Kitchen Essentials

Christine’s favorite kitchen essentials: small appliances, prep tools and cookware

Small Electric Appliances

Vitamix Blender

Vitamix high-performance blender

The Vitamix is a magical blender that can create endless different recipes.

  • It’s a very powerful machine, capable of blending just about anything you throw in it!
  • It has 10 variable speeds, so you can create every texture from the smoothest smoothies to the heartiest soups.
  • If you’re a foodie who plans on making smoothies, soups and sorbets day in and day out, the Vitamix has your name written all over it.

See the Vitamix on Amazon

KitchenAid Food Processor

KitchenAid food processor with ExactSlice system

I use the KitchenAid for food processing… everything!

  • This model has the first-ever externally adjustable slicing lever. The ExactSlice System gives you precise, accurate slicing very easily, using less energy than the previous model.
  • Convenient small and large work bowls for different quantities.
  • A 2-in-1 wide feed tube for small to large items.

See the KitchenAid Food Processor on Amazon

Crock-Pot Slow Cooker

Crock-Pot slow cooker with digital timer and Little Dipper warmer

An affordable and easy-to-use Crock-Pot Slow Cooker.

  • User-friendly countdown digital timer.
  • Includes a 16-ounce Little Dipper Warmer to keep dips and sauces warm while serving.
  • Super easy to clean! The stoneware and lids are dishwasher safe.

See the Slow Cooker on Amazon

Prep Tools & Utensils

Mixing Bowl Set

Pyrex glass mixing bowl set with lids

This Pyrex Mixing Bowl Set is versatile and super affordable!

  • Great glass mixing bowls with durable lids and a great seal.
  • I use these for mixing, marinating and storing foods.
  • I prefer glass bowls for marinating since they don’t soak up smells or flavors.

See the Pyrex Mixing Bowl Set on Amazon

Bamboo Spatulas

Set of bamboo spatulas

My favorite Bamboo Spatulas. Must-have spatulas!

  • Best purchase ever. I originally bought these because they looked so beautiful.
  • Extremely durable, with the perfect size and grip. Very comfortable to hold and use.

See the Bamboo Spatulas on Amazon

Spiralizer

Hand-operated spiralizer for making veggie noodles

The most fun kitchen tool you’ll ever own is this Spiralizer!

  • A very fun-to-use veggie and fruit slicer that creates beautiful noodles in 3 different shapes.
  • It comes with 3 stainless steel blades. Shredder: thin, long, spaghetti-like spiral strands. Chipper: thick, long, udon-like noodles. Straight: long ribbon strands.
  • Hand operated and super easy to clean.

See the Spiralizer on Amazon

Mortar and Pestle

Mortar and pestle for mincing garlic

I use this Mortar and Pestle for mincing garlic!

  • I LOVE this mortar and pestle. It’s very good quality and works really well.
  • I can’t stand garlic presses; I’m old-fashioned this way. This is the best mortar and pestle I’ve owned to date.

See the Mortar and Pestle on Amazon

Cookware & Baking Essentials

Lodge Dutch Oven

Lodge cast iron Dutch oven

I love my Dutch Oven!

  • An affordable and gorgeous Dutch oven!
  • The heavy cast iron has excellent heat retention, and the pot works on the stovetop or in the oven.
  • For stews, soups or anything that benefits from long, slow cooking, the only thing that can replace a good Dutch oven is a Crock-Pot.

See the Dutch Oven on Amazon

Mini Quiche/Tart Pans

Non-stick mini quiche and tart pans

Cute little Mini Quiche/Tart Pans for yummy mini desserts.

  • These are heavyweight and non-stick.
  • Dishwasher safe and easy to store.

See the Mini Quiche/Tart Pans on Amazon

Quiche/Tart Pan

9-inch non-stick quiche and tart pan with removable bottom

A very good quality 9-Inch Quiche/Tart Pan.

  • Heavyweight and non-stick, with a removable bottom.

See the 9-Inch Quiche/Tart Pan on Amazon

Round Cake Pans

Non-stick 9-inch round cake pan

Non-Stick 9-Inch Round Cake Pans.

  • Nothing too special about these. They do exactly what they’re intended to do! 🙂

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Basting Brushes

Colorful basting brushes

I use these Basting Brushes to baste, brush and glaze our food!

  • They come in fun colors!
  • Super easy to clean.
  • My toddler loves playing with them 😐 so hide them if you have toddlers! 🙂

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Ceramic Pizza Stone

15-inch ceramic pizza stone with pizza cutter

I use this 15″ Ceramic Pizza Stone for homemade pizzas!

  • Brick-oven-quality pizza crust!
  • It comes with its own pizza cutter.
  • Convenient handles for carrying it in and out of a hot oven.

See the Ceramic Pizza Stone on Amazon