Kitchen Staples I Use & Love
These are the kitchen staples I reach for most—pieces I use regularly, have held up well, and would buy again.
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Cookware & Baking.
Classic White Baking Dish – I love the classic design of this one—every casserole just looks good in it.
Beautiful 6-Qt Programmable Slow Cooker – Crockpot meals are one of my favorite kitchen shortcuts, and I couldn’t resist how pretty this aptly named slow cooker was.
Everyday Dishes & Glassware.
Everyday White Beaded Dinnerware Set – I’ve used these white dishes for a few years now and never get tired of them. I actually shared more about why I like them in this post here.
Duralex Picardie Drinking Glasses – These classic French glass tumblers made by the company that invented tempered glass have been around forever for a reason. They’re sturdy, stack well, and never go out of style.
Kitchen Tools & Gadgets.
Handheld Milk Frother – I’ve used this to mix my coffee for years, and it’s one of those simple kitchen gadgets I still enjoy using every single morning.
Pineapple Corer & Slicer – There’s just no going back to carving a fresh pineapple with a knife after using this. It makes the cutest little pineapple “slinky” and takes all the hassle out of it.
Meat Chopper/Masher – This makes breaking up ground beef or sausage while it browns so much easier. It’s one of those simple tools I reach for every time.
Clip-On Silicone Strainer – I use this to strain out grease and drain pasta water, and it’s so much easier than pulling out a big colander. I just toss it in the dishwasher when I’m done.
Silicone Splatter Guard (Frywall) – Such a small thing, but it makes a big difference in keeping grease off the cooktop—and cleanup is easy since it goes in the dishwasher.
Food Storage.
Food Huggers Silicone Lids – A nifty little storage gadget I use for cut produce and open canned goods—it keeps things covered without plastic and wash easily in the dishwasher.
Glass Storage Containers with Silicone Lids – I like that these are all glass (even the lids), which feels like an easy way to cut back on microplastics. They’ve become almost the only storage containers I use.
Countertop & Serving Pieces.
Gabriella Footed Bowl (Pottery Barn) – This classic white oversized pedestal bowl sits on my counter and always looks pretty—and it works for fruit or decor.
Brushed Stainless Paper Towel Holder – I’m spoiled by this paper towel holder because it lets me tear off a sheet with one hand, which is way more convenient than most.
Potlucks & Food Transport.
Fancy Panz Premium Casserole Carrier – This is one of my favorite things to bring to potlucks or gatherings. You bake your dish in a disposable foil pan, set it inside this, and suddenly it looks much nicer for serving—and you don’t have to worry about getting your casserole dish back.