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10 kitchen items and over 20 recipes come together in a collection to help any home cook be successful! These helpful kitchen tools and recipes are proven winners that make cooking easy and fun.
One of the best things about creating recipes and writing for A Southern Soul is hearing from my readers. I’m a “people person,” so there’s nothing like connecting with folks. Whether it’s a comment on Facebook, Instagram, or the blog, I love hearing from people who take a moment to send me a message.
Oftentimes, those messages come in the form of a question about what items I use to make a recipe. Sometimes, the question comes from a seasoned cook who is curious about what brands I use. There are also questions from folks who are trying to be better home cooks and need a little help at building a good foundation of tools in their kitchen.
I take all those questions to heart and decided to put together a list of the 10 Things I Use In My Kitchen Every Week. Here’s what I use:
1.Wooden Spoons 2.Air Fryer
3.Instant Read Thermometer 4.Food Processor
5.Box Grater 6.Crock Pot
7.Instant Pot 8.Cast Iron Skillet
9.Dutch Oven 10. Whisks
Now that we’ve got the right tools, we need some great recipes to make. I’ve pulled together a list of easy-to-make dishes using each of my go-to kitchen tools. Let’s get cooking!
Recipe Ideas Using 10 Kitchen Items For The Home Cook
1
Cranberry Pecan Slaw / Wooden Spoons
Good wooden spoons are a must in the kitchen. For stirring, mixing, and folding, these spoons are always at the ready in my kitchen. They are great for this salad and exceptionally helpful when mixing Out Of This World Baked Spaghetti or .
2
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes / Air Fryer
These potatoes are tender and flakey on the inside with an amazing super crispy skin. I love using the air fryer for this recipe since it is easy to use, requires no special instruction, and clean up is easy since the basket can go in the dishwasher. Not only does it make great baked potatoes but Chicken Wings, a Whole Chicken, and Sweet Potatoes come out perfect every time!
3
Grilled Pork Tenderloin / Instant Read Thermometer
Whether you are cooking on the grill, stovetop, or oven, every home cook needs this thermometer! It's waterproof, has a backlight for easy reading, and has cooking times listed on the handle. I use it for pork tenderloin, Herb Butter Chicken and Potatoes, and Balsamic Chicken Thighs.
4
Million Dollar Dip / Food Processor
Million Dollar Dipmade with just a few simple ingredients is totally addictive and deserving of its name! For any recipe that calls for shredded cheese, it's ALWAYS best to shred your own. For large quantities, like in this recipe, I use my food processor. It makes the job easy and fast. I also use it for Pimento Cheese and Green Goddess Dressing.
5
Out Of This World Rotel Chicken Spaghetti / Box Grater
Made with tender chicken, tomatoes, and green chilies tossed in a creamy, cheesy sauce, this is pasta casserole taken to a whole new level! The kitchen tool that lends a hand to this recipe is the box grater. I use this simple tool several times a week and it never lets me down. It's great for grating cheese for this recipe and so helpful for Cauliflower Fried Rice and .
6
Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef / Crock Pot
This super simple recipe is destined to be a new favorite on your supper table! One of the reasons? The crock pot does all the work. It turns inexpensive ingredients into super flavorful food that's also easy to prepare. I use my 6-quart or my 8-quart crock pot at least once a week. They give me back time and produce great dishes like Lemon Chicken, Game Day Meatballs, and Spinach Artichoke Dip.
7
Instant Pot Garlic and Herb Rice / Instant Pot
This is pressure cooking made easy! I'm a big fan of the instant pot and love how easy it is to use. It's a multi-cooker that serves as a pressure cooker, slow cooker, and rice maker. I use it for this scrumptious Garlic Herb Rice, No-Soak Pinto Beans, and Parmesan Garlic Noodles. These simple recipes are infused with an amazing flavor all thanks to the instant pot.
8
Skillet Green Beans / Cast Iron Skillet
Fresh, crispSkilletGreen Beans made in just 15 minutes is one of life’s simple pleasures! Cooking made simple, yes, but there are many reasons to use a cast-iron skillet. They can take the heat for searing or grilling meat and are easy to clean with no soap needed. They are super versatile since you can cook a recipe like these green beans using one or Squash Casserole, Lemon Chicken, and even Beef Stew.
9
Braised Chicken Thighs / Dutch Oven
One of my all-time favorite things to use in the kitchen is my dutch oven. I use it almost once a week and cook everything from this Braised Chicken Leg Quarters recipe to my Award-Winning Chili. It's heavy-duty and can go from the stovetop to the oven. Yes, a dutch oven may be a bit pricy but they are worth every penny and will last for years.
10
Chocolate Dip / Whisks
This decadent treat whipped up in less than 15 minutes using a whisk is great served with fresh fruit, cookies, or your favorite salty snack. Sturdy wire whisks are a must in any kitchen. Whether they're used to whip up a dessert like this dip, Blue Cheese Dressing, or help out with Green Bean Salad, this unassuming tool is one that I can't do without.
