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Tools to make restaurant quality dishes at home
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items I have been a home cook since the age of 7 in my MawMaw’s kitchen. All the ladies on both sides of my family are avid home cooks and I’m happy to carry on the tradition. These are my high quality kitchen favorites that last forever. Some items may be...
I LOVE my Le Cruset Dutch oven. This was the first item from them I owned and I use it consistently. Perfect for large soups, large cuts of meat, and feeding a crowd. You can also make homemade bread in it as well.
Signature Oval Dutch Oven
This is my most used pan in my kitchen. It’s perfect for pastas, searing meats, and obviously braising smaller cuts of meat. The ideal pan for weeknight dinners.
Signature Braiser
Stainless steel pans are definitely a learning curve, but they provide restaurant quality results. Also a lot cleaner tool than non stick pans which can leave microplastics in food.
Stainless Steel Cookware Sets, Pots and Pans
A cast iron skillet is one of the most basic kitchen items, but extremely important. Buying a high quality one and taking care of it can also become your new family heirloom to pass on for generations!
Lodge Cast Iron
Trade in your knife block for a high quality chef’s knife. These are the kitchens most versatile knife!
WÜSTHOF Chef's Knives - WÜSTHOF - Official Online Store
The second most versatile knife in a kitchen. These are perfect for fruits and vegetables.
Paring Knife - Handcrafted in Japan | Shun Cutlery - Kai USA
This knife is best ranked by Bon Apetit which means it’s the best in my eyes as well. Also a more affordable option for a high quality knife.
Tojiro Classic 8.5" Bread Knife
I love this blender for everything from smoothies to soups to large batch sauces. My best hack is to make muffin or pancakes batter in here as well for an easy pour.
Ninja® Kitchen System 72-oz. Full-Sized Pitcher with Pour Spout Lid
Would it be a best list without this mixer? Absolutely not. So multifunctional with a ton of attachments to save space in small kitchens.
Stand Mixers for Baking & More
This is a newer addition but I use it everyday. You can toast, bake, broil, air fry, and more in this. Bonus points for being nontoxic!
Best Air Fryer Toaster Oven - Non-Toxic 6-in-1 Wonder Oven– ...
This is an affordable and quality option for coffee fans! I love the semi automatic machine as it is perfect for beginners.
Espresso Machines
Immersion blenders are amazing for sauces and larger batch soups that can’t fit in the blender. This one is more affordable yet still high quality.
Hand Blenders: See All
This is a hear me out: milk frothers are a kitchen must fave and not just for cold foam. They are great for protein shakes and even crazier fluffy vinaigrettes and dressings.
Handheld Milk Frother, KF6020
I love glass storage containers because they are non toxic to heat up and don’t bend with age.
Glass Food Storage - Pyrex
I love wood utensil sets! They can last a very long time if taken care of properly and look extremely classy on display as well.
wooden cooking utensils
A quality roasting pan may only be used on special occasions but it is amazing for hosting and on holidays. Love a good whole chicken thrown in here.
Clad Roasting Pan – Premium Roasters with Rack
Almost every southern dish can be made in a casserole dish or a Dutch oven. They are so versatile and can also be used as gorgeous ways to display food on a table
Casseroles & Baking Dishes
Meat thermometers are amazing for beginner home cooks to make sure meat is cooked through every time. Especially good to make sure you don’t overcook as well.
Cooking Thermometers