5 Kitchen Essentials Everyone Should Have!

Whether you are setting your kitchen up for the first time and are looking for kitchen essentials, or are just looking to add in some new pieces, you are in the right place! The first step towards making anything tasty is having the proper tools, and I found some great items that I have listed below for you; they are all available on Amazon, so there is no need to go out of your way to find them. Investing in these tools below will make spending time in the kitchen not only an enjoyable experience, but something you look forward to.

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1) KitchenAid Hand Mixer

I can not praise this KitchenAid hand-mixer enough! Not only is it affordable and powerful, it also comes in 5 different colors, is lightweight, easy to maneuver, and boasts 5 speeds for all your needs. On the lower end it can stir in chunky ingredients like oats, nuts, or chocolate chips, or mix together dry ingredients like flour and salt. Up at speeds 3-5 it efficiently and effortlessly mixes doughs and batters; and whips egg whites, butter, and heavy cream with ease. In addition to the robust power, one of my favorite features is that it has a swivel cord. You can lock it into either side, and easily approach your ingredients from any angle. I have found this to be extremely convenient in the kitchen and has helped to avoid some messes (something we all can appreciate!). Get it here: KitchenAid KHM512IC 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer, Ice Blue, 1

2) Buffet Serving Utensils

Buffet serving utensils are definitely a must for your “kitchen essentials” list! After moving into my first apartment I struggled with serving dinner until one day it dawned one me… duh! I need serving utensils! So I hopped onto Amazon and found these beauties. This dishwasher safe set comes with: 1x butter knife, 1x serving spoon, 1x serving fork, 1x cake server,1x salad fork, and 1x serving slotted spoon. They are perfect for both casual and fancy affairs, and stand up to the test of time. I’ve been using them daily for almost a year now and they still look the same as the day I got them. Look no further if you are in need of a set! Get it here: Buffet Serving Utensils, Serving Spoons, AOOSY 6 Pieces Basics Stainless Steel

3) Cookie Spatula

I know this is called a cookie spatula, but it is truly so much more than that. It has a solid wood handle and a sharp edge that can be used to slice things such as lasagna, cake, pie, etc. It is so useful and easy to maneuver in the kitchen; I have found myself using it every day for tasks such as flipping eggs, bacon, pancakes, and serving/slicing lasagna, pie, cake, brownies, and more. This is a mutli-purpose kitchen essentials that I truly believe everyone should have! Get it here: Chef Craft Solid Cookie Spatula Wooden Handle, 8 Inch, Natural

4) Luminarc 10 Piece Stackable Bowl Set

This 10 piece set is an ABSOLUTE kitchen essential! I can not recommend these bowls enough. Not only are they beautiful to look at, they are beyond useful! The sizes range from  2¼” to 10 ¼” in diameter, so there is a bowl for every need. An a bonus, there is no need to stress about breaking them as they are made from fully tempered glass. Fully tempered glass is resistant to breakage, thermal shock, odor absorption, flavors or stains, and are dishwasher and microwave safe. As a bonus they save space by stacking inside of each other. These bowls make food-prep, baking, and cleanup a breeze, and they look great on the table to serve foods in. Get it here: Luminarc 10-Piece Set Stackable Bowl Set, Clear

5) Stackable Cooling Rack Set

Calling all apartment and fellow small-space dwellers! This 3-piece set is a major space saver. There are three separate racks that seamlessly stack on top of each other, effectively saving that oh-so precious counter space for other uses while your sweet treats take their time cooling down. I am so glad I found this set! If you’re on the hunt for such an item, look no further! Get it here: Fox Run 4698 Stackable Cooling Rack Set, Chrome, 3-Piece