KITCHEN GEAR
THESE ARE THE KITCHEN GEAR ITEMS I LOVE TO USE WITH LINKS TO PURCHASE THEM ONLINE. THE PHOTOS ARE OF MY ACTUAL EQUIPMENT TAKEN ON MY KITCHEN TABLE. I WILL ADD A NEW ITEM EACH WEEK!
HAND HELD MANDOLINE SLICER
This is a great tool to slice onions, potatoes and tomatoes nice and thin. Make homemade potato chips in minutes and it is small and dishwasher safe.
12 INCH PAN
This is the best pan to use if you are adding pasta to a sauce or cooking 4 chicken cutlets because it is so big everything fits in easily.
CAST IRON SKILLET
The Lodge Cast Iron Skillet is my go to pan for everything from Burgers and Chicken to Skillet Pizza and One-Dish Pastas. It is inexpensive and easy to clean!
GARLIC PEELER
This rubber tube peels garlic in seconds by rolling it on a dry counter. It works every time!
HAND POWERED FOOD CHOPPER
I love this mini chopper for onions, garlic, herbs and anything you want chopped into small pieces without being pulverized. It all is dishwasher safe and is so easy to use!
SILICONE WHISKS
These mini silicone whisks are perfect for eggs. You can use them to scramble the eggs and use them in a non-stick pan to cook the eggs. They are heat resistant so they are perfect for puddings or gravy.
MICROPLANE
This is my favorite and most used tool. I use it to grate cheese, garlic, nutmeg, and chocolate and to zest lemons and limes. It goes right in the dishwasher, another favorite feature.
LEMON-LIME JUICER
I use this all the time to juice lemons and limes and it goes right in the dishwasher.
GARLIC PRESS
The garlic press is perfect for mincing garlic, fast. It is easy to clean and is dishwasher safe. This is the one I have and it is nice and heavy so you can put a couple of cloves in at a time.
MASON JAR WITH LID
Mason jars can be used to make bbq sauce, salad dressings and marinades and also make great drinking glasses! You can buy a dozen for less than $10.
PIZZA CUTTER
This pizza cutter from OXO has a great grip and a thumb rest necessary to cut a pizza easily and of coarse it can go in the dishwasher.
OFFSET SPATULA
This is great for spreading frosting or smoothing batter in a pan. The angled handle makes it easy to use.
SHEET PAN
I use this sheet pan for everything from roasting chicken to baking brownies to making pizza. They will last a really long time and I also recommend getting the parchment liners to go with them.
PARCHMENT PAN LINERS
These sheets of parchment paper are not only for baking, they work well when making oven fried potatoes or chicken. They keep your sheet pans clean and are so easy to use. A pack will last a long time!
PANTRY STAPLES
BELOW IS A LIST OF THE PANTRY ITEMS I FEEL ARE A STAPLE IN ANY KITCHEN. I BUY MOST OF MY PANTRY STAPLES AT TRADER JOE'S OR ALDI
vinegars
apple cider vinegar
balsamic vinegar
red wine vinegar
rice wine vinegar
white vinegar
oil
canola oil
olive oil
sesame oil
spray olive and canola oils
spices
allspice
bay leaves
cayenne pepper
chili powder
cumin
dill
garlic powder
hot pepper flakes
italian seasonings
kosher salt
onion powder
oregano
paprika
parsley
seasoned salt
thyme
baking items
brown sugar
butter
eggs
flour
sugar
misc.
beef stock
bread and panko crumbs
buttermilk powder
chicken broth
chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
garlic
frozen spices
honey
hot sauce
ketchup
mayo
milk
mustard
pickles
rice
soy sauce
sweet chili sauce
tomato paste
worcestershire sauce
HAND HELD MANDOLINE SLICER
This is a great tool to slice onions, potatoes and tomatoes nice and thin. Make homemade potato chips in minutes and it is small and dishwasher safe.
12 INCH PAN
This is the best pan to use if you are adding pasta to a sauce or cooking 4 chicken cutlets because it is so big everything fits in easily.
CAST IRON SKILLET
The Lodge Cast Iron Skillet is my go to pan for everything from Burgers and Chicken to Skillet Pizza and One-Dish Pastas. It is inexpensive and easy to clean!
GARLIC PEELER
This rubber tube peels garlic in seconds by rolling it on a dry counter. It works every time!
HAND POWERED FOOD CHOPPER
I love this mini chopper for onions, garlic, herbs and anything you want chopped into small pieces without being pulverized. It all is dishwasher safe and is so easy to use!
SILICONE WHISKS
These mini silicone whisks are perfect for eggs. You can use them to scramble the eggs and use them in a non-stick pan to cook the eggs. They are heat resistant so they are perfect for puddings or gravy.
MICROPLANE
This is my favorite and most used tool. I use it to grate cheese, garlic, nutmeg, and chocolate and to zest lemons and limes. It goes right in the dishwasher, another favorite feature.
LEMON-LIME JUICER
I use this all the time to juice lemons and limes and it goes right in the dishwasher.
GARLIC PRESS
The garlic press is perfect for mincing garlic, fast. It is easy to clean and is dishwasher safe. This is the one I have and it is nice and heavy so you can put a couple of cloves in at a time.
MASON JAR WITH LID
Mason jars can be used to make bbq sauce, salad dressings and marinades and also make great drinking glasses! You can buy a dozen for less than $10.
PIZZA CUTTER
This pizza cutter from OXO has a great grip and a thumb rest necessary to cut a pizza easily and of coarse it can go in the dishwasher.
OFFSET SPATULA
This is great for spreading frosting or smoothing batter in a pan. The angled handle makes it easy to use.
SHEET PAN
I use this sheet pan for everything from roasting chicken to baking brownies to making pizza. They will last a really long time and I also recommend getting the parchment liners to go with them.
PARCHMENT PAN LINERS
These sheets of parchment paper are not only for baking, they work well when making oven fried potatoes or chicken. They keep your sheet pans clean and are so easy to use. A pack will last a long time!
PANTRY STAPLES
BELOW IS A LIST OF THE PANTRY ITEMS I FEEL ARE A STAPLE IN ANY KITCHEN. I BUY MOST OF MY PANTRY STAPLES AT TRADER JOE'S OR ALDI
vinegars
apple cider vinegar
balsamic vinegar
red wine vinegar
rice wine vinegar
white vinegar
oil
canola oil
olive oil
sesame oil
spray olive and canola oils
spices
allspice
bay leaves
cayenne pepper
chili powder
cumin
dill
garlic powder
hot pepper flakes
italian seasonings
kosher salt
onion powder
oregano
paprika
parsley
seasoned salt
thyme
baking items
brown sugar
butter
eggs
flour
sugar
misc.
beef stock
bread and panko crumbs
buttermilk powder
chicken broth
chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
garlic
frozen spices
honey
hot sauce
ketchup
mayo
milk
mustard
pickles
rice
soy sauce
sweet chili sauce
tomato paste
worcestershire sauce