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Kitchen Tools I Actually Use
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items Between kids, schedules, and everything else, I don’t have time for complicated kitchen tools. These are the things I use daily that help me still bake, cook, and feed my family without losing my mind.
Sections
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Appliances
Prep Tools
Measuring Essentials
Mess Control Must Haves
Cookware Essentials
Appliances
Busy mom life means I need appliances that actually pull their weight. These are the ones I reach for all the time and truly love having in my kitchen.
It’s powerful enough for cookies, cakes, and bread, but not so big that it takes over your counter. Super reliable, tons of attachments if you ever want to expand, and it’s one of those “buy it once and use it forever” kitchen tools.
KitchenAid Stand Mixers
If you’ve ever wanted fresh, homemade bread without the extra work, this Cuisinart Bread Maker makes it easy.
Cuisinart Stainless Steel Automatic Bread Maker
I love this Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven! I use it almost daily—it’s perfect for air frying, baking, broiling, grilling, and more. Truly an all-in-one kitchen must-have.
Cuisinart 1800W Air Fryer Toaster Oven Grill
Seven appliances in one, making cooking fast, easy, and versatile every day!
Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Cooker
Prep Tools
My favorite tools for chopping and prep that I use constantly to make cooking quicker and less stressful.
A simple but solid gadget that earns its spot in the drawer.
KitchenAid All Purpose Kitchen Shears with Sheath
Every griller’s must-have tool!
Alpha Grillers Meat Shredder Claws - Grill & Smoker
Absolutely love my KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper — it’s super convenient, chops perfectly every time.
KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper KFC3516PT
It makes smashing burgers and prepping meat so easy, sturdy, and mess-free, perfect for busy weeknights.
Meat Chopper Hamburger Grinder Heat Resistant
Super sturdy, handles high heat, and makes stirring, scraping, and baking so much easier when I’m juggling a million things in the kitchen.
U-Taste Silicone Spatula 600ºF, 4PCS
This rotating utensil holder sits right on my counter and keeps all my kitchen tools organized and easy to grab!
KSENDALO 7.76" Rotating Ceramic Utensil Holder
The blades stay nice and sharp, the handles feel great in your hand, and it makes everything from chopping veggies to slicing meat way easier in everyday cooking.
5-Piece Ultra Sharp Chef Knife Set, High Carbon Stainless Steel
I use it all the time to quickly chop veggies without the hassle, saving me so much time on busy weeknight dinners.
OXO Good Grips Vegetable Chopper
Measuring Essentials
These are the measuring tools I use all the time for cooking and baking.
This thing makes measuring liquids and sticky stuff like peanut butter way easier.
2 Cup Adjustable Measuring Cup
They’re slim enough to fit right in spice jars, so measuring small amounts of dry ingredients is quick and clean.
Professional Adjustable Measuring Spoons Set of 2
It’s great for everything from weighing ingredients for baking to portioning out snacks or meal prep.
Amazon Basics Digital Kitchen Scale with LCD
Mess Control Must Haves
Because the kitchen gets messy fast, these are the cleaning essentials I rely on to clean up and move on.
The colors are fun, and they make cleaning way easier.
Scrub Daddy Color Sponges - Scratch-Free Dish
It sprays on, cuts through grease fast, and makes dishes and pots way easier to tackle after a big meal.
Dawn Platinum Powerwash Dish Spray Bundle (4)
My favorite go to for cutting through stubborn kitchen grease.
Easy-Off Heavy Duty Kitchen Degreaser 32oz
Cookware Essentials
These are the pots, pans, and cookware I actually use all the time.
The pots and pans heat evenly, are super durable, and make cooking everything from weeknight dinners to weekend meals so much easier.
T-fal 11-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set