The best tools to make cooking easier
If you've been following me for a while, you know that my number one goal is to make cooking easy. Whether I'm preparing kid-friendly recipes to feed the whole family or traditional Lebanese dishes that I've had since I was a child, I can't do it without the help of my favorite cookware.
When I make healthy recipes, I use different kitchen gadgets like garlic press, handheld juicer, manual can opener, etc. Basically, every recipe I make starts with the most basic kitchen essentials like cookware, knife sets, utensils, etc.
From classic basics to our favorite niche kitchen gadgets, we've compiled a list of our favorite cookware to help you create delicious, nutritious meals.
1. Best Knife Set: Zwilling 10-Piece Knife Block Set
Every home cook needs a durable knife set, and I love these knives from Zwilling. The set includes a 3″ paring knife, a 4″ paring knife, a 5″ serrated utility knife, a 5.5″ fine-edged prep knife, a 7″ Santoku knife, an 8″ bread knife, an 8″ chef's knife, twin shears, twin 9″ steels (for sharpening), and a beautiful birchwood storage block. Each blade is precision sharpened and features a laser-controlled cutting edge that makes dicing onions, slicing watermelon, and carving whole chickens a breeze. Though a bit pricey, it has nearly all the knives you'll need and will last you a lifetime.
2. Best Air Fryer: Instant Vortex 5.7QT Air Fryer
I love using my air fryer to cook my everyday meals! This tabletop appliance So It's versatile. I use it to make veggie side dishes like asparagus and brussels sprouts, satisfying proteins like air fryer salmon, and even hard-boiled eggs without the hassle. Air fryers are basically little convection ovens that heat from above and below with the help of a fan, distributing heat evenly to cook food. It gives food a perfectly crispy texture without the excess oil that frying often uses.
3. Best Cookware Set: All-Clad D3 3-Ply Stainless Steel Cookware Set
When it comes to cookware, I always use non-toxic cookware like this set from All-Clad. Although a bit extravagant, these pots and pans are made from triple-ply stainless steel for durability and have a triple layer of PFOA-free non-stick coating so you don't have to worry about food sticking while you cook. I love using this set to make everything from strawberry pancakes to pan-seared chicken breasts. So And many more!
This 10-piece set includes 8-inch and 10-inch frying pans, 2-quart and 3-quart saucepans with lids, a 3-quart sauté pan with lid, and an 8-quart stockpot with lid, all induction-cook compatible.
4. Best Salad Spinner: OXO Good Grips Large Salad Spinner
A good salad spinner is key for cleaning and washing fresh vegetables when making salads like Lebanese Fattoush Salad, Chicken Shwarma Salad, or Fresh Garden Salad. But a salad spinner can do so much more! It's perfect for washing fresh chopped vegetables like broccoli root when making Broccoli Chicken Alfredo, or rinsing legumes and grains like lentils and rice for dishes like Lentil Kale Soup or Lebanese Rice.
5. Best Food Processor: KitchenAid 11 Cup Food Processor
I use a food processor Ton There are a variety of recipes, from homemade muhamara dip to vegan lemon bars. We love this 11-cup model from KitchenAid for its large capacity, simple control panel, and overall power. It has low, high, and pulse buttons, making it super easy to operate. Plus, it has a sleek look, so it will look great on your kitchen counter.
6. Best Overnight Oats Container: Weck Mould Jar
Overnight oats and chia pudding are two of my favorite breakfasts. They can be quickly made the night before and are a great way to start your morning off on the right foot. I like to make them in the 12.5 oz Weck jars, which are the perfect size for adding lots of toppings and mixtures like I do. They're my favorite containers for overnight oats, and they're stackable so you can make a week's worth of breakfasts all at once.
7. Best Tofu Press: EZ Tofu Press
One of the easiest ways to make your diet a little healthier is to substitute a plant protein like tofu for meat at least a few times a week. I love cooking with tofu because it's so versatile and can be prepared in so many different ways. Of course, the hardest part about cooking with tofu is squeezing out all the excess water, but this handy tofu press makes that task easy and improves the texture so much. Once you've squeezed out the tofu, use it in dishes like tofu tacos, air fryer tofu, and vegetarian pad thai.
8. Best Vegetable Chopper: Vidalia Chop Wizard Pro Max Onion and Vegetable Chopper
If you like working smarter, not harder; need Vegetable Chopper. Use it to chop all kinds of vegetables, including tomatoes, onions, peppers, carrots, etc. And if you're wondering what to do with your easily chopped veggies, try making Mediterranean Chopped Salad, Mexican Chopped Salad, or Lebanese Tabouli Salad.
9. Best Juicer: Breville Juice Fountain Compact Juicer
Making juice at home is a great way to use up fruits and vegetables that might go bad. It's also a great way to pack a ton of nutrients into a delicious drink. I use the Breville Juice Fountain Compact Juicer, which has a compact design, an extra-large 1.1-quart juice container, and an easy-to-use control panel. I love making recipes with my juicer, like refreshing cucumber juice or celery juice.
10. Best Stand Mixer: KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer
Your family will love making desserts like cranberry cheesecake and namoula (semolina cake). You couldn't make them without your handy KitchenAid stand mixer. This stand mixer is built to last and will last for decades. It's easy to use, simple to clean, and whips up stiff cream in no time. And with dozens of colors to choose from, there's sure to be one to suit your style.
11. Best Can Opener: OXO Good Grips Manual Can Opener
Some of my favorite recipes are made from canned foods like beans, chickpeas, and diced tomatoes. This manual can opener makes opening cans super easy thanks to its comfortable handle and large, easy-to-turn knob. If your pantry is full of canned foods and you're looking for recipe ideas, dishes like Authentic Hummus, White Bean Salad, and Five-Ingredient Tomato Soup are a great place to start.
12. Best Vegetable Peeler: OXO Good Grips Large Vegetable Y-Shaped Peeler
Fresh vegetables are essential in my recipes. For veggies like carrots, cucumbers, and potatoes with the skin on, I need a reliable peeler. This Y-Peeler is easy to hold and So It's easy! Peel veggies and use them in nutritious dishes like sweet potato soup or carrot banana bread.
13. Best Cast Iron Skillet: Staub 12-Inch Cast Iron Skillet
I love cooking in a cast iron skillet because it's so easy to add flavor and texture to any dish, whether it's cast iron pizza or cast iron skillet steak. This Staub cast iron skillet is durable, easy to clean, and the perfect size for all your family-friendly recipes. It comes in several colors and will be an heirloom that will last a lifetime.
14. Best Spatula: OXO Good Grips Nylon Flexible Turner Set
Whether you're flipping banana oatmeal pancakes or pan-searing chicken thighs, the OXO turner is the perfect tool. Like the OXO vegetable peeler, this turner is comfortable to hold, and the nonstick nylon head is flexible enough to slide through any tasty dish.
15. Best Fish Turner: OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Fish Turner
When I want to round out a meal with plenty of nutritious protein, I love cooking fish like salmon or halibut for my family. This sturdy fish turner is perfect for flipping tender, flake-free fish with ease, and the grooves allow excess cooking oil to drip back into the pan. It's also great for handling fragile foods, making it handy when making scrambled eggs.
17. Best Handheld Juicer: Zulay Handheld Lemon Squeezer
Whether you're making a traditional Lebanese sayadeeh finished with lemon juice or a chicken burrito protein bowl topped with lime juice, there are countless dishes that you'll want to finish off with a squeeze of fresh citrus. This handheld lemon squeezer is great because it's easy to hold, easy to squeeze, and affordable.
18. Best Garlic Press: Joseph Joseph Garlic Rocker
Garlic adds a punch to many of my favorite dishes, like Roasted Garlic Hummus and Lemon Garlic Shrimp, so using this garlic locker saves me time and energy. It's easy to use, easy to clean, and because it's made of stainless steel, it doesn't smell like garlic.
Why you can trust me
Hello! I'm Yumna, founder of Feel Good Foodie. My number one goal is to make cooking easy. I bring you tons of tips, tutorials, Ton It's packed with recipes to help you create delicious, nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and even snacks.
When I make my favorite recipes, I rely on the cookware and kitchen gadgets on this list to save me time and make my food taste as good as possible. I've actually used every item on this list, so you can be sure I know what I'm talking about.
Prices were accurate at the time of publication.
This article originally appeared on Feel Good Foodie and was syndicated by MediaFeed.
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