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I like having a waffle iron like this that can make four square waffles – perfect for mornings at our house.

I don’t have a Le Creuset to compare, but this much more affordable cast iron pot is awesome. I use it most to make no-knead bread.

I use this griddle almost daily: pancakes, French toast, flatbread, tortillas, etc.

This electric skillet is so handy when making larger batches or if your stovetop is maxed out.

I use this skillet every single day. It is one of the most versatile cooking tools I have (and it has a lid!).

I use this skillet every single day. It is one of the most versatile cooking tools I have (and it has a lid!).

You just have to have a couple go-to wooden spoons. These are mine.

Nothing fancy, these silicone spatulas are functional and durable.

An instant-read thermometer will totally change your meat cooking game, and when it’s this inexpensive, there’s no reason not to have one.

This is the only candy thermometer I’ve used for years – it isn’t perfect (no such kind on the market), but it’s definitely the best out there, in my opinion, especially if it’s calibrated correctly.

I tell everyone I know about this can opener (nerd alert). I swear, it’s not JUST a can opener. It’s something special. I’ve been using mine for years and love it so much.

I’ve tried a lot of potato mashers in my day – this is hands down the best ever.

Best liquid measuring cups for easy measuring. 

No question about it, these Pyrex bowls are definitely the most-used bowls in my kitchen.

I know I talk about this nifty bench scraper/cutter all the time, but I’m in love. I use it constantly – cutting dough into portions, scraping flour-crusted countertops, and my kids use it for safe chopping.

I use my microplane constantly for little bits of Parmesan and for all the citrus zest in the world.

These fine mesh strainers are indispensable in my kitchen – I use them for washing fruit, draining pasta, straining pudding/custard, sifting dry ingredients.

No need to peel the garlic cloves first with this baby; it’s my favorite garlic press (and I’ve owned several).

I love this 9X13-inch metal pan so much that I have two. 

Perfect nonstick mini muffin tin.

Great for casseroles and baked pasta!

Who can honestly live without this versatile baking pan? Not me!

Inexpensive and durable, I have a couple of these 9.5-inch pie plates on hand for deep dish pie baking needs (and whisking up French toast batter!)

Nothing fancy, this classic 9-inch pie plate is a staple in my kitchen (not just for pie making!).