Essential Kitchen Tools – 25+ Must-Haves for a Functional Kitchen

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In this post: Here you will find some of my hands-down favorites and pretty much can’t-live-without kitchen tools!

Every kitchen needs to have the basics – some pots and pans, serving dishes, etc. Essential kitchen tools make running a home, planning meals, and feeding your family so much easier!

But if you’re just starting out or if you need some suggestions for your Christmas or birthday wish list, you may not be 100% sure what you’d find useful.

25+ Essential Kitchen Tools

Here are the top 25+ essential kitchen tools I use and love! (If I couldn’t find the exact same one, I linked to something VERY similar.)

Stainless steel pots set

Caraway Cookware

Large cooking utensils

Measuring cups

Measuring Spoons

Spatula

Vegetable peeler

Potato masher

Grater

Kitchen shears

Whisks

Tongs

Garlic Press

Rice Cooker

Strainer/colander

Slow cooker/crockpot

Glass baking dishes

Casserole dishes with lids

Baking sheets

Keurig

Cordless kettle

Toaster

Microwave

Stand mixer

Submersion blender

Blender

Large cutting board

Milk frother

Meat thermometer

Knives

Chopper

Meat Masher

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Can you think of any essential kitchen tools I missed? What other must-have kitchen gadgets do you use often?