Recommendations

I have this exact set of knives and I LOVE them. The block has ceramic sharpeners built in, so the knives are sharpened as you pull them out.

To go with the self-sharpening block I just recommended. Because it for some reason has a slot for this, but doesn't come with this one knife.

These are the stainless steel pans I use. They have a copper core so the pans heat evenly. Best cookware EVER.

Another set of cookware I own. These are my nonstick goodies. They have a healthy ceramic nonstick coating as opposed to unhealthy Teflon.

This might looks like just a humble spatula, but it's awesomeness. Made with silicone and enduring extreme temperatures, this spatula really is the best. I have like 10 of them.

This tool is amazing for getting perfect ground meat crumbles. It is definitely one of the most used tools in our kitchen.

My kids LOVE spaghetti so this pot gets used a ton. It is oval shaped so it holds spaghetti noodles easier. And it the lid twists on and serves as the strainer, saving on dishes.

This is what we use instead of tupperware. They're glass, making them healthier than tupperware. They nest inside each other. They're dishwasher safe. And our leftover container cabinet is so organized with these. I keep the lids in a basket and the containers in stacks according to size.

Know how the oil in natural peanut butter separates? This mixes it back it! Just be sure to pick one that is the right size for your purchased peanut butter jar.

This is a waste avoider. I use it to core the pineapple first, then I cut off the spiny exterior.

Great for slicing apples for snacks or what not.

You can halve, remove pit, and slice an avocado with this tool.

Great for slicing or dicing eggs for salads.

This is great for squeezing the juice from fresh lemons and limes without getting the seeds.

Very handy for quickly and easily mincing fresh garlic.

Perfect for making homemade zoodles (zucchini noodles)!

Slice, dice, and julienne to the perfect size (including thinly sliced) WITHOUT slicing your fingertips.

These are my absolute favorite measuring cups and spoons! They're solid metal with grippy handles and come in all different colors. I even bought a set for each of my kid's cooking tools sets!

For draining off pasta, hamburger, and so on. Takes up less space in your drawer and your dishwasher than a regular colander.

Great for tuna, beans, mason jars, and more.

I keep this on my countertop (no need to refrigerate it) and save bacon grease. I then add that grease to other dishes for an amazing flavor boost!

Use these to hold open your zip bags (Ziploc bags) for easy filling. Especially helpful when adding liquid.

Funnels are handy for SO many things. I like these ones because 1) the colors 😍 and 2) they collapse so take up less space.

Very handy for checking the temperature of meat and what not.

This is handy for wiping batter off your whisk to reduce waste and mess.

This is handy for reducing waste and mess with your stand mixer's wire whisk attachment. It also helps to keep ingredients from sloshing or poofing out of the mixer bowl as much.

Helpful for holding your phone as you follow a recipe.

Helpful for holding your messy stirring utensils over their pot.

Use this to strip the stem off your fresh herbs fast and easy.

To easily and quickly chop up fresh herbs.

I have two of these. They're pretty awesome! The top has a magnet to hold the butter knife and there are little "walls" to scrape butter off the knife.

These are great for shredding roast beef, chicken, and other meat.

Separate the yolk from the whites. They also have a frog and a pig.

Great for making homemade sauerkraut, kimchi, and so on.

I have quite a few of these. They're sturdy and great for closing open bags. I use them for bread bags, cheese bags, and more. Plus, they're magnetic and thus stick to the fridge!