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Must have kitchen essentials

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This is a list of my favorite kitchen gadgets. I cook most of our meals at home so having good quality kitchen gadgets that make cooking easier and more enjoyable is important to me. For the most part the gadgets I use are affordable but there are so...
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Cooking favorites

We eat most of our meals at home. These are my favorite cooking items that I use weekly for cooking meals for my family. They are essentials in my kitchen.

 
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I know this is an extremely expensive Dutch oven but it is worth every penny. It is my favorite thing to use in my kitchen.
Traditional Round Dutch Oven
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Every kitchen needs a cast iron skillet. They used to intimidate me because I thought they were hard to clean. After I learned how to care for it, it has become one of my most reached for skillets.
Bruntmor 12'' Black Cast Iron Frying Pan, Pre-seasoned Skillet, Grill Pan Set
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A few years ago we bought a 3 skillet set from Costco that didn't come with lids. This is the perfect solution because it's universal size makes it compatible with all 3 skillets.
Universal Lid for Pots, Pans and Skillets, Stainless Steel and Tempered Glass, Fits All 7 Inch to 12 Inch Pots and Pans, Replacement Cookware Frying Pan Cover and Cast Iron Skillet Lid
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A must have kitchen tool to make quick meals, rice, yogurt and more!
Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Cooker, 6 Qt
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Every kitchen needs a Crock Pot. These things are the perfect tool for cooking easy meals.
Crock-Pot 7qt Cook & Carry Programmable Slow Cooker - Stainless Steel
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Having a stainless steel pot with a draining lid is so helpful! It is so convenient and creates less dishes, which is a huge win!
Cuisinart Classic 5.75qt Stainless Steel Pasta Pot with Straining Cover - 83665S-22
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Baking favorites

On occassion I enjoy baking for my family. These are some of my favorite items to use when I want to bake. The stand mixer is one of my all-time favorite kitchen items.

 
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I am obsessed with my stand mixer. I use it for everything: bread, waffles, cakes, mashed potatoes and more.
KitchenAid Classic 4.5qt Stand Mixer - White
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I love having a little waffle maker. I like to make a bunch of waffles and then freeze them for easy breakfasts for my kids throughout the week.
MyMini Waffle Maker, Teal
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I use this silicone muffin mold all the time. I love making egg muffins for easy breakfasts in it as well as cupcakes.
Trudeau Silicone 12 Count Muffin Pan, Multicolor Confetti ...
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Gadgets I love

These are other gadgets that I reach for and use regularly in my kitchen. We eat all of our meals at home so having gadgets that I love to use makes the process so much easier.

 
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I have recently discovered that shredding my own cheese is not only cheaper but it tastes better too! This is my favorite tool to shred my own cheese. It is easy to use and easy to clean.
Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater & Vegetable Slicer
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My 3 year old daughter loves helping me in the kitchen. I love this set for her because it allows her to help me without me worrying about her getting hurt.
28PCS Toddler Knife Set - Kids Cooking Tools
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I'm obsessed with this little blender. It is the perfect size for my small kitchen and it works great.
Nutribullet Pro 32 oz. 900 Watt Personal Blender, Matte ...
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A good pair of kitchen scissors makes a huge difference in cutting meat and veggies. I love using mine to quickly cut up food for my toddlers.
GoodCook Ready Utility Kitchen Shears
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These are the best molds for freezing food. I use them to freeze soups, sauces, rice, mashed potatoes and more.
Silicone Freezer Tray with Lid - 2-Pack
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This salad spinner makes washing and drying fruits and veggies so easy.
OXO Softworks Salad Spinner and Fruit Washer, 6.7 Quart, ...
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