One of my favorite things over the years has been building my kitchen toolbox. I can get lost in a Sur la Table, William Sonoma or Bed Bath and Beyond for hours, just looking at the different tools and gadgets for a kitchen. Since we’ve been living with my parents, I have a totally new appreciation for some of my favorite kitchen tools, some of which I haven’t been able to use and have realized how much I love using them.
If you’re learning to cook or are an experienced home cook, these tools are essential to a well-rounded kitchen toolbox. Here’s my list of the best kitchen tools!
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KitchenAid Stand Mixer
I think if I had to choose one kitchen tool that I couldn’t live without it’s this one. You totally?can live without one, but c’mon, they’re just the greatest. Luckily, I was given this one and didn’t have to purchase it, but I’m telling you, I would in a heartbeat. The ability to be handsfree when mixing ingredient is SO helpful when I’m juggling multiple tasks or recipes (in addition to a little one).
Favorite accessories: Flex Edge Beater, Wire Wisk, Dough Hook, Pasta Roller
Use it for these recipes
Food Processor
This is another one of my favorite all-purpose tools. You can use it for everything from making homemade pesto to making homemade pie crust. It’s so versatile and I love how compact it is!
Use it for these recipes
Citrus Spout Juicer
I’m usually a pretty big proponent of not having tools that only do one thing, but this juicer is one of my exceptions to the rule. It’s SO handy and it’s not a huge tool that takes up a lot of space. It’s THE most efficient way to juice an orange that I’ve seen!
Use it for these recipes
Meat Thermometer
I never really used a meat thermometer until recently. I used to just guess at when meat was cooked completely, but that usually resulted in overcooking the meat and making it super dry. Especially for grilling, this meat thermometer is the best!
Use it for these recipes
Dough Blender and Cutter
Another tool I lived far too long without. I love using a food processor for cutting butter into dough BUT I also love the satisfaction of digging a dough blended into butter and flour and watching dough come alive! This can use used for recipes like crisps, making dough, biscuits or even for cutting pieces of boiled eggs for egg salad!
Tongs
I loooove using tons for various things while cooking. These are more of “inside” tongs, but I always use them for serving things like asparagus, green beans, etc. They’re also great for cooking things on a frying pan that need to be gently or methodically flipped over like cubed or sliced chicken breast. They’re perfect for serving things hot out of the oven like spring rolls, too!
Use it for these recipes
“Grilling” Pan
Ironically enough, this is a pan my mom hates to use but I would use it for almost anything. I love “grilling” chicken or veggies on it and it’s the PERFECT bacon pan! If you have trouble cleaning it, you can use these!
Use it for these recipes
Okay, now your turn! What are your favorite kitchen tools?
Emilie Burke says
We love our grilling pan!
Elise says
I would be lost without my Kitchenaid! I use it for everything!