Let’s be real: I’ve bought (and donated) way too many kitchen gadgets over the years. These are the actual items I use all the time — no gimmicks, no drawer clutter, just the solid basics that make cooking easier and faster. Oh, and most of them were...
This thing lives on my stove. I use it for everything: eggs, grilled cheese, roasted veggies, even the occasional steak when I’m pretending I know what I’m doing!
Lodge 10.25 Inch Cast Iron Skillet - Pre-Seasoned
I reach for this more than any other utensil. It scrapes, stirs, folds, flips — and doesn’t melt!
5-Piece Silicone Spatula Set, Heat Resistant
Having salt in a little bowl on the counter makes me feel like I have my life together!
Totally Bamboo Salt Cellar with Swivel Lid
Tea? French press? Cup of noodles at 10 p.m.? This thing does it in 90 seconds!
Amazon Basics Electric Kettle Glass Carafe 1.8QT
I avoided getting one forever, and now I use it constantly. It’s the only way lettuce doesn’t taste sad!
OXO Good Grips Salad Spinner 6.22 Qt
One sharp knife > a whole block of mediocre ones. It makes chopping feel effortless (almost)!
imarku 7 Inch Ultra Sharp Santoku Knife
I resisted this too. Thought it was “for fancy people.” Turns out, it’s for tired people who want dinner to cook itself.
Lodge 6 Qt Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Yes, I’m putting this on the list. It actually makes me clean as I go, which feels like a miracle.
MR.SIGA Soap Dispensing Dish Brush, Black
I used to go through paper towels like candy. Now I grab one of these instead and it works better anyway!
MR.SIGA Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, 12 Pack
I didn’t think I was a label-maker person. But now my pantry looks amazing and I can find things.
