If you’ve ever wondered what tools, gadgets, and ingredients I actually use in my own kitchen, below you’ll find my favorite kitchen essentials from cooking and baking to meal-planning essentials — the same products I rely on to create easy recipes for my own family!
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Top Picks for the Month — November
Each month, I round up my favorite finds — from seasonal kitchen gadgets to festive decor — that make cooking (and celebrating!) even more special. These are the items I’m loving right now!
Ziliny 2 Sets Pumpkin Cheese Board Fall Party Favors Small Thanksgiving Wood Cheese Board with Knife Set for Kitchen Decoration Kassel Ceramic Serving Platter Set | 14”/12”/10” Oval Serving Trays for Entertaining at Parties and Weddings | Oven Safe Large Serving Trays for Tacos, Steak, and Cake Home Servz Stainless Steel Turkey fork Set of 2.- Transfer Chicken or Ham Poultry Lifters Easily, Four Needle Meat Fork, Professional Carving Roaster Poultry Forks OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Carving Fork, One size BLACK+DECKER 9 inch Electric Carving Knife, Comfort Grip Handle & Safety Lock Button, Stainless Steel Blades and Dishwasher Safe Parts, Corded, White 160 Silverware Set – Disposable Flatware – 80 Plastic Forks, 40 Plastic Spoons, 40 Cutlery Knives – Heavy Duty for Party Bulk Pack (Gold) Acacia Wood Pumpkin Decor Halloween Charcuterie Boards for Kitchen Halloween Decoration Rustic Fall Serving Tray Food Dish Wooden Pumpkins Platter Thanksgiving Decorative Cheese Turkey Board STMK Set of 6 Maple Leaf Napkin Rings, Vintage Alloy Fall Napkin Rings Holder for Fall Thanksgiving Day Theme Party Autumn Table Decoration (6) 24 Oz Gravy Boat, Tray and Ladle | Ceramic White Gravy Dish With The Word LE TAUCI Pie Pans for Baking 9 Inch, Ceramic Pie Plate for Apple Pie, Round Baking Dish Oven Safe, Embossment Housewarming Wedding Present – 36 OZ, Set of 2, Fireworks + Honey Comb, Arctic White R&M Fall Leaves Collection Pastry & Cookie Cutter set of 4. Assorted Colors and Designs, Leaves, Autumn, Acorn. 2 Inches Assorted Plastic Cookie Cutters Household Essentials Water Hyacinth 2-Tier Tray, Natural Cuisinart 16-Inch Roaster, Chef’s Classic Rectangular Roaster with Rack, Stainless Steel, 7117-16URP1 Sparkle and Bash 24 Pack Thanksgiving Leftover Containers with Lids, 12 oz Kraft Paper To-Go Cups for Hot and Cold Food, Disposable Fall Food Containers for Soups, Sides, and Desserts 40Pcs Fall Thanksgiving Leftover Containers with Lids, Thanksgiving to Go Food Containers with Lids, Thanksgiving Aluminum Foil Pans Cookie Tins for Party Gift Giving Disposable Leftovers FEPPO Food Warming Mat, (XXL 35”x16”) Electric Warming Trays for Buffets Party, Fast Full-Surface Heating Mat for Food with 19 Level Adjustable Temperature and 6 Hours Timer, Roll Up Food Warmer LA JOLIE MUSE Nut Bowl Snack Serving Dish – Ceramic Squirrel Candy Jewelry Dish for Pistachio Peanuts, Holiday House Warming Hostess Gifts Trendables Fancy Plastic Dinnerware Sets 100 Pc Set 20 Guests Gold Silverware Disposable 20 X 10 Inch Charger Plates 20 X 8 Inch Dessert Plates 20 x Gold Plastic Forks and Spoons Knives In Pomegranate Trendables 40-Pack Combo Premium Disposable Plastic Plates, Food Grade Hard Plastic Dinner & Salad/Dessert Plates – Versa Design, Modern Style, Injection Molded, Perfect for Meals, Salad, Desserts CHESLICR 10 Pack Thanksgiving No-Snap Party Table Favors Thanksgiving Fall Crackers No-pop Set with Party Hat Joke & Thanksgiving Day Gift for Kids Poppers Seasonal Dinner Traditions Horaldaily Fall Tablecloth 60×84 Inch Rectangular, White Orange Pumpkin Autumn Harvest Grain Washable Seasonal Table Cover for Party Picnic Dinner Decor Benson Mills Harvest Heavyweight Engineered Jacquard Fabric Table Cloth, Décor for Fall, Harvest and Thanksgiving Tablecloth (Fall Countryside, 60 Midsummer Breeze Rustic Plaid Thanksgiving Tablecloth-Country Buffalo Check Cotton Table Cloth for Spring Fall Farmhouse Kitchen Dining Restaurant Decoration(Rectangle/Oblong, 55×70, Orange) GenSwin Flameless Ivory Taper Candles Flickering with 10-Key Remote, Battery Operated Led Warm 3D Wick Light Window Candles Real Wax Pack of 6, Christmas Home Wedding Decor(0.78 X 9.64 Inch) antizer Flameless Candles Led Candles Pack of 9 (H 4 Homemory Flameless Candles with Embedded Star String Fairy Lights, Battery Operated Candles, LED Candle, Fake Candles with Remote Control and Timer for Halloween, Gray Acrylic, Set of 5(H4 SilTriangle Fall Pumpkin Round Pie Carrier 12 x 7 Inch Thanksgiving Pumpkin Flowers Insulated Casserole Carrier with Lid and Detachable Handle for Thanksgiving Hot Pie Cake Transport Autumn Party Nat & Jules Pumpkin Shaped 8 x 6 Inch Ceramic Scalloped Covered Lid Butter Dish: Perfect for decorating table settings for Thanksgiving, Halloween & Indoor Fall Décor, Orange MALACASA Bakeware Set of 4, Porcelain Baking Pans Set for Oven, Casserole Dish, Ceramic Rectangular Baking Dish Lasagna Pans for Cooking Cake Kitchen, Orange(9.4 Xjoviative 48 PCS Fall Paper Plates 7 inch, Leaves Pumpkin Thanksgiving Party Plates Disposable Cake Dessert Plate for Autumn Theme Party Decorations (Fall) 24pcs Thanksgiving Cupcake Toppers, Fall Cake Topper Turkey Little Pumpkin Maple Topper Cupcake Food Supplies for Fall Themed Party Thanksgiving Festival Party Decoration 2 Pack Thanksgiving Cake Toppers Turkey Cake Topper for Thanksgiving Day Autumn Cake Decoration DOITOOL 20Pcs Halloween Paper Plates Pumpkin Plates Fall Disposable Plates 7 Inch Lovely Dessert Candy Dish Cake Plate for Thanksgiving Day Fall Halloween Party Supplies Romooa 6 Pieces Pumpkin Ceramic Ramekins Small Pumpkin Dishes 6 oz Cushaw Creme Brulee Dishes Fall Ramekins Thanksgiving Cushaw Shaped Bowl Plates for Kitchen Serving Dip Sauce and Snack ThermoPro TP16 Large LCD Digital Cooking Food Meat Thermometer for Smoker Oven Kitchen BBQ Grill Thermometer Clock Timer with Stainless Steel Temperature Probe Vivifying Butchers Twine, 328 Feet 3Ply Cotton Bakers Twine, Food Safe Cooking String for Tying Meat, Making Sausage, Trussing Turkey, Roasting and Packing (Beige)
Famoby FRIENDSGIVING Burlap Banner Paper Triangular Bunting Maple leaf Garland Plastic Streamer for Thanksgiving Day Party Decoration Ouddy Life 74 Pcs Friendsgiving Party Decorations, Friendsgiving Foil Banner Maple Leaves Pumpkin Pine Cones Ballons Photo Booth Props for Thanksgiving Fall Autumn Fireplace Wall Party Supplies Friendsgiving Decorations – 16 Inch Gold Foil Letter Balloons Banner for Thanksgiving Party Wall Decor or Backdrop Hushee 12 Sets Thanksgiving Party Favors Happy Friendsgiving Cork Coasters Maple Turkey Absorbent Coasters Thank You Cards and Organza Bag Thanksgiving Autumn Fall Party Favor Souvenir Gift WRAPAHOLIC 50Pcs Thanksgiving Cocktail Napkins – 3-Ply Friendsgiving Disposable Paper Napkins for Autumn, Thanksgiving Party Supplies Tableware – 5 x 5 In 24 PCS Happy Friendsgiving Cupcake Toppers Glitter Fall Theme Thanksgiving Cupcake Picks Give Thanks Cake Decorations for Happy Thanksgiving Day Theme Birthday Party Supplies Fall Decor 2 Pack Lighted Fall Garland, Total 16.4ft 40 LED Thanksgiving Decorations Halloween String Lights, Friendsgiving Gift Thanksgiving Decor for Home Holiday Autumn Garland Indoor Happy Friendsgiving Glasses – Pack of 12 | Turkey Photo Booth Props, Friendsgiving Party Favors | Friendsgiving Photo Props | Friends Giving Party Decorations, Harvest Party Favor Yungyan 12 Pcs Happy Friendsgiving Plastic Cups with Lids and Straws 24 oz Thanksgiving Fall Orange Pumpkin Tumbler Bulk Friendsgiving Gift Bulk for Autumn Celebration Decorations Appreciation Gifts Meanplan 6 pcs Friendsgiving Party Favor Friends Thanksgiving Glass Cups 17 oz Beer Glass with Lids Straws Brushes Best Friend Birthday Gift Thanksgiving Gift Party Supplies for Guest (Stylish) 12PCS Friendsgiving Party Decorations Can Cooler Thanksgiving Fall Party Favor Potluck Dinner Friends Gathering Neoprene Can Sleeve for Soda Beverage Thankful Feast Party Supplies 36Pcs Thanksgiving Photo Booth Props – Autumn Give Thanks Maple Leaf Turkey DIY Selfie Props Kit for Happy Thanksgiving Party Supplies Big Dot of Happiness Funny Fall Friends Thanksgiving – Friendsgiving Party Photo Booth Props Kit – 10 Piece 195 Pcs Friendsgiving Party Decorations, Friendsgiving Decorations Tableware Set Includes Happy Friendsgiving Banner, Friendsgiving Tablecloth, Friendsgiving Plates And Napkins Sets for 24 Guests Friendsgiving Party Supplies Friendsgiving Plates and Napkins Set Friendsgiving Disposable Plates Napkins Cups Tablecloth Banner Balloons for Thanksgiving Party Decorations Thanksgiving Party Supplies
24Sheet Make-a-Turkey Stickers Thanksgiving Party Favors Supplies Stickers for Kids Turkey Games Crafts Sticker Autumn Fall Harvest Halloween Thanksgiving Decorations POPLAY 24PCS Turkey Paper Eyeglasses, Thanksgiving Glasses, Funny Party Glasses for Kids & Adults, Fall & Thanksgiving Party Favors Tiny Expressions – Thanksgiving Coloring Placemats for Kids – Set of 12 Paper Placemats to Color, Turkey ‘I Am Thankful for’ Theme – Fall Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids SPERINGEEN Thanksgiving Decorations, Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids – Coloring Tablecloth, Games, Activities, Poster, Gifts, Banner, Party Favors for Family or Classroom Party Decorations Thanksgiving Friendly Feud Game, Family Friendly Quiz, Family Game Night, Feud Trivia Quiz, Thanksgiving Trivia for Holiday Party, Fall Party Supplies – EGJ01 Tiny Expressions – Thanksgiving Plates for Kids – Set of 4 Melamine Thanksgiving Plates with Cute Turkey Designs for Children – Perfect for Holiday Meals and Celebrations JOYIN 12 Pcs Thanksgiving Coloring Cup, Plastic Cups, Arts and Crafts, Plastic Party Cups, Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids, Classroom Exchange Gift Prizes 4E’s Novelty Set of 4 Fall Thanksgiving Melamine Dinnerware Sets for Kids – Autumn Sectioned Toddler Plates With Dividers, BPA-Free Reusable Dishwasher Safe Faiclrr 24Pcs Turkey Fall Thanksgiving Party Favors for Kids Boy Girls Hawaiian Birthday Goodie Bag Stuffers End of Year Student Stuff Bulk Prizes for Kids HOWAF 12pcs Thanksgiving Holiday Coloring Goodie Bags with Paint Pens for Kids, Give Thanks Coloring Candy Bags Turkey Day Coloring Gift Bags, Thanksgiving Reusable Canvas Bag Party Favors Coloring
Things I Recommend for Cooking
Cooking at home is so much easier (and way more fun!) when you have the right tools. Here are my go-to kitchen essentials that help me get dinner on the table fast — and make clean-up a breeze!
Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Signature Round Dutch Oven, 7.25 qt., Cerise CAROTE 8 Inch Non Stick Frying Pan with Lid,White Granite Nonstick Skillet Omelet Pans, Egg Pan Granite Cookware, PFOS & PFOA Free Crock-Pot Large 8-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker with Auto Warm Setting Black Stainless Steel Instant Pot, 8-Quart Whisper Quiet 9-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, Slow Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker, Warmer & Sterilizer, App With Over 800 Recipes, Stainless Steel, Duo Plus Ninja | Air Fryer | 4 QT Capacity | 4-in1 Roast, Crisp, Roast, Reheats, & Dehydrates | Dishwasher Safe Parts | Includes 20 Easy & Healthy Recipes | Compact | Grey | AF101
Riveira Bamboo Cooking Spoons 6-Piece – Wooden Cooking Utensils Set with Wooden Spoons for Cooking & Spatulas Wooden Utensil Sets – Premium Kitchen Utensils Set – Durable First Apartment Essentials Coukre 2 Pack Silicone Spatula Set, High Heat Resistant, BPA Free Kitchen Spatula, Solid & Slotted Turner for Non-Stick Pans, Sautéing, and Flipping (2, PureBlack) Stainless Steel Whisk Set, 6 HENCKELS Premium Quality 15-Piece Knife Set with Block, Razor-Sharp, German Engineered Knife Informed by over 100 Years of Masterful Knife Making, Lightweight and Strong, Dishwasher Safe AOZITA [2 PACK] 17 oz Glass Olive Oil Dispenser Bottle Set – 500ml Clear Oil & Vinegar Cruet Bottle with Pourers, Funnel and Labels
Things I Recommend for Baking
Whether you’re whipping up a batch of cookies or decorating a cake for the holidays, these baking must-haves are the secret to perfect results every time. These are the tools and ingredients I reach for again and again!
Baking Sheet Set of 3, Commercial Grade Stainless Steel Cookie Sheets for Baking, 12/16/17.5 Inch, Thicker and Firmer Baking Pans Set, Rust & Warp Resistant & Nonstick, Nontoxic&Heavy Duty&Easy Clean Silicone Baking Mats, 3 Pack Non-Stick Mats for Baking, Silicone Baking Mats Cookie Sheet, Easy Clean & Reusable Oven Baking Sheet for Making Cookies, Macaroons, Bread Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Muffin Pan, 12 Cup Amazon Basics Reusable Silicone Baking Cups, BPA Free Muffin Liners, Dishwasher Safe, 2.9 x 2.9 x 1.3 in (LxWxH), Multicolor, Pack of 12 Fimary Silicone Mini Muffin Pan With Metal Reinforced Frame – 24 Cups Durable Silicone Cupcake Pan for Muffin, Cupcakes, BPA Free and Dishwasher Safe – 1 Piece Beige with Rainbow Spots GoodCook Nonstick Loaf Pan 8 x 4-Inch Heavy-Duty Steel Bakeware with Easy-Clean Non-Stick Coating, Oven & Dishwasher Safe Pan for Meatloaf Breads Lasagnas Casseroles & More, Set of 2, Gray Nordic Ware ProForm Bundt, 12 Cup, Gray
KitchenAid KQ909 Dual Platform Digital Kitchen and Food Scale, 11 pound capacity and Precision 16oz capacity, Black with Stainless Steel KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer with Pouring Shield KSM150PS, Aqua Sky KitchenAid 9-Speed Hand Mixer – KHM926 Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Food Processor, 24-Ounce Mini Food Processor to Chop Herbs, Vegetables, and Hard Cheese, 24-Ounce Work Bowl, Reversible Stainless Steel Blade, DLC-2ABC, Brushed Chrome/Nickel Wilton Excelle Elite 3-Tier Cooling Rack for Cookies, Cake and More – Cool Batches of Cookies, Cake Layers or Finger Foods, Black Progressive ProKeeper Baker’s Airtight Kitchen Storage Canister Container Set for Flour, Sugar & More, Keeps Ingredients Fresh, with Accessories (Black Latches, 6- Piece)
Things I Recommend for Serving & Entertaining
Hosting friends or family? These pretty and practical serving pieces make it easy to pull together a gorgeous table or buffet — without the stress. From charcuterie boards to cozy coffee setups , these are my entertaining favorites!
DELLING Large Serving Platter Set 16/14/12inch Large Serving Tray – Rectangular White Serving Trays for Party, Sushi, Oven Safe Dinnerware Set of 3, White famiware Serving Platter, Oval 15.59/14.3/12.9inch Serving Dishes for Entertaining, Serving Bowls, Microwave Safe, Stoneware Serving Trays for Party, Food, Turkey, Cheese, Ocean Series, Vanilla White Decorative Tray – Two Tiered Tray Cupcake Stand Farmhouse Rustic 2 Tiered Serving Tray for Home and Kitchen Decor, Party, Weddings-Holiday Decoration Customizable Display Options(White) GEHE 3 Tier Serving Tray Acacia Wooden Tiered Tray Stand Foldable Dessert Table Display Set Decor Charcuterie Boards for Party, Birthday, Wedding, Christmas Tosnail 3 Pack 3 Tiers White Plastic Cupcake Stand Dessert Stand Tiered Serving Trays – Round, Square, Flower Acacia Wood Cutting Board and Chopping Board with Handle for Meat, Cheese Board, Vegetables, Bread, and Charcuterie – Decorative Wooden Serving Board for Kitchen and Dining Room, Large 17 Farberware Build-A-Board Bamboo Cutting Board with Single Storage Compartment, Clear Locking Lid, Black Handles, Perfect for Charcuterie & Snacks BIEOFFEI 2 Pcs Acacia Wood Serving Tray, Rectangular Wooden Serving Platters Charcuterie Board, Large Wood Kitchen Display Tray for Food, Cookie, Dessert, Fruit, Snack, Vegetable, 16.6 6 PCS Cheese Knife Set, Cheese Knives Set Cutter Fork Spreader Wood Handle Stainless Steel Slicer Cheese Tools, Cheese Board Charcuterie Knife, Set of 6 Cheese Knife Gift Set DOWAN Ramekins 4 oz Oven Safe for Creme Brulee Souffle, Porcelain Custard Cups Ramiken for Baking, Small Bowls Dipping Sauce Dish Classic Style, Set of 6, Soft White Teocera 5 Inch Porcelain Small Bowls Set, 6 Ounce small serving bowls for Dessert, Ice Cream, Snack, Dipping, Side Dishes, Microwave & Dishwasher Safe- White Serving Spoon x 2,Slotted Serving Spoon x 2,Serving Forks x 2,RTT 9 Inch Stainless Steel Catering Serving Utensils for Party Buffet Dinner Banquet Cooking Kitchen Basics,Mirror Finish Flatware
bella 1.5 Qt Slow Cooker with 3 Heat Manual Control, Ceramic Nonstick Coating, Dishwasher Safe Stoneware Pot and Tempered Glass Lid, Tangle Free Cord Wrap & Cool Touch Handles, Oatmilk Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Small (1-3 quart), 5 Count Vanity Fair Entertain Beverage Paper Napkins, White, 2-Ply, 40 Count, 4.9 Vintage Ribbed Green Drinking Glasses Set of 6-13 oz Embossed Glass Cups for Water, Iced Tea, Cocktails – Colored Glassware for Kitchen, Vintage Tumblers, Cute Glass Cups, Boho Drinkware
Things I Recommend for Freezing, Storage & Meal Planning
Meal prep saves my sanity on busy weeks! These freezer-friendly tools and organizers help keep everything fresh, easy to grab, and ready to go. Plus, they pair perfectly with my printable meal planners and recipe bundles.
AOZITA 20 Sets 32 oz Plastic Deli Food Containers With Lids, Airtight Food Storage Containers, Freezer/Dishwasher/Microwave Safe, Soup Containers For Takeout Meal Prep Storage Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers BPA Free Airtight Lids Ideal for Lunch Meal Prep & Leftovers Set of 5 (3.2 Cup) Silicone Freezer Tray for Soup Ice Cubes: 2-Cup Freezing Trays with Lid for Meal Prep – 4Pack Silicon Soup Portion Freeze Tray Make Stock Souped Ice Cube Stor-Keeper Freezer Storage Containers, 1 pint, 5 ct FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer Machine, Automatic Bag Detection, Sous Vide Friendly, with sealer bags, roll, handheld vacuum sealer, black Knock Knock All Out Of Grocery List Note Pad, 6 x 9-inches (Blue) Lodge 3.6 Quart Enameled Cast Iron Oval Casserole With Lid– Dual Handles – Oven Safe up to 500° F or on Stovetop – Use to Marinate, Cook, Bake, Refrigerate and Serve – Oyster White MALACASA Casserole Dishes for Oven, Porcelain Baking Dishes, Ceramic Bakeware Sets of 4, Rectangular Lasagna Pans Deep with Handles for Baking Cake Kitchen, White (9.4 600pcs Removable Freezer Labels,1×3 Inch Food Storage Stickers Containers Date Stickers,Easy Clean and Write On Refrigerator Freezer Paper Label,No Residue,for Kitchen,Restaurants,Markets（Black） Clear Fridge Organizer, Refrigerator Organizer Bins with Handle, Freezer, Kitchen Cabinet, Pantry Organization, BPA Free Fridge Organizers (12.4 inch 8 Pack)
I’m always testing new kitchen gadgets, pantry staples, and time-saving tools — and when I find something that truly makes life easier (or tastier!), you’ll see it added here. Check back each month for my latest picks and seasonal favorites!
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