I like cooking—but I like convenience even more. These are the kitchen gadgets I find myself reaching for again and again. They make everyday cooking easier, faster, and maybe even a little more fun. I highly recommend each one if it fits your budget...
I use this a few times per week to make smoothies.
Vitamix - Amazon.com
I use this weekly. It’s great for dehydrating anything and you can make simple snacks. It’s quiet and shuts off automatically.
COSORI: Dehydrators - Amazon.com
I have an older model, but it’s still working. A trusted brand.
Cuisinart: Food Processors - Amazon.com
I have an older model, but use it every day for toasting homemade bread.
Chefman: Air Fryers - Amazon.com
This is the one item that I don’t have yet, but it’s on my wish list.
KitchenAid: Stand Mixers - Amazon.com
I have the red one. I like to use it to bake bread.
Best Choice 6 Qt Enamel Cast-Iron Dutch Oven
I have a very old rice cooker. I don’t use it too often, but it’s still nice to have and does come in handy with different recipes. You can steam other foods, like vegetables, in addition to rice.
Aroma Rice Cooker
I love my immersion blender. I use it in hot soups, use the milk frother, and use the small food processor attachment to chop small vegetables. It has so many uses!
Immersion Blender
I used to make pasta with my mom. I haven’t made pasta in a long time, but I still have my pasta machine.
Pasta Machine
I’ve gotten into making my own tofu recently and having a tofu press is essential.
Tofu Press
These fit nicely in my dehydrator, are reusable, and prevent spills from the metal trays. I use them every time I use my dehydrator.
3 Edge Fruit Leather Silicone Dehydrator Sheets
Everyone should have a salad spinner to clean your lettuce before eating. I’ve had my for years.
Best Salad Spinners
I like using the mini chopper to cut up a small onion or garlic. It’s great for cutting up small portions of veggies.
Electric Vegetable Chopper
It helps to have a good set of spatulas. The silicone spatulas can handle high temperatures.
Silicone Spatulas
I had my pots and pans set for a long time and it’s held up well.
Calphalon: Cookware
A good chef’s knife is essential in the kitchen.
Chef Knife Sets
I have the original 64 oz container and also a smaller 32 oz container. Both work on the same vitamix base.
