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Kitchen Favorites
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items My kitchen favorites — the tools, pantry staples, and appliances I actually use for cooking + baking (busy nights, meal prep, and hosting). If it’s on this list, it earned its spot. I’ll also include recipes in the notes of certain items, so you can ...
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Sections
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Must-Haves
Favorite Appliances
My Ride-or-Die Spices
Storage & Meal Prep
Must-Haves
My kitchen must-haves — the pieces I use constantly and would repurchase immediately. If you’re building a solid kitchen, start here.
My must-have “real cookware” upgrade. Heats evenly, feels sturdy, and cooks beautifully once you learn the stainless steel trick (preheat pan → add oil → then add food). Perfect for searing, sautéing, sauces, and everyday cooking — this set can serio...
All-Clad D3 Stainless Steel 10-Piece Set
If I could only keep one “nice” pot, it’s a Dutch oven. Perfect for braising, soups, stews, beans, shredding meat, pot roast, and even baking bread. It holds heat so well and makes cozy meals taste like you cooked all day (even when you didn’t). I do...
Staub Round Dutch Oven, 4 qt.
Go big if you want leftovers. Perfect for big soups, braises, and meal prep — the “feed everyone” pot.
Le Creuset Signature Oval Dutch Oven, 8 qt.
One of my most-used kitchen tools. I use it to crush garlic, grind spices, and mix quick spice blends or marinades. Freshly ground spices taste so much stronger and better — this is the easiest way to level up flavor.
2pc Marble & Wood Mortar and Pestle Set Warm Gray - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
Favorite Appliances
Appliances I genuinely use and recommend — they save time, make meals easier, and earn their counter/cabinet space.
This is my favorite for cozy meals that basically cook themselves. I use it for chicken, easy pulled pork, soups, beans, and batch cooking when I want dinner ready without standing in the kitchen. Perfect for busy days and it makes the house smell am...
Crock-Pot 6qt Cook & Carry Programmable Slow Cooker Ceramic Lambrusco Red: 3 Settings, Dishwasher-Safe Parts, 210W
My go-to for quick dinners and reheating leftovers so they’re crispy again (not soggy). Great for chicken, potatoes, veggies, and frozen snacks.
Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1 AF141: 5-Quart, 1750W, Dishwasher-Safe Parts, Gray, Metal & Plastic
This is my favorite blender for smoothies, salsas, sauces, and soups. It blends super smooth (even with frozen fruit and ice) and makes kitchen prep so much faster. If you want one blender that can do it all, this is the one.
Vitamix E310 Explorian Blender
So underrated. I use this for soups, sauces, salsa, and quick mixing without pulling out the big blender (and with way fewer dishes). The attachments make it extra useful—perfect for quick chopping too.
Cuisinart Smart Stick Variable Speed Hand Blender
A must if you bake even a little. Makes batters, whipped cream, and frosting so much easier and faster. I use this for so much, even shredding chicken
KitchenAid 5.5qt Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer - KSM55 - Empire Red: 11 Speeds, 500W, Stainless Steel, Dishwasher-Safe Parts
My Ride-or-Die Spices
The spices I always keep in my pantry because they make cooking from scratch with whole ingredients taste amazing. If I’m out of one of these, dinner feels harder 😅
Garlic Powder is must in every kitchen. I have always been a fan of Spiceology, not just beacause of their taste and clean ingredients but they look so clean in my cabinet
Garlic Powder, Imported
Taco Seasoning 2 Tbsp Chili Powder 2 Tbsp Ground Cumin 1 ½ Tsp Onion Powder 1 ½ Tsp Garlic Powder ½ Tsp Cayenne* ½ Tsp Salt ½ Tsp Oregano ½ Tsp Black Pepper
Onion, Powder
Smoked Paprika. Has a rich, smoky flavor from peppers that are dried over oak fires.
Paprika, Smoked
Adobo 1/4c kosher salt 1/4c black pepper 1/2c garlic powder 1/4c onion powder 1/4c tumeric 1/4 cumin 2tbsp oregano
Cumin, Ground
Oregano. A Need for 99.9% of my latin recipes
Oregano, Mexican
Ground Coriander
An amazing add on to any meal
An amazing add on to any meal
Shop Ground Coriander for Home Cooking | Spiceology
Turmeric
I mean, why wouldn't you have turmeric? One of the best spices
I mean, why wouldn't you have turmeric? One of the best spices
Ground Turmeric Root for Spice | Spiceology
Sazon
1tbsp ground coriander
1tbsp ground cumin
2tbsp achiote powder
1tbsp smoked paprika
1tbsp oregano
2tbsp garlic powder
1tbsp salt
2tbsp onion powder
1tbsp ground black pepper
Achiote Powder 4oz - Ground Annatto Seeds
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Shaken Espresso
2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
Dash or two of cinnamon
Mix in a shaker cup with ice add Espresso shot and shake once more. Pour over ice and your fave Milk.
2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
Dash or two of cinnamon
Mix in a shaker cup with ice add Espresso shot and shake once more. Pour over ice and your fave Milk.
Cinnamon, Ground
Italian Seasoning
My daughter cannot go more than two weeks without spaghetti, this blend is a need on my house
My daughter cannot go more than two weeks without spaghetti, this blend is a need on my house
Italian Crushed Seasoning
Cinnamon Sticks
Have you had cinnamon milk? Boil milk with a cinnamon stick and some sugar for a cozy treat
Have you had cinnamon milk? Boil milk with a cinnamon stick and some sugar for a cozy treat
Cinnamon Sticks, Batavia
Storage & Meal Prep
My kitchen organization staples — the containers and labels that keep everything fresh, easy to find, and not a mess.
These are my everyday containers. Leakproof, microwave/fridge friendly, and they don’t hold smells like plastic. Perfect for leftovers, meal prep, and packing food.
Rubbermaid 10pc Brilliance Glass Food Storage Set: Glass Containers with Lids, Oven & Microwave Safe, Dishwasher Safe
Lightweight, stackable, and perfect for soups, salsas, shredded meat, and chopped onions/cilantro. They make the fridge look organized and they don’t take up space.
60 Sets Deli Containers 32/16/8 oz Leak-Proof
I freeze things flat so they stack like books. Saves so much space and makes thawing faster.
Ziploc Gallon Freezer Bags with Grip 'n Seal Technology - 28ct
These keep all my baking staples neat, fresh, and easy to scoop. I love that they stack nicely, look clean in the pantry, and come with helpful features (like levelers/scoops depending on the set). Perfect for flour, sugar, brown sugar, powdered suga...
Progressive Prokeeper Baker's Storage Set of 9
This container is so good for fridge organization. It keeps deli meat and sliced cheese fresh longer and makes it easy to grab for quick sandwiches, wraps, or snack plates. I love that it stacks nicely and the fridge looks cleaner instantly.
Prepworks ProKeeper Deli Container
These are my go-to for storing flour, sugar, and rice. They’re sturdy, hold a good amount, and the measurements on the side make it easy to see how much you have left. They stack well and keep everything neat (no messy bags).
Cambro Round Translucent Food Container with Lid 4 Quart (Pack of 3)
Mason jars are my go-to for fridge and pantry storage. I use them for storing leftovers like salsa or dressings.
Ball 12ct 16oz Smooth Glass Mason Jar with Lid and Band
Great for all the small stuff that gets messy fast — seasoning packets, oatmeal packs, kids snacks, ramen, etc.
12" x 12" x 8" All Purpose Open Front Storage Bin - Brightroom™
For things that won’t be reheated
Rubbermaid 10pc Brilliance Leak Proof Food Storage Containers with Airtight Microwave & Freezer Safe