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Kitchen must haves
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items My favorite kitchen finds that make cooking, meal prep, baking, and cleanup easier! From everyday essentials to those little gadgets you don't need until you have one and wonder how you ever lived without it.
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Cooking gadgets I actually love
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Everyday Cooking Essentials
The everyday kitchen staples I reach for again and again! From good cookware and knives to the simple tools that make cooking easier, these are the essentials that earn their spot in my kitchen.
Such a pretty cookware set that’s practical too! You get all the everyday pots and pans you need in one set, with an easy-to-clean nonstick surface and quick, even heating. I love the gorgeous cream color—it’s one of those kitchen essentials you won’...
CAROTE 21pcs Nonstick Cookware Set with Egg Pan
A great everyday cookware set without spending a fortune! You get the pans and pots you’ll reach for most, plus the nonstick surface makes both cooking and cleanup so much easier. I love the sleek black look, and it works with gas, electric, and indu...
CAROTE 16pcs Nonstick Titanium Cookware Set
A good cast iron skillet is one of those kitchen staples you’ll use forever! Perfect for searing steaks, frying, sautéing, and even going straight from the stovetop to the oven. It comes pre-seasoned, and with a little care, cast iron just gets bette...
Utopia Kitchen 12 Inch Cast Iron Skillet
A Dutch oven is one of those kitchen pieces you’ll reach for year after year! Perfect for soups, stews, roasts, braised meats, homemade bread and cozy one-pot dinners. The enameled cast iron holds heat beautifully, and I love that it can go from stov...
Umite Chef 5QT Red Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Everything you need for everyday chopping, slicing and meal prep in one set! 🔪 I love that it includes all the essential kitchen knives plus steak knives and kitchen shears, and the built-in sharpener makes it easy to keep them ready to use. A great...
Astercook 15pcs German Steel Knife Set
Pretty enough to leave on the counter and practical enough to use every day! 🤎 This set gives you three different-size bamboo boards for everything from quick chopping to bigger meal prep. I love the juice grooves for catching messes and the matchin...
Astercook Bamboo Cutting Boards with Stand
Everything you need for everyday cooking in one cute matching set! 🍳 The silicone heads are gentle on nonstick cookware, while the wooden handles give them such a pretty, neutral look. With spatulas, spoons, tongs, a whisk, measuring cups and more, ...
Umite Chef 33pcs Non-Stick Silicone Utensils Set
A big stock pot is one of those kitchen basics you’ll be glad you have! This 8-quart size is perfect for big batches of soup or chili, boiling pasta, cooking potatoes, and family-size meals. I love the classic stainless steel, see-through glass lid, and the fact that it works on all stovetops—including induction. Plus, i...
Amazon Basics 8 Qt Stainless Steel Stock Pot
Every kitchen needs a good set of baking sheets! With three different sizes, you can grab the right pan whether you’re baking a small batch of cookies, roasting veggies, or making an easy sheet-pan dinner. I love the simple stainless-steel design, and they’re dishwasher safe—which is always a win i...
Stainless Steel Cookie Sheet Set 9/12/16"
These are so much more than basic mixing bowls! The different sizes are perfect for everything from meal prep and baking to mixing and serving, and I love that they nest together to save cabinet space. The non-slip bottoms help keep them in place while you’re mixing, plus you get airtight lids and...
Umite Chef 8PCS Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls Set
These are perfect for busy everyday kitchens! With six different-size bowls and matching lids, you can mix, prep, serve and store without dirtying another container. They nest together to save cabinet space, and I love that they’re microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe. Great for everything fro...
Zulay 12-Pc Plastic Mixing Bowls Set w/Lids
No more digging through the drawer for the missing measuring spoon! These magnetic cups and spoons nest neatly together to keep the whole set organized, and the slim spoons fit right into spice jars. I love the sturdy stainless steel, easy-to-read measurements, and included leveler for baking. Such a simple kitchen u...
Magnetic Measuring Cups & Spoons Set, 15pc, Stainless Steel
One of those simple kitchen tools you don’t realize how much you use until you have a good pair! These heavy-duty shears are great for snipping herbs, trimming meat and poultry, opening food packages and tackling everyday prep. I love that you get two pairs with protective covers, plus the soft-grip handles make them comfortable to use. Definite...
iBayam Kitchen Scissors Shears 2-Pack
Take the guesswork out of cooking meat! This instant-read thermometer gives you a temperature in just seconds, so you can check steaks, chicken, pork, roasts and more without cutting into them to see if they’re done. I love the bright backlit display for grilling at night, and it’s waterpr...
Alpha Grillers Instant Read Meat Thermometer Digital
Such a smart space-saving kitchen essential! This set gives you three collapsible colanders in different sizes for draining pasta, rinsing veggies, washing fruit and everyday meal prep. I love that they fold down when you’re finished, so they don’t take over an entire kitchen cabinet like tradi...
Qimh 3pc Silicone Collapsible Colander Set
A measuring cup set you’ll use for so much more than measuring! With 1-, 2- and 4-cup sizes, these are perfect for cooking, baking, mixing and melting ingredients. I love that each one has a lid, so you can cover and store whatever you’re prepping instead of transferring it to another container. They nest togethe...
M MCIRCO 6 Pcs Glass Measuring Cups Set
A simple kitchen essential that you’ll reach for all the time! The large turning knob and comfortable handles make cans easy to open, while the sharp stainless-steel cutting wheel gets the job done smoothly. It even has a built-in bottle opener, so you get two everyday tools in one without taking up extra drawer...
KitchenAid Classic Can & Bottle Opener Black
A good pair of tongs is a kitchen must-have, and having two sizes makes them even more useful! The silicone tips give you a strong grip without scratching nonstick pans, making them perfect for flipping meat, tossing veggies, serving salads and everyday cooking. I love the comfortable non-slip handles and pull-lock design that keeps them close...
GORILLA GRIP Stainless Steel Kitchen Tongs Set
Keep your hands protected without sacrificing a good grip! This 6-piece set includes extra-long oven mitts, pot holders and kitchen towels, making it perfect for everyday cooking and baking. The mitts are heat resistant up to 500°F with a non-slip silicone surface, and I love the extra length for a little mo...
KEGOUU 6pcs Oven Mitts & Pot Holders Set
Cooking gadgets I actually love
The little kitchen gadgets that make cooking so much easier! From clever time-savers to those “where has this been all my life?” finds, these are the handy tools that make meal prep quicker, easier and a little more fun.
Meal prep just got a whole lot faster! This 10-in-1 chopper has interchangeable blades for chopping, slicing, dicing, julienning and grating, so you can tackle everything from onions and peppers to potatoes and veggies for salads. I love that everything falls right into the container unde...
Mueller Pro 10-in-1 Vegetable Chopper & Slicer
Seasoning dinner just got a little easier! These rechargeable electric grinders let you freshly grind salt and pepper with one hand—perfect when you’re right in the middle of cooking. I love the adjustable coarseness so you can go from fine to coarse depending on what you’re making, and the l...
Electric Rechargeable Salt & Pepper Grinder Set
One bottle, two ways to use it! This 2-in-1 oil dispenser lets you spray a light mist or pour exactly what you need, making it perfect for air frying, roasting veggies, salads, grilling and everyday cooking. I love the large glass bottle because it holds plenty of oil without const...
TrendPlain 16oz Glass Olive Oil Sprayer - Black
Forget standing over a bowl shredding chicken with two forks! Just add your cooked meat, close the lid and twist to quickly shred chicken, pork or beef for tacos, BBQ, casseroles, meal prep and more. I love the large size and single-handle design—it makes one of the most annoying dinner-prep jobs so much faster...
Upgraded 11" 360° Rotating Chicken Shredder
Fresh herbs without all the chopping! These 5-blade herb scissors make quick work of basil, cilantro, parsley, chives and other leafy herbs—just snip them right over your dish. I love that they come with a protective cover and cleaning tool to help get all those little herb pieces out fr...
2026 Upgraded Herb Scissors with Sharp Blades
Freshly shredded cheese without fighting with a box grater! Just load it up and turn the handle to quickly grate or slice cheese, veggies, potatoes, carrots, nuts, chocolate and more. With five interchangeable blades, you can choose everything from fine to coarse shreds, and the suction base helps keep it ste...
Ourokhome Rotary Cheese Grater Hand Crank
Make meal prep so much faster! This powerful little food processor chops everything from onions and veggies to nuts and meat in seconds. I love that it comes with two separate 8-cup bowls—one glass and one stainless steel—plus two sets of blades, so you can easily keep different t...
Ganiza 450W Food Processor w/ 2 Bowls & Blades
Perfect for baking, meal prep and portioning without all the guesswork! This digital kitchen scale measures in grams, ounces and more with 1-gram precision, and the tare function makes it easy to weigh multiple ingredients right in the same bowl. I love the large 22-lb capacity, easy-to-clean stainless-steel surface and ...
Etekcity 22lb USB Rechargeable Kitchen Scale
Why dirty a whole colander when you can drain right from the pot? These silicone strainers clip directly onto your pots, pans or bowls so you can easily drain pasta, veggies, fruit or cooked meat without transferring everything to another dish. I love how little space they take up compared with a traditional coland...
2 Pcs Clip-on Silicone Pot Strainers
Wash, spin and dry your produce in one easy step! The one-touch pump makes quick work of drying lettuce, herbs, berries and veggies, while the non-slip base keeps everything steady on the counter. I love that the basket doubles as a colander and the clear bowl can even be used for serving. Perfect f...
OXO Good Grips Salad Spinner 6.22 Qt
No more fighting with stubborn jar lids! This handy multi-function opener gives you extra grip and leverage for opening jars, bottles, twist caps and more without all the struggling. I love the different-size grips for tackling everything from small bottle caps to larger jar lids, plus the ...
5-in-1 Jar Opener for Arthritic Hands
Fresh garlic without all the chopping and sticky fingers! This easy-squeeze garlic press quickly crushes and minces cloves for sauces, marinades, pasta, veggies and everyday meals. I love that the set includes a silicone peeler to help remove those stubborn skins and a little cleaning brush to get garlic ou...
Zulay Kitchen Premium Garlic Press Set - Rust Proof
Fresh citrus juice without squeezing lemons and limes by hand! This 2-in-1 squeezer has two sizes to handle lemons, limes and even small oranges, making it perfect for marinades, dressings, seafood, drinks and everyday recipes. I love that it helps catch the seeds while squeezing out all that fresh juice with wa...
Zulay Metal 2-In-1 Manual Lemon Squeezer
Keep the inside of your microwave clean without wasting paper towels! This collapsible cover helps contain messy splatters while the vented top lets steam escape as your food heats. I love that it folds almost flat when you’re done, so it doesn’t take up a ton of cabinet space—and it can even double as a quick little c...
Tovolo Collapsible Microwave Splatter Cover 10.5"
One little tool with so many uses! This sharp handheld zester makes it easy to add fresh lemon or lime zest, finely grate Parmesan, or tackle garlic, ginger, nutmeg and even chocolate. I love that it takes up hardly any drawer space but can add so much flavor to everyday meals—and it’...
Deiss PRO Citrus Lemon Zester & Cheese Grater
Meal prep & food storage
Make meal prep easier and keep your kitchen organized! From containers that keep leftovers fresh to clever storage solutions for produce, snacks and grab-and-go meals, these are my favorite finds for prepping ahead, cutting down on waste and keeping the fridge a little less chaotic.
Ditch the endless pile of disposable baggies! These reusable storage bags are perfect for snacks, lunches, meal prep, leftovers, freezer foods and even marinating meats. I love having different sizes on hand for everything from grab-and-go snacks to bigger portions, and the leakproof seal helps ...
IDEATECH Reusable Food Storage Bags 12Pack
Meal prep for the week without running out of containers! These 24-oz containers are the perfect size for individual meals, leftovers, lunches and grab-and-go portions. I love that they stack neatly in the fridge or freezer, have tight-fitting lids to help prevent leaks, and can go from the freezer to the m...
Amazon
Meal prep is so much easier when you have the right container for every meal! This set includes 1-, 2- and 3-compartment containers, so you can keep foods together or separated depending on what you’re packing. I love the built-in portion measurements, pretty pastel colors and stackable design—and they can go in the microwave,...
Bentgo Prep Meal Kit, 60pc, Floral Pastels
A glass storage set that can handle everything from weekly meal prep to last night’s leftovers! With 15 containers in different shapes and sizes, there’s one for just about everything in the fridge. I love the airtight snap-lock lids for helping prevent leaks, and the durable glass can go from the freezer to the microwave or oven when it’s time...
Razab 30 PC Glass Food Storage Containers
Keep your dressing separate and your salad crisp! These little 2.4-oz stainless-steel containers are perfect for packing salad dressing, dips, sauces, peanut butter and other small portions without relying on disposable cups. The leakproof silicone lids help prevent spills in lunch bags, and you get...
8 Pack 2.4oz Leakproof Salad Dressing Containers