Tools Every Kitchen Needs

 

Instant Read Thermometer - LINK HERE

Wondering what to get the cooks in your family? Kids leaving home for the first time? 

Here is a list of our favorite MUST HAVE tools for the kitchen. 

The one tool I recommend to EVERYONE is a bench scraper. A simple tool but I use it almost every day! Scraping, measuring, cutting. You name it, it does it! Don't have one yet? What are you waiting for?

BENCH SCRAPER - LINK HERE 

Another essential is a good set of spatulas, flippers, basting brushes, etc... This set has everything you need (and more). It includes a whisk, egg separator, tongs, and a skinny spatula too. 

Heat Resistant Cooking Utensils - LINK HERE

I never thought I would use a scale in the kitchen but, turns out I was wrong. This digital scale will come in handy for all your baking measurements. If you do food prep that includes macros then a scale is a must have.

Digital Kitchen Scale - LINK HERE 

Cordless electric can openers are a lifesaver if you have trouble with arthritis or joint pain in your hands. Also handy if you are making something like bean salad and have to open a lot of cans in a row. Know a senior with hand trouble? This is the perfect gift!

Cordless Electric Can Opener - LINK HERE 

One of the biggest surprises regarding tools we use in the kitchen is these pot scrapers. They work extremely well and won't scratch your pots and pans. The ones I have get used often and have lasted me several years. 

Pan and Pot Scrapers - LINK HERE

A zester/grater is one of those tools that you might not use often but, when you need it, you need it. Baking with lemons and limes, garnishing with hard cheeses, or grating garlic and ginger. One zester is all you need! 

Zester/Grater - LINK HERE 

A stand mixer is an investment, for sure, but if you do a lot of baking then it will make your life easier. This is the exact one I have and it has worked without issue for about 8 - 9 years now. Bread making is a breeze! 

Kitchenaid Stand Mixer - LINK HERE

I have had my air fryer/toaster oven for almost 10 years now. I use it every day for small things like toast and fries and reheating leftovers. In the summer I use it instead of heating up my regular oven to keep the house cooler. It will do a roast/chicken no problem. Baking wise it will do a pie or cake as well. You might think you won't use it BUT once you start and see how easy and useful it is.... you'll use it all the time!!

French Door Toaster Oven Air Fryer - LINK HERE 

Number 10 on our list of kitchen tools is a good cutting board. Plastic ones can chip and shed microplastics. Titanium boards are more durable and healthier (plus they look nicer too).

Titanium Cutting Board - LINK HERE 

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Giant Pizza Rolls

 

I just realized I've never shared our pizza roll recipe. We've shared our Samosa Roll Ups (Recipe HERE), which are delicious BUT these pizza rolls might be even more tasty. 

You could fill the dough with pretty much anything you like AND make them any size you like. 

We recommend your favorite pizza toppings and making them giant. 

Because, what's better than pizza rolls? 

GIANT pizza rolls. 

Perfect for after school snacks, lazy dinners, and everything in between.

Giant Pizza Rolls

Ingredients

Dough

Dough Recipe - HERE - leave out vanilla

Toppings
1 - 2 cups Pizza Sauce (link HERE)

1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

1 - 2 cups mozza cheese, shredded (or pizza blend)

pepperoni slices

salami slices

1/2 cup (or more) diced onion

1/2 cup (or more) diced peppers

Optional Garnish

pizza sauce

parmesan

parsley

Directions

Prepare dough as per original link above. Remember to LEAVE OUT THE VANILLA.

Follow instructions up to the point where you roll out the dough to a 12 X17 rectangle.

Instead of topping with a sweet filling you will now top with pizza toppings. 

Spread the pizza sauce on first. Thick enough to cover the dough but not so thick that it will all leak out when you roll it up. Then layer on toppings, then cheese. Leave about 1/2 an inch border clear so it is easier to roll up and seal.

NOTE - You can use the ingredients in our list or use your own favorites. 

Roll up, jelly roll style, and pinch edges firmly to seal. Cut into 6 rolls, 2 inches wide. 

Place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, cover with a tea towel, and let rise somewhere warm for an hour. 

When they have completed their second rise, preheat oven to 350. Remove tea towel and bake for 15 minutes, rotate pan, and bake for 15 minutes more. 

Buns are done with tops are golden brown and internal temperature is 190F.

I then top with a little more pizza sauce and a sprinkle of cheese and parsley to serve. 

Don't worry if your buns get a little gooey because sauce leaked out. They will still taste amazing. TIP - Don't over fill the dough before rolling it as it will be difficult to work with and your buns may not roll properly. 

These freeze very well and can just be popped in the microwave to warm up. If you are not freezing them they are best eaten the day they are made (maybe the next day for breakfast but do keep them in the fridge!). 

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