices
Mainstays Bamboo Cutting Board, 12 in x 17.5 in, Juice Groove, Non-Slip Feet - Walmart.com
When it’s time to put all that delicious food away, I love that these are glass and the lids get nice and secure. I’ve been using this specific set for years now.
Pyrex Simply Store Glass Bakeware Set, 14 Piece
A crockpot comes in handy almost every week because sometimes you don’t feel like standing over a stove, but you just want to be able to spend your time doing other things and so it’s nice that the crockpot does 90% of the work for you!!
Crock-Pot Manual 7-Quart Slow Cooker, Mussel Grey - Walmart.com
Stainless steel measuring cups are fantastic to have because they hold up so well mine have lasted for 10 years now and they look brand new still
Minteem Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Measuring Cup & Spoon Set, Nestable Stackable Measuring Utensils with Leveler, Perfect for Baking, Cooking, Dry & Liquid Ingredients
I love this because my cookies get the exact same size. I don’t have to try to measure with a spoon or my hand, but this does all the work for you.
GORILLA GRIP Cookie Scoop 2 TSP 304 Stainless Steel Spring Scoops for Dough Ice Cream Fruit Melon Baller Size 100 Black - Walmart.com
There’s tall is great for baking with dough. This tool is great for transferring food. I use this one almost daily.
Mainstays Bench and Bowl Scraper Set
I like glass mixing bowls with lids because I’m able to see inside the bowl and it’s also really nice for making sourdough
TINANA Glass Mixing Bowls Set, 4 Pack Glass Mixing Bowls with lids, Nesting Storage Bowls for Kitchen,0.5/0.75/1.5/2.5 QT Great for Prep, Baking, Serving
Having a beautiful set of baking dishes it’s really great, especially for when you our hosting or taking food to do a potluck. I especially love any baking dish that has a lid with it because then you can just cover it up and pop it in the fridge.
The Pioneer Woman Vintage Lace 6-Piece Nesting Casserole Baking Dish Bakeware Set with Lids, Linen
Such a beautiful set of useful baking tools
Beautiful 14-Piece Mix & Measure Set, Chocolate by Drew Barrymore - Walmart.com