The Ultimate Kitchen Essentials Guide
Welcome to my Ultimate Kitchen Essentials Guide! Here, I’ve provided links to pretty much every kitchen essential that I would buy if I were outfitting a brand new home kitchen from scratch. This list is meant to provide a comprehensive overview of the everyday items that I use, plus a few fun throw-ins. If I’ve missed something that you would like a recommendation for, please leave a comment below and I will find the very best thing and add my pick to the list.
UTENSIL ESSENTIALS
Stainless Steel Utensils: https://amzn.to/3MrljZ2
Microplane (Zester): https://amzn.to/4e3xgA0
Y-Peeler: https://amzn.to/4e4K34W
Chef Knife: https://amzn.to/3MrlvYg
Paring Knife: https://amzn.to/4dHuHnm
Bread Knife: https://amzn.to/3XbzVAL
Rubber Spatulas: https://amzn.to/478u5EO
Wooden Spoons: https://amzn.to/3AHazDc
Citrus Juicer: https://amzn.to/3X5YD5p
PERFECTING PREP
The one cutting board you’ll ever need: https://amzn.to/3Xn2Cfa
Affordable everyday cutting boards: https://amzn.to/3X6f1mD
Food Processor: https://amzn.to/475IAZW
Immersion Blender: https://amzn.to/3MrDC02
Kitchen Scale: https://amzn.to/4dYPd2q
Vitamix Blender: https://amzn.to/3AIYptz
Box Grater: https://amzn.to/3T4Z131
Mixing Bowls: https://amzn.to/3ZnAGtl
Fine Mesh Strainer: https://amzn.to/47b1BtZ
Pasta Strainer: https://amzn.to/473tQuF
Mortar & Pestle: https://amzn.to/4cHkS7r
STOVETOP (& OVEN) SHOWSTOPS
All Clad Pot & Pan Set (Mine are 10+ years old and still like new): https://amzn.to/4cOhpnL
Nonstick Pan: https://amzn.to/3AFdoVc
Cast Iron Pan: https://amzn.to/4g2DDoR
9x13” Casserole Dish: https://amzn.to/3YYzzzY
Half Sheet Trays: https://amzn.to/4e2KHjp
Quarter Sheet Trays: https://amzn.to/3XnI5Hl
Cooling Rack: https://amzn.to/4g2Psvg
Silpat Mats: https://amzn.to/4cTEW6Y
Loaf Pan: https://amzn.to/3yPpZou
Pie Pan: https://amzn.to/4cO867p
Springform Pan: https://amzn.to/4g60akD
6” Cake Pan: https://amzn.to/3z6BqYM
8” Cake Pan: https://amzn.to/3T7xFcx
9” Cake Pan: https://amzn.to/4dEF8ba
10” Cake Pan: https://amzn.to/4dNBjk3
Bundt Pan: https://amzn.to/4dIoeIT
Tart Pan: https://amzn.to/3XmJgXz
Dutch Oven: https://amzn.to/4e0suDe
ALL ABOUT THAT BAKE
Measuring Cups: https://amzn.to/4g67E77
Liquid Measuring Cups: https://amzn.to/473MLWh
Kitchen Aid Mixer (The big one): https://amzn.to/3T9UNaj
Kitchen Aid Mixer (Smaller, still great): https://amzn.to/3MpmFU1
Cookie Scoop: https://amzn.to/4dIRKOr
Pastry Brush (Bristle): https://amzn.to/3ZbpVd8
Pastry Brush (Silicone): https://amzn.to/4g7kmm2
Circle Cutters: https://amzn.to/478YX7X
Rolling Pin: https://amzn.to/4dEHTth
AMAZING APPLIANCES
Espresso Machine: https://amzn.to/3Z1lSQD
Toaster Oven: https://amzn.to/3yNCpNH
Electric Kettle: https://amzn.to/3AIYptz
Soda Stream: https://amzn.to/3yWFVoW
Coffee/Spice Grinder: https://amzn.to/4g4Kuhy
Ice Cream Maker: https://amzn.to/4cIOXUd
Kitchen Aid Ice Cream Attachment: https://amzn.to/4dHMBpQ
Kitchen Aid Pasta Attachment: https://amzn.to/47aTDBk
Belgian Waffle Iron: https://amzn.to/3AJ2yxD
Compact Waffle Iron: https://amzn.to/3ZnCaUr
MISCELLANEOUS MARVELS
Everyday Ice Cube Molds: https://amzn.to/3yMfulS
Large Cube Molds (perfect for coffee!): https://amzn.to/3X4wlbA
Mineral Oil for Cutting Boards: https://amzn.to/3MrIuCE
Food Storage Containers: https://amzn.to/3Taf5Rb
Pepper Mill: https://amzn.to/3X8AGuc
Salt Cellar: https://amzn.to/3XmReQq
Squeeze Bottles (Larger for olive oil): https://amzn.to/3ACyofh
Squeeze Bottles (Smaller for vinegars & condiments): https://amzn.to/3Xn7EIA