Regardless of what your dietary needs are, having a kitchen stocked with the right cooking tools is an essential piece to creating recipes successfully! I like to start each week with a fairly strict meal plan, each meal inspired by the ingredients I buy, and the time I may have to execute it during the busy school and sports season. Time isn’t always on my side, so having a variety of kitchen tools at my side is the only way I get things done these days. Also, let’s just say – having a few great pieces is far better than a kitchen stuffed to the brim with gadgets you will never use!
The love I have for my Cuisinart Coffee Maker is real. It is beyond affordable, and stands the test of time. We make a pot (or two!) every single morning, and have always turned to Cuisinart as our go-to for the coffee maker that we can wear down for years at a time until we replace it.
Hear me out, don’t roll your eyes just yet at my push for you to purchase a Belgium Waffle Maker – I get it, frozen waffles are quick. But, lets face it. The majority of frozen waffles on the market are packed with so many preservatives and necessary ingredients, my Belgium Waffle Recipe is well worth spending an hour on a Sunday to bust out a massive batch and put them in the freezer for easy mornings too!
If there is one meal I can guarantee my family will eat before I get to sit down and enjoy my own, its paninis. Chicken Pesto Paninis, Grilled Cheese, Turkey B.L.T., Spinach Artichoke, the fillings are endless – and nothing is more satisfying than crunchy bread and oozy cheese in the middle. A panini press is worth the space it will take up in your cupboard!
Care for a spot of tea? Fall is coming, and enjoying a cup of afternoon tea is such a relaxing way to stop and relax for a few minutes. This Kitchenaid Kettle in white is always on my stovetop ready to go. My favorite tea right now? Matcha!! Hot water, matcha powder, splash of vanilla soy milk and pinch of cinnamon – it is so luscious and delicious.
My mom has owned an immersion blender for years and years. And, I always thought it was such a silly thing to have in the kitchen. Like, how often are you really going to use that, mom? Well, well, bite my tongue and eat my words – because I get the hype. If you love to make soups, or sauces, an immersion blender is such a safe and effective way to blend hot soups and sauces without putting it into a blender. The price? Incredible! You can grab one for less than $40 and be well on your way to whip up delicious tomato soup and a grilled cheese from the panini you just ordered too!