Shop My Kitchen
A collection of kitchen essentials for home cooks, focused on tools that are used often and hold up over time.
These are the pieces I reach for in everyday cooking, from knives and cookware to smaller tools that make preparation more efficient.
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Classic Cookbooks
Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking
The Marcella Hazan book I use most often. A foundational guide to sauces, soups, braises, and classic Italian home cooking.
Marcella’s Italian Kitchen: A Cookbook
A more personal collection of regional Italian recipes with depth, charm, and beautiful flavor.
Mastering the Art of French Cooking
The classic guide to French cooking and technique. Detailed, timeless, and worth having.
From My Recipes
Dried Porcini Mushrooms
For adding depth to sauces, braises, and risotto. The soaking liquid carries a concentrated mushroom flavor, so it’s worth using both.
Chef’s/Santoku Knife
For nearly all prep, from vegetables to herbs to meat. A sharp, well-balanced knife makes everything more controlled and efficient.
Mandolin Slicer
For slicing vegetables evenly and quickly. Especially helpful when the texture of a dish depends on consistent thickness.
My Everyday Favorites
Microplane Zester
For garlic, lemon, and parmesan when you want them to blend smoothly into a dish. It gives you a finer texture than chopping.
Wood Cutting Board
For everyday prep, from vegetables to herbs to meat. A solid board makes the process feel more steady and safe.
Mise en Place Prep Bowls
For prepping ingredients before you start cooking. It keeps everything organized and ready to go when needed.
Kitchen Tools
Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
For soups, sauces, and slow cooking. It holds heat well and makes it easy to cook steadily without much attention.
Saute Pan
Ideal for building sauces and finishing pasta. The wide surface gives everything room to cook evenly.
Wood Cooking Utensils
For stirring and cooking without damaging cookware. Simple, durable, and easy to reach for every day.
Metal Tweezer/Tongs
Especially useful when frying vegetables, giving you more control when turning or lifting smaller pieces from hot oil.
Deep Baking Dish
A simple ceramic baking dish that works well for baked pastas, Eggplant Parmesan, and roasted vegetables.
Food Processor
Helpful for smoother mixtures and quicker prep projects, including homemade breadcrumbs, sauces, and desserts.
Pantry Staples
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Used in nearly everything, from cooking to finishing. It’s worth choosing one you enjoy the flavor of.
Pasta
A pantry staple that carries a wide range of meals. A good quality pasta holds its texture and works better with sauce.
Wine Essentials
Everyday Wine Glasses
Versatile glasses that work for both red and white. Easy to use and suited to everyday meals.
Corkscrew
A reliable tool that’s comfortable to use. Something simple that works well every time matters.
Wine Decanter
For opening up red wines and softening their edges. Useful when you want the wine to settle and develop a bit more.
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