ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT

Is your kitchen set up for success?

Setting up a healthy kitchen environment can be an overwhelming and confusing process. 

We created this “favorite things” shopping guide so that as you prepare recipes at home, you can feel confident that your culinary creations maximize nutrition, flavor, and ease. 

These are our favorite brands and items for home cooks, but by no means do you have to go out and purchase all new equipment! If you have the same item but just a different brand or model, use what you already have! Or if there are items on the list that you’ll never use, don’t buy it! 

We want your home kitchen to be a fun, comfortable, and stress-free space.

These tools and products can also be found throughout our website in our articles, recipes, and videos. 

Kitchen Essentials

Chef's Knife
Paring Knife
Serrated Knife
3-piece knife set
3-Piece Knife Set
honing rod
Honing Rod
handheld knife sharpener
Handheld Knife Sharpener
cutting board
Cutting Board
Small Cutting Board
Small Cutting Board
Bench Scraper
Whisk
mixing spoon
Mixing Spoon
turner
Turner
Tongs
Pastry Brush
Mini Spatula
Mini Spatula
Spatula
peeler
Peeler
can opener
Can Opener
Masher
Masher
Dry Measuring Cups & Spoons
Dry Measuring Cups & Spoons
Liquid Measuring Cup
1-ounce Portion Scoop
1-ounce Portion Scoop
2-ounce Portion Scoop
2-ounce Portion Scoop
food thermometer
Food Thermometer
Box Grater
Microplane
citrus juicer
Citrus Juicer
Fine Mesh Strainer
colander
Colander
Mixing Bowls
Small Prep Bowls
Small Prep Bowls
1.5 quart sauce pan
1.5-Quart Sauce Pan
2.5-Quart Saucepan
2.5-Quart Saucepan
4-Quart Saucepan
3-4 Quart Saucepan
stock pot
Stock Pot
10 inch skillet
10" Skillet
12" Skillet
12" Skillet
cast iron pan
Cast Iron Pan
Flat Top Griddle
Flat Top Griddle
baking sheets
Baking Sheets
muffin pan
Muffin Pan
mini muffin pan
Mini Muffin Pan
Loaf Pan
Loaf Pan
8x8 baking dish
8x8 Baking Dish
9x13 baking dish
9x13 Baking Dish
Digital Scale
Digital Scale
Reusable Muffin Liners
Reusable Muffin Liners
Silicone Baking Mat
Silicone Baking Mat
Hand Mixer
Hand Mixer
Immersion Blender
Immersion Blender
Blender/Food Processor
Blender/Food Processor
High Power Blender
High Power Blender

Beyond the Basics

Dutch Oven
Dutch Oven
Instant Pot
Instant Pot
Slow Cooker
Stand Mixer
Stand Mixer
Toaster
Toaster
Salad Spinner
Salad Spinner
Salad Dressing Shaker
Salad Dressing Shaker
Glass Nested Mixing Bowls
Glass Nested Mixing Bowls
Cookie Spatula
Cookie Spatula
Pancake Turner
Pancake Turner
Apple Corer
Apple Corer
Channel Knife
Channel Knife
Spider Tool
Spider Tool
Pizza Cutter
Pizza Cutter
Pizza Stone
Pizza Stone
Pizza Peel
Pizza Peel
Wok
Wok
Breading Trays
Breading Trays
Kitchen Twine
Kitchen Twine
Tofu Press

Storage, Cleaning, and Organization

Bentgo Lunch Container
Bentgo Lunch Container
Insulated Lunch Box
Insulated Lunch Box
Reusable Zip Top Bags
Reusable Zip Top Bags
Microwave-Safe Storage Containers
Microwave-Safe Storage Containers
Travel Safe Silverware
Travel Safe Silverware
Mason Jars
Mason Jars
Mason Jar Lids
Mason Jar Lids
Ice Packs
Ice Packs
Pop Top Storage Containers
Pop Top Storage Containers
Reusable Produce Bags
Reusable Produce Bags
Reusable Kitchen Towels
Reusable Kitchen Towels
Compost Bucket
Compost Bucket

Junior Chefs

Measuring Cups & Spoons
Measuring Cups & Spoons
Kids Kitchen Knives
Kids Kitchen Knives
Colorful Mixing Bowls
Colorful Mixing Bowls
Pre-K Lunch Box
Pre-K Lunch Box
Elementary Lunch Box
Elementary Lunch Box
Play Produce
Play Produce
Wooden Play Produce
Wooden Play Produce
Kids Kitchen Step Stool
Kids Kitchen Step Stool

Books & Cookbooks

The Flavor Bible
The Flavor Bible
Ratio
Ratio
How to Cook Everything
How to Cook Everything
How to Cook Everything Vegetarian
How to Cook Everything Vegetarian
In Defense of Food
In Defense of Food
The Omnivore's Dilemma
The Omnivore's Dilemma
The Blue Zones
The Blue Zones
Blue Zones Kitchen
Blue Zones Kitchen
The New Vegetarian Cookbook
The New Vegetarian Cookbook
The Food Lab
The Food Lab
Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy
Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy
The 30-Minute Mediterranean Diet
The 30-Minute Mediterranean Diet
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat
Power Plates
Power Plates
I Cook in Color
I Cook in Color
This is Your Brain on Food
This is Your Brain on Food

Headbands of Hope

Citrus Headband
Headbands of Hope

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