Suzy's Favorite Kitchen Tools
These are some of my favorite tools that I use often in my kitchen. If you have a birthday or special event coming up and are searching for some fun and new kitchen tools, check out this list and treat yourself…
It goes without saying that I only EVER recommend containers, gadgets, and tools that I know and trust, but before we dive in – here’s an important disclosure:
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Recommended Kitchen Products
Food Huggers
I absolutely adore my food huggers! They’ve been a game-changer in my kitchen. Whether it’s leftover onion, tomatoes, limes, or lemons, these little gems keep everything fresh and ready to use. No more wasted produce or plastic wrapโI couldn’t be happier with my purchase!
Amazon link: https://amzn.to/4d75L8J
Produce Storage Containers
These produce storage containers are my go-to for keeping my produce fresh after washing! While they may be a bit pricey, they’re worth every penny. I love storing my washed berries and grapes in themโthey stay fresh for weeks! Highly recommend!
Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3xKcGVn
7" Santoku Knife
I love this knife for all of my chopping! Itโs truly a one stop shop knife, but itโs especially amazing for chopping vegetables! Once you have the right knife in the kitchen, you truly feel like a chef and suddenly what may have seemed like boring chopping becomes a fun task you want to do!ย I love teaching knife skills in my classes because it really ups your game in the kitchen!ย
I also recommend getting a honing stick with it so you can hone your knife often to keep it sharper longer.ย
Amazon link: https://amzn.to/33WXIwf
*OXO Salad Spinner
(such a great way to have fresh lettuce & store it too)
I love having a salad spinner because it keeps my lettuce fresh all week. I am much more likely to eat a salad when I have good lettuce ready to go. If youโre in a hurry itโs ok to buy pre-cut lettuce, but believe me, itโs so much better when you cut it yourself & have it fresh!
Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3KxVowt
*Ninja Foodi Air Fryer/ Pressure Cooker/ Slow Cooker
(Such a great thing to have in the kitchen. Not necessary but I would highly recommend having a pressure cooker & slow cooker for class. The air fryer is a bonus and itโs so great at making healthy things crispy)
This is truly an all-in-one machine!ย It does it all!ย It can pressure cook, air fry, dehydrate, slow cook, sautรฉ, etc.. I mostly use it for air frying and pressure cooking or slow cooking but it is pretty amazing! Itโs a great gadget for a single person but amazing for a family as well! We will be using it in class but if you already have a pressure cooker or crockpot, do not feel like you need to purchase this. If youโre in need of an air fryer or new pressure cooker then this is the perfect purchase! Itโs also great to use in the summer because you donโt have to heat up your kitchen!
Amazon links:
https://amzn.to/3fPdaNJย (for 6.5 qt.) or https://amzn.to/4F8rzx0ย (for 8 qt.)
Instant Read Thermometer
(a must have in the kitchen)
This is a great tool in the kitchen for anyone who tends to overcook chicken, fish or meat because theyโre worried about salmonella or other food borne bacteria. This takes the guess work right out of it and will help you cook your proteins perfectly! It is a game changer, I promise! The link is for an inexpensive one to get you started but if you would like to invest in the one I have that is highly rated by Americaโs Test Kitchen, you will have to go to Thermo Works website and order one. It runs around $90 but the link to Amazon is a decent one for $30. If youโre a real chef and want the best, then go to Thermo Works for sure.
Amazon link: https://amzn.to/34a31c0
*Glass Food Storage Containers
(I would recommend glass ones but plastic are cheaper so if itโs not in your budget to get glass, get the plastic ones below or similar ones)
These are perfect for storing your leftovers or your meal prep for the week.ย Especially if you want to reheat your food right in the glass container. I prefer glass over plastic but if you need to save space & money, then choose the plastic containers below! Theyโre both good options.
Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3AHeH1Z
Wide Mouth Ball Jars
These are perfect for storing leftovers and for making salad jars, salad dressings, marinades, etc… I love the wide mouth because they’re easier to stuff or pour with lots of good food!
Amazon link: https://rb.gy/fv4tx
Plastic Lids for Ball Jars
These are wonderful because they’re easy to wash and never rust. You can’t use them for canning but they’re perfect for storing all of your leftovers in jars or for salad jars. This pack has half wide mouth and half regular. There is also a white lid option so just search for them if you’d rather have white.
Amazon link: https://rb.gy/4so1e
Souper Cubes
(for leftover soup)
I think these might be one of the greatest ways to store your leftover soup so that you can just pull them from the freezer, pop one cube into a bowl, heat & enjoy! No more trying to thaw a whole container of frozen soup. They’re perfect for meal prep & storing leftovers. For just the cost of eating out one fast food meal for you and your family, you can buy these and head home for leftovers! Healthier option and you’ll feel even better!
Amazon link: https://rb.gy/hd11z
Pampered Chef Micro-Cooker
(microwave steamer)
I absolutely love this 2 qt. Steamer from Pampered Chef. The quality is amazing and it makes steaming vegetables or melting chocolate so easy!! I use it all the time for a quick weeknight meal toย steam broccoli, corn, peas, asparagus, etc.. It takes under 5 minutes, then I throw it in the dishwasher.ย Itโs a convenient way to eat more veggies for sure! This is a link for the 2 qt but if you have a smaller family you might want to get the 1 qt.
Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3MufFFS
Silicone Rubber Scrapers
There is nothing like having a good quality silicone scraper for all your mixing & cooking needs! I use these tools ALL the time! There are lots of good ones on the market but make sure theyโre silicone and heat proof! This set can be used up to 650 degrees is BPA free and is dishwasher safe! They have a couple different color options as well.
Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3tXarKg
Meat Chopper
This seems like a simple tool but it’s absolutely the best for when you’re cooking any ground turkey, chicken, pork or beef! If you haven’t ever had one, I think you’ll love it!
Amazon link: https://rb.gy/ay7jh
Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer 5 qt.
This stand mixer is a tool that is super useful in the kitchen if you donโt have one already. I love the color too! Hahahaah, I just wanted to mention it because I use it all the time to make cookies, small batches of bread, to whip cream, egg whites, muffins and cakes. Definitely check out all the sizes and colors to see which one you like best! If you have a big family I suggest going for the bigger one! Youโll never be sad that you have the bigger one but you might be sad if you have one that is too small!
Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3ItcWbg
*VitaMix
This is my ALL-TIME favorite kitchen tool in my kitchen! If you donโt have a high powered blender like a Blend Tec or a VitaMix, I highly recommend purchasing one. I know itโs a large purchase but I promise it will be one of the best investments you can make if youโre trying to drink more greens by making smoothies. Smoothies are the #1 thing that helped curb my sweet cravings. I have a lot of tips on smoothies and canโt wait to share them with you!! This is the VitaMix that I have but I also recommend getting a refurbished one on Amazon to save you about $100 if youโre concerned about the cost. They do really good work on their products so you donโt have to worry about the quality.
Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3FWQ42q
Cute Water Bottle
I know it may sound funny, but having my fun water bottle with stickers on it makes me happy and wanting to drink water! I fill it every day with water and doTERRA lemon essential oil. Itโs detoxifying & it helps me avoid UTIs and kidney stones. I love it so much! I would suggest buying a cute water bottle if you donโt have one. Whether you like a Hydro Flask, Stanley Cup, or a no name double wall vacuum sealed cup of any kind, whatever it takes to drink more water! To save money, you donโt have to buy a brand name, you can just search for โdouble wall insulatedโ cups. I like the metal ones because I can put my essential oils in it to drink!
Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3lVV2EP
Bosch Mixer
If you are wanting to start making homemade bread, this is a must have! It is well worth the investment if you really want to do bread because it does all the kneading for you and you can make large batches. I love making a large batch of bread and freezing extra loaves or giving them to people. Food is my love language so sharing is always my favorite thing to do! If you decide to start making bread, donโt forget to buy bread pans & bread bags before you start!! You have access to my bread making class that will show you step by step how to make delicious whole wheat bread!
Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3MxnzhA
Bread Pans
If you decide you want to start making bread, these are the pans that I really love! You donโt need them for class but if you want to do the pre-recorded bread class then youโll love having these! I like the 10โ because I think the 8โ are too small and the 12โ are too big! Thatโs just a personal preference so buy what you want. They all work!
Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3G0cAam
Cereal/Grain Storage Containers
These food storage containers are made out of high-quality food grade BPA-free plastic. They are transparent so you can always know what is inside and how much is still there. The storage containers with lids are not only ideal for storing cereals but they are also great for storing flour, brown sugar, rice, grains, pasta, snacks, nuts, coffee and even pet food.
Amazon link: https://rb.gy/yccqv
Rest, Eat, Move Book
This is my all time favorite book on health & wellness. We will be learning from it throughout our coaching calls and I highly recommend you buying it to read the whole thing! I hope it will change your life like it did mine. Chris Johnson is the person who really spurred my healthy eating journey and I will be forever grateful for his work!
Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3x5gjCA
Cuisinart Immersion Blender
This is such a handy tool to have for your kitchen. I love using it when making soups, purees & syrups. It makes it much easier to blend without having to pour hot mixtures into a blender risking burns & a huge mess. It’s really easy to use and it helps a lot when you’re doing a soup with roasted tomatoes & onions or a creamy cheddar broccoli soup. It makes fruit syrups easy peasy as well! You’ll love the convenience and it’s very inexpensive as well.
Amazon link: https://rb.gy/4p75t
Grillaholics Grill Basket
Built from Heavy Duty Stainless Steel with Triple Reinforced Corner Welds, this grill basket can take the heat without warping. And with perfect sized holes instead of slots, you can be sure your veggies will be kissed by the flames, not in them. And when youโre done getting the perfect char on your veggies, this grill basket is Dishwasher Safe, so cleanup is a breeze!
Amazon link: https://rb.gy/cgwvw
*Flexible Cutting Boards
(mats)
These heavy duty cutting mats come in a four pack and are perfect for all food types, whether it be meat, chicken, fish, veggies, fruits or more; each board features a bold icon to help you identify which food youโre chopping, to help prevent cross contamination and make food prep easy. They have a slip-resistant backing and are BPA free as well as dishwasher safe! I love using these because it makes it so easy to transfer your chopped food into your cooking pan. You can’t have too many of these!
Amazon link: https://rb.gy/qmmal
Apple Peeler, Corer, & Slicer
This is a great tool to have around for easily cutting apples for kids to eat or for a quick apple pie or crisp! The kids love using this tool and they even love eating the skin that it peels off in snake-like form. They call the skins apple snakes and they love eating them that way. Wash the skins before peeling & it will be a perfect snack full of fiber!
Amazon link: https://rb.gy/2fw9g
Favorite Kitchen Tools for Kids
*Flexible Cutting Boards
(mats)
These heavy duty cutting mats come in a four pack and are perfect for all food types, whether it be meat, chicken, fish, veggies, fruits or more; each board features a bold icon to help you identify which food youโre chopping, to help prevent cross contamination and make food prep easy. They have a slip-resistant backing and are BPA free as well as dishwasher safe! I love using these because it makes it so easy to transfer your chopped food into your cooking pan. You can’t have too many of these!
Amazon link:ย https://rb.gy/qmmal
Apple Wedger
This makes cutting apples super simple & is easy for most kids to use. We will be cutting & soaking apples in a salt solution so they won’t go brown easily and they can be prepped and ready to eat throughout the week.
Amazon link:ย https://rb.gy/apyis
Apple Peeler, Corer, & Slicer
This is a great tool to have around for easily cutting apples for kids to eat or for a quick apple pie or crisp! The kids love using this tool and they even love eating the skin that it peels off in snake-like form. They call the skins apple snakes and they love eating them that way. Wash the skins before peeling & it will be a perfect snack full of fiber!
Amazon link:ย https://rb.gy/2fw9g
*Kid's Safe Knife
If you have really young ones and they are just learning to cut, you may want to consider buying these plastic kid-safe knives. As soon as they get old enough, you will want them to start using a sharp knife and learn how to be safe with it. I will be teaching how to use a real knife in class and how to be safe while doing so but if you’re not sure your child is ready for a sharp knife, you can get these and then be in the kitchen there with them to use a real knife when needed.
Amazon link: https://rb.gy/cibqk
*OXO Salad Spinner
(such a great way to have fresh lettuce & store it too)
I love having a salad spinner because it keeps my lettuce fresh all week. I am much more likely to eat a salad when I have good lettuce ready to go. If youโre in a hurry itโs ok to buy pre-cut lettuce, but believe me, itโs so much better when you cut it yourself & have it fresh!
Amazon link:ย https://amzn.to/3KxVowt
*Large Rubbermaid Container
I like using this for making a large veggie tray ( we will be making one in class) or if you prefer getting a veggie tray that has the ranch container in it, I have included one below). I like this particular one because it can double for large family leftovers, cut watermelon, fruit, etc..
Amazon link:ย https://rb.gy/pqv0l
*Veggie Tray Container
This is perfect if you will be making veggie trays weekly and plan to have one on hand at all times. That’s one of my biggest tips is to always have a veggie tray on hand to be able to pull out while you’re making lunch or dinner so that your family can munch on the veggies while your meal is being made. It’s also great for running out the door to the playground or waterpark so you have healthy snacks ready to go at all times!
Amazon link:ย https://rb.gy/7c1qb
*Glass Food Storage Containers
(I would recommend glass ones but plastic are cheaper so if itโs not in your budget to get glass, get the plastic ones below or similar ones)
These are perfect for storing your leftovers or your meal prep for the week.ย Especially if you want to reheat your food right in the glass container. I prefer glass over plastic but if you need to save space & money, then choose the plastic containers below! Theyโre both good options.
Amazon link:ย https://amzn.to/3AHeH1Z
*Wide Mouth Ball Jars
These are perfect for storing leftovers and for making salad jars, salad dressings, marinades, etc… I love the wide mouth because they’re easier to stuff or pour with lots of good food! This is a link for the pint jar that we will be using in class for our bulk ranch mix but I love having the quart size on hand too.
Amazon link:ย https://rb.gy/0ddmo
Plastic Lids For Ball Jars
These are wonderful because they’re easy to wash and never rust. You can’t use them for canning but they’re perfect for storing all of your leftovers in jars or for salad jars. This pack has half wide mouth and half regular. There is also a white lid option so just search for them if you’d rather have white.
Amazon link:ย https://rb.gy/4so1e
Silicone Rubber Scrapers
There is nothing like having a good quality silicone scraper for all your mixing & cooking needs! I use these tools ALL the time! There are lots of good ones on the market but make sure theyโre silicone and heat proof! This set can be used up to 650 degrees is BPA free and is dishwasher safe! They have a couple different color options as well.
Amazon link:ย https://rb.gy/77hi1
Meat Chopper
This seems like a simple tool but it’s absolutely the best for when you’re cooking any ground turkey, chicken, pork or beef! If you haven’t ever had one, I think you’ll love it!
Amazon link:ย https://rb.gy/5elax
*Cuisinart Double Belgium Waffler Maker
I love my double belgium waffle maker because it makes two restaurant quality 1″ thick waffles at the same time so I can feed a lot of people fast! We will be using this in class for our wafflets (omelets made in a waffle maker) and it can also be used for our grilled cheese sandwiches if you don’t have a panini press.ย
Amazon link:ย https://rb.gy/suh3z
