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The must-have tools you'll find in my kitchen
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items I'm a food blogger and cookbook author, and I love any kitchen tool or small appliance that makes cooking at home easier and faster. I really do use and recommend each and every one of these devices! Note: Many of my recommendations in this list cont...
I love these pots and pans. They are PFOA-free and are made from 100% recycled aluminum. I find they cook very evenly, are truly nonstick and wash up easily. There are several different lines (I like the CTX because they work on my induction cooktop)...
Scanpan CTX Cookware
There is nothing like cooking in Le Creuset. My mom had several covered casserole dishes, as I do. I am also partial to the brasier. I prefer the cast iron line – it retains and evenly distributes heat extremely well. The enamel glaze makes clean up ...
Le Creuset Cookware and Bakeware
Every kitchen should have a double boiler, and I love how this All Clad d5 Stainless Steel with Porcelain insert model functions. It heats evenly and slowly, allowing you to gently apply heat when making recipes that need to heat “slow and low,” like...
All-Clad Double Boiler
I’m often asked for recommendations on the best cookie sheets. I always use half-sheet pans. Made of aluminum, they heat evenly and don’t rust. With reinforced steel sides, they don’t warp either. I recommend purchasing together with a companion wire...
Half Sheet Pans
These are a complete time saver. Cut to fit perfectly in your pans, they are unbleached, food safe and good to use up to 450 degrees. And, they don’t roll on the edges!
Pre-cut parchment paper sheets to fit half sheet pans
I love the feel, weight and shape of these knives. The blades are forged from one piece of high carbon steel and the handles are designed for comfort. Super sharp, they make chopping easy. I use the Classic Ikon series in my home kitchen.
Wüsthof Knives
As a left-handed person, often traditional peelers don’t work that well for me. This one is perfect! The Y-shape makes it usable with either hand, and the ceramic blade is super sharp. It’s also easy to clean, and doesn’t rust.
Kyocera Ceramic Horizontal Peeler
I can't imagine my kitchen without a KitchenAid Stand Mixer. My model can handle up to 4 ½ quarts, which is plenty for most home cooking. Trust me, it's worth the investment!
KitchenAid Classic Stand Mixer
This simple, hand-held blender provides smooth, even blending and is lightweight enough for one-handed operation. I find it especially handy when making puréed soups.
Immersion Hand Blender
Many of my recipes call for lemon, lime, or orange zest. And, with this Microplane, obtaining zest from the fruit skin is super quick and easy!
Microplane Zester/Grater
This juicer has become my top-dog favorite. It gets every last bit of juice out of lemon, lime, or orange halves! And, the juice is funneled out a small opening, making it easy to measure.
Dreamfarm Lemon Juicer
These stainless steel cutters are the same brand (Ateco) my mom used for years. Like her, I use them for cutting cookies, biscuits, bread for canapés, and more!
Round Biscuit & Cookie Cutter Set
After trying several different models, this is my favorite flour sifter. The mesh is fine enough to do a good job, and it’s both easy to use and to clean.
Flour Sifter
This little device is a “must have” for pushing puff pastry squares, bread slices, small balls of dough, etc., into mini muffin cups.
Mini Tart Shaper (or Tamper)
These beakers are perfect for measuring small amounts of liquids – from 1 teaspoon to 4 tablespoons. Whenever I use these in a cooking demo, everyone wants to know where to get them!
Mini Measuring Beaker Set
I use these loops instead of kitchen string and toothpicks when prepping stuffed pork loin, rolled stuffed flank steak, and more. I have found they work well and can be easily cleaned in the dishwasher!
Silicone Food Loops
The answer to tear-free chopping, mincing, dicing and slicing! Designed with comfortable foam seal, these googles protect your eyes from all irritating kitchen vapors.
Onion Goggles