The Tools I Actually Use
I don’t recommend everything. I recommend what has earned a place in my kitchen–tools I reach for weekly, staples that make cooking feel intuitive, and upgrades that are genuinely worth it.
How I Choose What Makes This List
- Everything on this list is in my kitchen, and I’ve invested my own money into them
- I’ve had these items for years and they stand the test of time
Everyday Essentials
These are the pieces I use constantly. If it lives in my kitchen, it earns its space — and these are the ones that do.
Chef’s Knife
Balanced, sharp, and versatile. If you invest in one tool, make it this.
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Sheet Pan
Balanced, sharp, and versatile. If you invest in one tool, make it this.
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Cutting Board
Balanced, sharp, and versatile. If you invest in one tool, make it this.
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Mixing Bowls
Love these bowls. I’ve had them for years. They can withstand hot liquids and move easily from the microwave to the dining table to the dishwasher.
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Baking Tools
Baking doesn’t need to be complicated — it just needs the right equipment. These are the tools that’ll jumpstart your baking.
Muffin Pan
The silicone makes it very easy to remove muffins from the pan. The hardest part of making muffins – gone!
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Cooling Rack
The silicone makes it very easy to remove muffins from the pan
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Silicone Spatula
The silicone makes it very easy to remove muffins from the pan
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Cast-Iron Skillet
The silicone makes it very easy to remove muffins from the pan
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Meal Prep & Storage
If I’m cooking once and eating twice, this is what makes that work.
Glass Meal Prep Containers
Balanced, sharp, and versatile. If you invest in one tool, make it this.
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Glass Storage Containers
Balanced, sharp, and versatile. If you invest in one tool, make it this.
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Reusable Freezer Bags
Balanced, sharp, and versatile. If you invest in one tool, make it this.
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Pantry Staples
Trust me, you don’t need a massive pantry to be a competent home cook. Here are a few things I regularly keep stocked.
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Balanced, sharp, and versatile. If you invest in one tool, make it this.
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White Miso
Balanced, sharp, and versatile. If you invest in one tool, make it this.
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Kosher Salt
Balanced, sharp, and versatile. If you invest in one tool, make it this.
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The Table
It’s much easier to cook efficiently when your plates can hold heat. These move seamlessly from oven to table.
Oven-Safe Dinner Plates
Balanced, sharp, and versatile. If you invest in one tool, make it this.
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Wide Pasta Bowls
Balanced, sharp, and versatile. If you invest in one tool, make it this.
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