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?
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.
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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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!!
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).
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