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The Kitchen Lineup
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items I am big on homecooking, trying new things and, because family and work life gets busy, seeing what can make my day-to-day cooking a little easier (like meal prep!)
This list holds my trusted kitchen gear in one place - appliances, cookware, and hand...
I picked up the Instant Pot Duo back when it was at peak hype pre-COVID, and it honestly still earns its reputation years later. I’ve used it for just about everything - yogurt, sauces, proofing dough, rice (it’s been my main rice cooker forever), st...
Instant Pot DUO
This COSORI air fryer was a wedding gift, and it quickly became one of my most-used kitchen appliances, easily every other day.
It’s incredibly fast and versatile. I use it for everything from chicken, veggies, and fries to reheating leftovers, and i...
COSORI Pro Gen 2 Air Fryer 5.8QT
This little meat thermometer is one of those simple tools I didn’t realize I needed until I had it. I cook a lot and have built up a lot of confidence in the kitchen but trusting my instincts that meat is cooked properly is not one of them.
This take...
AccuChef Digital Thermometer
I’ve had a classic Crock Pot since I moved out, and it’s been one of those steady, reliable kitchen staples ever since. It’s not something I use every day, but it becomes absolutely essential in the colder months and for batch cooking.
It’s perfect f...
Crock-Pot®: The Original Slow Cooker
This immersion blender is a simple but super useful kitchen tool. I mainly use it for soups and sauces, and it makes everything much easier and smoother.
I love that I can blend directly in the pot instead of transferring hot liquids to a blender - l...
Hamilton Beach Immersion Blender
This hand mixer has become one of those basic kitchen tools I always keep on hand. I especially like this set because of the extra attachments, it makes it way more versatile than a standard mixer.
I use it for baking and everyday cooking, and it’s p...
BLACK+DECKER Premium Hand Mixer
If I had the space and budget, I would own all cast iron cookware, no hesitation. There’s just something unbeatable about how it cooks and holds heat. This Dutch oven (the classic cast iron style) is one of the most useful pieces in that lineup.
I es...
Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Lid
This kitchen scale has been a surprisingly helpful everyday tool. It improved my baking right away by making measurements more accurate and consistent, and it’s also been great for meal prep and portion control (no more accidental huge batches of pas...
KitchenAid Kitchen Scale
I’ve needed this way more than I expected. It’s one of those simple tools that ends up being constantly useful.
I mainly use it for refilling spice jars, which has made my spice rack way easier to manage and much less messy. It’s also great for trans...
Main Stays Funnel Set
This spice rack organizer has been a great addition to my kitchen. I use it for all my small spice jars, and it keeps everything neatly contained and easy to access inside my cabinet.
I usually buy spices in bulk and fresh, so having a system like th...
3 Tier Spice Rack Organizer for Cabinet
For someone who loves things being organized! These glass spice jars are a simple but really effective kitchen upgrade. I love that they’re easy to customize, so I can keep only the spices I regularly use within reach and organized the way I want.
Th...
Glass Spice Jars with Labels
This is one of those kitchen staples I’ve had since moving out, and it’s held up really well over time. I really prefer glass over plastic whenever possible. It feels sturdier, doesn’t stain, and is much better for reheating and meal prep.
I use thes...
Pyrex Glass Food Storage Containers Set