Always gotta have the right tool for the job! Below are links* to the products I use, but any version will do. Notice some tools are essential, while some are just suggested to help make life in the kitchen easier.
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Essentials
Instant Pot (any version)
Instant Pot (any version)
Essential
10-12 inch Non-Stick Pan
10-12 inch Non-Stick Pan
Essential
Medium Pot a.k.a. Sauce Pot
Medium Pot a.k.a. Sauce Pot
Essential
Large Pot or Dutch Oven
Large Pot or Dutch Oven
Essential
Sturdy Cutting Board
Sturdy Cutting Board
Essential
Chef's Knife
Chef's Knife
Essential
Medium to Large Mixing Bowls
Medium to Large Mixing Bowls
Essential
1-2 Medium to Large Sheet Pans
1-2 Medium to Large Sheet Pans
Essential
Heat and Non-Stick Safe Spatula
Heat and Non-Stick Safe Spatula
Essential
Blender
Blender
Essential
Meat Thermometer
Meat Thermometer
Essential
Suggested
Sous Vide
Sous Vide
Suggested
Stand Mixer with Paddle Attachment
Stand Mixer with Paddle Attachment
Suggested
Immersion Blender
Immersion Blender
Suggested
Meal Prep Containers
Meal Prep Containers
Suggested
Electric Knife Sharpener
Electric Knife Sharpener
Suggested
Shrimp Deveiner
Shrimp Deveiner
Suggested
Spiralizer
Spiralizer
Suggested
Basting Brush
Basting Brush
Suggested
Frywall
Frywall
Suggested
Onion Goggles
Onion Goggles
Suggested
Bar Keepers Friend
Bar Keepers Friend
Suggested
Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt
Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt
Suggested
Microwave Food Cover
Microwave Food Cover
Suggested
Lazy Susan Organizers
Lazy Susan Organizers
Suggested
Stretch Tite Plastic Wrap
Stretch Tite Plastic Wrap
Suggested
Ember Temperature Control Travel Mug
Ember Temperature Control Travel Mug
Suggested
Air Fryer
Air Fryer
Suggested