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Grandma Shaunte’s Kitchen Essentials
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items “These are my everyday cooking essentials straight from Grandma Shaunte’s Soul Kitchen. These are the tools and appliances I use to make the soulful meals y’all love — baked short ribs, fried catfish, banana pudding, greens, and more. I picked high-q...
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Kitchen Essentials
“These are my go-to tools, cookware, and kitchen essentials I use every day in Grandma Shaunte’s Soul Kitchen to create the soulful meals y’all love.”
Powerful and long-lasting. I use this for creamy sauces, soups, banana pudding mix, and smooth blends for everyday cooking.
Vitamix 5200 Blender, 64 Oz, Black
“This is my go-to fryer for crispy catfish, shrimp, chicken wings, egg rolls, hush puppies — everything! It heats fast, cooks evenly, and keeps the oil clean. If you love making family-style soul food with that perfect crunch, this fryer is a must in...
All-Clad 1700W Electric Deep Fryer Stainless
“This Ninja Air Fryer is one of my favorite quick-cooking tools in Grandma Shaunte’s Soul Kitchen. It gets chicken, fish, fries, and veggies crispy without all the oil. Perfect for fast weeknight dinners, healthier cooking, and feeding my big family ...
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer 5.5 Quart Grey
“This cast iron skillet is a true classic in Grandma Shaunte’s Soul Kitchen. I use it for frying chicken, searing steaks, baking cornbread, and making skillet desserts. It heats evenly, holds flavor beautifully, and lasts a lifetime. Every home cook ...
Lodge 10.25 Inch Cast Iron Skillet - Pre-Seasoned
“These cutting boards stay put while I prep everything — meats, veggies, fruit, you name it. The non-slip grip makes chopping safer, and the reversible design keeps my kitchen clean and organized. Durable, easy to wash, and perfect for everyday cooki...
Gorilla Grip Reversible Non-Slip Cutting Board
“A cast iron skillet is the heart of any real soul kitchen. I use this Lodge pan for frying pork chops, sautéing veggies, making cornbread, and even baking. It holds heat beautifully and gets better with every use. This is a forever pan that every ho...
Lodge 10.25" Cast Iron Skillet - Pre-Seasoned
“This Instant Pot saves me so much time in the kitchen. I use it for tender short ribs, beans, soups, rice, and fall-apart roasts. It cooks fast, keeps everything flavorful, and replaces multiple appliances at once. Perfect for busy days when I still...
Instant Pot Pro Plus 9-in-1 6 Qt Stainless
“A good knife set is the foundation of every kitchen, and this Cuisinart set never lets me down. Sharp, sturdy, and comfortable to hold, I use these knives for chopping veggies, slicing meats, and prepping all my soul food dishes. It’s a reliable set...
Cuisinart Classic 15-Piece Stainless Steel Cutlery Set
“Cast iron is a must in my kitchen. These skillets heat evenly, hold flavor, and can go from stovetop to oven with no problem. I use them for frying, baking, searing, and everything in between. No matter the size you choose, this skillet will last a ...
Classic Cast Iron Skillet | Shop All Sizes Online
“I love using cast iron griddles and grill pans for pancakes, grilled sandwiches, burgers, and searing meats. They heat evenly and give your food that perfect golden crust. Great for stovetop cooking when you want big flavor without pulling out a ful...
Griddles & Grill Pans
“I love this Ninja Foodi because the dual baskets let me cook two different foods at the same time — chicken in one side, fries or veggies in the other. It cooks fast, crisps perfectly, and keeps everything separate so flavors don’t mix. A big time-s...
Ninja® Foodi® 6-in-1 8-qt. 2-Basket Air Fryer with DualZone™ Technology
“This food processor saves me so much prep time. I use it to chop veggies, shred cheese, mix sauces, and even make dough. It’s powerful, easy to clean, and perfect for quick meal prep when I’m cooking for my family or creating big Soul Kitchen dishes...
Elemental 8 Cup Food Processor
“This KitchenAid hand mixer is perfect for quick baking and mixing jobs. I use it for cakes, cornbread batter, mashed potatoes, frosting, and more. It’s lightweight, powerful, and easy to clean — great for everyday cooking when I don’t feel like pull...
Hand Mixers | Top hand held mixer & electric whisk
“These Pyrex mixing bowls are my everyday kitchen essentials. I use them for mixing batter, marinating meats, tossing salads, and storing leftovers. They’re sturdy, easy to clean, and safe for the microwave and dishwasher. A must-have set for any bus...
Pyrex® 3-piece Mixing Bowl Set
“These Brilliance containers keep my leftovers fresh and organized. They’re airtight, leak-proof, and clear so I can see everything inside. I use them for meal prep, storing veggies, packing lunches, and keeping my Soul Kitchen ingredients ready to g...
Brilliance™ Food Storage Containers
“These 12-inch tongs are my everyday cooking helpers. I use them for flipping chicken, tossing salads, serving pasta, and handling hot foods safely. They have a strong grip and heat-resistant tips, making them perfect for both stovetop and grilling.”
12" Tongs
“This digital thermometer makes cooking so much easier. It gives fast, accurate temperature readings so my chicken, roasts, and baked dishes come out perfectly every time. A reliable tool for anyone who wants juicy, fully cooked meats without guessin...
ThermoPro TP03B Digital Meat Thermometer
“These baking sheets are perfect for all my oven cooking — cookies, roasted veggies, sheet-pan dinners, and reheating leftovers. They heat evenly and don’t warp, making them reliable for everyday use in a busy kitchen like mine.”
Baking Sheets
“A Dutch oven is a true kitchen workhorse. I use it for slow-cooked meals, soups, stews, pot roasts, and even baking bread. It holds heat beautifully and lasts for years. Every home cook should have one in their essentials.”
Dutch Ovens
“An enamel cast iron Dutch oven is a must-have for slow cooking, braising, soups, stews, and even baking. The enamel coating makes it easier to clean and helps food release smoothly, while the cast iron holds heat beautifully. This is one of my favor...
Essential Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven | Shop Online
“A good chef knife is the heart of any kitchen. This 8-inch blade chops, slices, and dices with ease, giving me clean cuts and saving time when prepping meals for my family. Comfortable grip, sharp edge, and reliable performance — a true kitchen esse...
8 Inch Chef Knife
“A high-quality No. 12 skillet is a kitchen essential for searing, frying, baking, and everyday cooking. It heats evenly, holds heat beautifully, and lasts for generations. This is the kind of skillet you can use for anything from cornbread to steaks...
No. 12 Skillet
“Accurate measuring is the key to great cooking and baking. This stainless steel set is durable, easy to clean, and comes with every size you need. Perfect for spices, liquids, and dry ingredients — a reliable set that makes kitchen prep easier and m...
Stainless Steel Measuring Cups & Spoons Set
“These stainless steel bowls are perfect for mixing, prepping, storing, and marinating. The airtight lids keep food fresh, and the durable steel makes them long-lasting. Great for cooking, baking, and everyday kitchen use.”
Stainless Steel Bowls With Lids
“A strong pair of kitchen scissors makes food prep so much easier. These heavy-duty shears cut through meat, herbs, packaging, and more with ease. Comfortable grip, sharp blades, and a reliable everyday tool every kitchen needs.”
ANDONG Heavy Duty Kitchen Scissors 2 Pack
“This bakeware set has everything I need for cakes, breads, cookies, and casseroles. The nonstick coating makes cleanup easy, and the blue color adds a stylish touch to my kitchen. Great starter set for reliable, everyday baking.”
NutriChef 8-Piece Nonstick Bakeware Set Blue
“These cutting boards are durable, non-slip, and easy on my knives. I love using the different sizes for prepping meats, veggies, and fruits without cross-contamination. Dishwasher-safe and built to last—OXO never disappoints.”
OXO Good Grips 3-Piece Plastic Cutting Board Set
“These silicone spatulas are heat-resistant, flexible, and perfect for scraping bowls, mixing batter, or cooking on nonstick pans. They don’t warp or melt, and the different sizes make them useful for all kinds of kitchen tasks.”
ChefAide 5-Piece Silicone Spatula Set
“A true kitchen workhorse. This KitchenAid mixer handles everything from cakes and cookies to breads and whipped cream. The tilt-head design makes it easy to add ingredients, and the motor is powerful and reliable for everyday baking.”
Tilt-Head Stand Mixers | KitchenAid
“Perfect for accurate measurements when baking or portioning meals — keeps recipes consistent every time.”
Best Digital Kitchen Scales
“Perfect for sauces, potatoes, soups, gravies, smoothies, and quick mixing without pulling out a big blender.”
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