Kitchen Essentials
Welcome to my Kitchen Essentials! These are the tools, cookware, and ingredients I actually use in my kitchen and videos. If I don’t use it, I don’t recommend it. Disclosure, As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. It doesn’t cost you anything extra and helps support The Kitchen’s Open.
Knives
Other Utensils
Stainless Steel Spider Strainer Skimmer Ladle
Great for pasta and pulling items from pots.
Cavatelli Pasta Maker Machine with Non-Stick Wood Rollers
I inherited mine which is over 70 years old! Amazing they really haven’t changed.
Cutting Boards
John Boos Block Walnut Wood Edge Grain Reversible Cutting Board
Expensive but one of the best boards I’ve ever used – plus looks great on island.
Kitchen Wear
Canvas Cross Back Chef Cotton Apron
Inexpensive and durable. Comfortable to wear for long period of time.
Pots and Pans
USA Pan Extra Large Sheet Baking Pan and Nonstick Cooling Rack Set
A must for larger batches – I use for chicken, meatballs, roasts…
Small Appliances and Electronics
Breville BOV900BSS Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro, Brushed Stainless Steel
A must for larger batches – I use for chicken, meatballs, roasts…
Chef Preserve Compact Vacuum Sealer for Food
This is an awesome little tool. Useful for leftovers, marinades and sous vide. And bags are reusable!
TempPro TempSwift 1 Sec Instant Read Meat Thermometer Digital
This is one of the most important tools in my arsenal. You never have to guess about doneness again. Don’t forget that the meat will rise another 5-7º after pullling. I even use it to measure air temp on the boat