Products I use
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Measuring
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Air fryer
Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil. Browns food with very little oil.
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Non-stick frying pan
T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries. Eggs and omelets that don’t stick.
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Countertop blender
Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups. Smoothies, sauces and soups.
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Chef’s knife
Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips. The knife I use most when cooking.
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Wooden cutting board
Teakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping. Stable surface for chopping.
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Digital kitchen thermometer
TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken. Checks doneness of meat and chicken.
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Vegetable chopper
Fullstar Pro Vegetable Chopper
Dices onions, peppers and other vegetables evenly without the knife-and-board routine.
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Mandoline slicer
OXO Good Grips Handheld Mandoline
Thin, even slices for salads, potatoes and cucumbers. Always use the guard.
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Zester and grater
Microplane Classic Zester Grater
Grates cheese, garlic, ginger and citrus zest in seconds.
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Citrus juicer
Chef’n FreshForce Citrus Juicer
Hand-press lemons and limes for dressings, marinades and drinks.
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Vegetable peeler
OXO Good Grips Swivel Peeler
Peels carrots, potatoes and apples with a comfortable grip.
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Digital kitchen scale
Etekcity Digital Kitchen Scale
Weighs in grams and ounces so you can follow recipes precisely.
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Measuring cups
OXO Good Grips Stainless Measuring Cups
Set of 4 steel cups with magnetic snaps to keep them together.
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Measuring spoons
OXO Good Grips Stainless Measuring Spoons
Exact amounts of spices, yeast and salt so the recipe turns out right.
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Digital timer
OXO Good Grips Triple Timer
Three counters at once to keep track of the oven, pot and pan.
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Measuring jug
Pyrex 2-Cup Glass Measuring Cup
Measures liquids clearly; the glass lets you see the level.
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Slow cooker
Crock-Pot 7-Quart Slow Cooker
Stews and roasts that cook on their own while you do other things.
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Electric pressure cooker
Instant Pot Duo 6 Qt Pressure Cooker
Beans, rice and stews in less time; it also slow cooks and steams.
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Grill pan
Lodge 10.5" Cast Iron Grill Pan
Grill marks on meat and vegetables without leaving the kitchen.
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Steamer basket
Steamer basket
For steaming vegetables. Model selection pending.
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Nonstick baking sheet
USA Pan Nonstick Half Sheet Pan
Roasted vegetables, cookies and sheet-pan chicken on one tray.
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Hand mixer
KitchenAid KHM512 Hand Mixer
Whips egg whites, cream and cake batter with 5 speeds.
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Silicone baking molds
Silicone baking molds
For muffins and cupcakes that release easily. Model selection pending.
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Rolling pin
J.K. Adams French Rolling Pin
Rolls out pizza, cookie and empanada dough with control.
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Silicone baking mat
Silicone baking mat
Replaces parchment paper and can be reused. Model selection pending.
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Cooling rack
Checkered Chef 4-Tier Collapsible Cooling Rack
Cools cookies and bread on several tiers in little space.
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Glass storage containers
Pyrex 6-Piece Glass Storage Set
Store leftovers and meal prep with lids; glass doesn’t hold odors.
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Spice organizer
Simple Houseware 2-Tier Spice Rack
Keeps your spices visible and tidy on the counter.
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Reusable bags
Stasher Reusable Silicone Bag
For snacks, marinades and freezing portions without disposable bags.
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Oil dispenser
OXO Precision Pour Oil Dispenser
Pours oil with control so you use only what you need.
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Fridge organizer
iDesign Clear Fridge Storage Bin
Groups fruit, dairy or sauces so you find them fast.
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Immersion blender
Braun MultiQuick 5 Hand Blender
Soups and sauces right in the pot, with beaker and whisk included.
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Food processor
Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor
Chops, shreds and mixes big batches: salsas, doughs and fillings.
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Toaster
Cuisinart CPT-122 Compact Toaster
Bread and bagels toasted the way you like in a compact toaster.
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Rice cooker
Zojirushi NS-ZCC10 Rice Cooker
Rice cooked just right and kept warm until mealtime.
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Comparison table
| Product | What it’s for | Ideal if… | What to check before buying | Link |
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| Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer | Browning and baking with little oil | You cook fast on weeknights | Basket capacity and counter space | View on Amazon |
| T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan | Eggs, omelets and stir-fries | You want to cook with little oil | Diameter and whether it suits your stovetop | View on Amazon |
| Ninja Professional BL610 Blender | Smoothies, sauces and soups | You have smoothies or make sauces | Power and jar size | View on Amazon |
| Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife | Chopping, slicing and cutting strips | You chop vegetables daily | Blade length and handle grip | View on Amazon |
| Teakhaus Teak Cutting Board | Stable base for chopping | You want to protect your knife edge | Size and wood care | View on Amazon |
| TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer | Checking doneness of meat and chicken | You cook meat, chicken or fish | Reading speed and battery type | View on Amazon |
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How to choose
- Start with the basics: a good knife, a board and a frying pan cover most recipes.
- Compare sizes and capacity with the space in your kitchen before you buy.
- Check current price, availability and reviews for each product on Amazon.