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The Must Have New Home Set Up List - Kitchen Edition
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items I curated this list for my friends and family who need ideas for home essentials. Regardless if you're a young professional, moving away from your hometown for the first time, or for those busy families, there's something in this list for everyone ne...
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Cooking/Baking Essentials
Coffee & Tea
Air Fryer
Blenders
Crock Pots
Kitchen Gadgets
Cooking/Baking Essentials
If you have ever owned baking dishes from Staub, you'll know how durable and great these dishes are! I use these for brownies, apple crisps, holiday casseroles, and for simple dishes like fish. They come in many colors too!
Staub Ceramic 2-pc Rectangular Baking Dish Set - Dark Blue
A covered cast iron dish is all you need for those weeknight savory pasta dishes. Look up recipie ideas on Tik Tok.
Staub Cast Iron 7.9-inch Round Covered Baking Dish - Matte Black
This small dutch oven is an ideal size for small families. I have so many of them, all in different sizes because you never know when you're cooking for 2 or 10 ppl.
Dutch Oven Mini Red - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
You need at least one simple pie dish. I use this for so many different things including chicken pot pie, apple pie, and even quiche!
9" Round Stoneware Ruffle Pie Dish Cream - Figmint™
These clear baking dishes with lids are beyond handy for busy families. It stacks so neatly in the fridge and perfect to take on the go for family gatherings.
Pyrex Deep 4pc Glass Bakeware Set: Clear Baking Dishes with Lids, Dishwasher & Oven Safe
This All-Clad set is pricey but so worth it. When setting up a new home, invest in a stainless steel set of cookwear. I purchased this exact set 8 years ago, and I still have it! It's great!
All-Clad 10pc Stainless Steel Cookware, 3-Ply Bonded, Silver
If it's easier, pick up a set of ceramic baking pans that has everything. The cookie sheets will get used all the time!
Martha Stewart Gallen 10 Piece Baking Pans Ceramic PFA Free Non Toxic Non Stick Bakeware Set - Linen White
Coffee & Tea
For those who love cold brews and morning espressos! This unit fits easily on any counter. I selected this for the color. Pink! But it does come in stainless steel and pistaschio.
DeLonghi Dedica Duo Espresso and Cold Brew Machine with Milk Frother for Hot & Iced Coffee, Cappuccinos, Lattes & More Rose
For those slower mornings, I love to use a French Press and fresh ground beans. It does take more time but there's something relaxing about grinding your own beans to your specification.
Bodum Chambord 8 Cup 34oz Coffee Press Silver
This machine grinds up to 10 cups of coffee fresh. It works well with espresso beans too!
Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder Matte Black
I found this manual grinder at Target! I don't know if I'm up for grinder beans manually but I love the looks of this one on my counter.
Classic Cuisine Burr Manual Coffee Grinder, Copper
This coffee machine will grind your beans fresh with every serving. It's pricier but it's a good one. It'll make mornings easier.
De'Longhi TrueBrew Automatic Coffee Maker with Bean Extract Technology - Black Matte
I have a Nespresso machine and use it all the time. You can buy the capsules from Nespresso directly. Their seasonal flavors are great!
Nespresso Vertuo Plus Deluxe Espresso and Coffee maker Bundle: Piano Black, 12 Capsules, Removable Water Reservoir
This works well to create froth for your latte or hot chocolate. It's a hand, must have kitchen tool!
Bodum Schiuma Milk Frother - Black: Handheld Frother Wand for Coffee, Battery-Powered, Stainless Steel & Plastic
In case you tea drinkers in the family, and they like loose tea leaves (which is my preference), I like to keep diffusers around to make tea making easier.
Kitcheniva Stainless Steel Tea Diffuser Stick
These disposable tea diffusing bags also work well for placing whole spices like cloves in your soups. I always look for unbleached ones.
Kitcheniva Unbleached Disposable Tea Infuser Bags 100 Pcs, 1.96” x 2.75”
Air Fryer
These are a must for those viral TikTok meals. Or if you're looking for a crispy late-night snack. I have one, and use it all the time!
I prefer this style of air fryer vs the typical basket fryer for the flexibility. I like to use mine for toast and eggos too. Pro - I think it looks a little more elevated. Con - It takes up more counter space.
Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven 7-in-1, 1800W Stainless Steel CTOA-122NAS
This one is pricier than the others, but for larger families, this unit might be a solid option. It claims to have the largest basket on the market. Apparently, this Ninja allows you to cook up to 5lbs of French fries. That's a lot! But it also has s...
Ninja French Door Premier Air Fryer Convection Oven Toaster FO101
We've all likely owned a unit like this at some time. This still remains one of the strongest contenders for air fryers. It's small but mighty! This unit is particularly great for snacks or smaller families.
Ninja 4qt Air Fryer - Black AF101: 1550W, Digital Control, Dishwasher-Safe, 1-Year Warranty
Blenders
For those who love smoothies! But blenders are also great for soups, batter, omlets, and everything else you need to mix well!
This small, single serve blender is great for smoothies on the go. For small families or individuals, this is likely all you need for those breakfast drinks on the go. No need to spend to much money on a blender.
Magic Bullet products at Target
I swear by my Vitamix. I purchased mine about 7 years ago and it still works really well! It may have a high price tag but for the number of times that I use mine (almost daily!), it's so worth it. I use it from smoothies, egg bites, and even milling...
Vitamix Propel 410 10-Speed Countertop Blender Black: 1400W, 48oz Capacity, Juices & Purees, Dishwasher-Safe Parts
This unit is great for those looking to make individual smoothies. Plus the pop of color is great!
Ninja BlendBoss Tumbler Blender with 26oz Travel Tumbler, Detachable Straw & Chug Spout Lid Lavender
This cordless Kitchen Aid x Magnolia hand held immersion blender is all you need for squash or creamy tomato soups! I use mine all the time!
KitchenAid Go Cordless Hand Blender battery included - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia: Shaded Palm, Immersion Blender, 3 Speeds
This is a cost effective hand held blender with different attachments that will allow you to wisk, shop, and blend.
Hamilton Beach 3-in-1 Hand Blender with Wisk 59768: Immersion Handheld Mixer, 2 Speeds, Dishwasher-Safe, 225W, Black
If you're looking for an alternative to the Vitamix, this Ninja is a great solution. Price more competively, it still does its job. It blends and crushes ice!
Ninja Professional Blender 1000W Black BL610: 72 oz. Smoothie & Ice Crusher, 6-Blade Tech, 3 Speeds, Dishwasher-Safe Parts
Crock Pots
These are a must have for those busy individuals or families. I use mine all the time for those crazy weeknights. I do all the prep the night before and drop everything in before I run off to work.
I don't have this one yet, but I love that it has 2 compartments to allow you to cook different items at different temperatures.
Crock-Pot MultiMeal Programmable Slow Cooker with Two 3.7qt Pots Speckled Black
This 4.5 qrt crock pot is perfect for smaller families to prepare an easy chili or soup dish. I added this to the list because of the color. This purple feels like spring! But it also comes in a deep green too.
Crock-Pot 4.5qt Slow Cooker Purple
The locking lid on this unit makes it for easy travel! I need this one too! You can use it for lunches at the office, school, or even on the run for those hockey tournaments.
Crock-Pot 6qt Cook & Carry One Touch Programmable Slow Cooker Matte Black: Locking Lid, Removable Stoneware Pot
This is your basic crock pot that will do everything from a roast, mash potatoes, chili and soups. It's all that you need.
Crock-Pot 7qt Manual Slow Cooker Stainless Steel: Original Slow Cooker, Removable Stoneware, Stay-Cool Handles, 270W
Kitchen Gadgets
This Brita is great for larger families, or if you're someone who loves to drink a lot of water.
Brita Extra Large 27-Cup UltraMax Filtered Water Dispenser with Filter - Gray: Water Filtration, Hand Wash, Flip-Top Lid
This is the smaller version and holds 10 cups of water. Ideal for smaller fridges.
Brita Water Filter 10-Cup Tahoe Water Pitcher Dispenser - White: Easy-Fill Lid, Electronic Indicator
These silicone baking mats are handy for those who love to bake!
OXO 17.5"x24.5" Silicone Pastry Mat
These silicone spatulas are great for scraping the side of the mixing bowl, or for scramble eggs.
Cuisinart 3pc Mini Silicone Spatula Set: Flexible Small Spreader for Cooking, Dishwasher-Safe, Multicolored Desert Palette
I prefer stainless steel colanders because I refuse to pour boiling pasta water into a plastic strainer.
3qt Stainless Steel Colander Silver - Figmint™
Serveware
If you love to host events (think Super Bowl, birthdays) at your place, add some serveware to your shopping list. Here's the list of must have's (if you have the kitchen storage room).
You'll need one bowl for the counter for the fruit, that can also double as a salad or chip bowl.
188oz Wood Signature Serving Bowl - Threshold™
These simple, white dish set is great for every day use. I
Martha Stewart Selma Chip & Scratch Resistant Dinnerware Set, Plates and Bowls Dishes Set
If you like to host brunch, you'll need lots of serving trays! I use these types of trays for pastries with a few seasonal, decorative paper napkins placed over top.
Gibson Home Riverrun Grove 17" Woven Decorative Serving Tray – Large Natural Water Hyacinth Basket w/ Wood-Bead Trim
You'll need at least one divided tray like this if you like to host dinners or brunch. These are great to keep different sauces, meats, or condiments separately.
Porcelain 3-Section Divided Serving Tray White - Threshold™: Party Platter, Rectangle, Oven & Microwave Safe
Here's a low profile salad bowl that can double as a serving dishes for entrees too.
Serve Bowl Sour Cream - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
This cake stand with glass top is giving vintage inspired vibes. It's on my list of things to buy ahead of Easter.
Martha Stewart Highbrook 10 Inch Jadeite Cake Stand With Glass Dome
Invest in some wine glasses whether you drink wine or not. It's handy if you plan on doing a lot of hosting. And it's not just for wine. I use mine for sangria too.
Riedel (Set of 4) 28.25 et of 5fl oz Extreme Cabernet Wine Glasses