I always get asked about my kitchen favorites so I gathered them in a central spot for you all. You will find my favorite appliances, pots and pans and other essentials in this page.
Favorite Appliances
- Dream cooker (pressure cooker): My dream cooker is my most used kitchen appliance. It makes cooking dinner a breeze as I can cook rice as I prep the rest of my dinner. It is also great for making soups or chilis quickly. This pressure cooker actually looks good sitting out on your counter and is nontoxic.
- Electric tea kettle: I use this kettle multiple times a day for matcha and tea. It is so cute and heats up fast.
- Milk frother: Frothers are a must for barista quality lattes at home. I have use this one multiple times a day for years and it is still going strong.
- Food processor: Another top used kitchen appliance of mine. A food processor is a must for making creamy sauces or nut butters. Cuisinart makes the best food processors, I've had mine for 4+ years and use it weekly.
- Blender: Vitamix makes the best blenders for smoothies and creamy soups. This is definitely an investment kitchen appliance but I love mine.
- Air fryer: Air fryers are great for quickly cooking fries or meats. I like this one as it is big enough to fit a lot.
Must Have Pots and Pans
- Non-stick Skillet: I love the our place always pan as my every day pan. Non-stick cookware won't last forever but I have had my our place pan for 2 years. It is the perfect size and depth for cooking anything from eggs to stir fries.
- Soup pot: This soup pot is so pretty and nontoxic. I use it multiple times in the winter for soups, chilis and stews.
- Cast Iron Skillet: A cast iron skillet will last forever so it is an investment piece. Cast iron skillets are the best for getting a good sear on meats or fish.
- Non-stick sheet pan: This sheet pan is so pretty and high quality. It is also non-toxic and cleans easily. I use it for roasted anything from meat to veggies and making cookies.
- Sauce pan: I love this sauce pan for oatmeal, reheating leftovers and of course sauces.
- Muffin Tin: Muffin tins are great to have for more than just muffins. I also use mine for taco cups and egg bites. I love this caraway one as it is nontoxic and comes clean easily.
Essential Knives + Tools
- Silicone cooking utensils: These cooking utensils are nontoxic, durable and so cute. Silicone cooking utensils are a MUST with nonstick cookware as they will not scratch it.
- Chef's Knife: A good knife is essential for cooking and Our Place (linked) makes a beautiful, high quality and sharp chef's knife which I love. I also am obsessed with my Wusthof knife but this one is pricey.
- Wood cutting board: Wood cutting boards are the best because they eliminate the concern of microplastics. They also last forever as long as you oil them. I love my Teakhaus cutting board and have had mine for 4+ years.
- Glass mixing bowls: Glass mixing bowls are essential and I love the scalloping on these pyrex ones. They also come with lids and are so durable - I've had mine forever.
- Mandoline: Mandolines are a must for finely shredded salads and veggies. It is an inexpensive kitchen tool that makes such a different.
- Bench Scraper: A bench scraper is an inexpensive kitchen tool that works for everything from cutting dough to cleaning to scooping up veggies.
The Best Cooking oils
- Olive oil: I pretty much solely cook with olive oil - it is a myth that you can't cook with it at high heat. I love this Kosterina set because it contains one oil that is better for cooking and one that is better for sauces. You can use code avocadoskillet for 20% off as well.
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