Money Saving Kitchen Tools that I LOVE

If I could start over, I would start with these kitchen essentials. I would have saved SO much money if I just knew which products would be most useful, save me money, and stand the test of time. This guide is perfect for those just starting out or anyone trying to declutter their kitchen.

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🍋Spices: Walmart or ALDI are best for this!

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[lisaremy]

Hi Laura, this video really resonates with me ! I have been married for 38 years and over these years I have spent much money on kitchen tools, pampered chef $$$ stuff and pots and pans etc. My absolute best kitchen tools now are my Instant pot hands down and my air fryer! Oh well we live and learn right? 😮

[TheBlondeSunset]

My mother gave her kids Wusthof when we each got our first apartment—chef’s knife, sharpener, and long serrated knife (does a great job slicing cooked meat on the bias). Outstanding. I’ve had them for 20 years, still good as new, and I never needed to buy anything else. These two knives cover all needs!

[Liz]

Great tips! I love wood cutting boards as well! I will need to make the investment on good stainless steel cooking pots!

[bakingnanaskitchen]

Some great tips. I am all about buying quality and taking care of my things, they will last a long time, if not a life time.
A couple of thoughts / lessons learned.
- You don't have to buy a whole 'set' of Stainless Steel pans. Buy the ones you use and need. I got my Rösle pans at Home Goods. One pan at a time. They have thick bottoms and sides, plus the big bonus in they have short handles on both sides, making storage a breeze. I'll never need to replace them. Rösle is one of the best manufactures of kitchen tools, at about $25 - $30 per pan, they were a great deal.

- Sheet pans and sheet parchment. Use parchment every time you use a sheet tray and the trays will last for decades. I get full sheet parchment at Smart and Final. About $40 for a box of 1, 000 full sheets which cut in half becomes 2, 000 sheet pans covered. (One box will last for years) Full sheets are great for laying on the counter when prepping and packing meat.

- Cast iron. Great pans, both skillets and roasting pans. Great bang for the buck. No, they can't be put in the dishwasher, but none of your pans or knives should go in the dishwasher.

- Love the Ball canning jars. Great for storage & leftovers. The jars themselves will last forever.

-Knives - Never put your knives in the dishwasher. A good set of knives doesn't have to cost a fortune. Mine are kept in a knife block, not the drawer. I did invest in a knife sharpener which I use about once a year. Mind you, I also sharpen my neighbors and daughter's knives so it was a good investment.

- Cuisinart immersion blender with mini food processor is a great kitchen addition. I use it almost everyday. (Costco about $30)

- Like you, I like my IP. In fact if I had only one way to cook the IP would be it. I do like the slow cook function better than the slow cooker.

- Wood cutting boards, YES! Again, check Home Goods.

- Stainless steel mixing bowls last forever.

Fun thinking about what is really worth owning, is useful and what is just wasted $$ that will end up in the landfill or Goodwill.

[oscarfelix]

I'm making my list as you speak.😃

[lisadawson]

Well rounded list of kitchen must haves to make cooking easier 👍🏾

[GiGi-poyc]

Love this video. My granddaughter just moved into a new apartment and needs lots of kitchen items. I’m going to ask her what she’d like from your great suggestions.

[Scents_with_Mama-Dragon]

Got my avocado 🥑 cutter few months ago from Aldi 3.99

[christine]

I agree that we don’t need a lot of tools or gadgets to cook good meals! This year I’ll be in my current home 10 years and my kitchen is small but functional. I’ve always gone through my house periodically and purged and recently I went through my kitchen and made decisions on what I use regularly, what is necessary, and what I actually needed. Since it’s just me and I don’t cook big meals for my family anymore I didn’t need the amount of cookware I had. I was hanging on to things simply because I had them but in a small kitchen any space is precious. One thing to remember about plastic cutting boards is that they dull your knives quicker than wood.

[stephanieinglett]

My favorite kitchen tool is my granny fork. Second is my cast iron skillet.

[ej]

lots of good ideas - just one thing though - if you are starting out with inexpensive spices / seasonings - please read the labels - yes read the labels - I needed paprika and just took the least expensive - got home and looked closely at “the ingredients” - it included peanuts and wheat - I kid you not - neither of which I can eat - all I can figure is that peanuts add flavour and wheat adds bulk - I passed it on to someone who could cook with it - I ended up paying twice as much to be sure there was only paprika in the bottle - just be careful so you really are budget shopping 🇨🇦🙏

[angelawossname]

I swear by my moulinoux rotary grater. Unfortunately they are no longer made so the last one was pricey to replace when I cracked it, I have to buy 2nd hand ones from ebay.

[lorisiedl]

Very good suggestions where did you find the food grade mineral oil because I need some more for my Cutting Boards of Wooden Spoons