12 Kitchen items we can't live without

We both love to cook and bake, so having our favorite items to do so helps! We are big fans of Pampered Chef items, although they can be spendy, they have some of my favorite things! Here is a list we put together of our favorite go to kitchen items:

1. Pampered Chef Paring Knife- These little knives are soooo handy for small cutting jobs. They are small yet sharp, and are my go to when I need a quick slice while cooking.

2. Pampered Chef Food Chopper- This is a must have when you need to do alot of chopping. A couple quick smacks with the chopper and you have your self some chopped veggies in no time! You can find choppers at basically any store but this one is my favorite, and is very sturdy.

3. Pure Komachi Knife Set- Nothing worse than a dull knife set!! I purchased these knives at Costco a couple of years ago, and they have not dissapointed. There are quite a few different sizes and shapes for different uses. Haven't had any issues with dullness, and they still work perfectly to this day. If you are looking to purchase a new knife set but dont want to break the bank, then these are a steal of a deal for around $20-25! Not to mention the fun colors they come in!!

4. Programmable Crock Pot- We both love a slow cooked meal as we are normally on the go! We are so busy during the week with work and a little one its just easier to throw stuff into the crockpot and forget about it! The self timer on this one is a plus and switches to warm once the timer goes off, the locking lid also makes for easy handleing making traveling easy!

5. OXO 3 in 1 Avacado Slicer- Yes, kind of random, but totally necessary! We love avacados, and there is nothing worse than a ripe avacado your trying to tackle! This tool makes cutting, de-pitting ,and dicing avacados so much easier (and way less messy). This is a cheap alternative to messy, slimy, avacado cutting!

6. KitchenAid Stand Mixer - I didn't realize I was missing anything, until I was gifted my KitchenAid. Go all out and get the larger size. I promise you will never get tired of people swooning over it. Also making breads and shredding chicken has become something I can do in a pinch with almost no mess.

7. Dutch Oven - Do yourself a favor and go look up dutch oven recipes. They are as delicious as they look. If you haven't been cooking soups and sauces in one, you have been doing it all wrong. Crock pots are great, but there is something about a dutch oven.

8. Giraffe Tea Pot - Okay, so this one is more of a novalty item, but what kitchen doesn't have a few? Although the design is adorable and seems a bit much, I swear my tea pot gets more use than most things in my kitchen. They say a watched pot never boils, but I can't see my tea pot water and I promise it boils faster.

9. Pampered Chef Cookie Scoop - I am the worst cookie maker. I will fail at the most basic recipe. This cookie scoop has been my saving grace. Somehow with this little guy I have managed to make some delicious AND pretty cookies not to mention they come in a couple different sizes as well.

10. Food Processor - Hate mincing onions? You need one of these. From salsas to dips, this has been my favorite for quit chopping, mincing, and mixing.

11. T-Fal Fresh Express Grater - Coming from a large family, grating cheese for dinner was a chore. I am being completely serious. It was a chore that you were enlisted for, and we all dreaded it. My glorious mother (or perhaps I should thank my father for buying her this?) started letting us use her electric grater to make it more fun than daunting. From cheese to veggies, I'm so grateful for this time saver.

12. OXO Good Grips Pop Containers - These keep everything fresh and organized. I love having them, and am always surprised how much longer items like cereal last when stored inside.

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