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Kitchen Essentials
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items This is a list of everything that I love to use in the kitchen. Some of these may seem obvious, but I have been living as an adult for ten years and still find helpful gadgets I don't have.
I am obsessed with my Kitchen Aid mixer. This was a Mother's Day gift a few years ago. I use it almost every single day. Mine came with the dough hook and whisk along with the regular attachment. I also have the cheese grater attachment, and I have m...
KitchenAid Stand Mixers - Amazon.com
This is one of those gadgets I resisted for a while. I didn't think we needed an instant pot. I was so wrong. This was another gift that I use all of the time. I love that you can sautee right there in the pot before you pressure cook, so you don't n...
Instant Pot - Amazon.com
Nothing beats the air fryer. No need to use copious amounts of oil to fry food anymore. It saves money, is quick, and is a much healthier option. My kids say the chicken nuggets are noticeably better cooked in the air fryer than the oven. My favorite...
Air Fryer - Amazon.com
We have tried so many different sets of pots and pans. Most of the ones on the market are “non-stick” or ceramic with the same coating. It never fails that the coating gets stained, scratched, or flakes off. It doesn't matter if you hand wash it or p...
Stainless Steel Cookware - Amazon.com
One of the biggest problems I had with food storage was fresh produce. Specifically, anything that is stored in the fridge. If you are a parent, you probably know how important the berry balancing act is. If you don't buy enough, your kids will eat t...
Freshmage Fruit Storage Containers for Fridge
Do yourself a favor, and invest in glass tuppereware containers. I used to use the cheaper plastic ones, but found myself replacing them every couple of years. They got stained, warped in the dishwasher, or lost. These containers are honestly healthi...
S SALIENT 18 Pc Glass Food Storage Containers
If you like fresh bread but don't have the time or desire to make it yourself, you would love a bread machine. I got a bread machine a few years ago, and I was amazed at how easy it is. Dump in your ingredients and start it. The machine does all of t...
Bread Machines: Home & Kitchen - Amazon.com
Spending a lot of time in the kitchen can be hard on you, especially if you are older, are pregnant, or have a chronic illness. I got these anti-fatigue kitchen mats during my third pregnancy; they make a world of difference.
Anti-Fatigue Mats - Sam's Club
Food processors are a great multi-use tool for your kitchen! You can use them to chop, slice, shred, grate, and puree foods in seconds. They are perfect for homemade salsa, hummus, nut butter, and more!
Food Processors & Kitchen Small Appliances
This gadget, unlike some others on this list, has been around for a long time. I cannot go without a good blender in my kitchen. Nothing like a fresh smoothie!
Blender - Amazon.com
An immersion blender is perfect for blending without moving your food to a new container. I use mine for soups and sauces regularly. Cook down your veggies in a pot, add your liquid, and whip out the immersion blender to get a perfectly smooth soup! ...
Powerful 500W Electric Immersion Hand Blender
Unless this comes in a set with other kitchen tools, meat tenderizers are often overlooked until you need one. If you enjoy chicken cutlets or a thin fried pork chop, you are gonna want one of these!
Meat Tenderizers - Amazon.com
One of the best inventions for the kitchen is the garlic press. I detest chopping garlic, but I love eating it- hence the garlic press.
Garlic Press - Amazon.com
Store bought shredded cheese is convenient, but they add flour to keep it from sticking to itself in the bag. That doesn't make a huge difference if you are just sprinkling cheese on top of your meal. However, the added flour prevents the cheese from...
Cambom Rotary Cheese Grater Hand Crank
One of the most used gadgets in my kitchen is the Crock Pot. This “set it and forget it” tool is perfect for my busiest and laziest days. There are tons of crock pot friendly recipes online you can follow. Just throw in your ingredients in the mornin...
Crockpot - Amazon.com
For the longest time I had myself convinced I didn't need anything more than an old fashioned can opener. We finally got an electric one, and it was like the gates to heaven opened. It is so much faster and less frustrating than our manual opener.
Best Electric Can Openers - Amazon.com
This is another one of those gadgets I thought was more of a gimmick than a necessity. Boy, was I wrong. It is so much easier to get in and out of the Bluebell with one of these!
Heated Rechargeable Electric Ice Cream Scoop
If you like making your own pizza at home, make sure you get a pizza stone! Even if you buy store bought pizza, it makes a difference to use a pizza stone.
Pizza Stone - Amazon.com
If you are cooking for a family or are low on prep time, these vegatable choppers save you so much time. Most of us don't have pro knife skills, and this gets a fast even chop every time. I love that they come with all different blades to help you ac...
Vegetable Chopper - Amazon.com