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Kitchen items I cant live without

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Kitchen items I use regularly that make baking, cooking, cleaning and storing so much easier. These are the things I can’t live without!
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Essentials for cooking, baking and storing

 
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These spatulas are my favorite for getting sauce or grease out of a pan, saves the pan from metal spoons and they get everything like a rubber spatula does
Matte Silicone Cooking Spoon & Rice Scooper
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The pans I spent a little more on because they are worth it, true non-stick and they don't scratch my glass top stove. Plus side they can go in the oven also!
Nuwave Duralon Blue Ceramic Nonstick Cookware Set
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I store all my fruit in these, one container to wash and store everything
Srliya Pack of 3 Transparent LeakProof Drain Baskets
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We go through a lot of rice in my house, this keeps it fresh, holds a lot so we can buy in bulk and still keep things organized
Airtight 25 Lbs Rice Container w/ Handle & Cup
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I use these for everything, freezing fruit, snacks on the go, cut veggies you name it you'll find them all over. Easy to clean and air tight.
Stasher Silicone Reusable Sandwich Bag 28oz
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I'm typically the only one who drinks coffee in my house to the single k-cup maker is a must and its compact so it doesn't take up much room.
Keurig K-Slim Single Serve Coffee Maker, Black
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Love, love this oil dispenser, looks nice sitting out on the counter, easy pour that keeps the oil fresh
Rachael Ray 48465 Ceramic EVOO Oil & Vinegar Bottle
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These are a must to keep ovens clean, they wont burn at even the highest temps, easy to wipe clean when things boil over so you don't get that burnt food smell through your house, plus they are extremely affordable.
Oven Liners 2 Pack, 17x25, Non-stick Mat
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My favorite measuring spoons of all time, magnetic, easy to clean and can be used with wet or dry ingredients.
Magnetic Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons Set
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We buy in bulk to save so we use this scale constantly to weigh out meat, produce etc. This is also used regularly for macro and weight measurement for food prepping.
KOIOS 33lb Digital Kitchen Food Scale
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We store nothing in plastic in my house so these are great, air tight for veggies, leftovers and dry storage. Multiple sized makes it easy and storage looks organized.
JoyJolt 24pc Borosilicate Glass Storage Set
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I cant stress enough how much I love this, hamburger, sausage, potato, you name it I smash it with this! Its just easy..
Upgrade Meat Chopper Hamburger Masher Tool
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I have 3 of these, we keep tea, juice, lemonade, cold water and room temp water in these. Easy to pour, filtered and take up minimal room in the fridge, they even fit in most doors
2 Quart Airtight Glass Pitcher with Filter Lid
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I switched everything over to these types of silicone pans for baking, non-stick, hard edges so they aren't flimsy and you aren't spilling wet ingredients everywhere or loosing you baked goods getting them in and out of the oven.
Silicone Muffin Pans 12 Cups, 2 Pack
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Must have for grating and shredding. I use this at least 2 times a week, it suctions to the counter and comes with 3 different cutting wheels for different cuts.
Cambom Rotary Cheese Grater Hand Crank w/3 Blades
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I always need different size whisks depending on what I'm mixing and these are the best, the silicone mixes everything great, they are flexible and easy to clean
Walfos Silicone Whisk Set of 3, Heat Resistant
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Same as the larger muffin pans, so easy, hard outer shell only in mini size.
Vinino 24-Cup Mini Silicone Muffin Pan
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Love these pre measured 3 pack scoops, I use these for muffins, cookies and even ice cream
JUNADAEL Cookie Scoop Set, 3 Sizes, 3 Colors
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Yes its pricey but they go on sale often, any other mixer is just not the same. This version has all metal parts so they wont get hot and break like some other models and brands, if you bake more than once a week like I do its worth every penny! Ever...
KitchenAid Classic 4.5 Qt Tilt-Head Mixer
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The best cheesecake pan I've used. The lock and release make for a leak proof perfect cheesecake every time. Plus it can stay on the serving tray when adding the toppings and it still looks nice.
Boxiki 10 Inch Nonstick Springform Pan
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If you bake bread of any kind you need this, it has a perfect bake every time and its easy to get out without using non-stick sprays. I use this weekly for banana, zucchini bread and homemade yeast bread.
Boxiki Non-Stick Silicone Bread Loaf Pan 9x5
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Helpful kitchen additions

 
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These keep my different tea bags visible and organized, this holds most regular tea bag packs and its small and compact.
mDesign 3-Drawer Stackable Kitchen Organizer
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I love this caddy, it holds my dish soap and hand soaps, my sponges, brushes and scrapers without looking cluttered and keeps everything dry.
HapiRm Sink Caddy with Brush Holder & Drain Tray
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Best drying rack I've used, this holds so many things and all the water goes down the drain and out to the sink so I can set and forget it. Can easily move from side to side for however you setup your drying rack.
Kitsure Dish Drying Rack 12''x15.5'' Black
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If you can or use glass jars for storing, these plastic lids replace the metal that can rust. We use these for meal prepping soups, tea, overnight oats and these are air tight, leak proof, easy to clean and wont rust!
AOZITA 10 Pack Regular Mouth Mason Jar Lids
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Great cushion mat, we use this in front of the sink for added comfort when doing dishes
KitchenClouds Anti Fatigue Kitchen Mat 17.3x28
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The best trash can I've ever used, keeps odors in, dogs and toddlers out, bags fit tight and its easy to clean. Need I say more!
Rubbermaid Premier Series III 12.4 Gal Trash Can
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These are the best for making fun kids treats, camper ice or even ice for drinks
DOQAUS 4-Pack Silicone Ice Cube Trays w/Lid