I spend a lot of time in the kitchen, and over the years I’ve tested all kinds of gadgets and tools - some great, some... not so great. This list has my ride-or-dies, the things I reach for daily (or at least weekly). If you're building your kitchen setup or just want to make cooking a little easier, these are the tools I’d totally recommend. Let m...
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Cookware
Gadgets
Kitchen Prep
Cooking tools/utensils
Measuring and Weighing
Cutting tools
Cookware
My go-to for one-pot dishes
Lodge 3.6 Qt Enameled Cast Iron Oval Casserole
Best for stovetop to oven!
Lodge 6 Qt Blue Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
My favorite all round classic skillet
Lodge 10.25 Inch Cast Iron Skillet - Pre-Seasoned
Gadgets
I use this constantly.
Kitchen Mama Auto Electric Can Opener - Red
perfect for scalloped potatoes, prepping salads, everything!
OXO Good Grips Adjustable Handheld Mandoline
essential for keeping brown sugar soft
Goodful Brown Sugar Saver Disc, Leaf Design, 2 Pack
this one doesn't jam
FLAIROSOL OLIVIA Oil Sprayer Glass Bottle
I LOVE these!
Electric Salt & Pepper Grinder Set, Rechargeable, LED Light, Adjustable Coarseness (2 Pack)
Kitchen Prep
these things earned a place in my kitchen and are used daily!
Pyrex Essentials 3-Pack Glass Measuring Cups
You can never have enough tongs
Hotec Stainless Steel Kitchen Tongs Set of 2
I will cry real tears if they ever discontinue this. I have 3 of them. Just in case
OXO Good Grips Y-Peeler
Cooking tools/utensils
I use this for cooking ground beef, making guacamole and all kinds of things!
Meat Chopper Hamburger Grinder Heat Resistant
I use this for everything, including serving cake. lol
MIU Fish Spatula Stainless Steel, Flexible
Measuring and Weighing
a must have for checking meat
Lavatools Javelin PRO Duo Instant Read Thermometer
baking essential
Nicewell 22lb Digital Kitchen Food Scale
dry food measuring
OXO Good Grips 4 Pc Stainless Steel Cups
liquid measuring, melting and mixing
Pyrex Essentials 3-Pack Glass Measuring Cups
these fit in my spice jars
Hudson Essentials Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons Set of 7
Cutting tools
for the best french fries
Sopito French Fry Cutter Stainless Steel 1/2-Inch
I use this way more than I thought I ever would
MuellerLiving Stainless Steel Mandoline Slicer
this thing is my secret for pico de gallo in minutes
Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1 Vegetable Chopper
Appliances I own
this makes the best waffles for freezing!
DASH Multi Mini Waffle Maker, 4 Waffle Molds
love cooking rice - hands off!
Tiger JAX-T10U-K 5.5-Cup Micom Rice Cooker
sears, slow cooks….
Ninja MC1010 Foodi PossibleCooker PLUS 6-in-1, 8.5 Qt, Black
does a better job than my oven, if I'm honest (and I am)
Ninja DT202BK 8-in-1 XL Pro Air Fry Oven
for allthethings
Cuisinart CSB-179 Smart Stick Hand Blender
3 appliances in one
Ninja Mega Kitchen System Blender 1500W BL770
I will cry real tears if they discontinue this
Chefman XL Electric Griddle 10x20 Inch
You can't go wrong with a good, solid airfryer
Ninja 4-in-1 Air Fryer, 4 QT, Grey AF101
I keep this out, I use it so much
Cuisinart HM-90BCS 9-Speed Handheld Mixer
my one true love
Breville Barista Touch Espresso Machine BES880BSS
I love that it can be transported easily
Crock-Pot 6 Qt Cook & Carry Slow Cooker
for those big, thick belgian delights
Cuisinart WAF-F40 Double Flip Waffle Maker
a classic
KitchenAid Classic 4.5 Qt Tilt-Head Mixer
I use this for making risotto, boiling eggs, cooking corned beef and making chili
