If you are looking to expand the tools and gadgets in your kitchen but don't know what to add, take a look at my list of kitchen items I recommend so you know what to ask for when someone says "what do you want for Christmas?" Or just buy it for yourself. Instant PotYou will hear people singing Instant Pot praises, and for good reason. These gadgets can saute, slow cook, and pressure cook. I love it so much that I snagged a second one for my own kitchen this year because I make many things with it and often wish I could do more than one at a time. They make hard boiled eggs with easy to peel shells, perfect rice, and bone broth fast than your slow cooker or on your stove top. I have found the 6 qt size is perfect for all the recipes I need it for. Vacuum SealerOne of the best gifts I have ever gotten is a vacuum sealer. I use it daily and on bulk cooking days it is super busy. Everyday I use it to reseal frozen fruit bags, cereal bags, chips or pretzel bags...anything in a bag. Only eat half an avocado? Place the other half in a vacuum sealer bag and remove all the air and seal. This keeps your avocado fresh until you are ready. On bulk cooking days, allow food to cool (and depending on the item, flash freeze) and vacuum seal in individual servings or as one recipe. This will keep off freezer burn. Enameled Cast Iron SkilletAnother item i use in the kitchen daily - my enameled cast iron skillet. I love that is can go from range to oven making it a versatile item in my kitchen. I make grilled cheese, eggs, pancakes, and grilled chicken on my stove top and make cinnamon rolls, roasted pork tenderloin, and Chicago style pizza in the oven. Cast iron distributes heat evenly, and the enamel coating helps keep food from sticking. This is another item I have two of. Avocado CuberRandom? Yes. But I promise you'll use it! Press it into the avocado half and then pop out the perfectly sized avocado cubes. Perfect to top your salads or chili. Prefer your mashed or as guacamole? They make some great avocado mashers as well. I know, you can use a fork, but this will have more surface area so you will get the mashing done much fast. Ground Meat ChopperHear me out on this one. It looks simple enough, but this little gadget makes browning ground meat fast and effortless. Rotate it while the ground meat cooks to break up the clumps. Pick one that is heat-proof so that you can rest it in the pan without worrying about it melting. Stainless Steel Condiment CupsThese little cups are great for keeping sauces and condiments from oozing over to food you don't want them on. Or maybe that's just something I worry about because my kids hate it. Either way, these cups are great for holding ketchup, BBQ sauce, and salad dressings. Cook BooksOne of the best items you can add to your kitchen is a cookbook. My tip when it comes to cookbooks is to go to your library first. A lot of libraries carry cookbooks. Flip through a few and maybe even check some out to try. Once you find a few you like, go buy your own copies! You'll learn about new tools and appliances you will use often as you try new recipes and this is a great way to build your kitchen.
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