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Last Updated on September 19, 2022 by Renee’

I was talking with one of my friends the other day & she asked what My Top 5 Kitchen must-haves are. I guess if I had to narrow it down to only 5, these would be My Top 5 Must-Haves!

1.  My Absolute #1 Instant Pot

The Instant Pot is a Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Saute/Browning, Yogurt Maker, Steamer & Warmer.

Here are some of the things I make in my Instant Pot:

 

 

• • I make bone broth in this every week. This is by far the easiest & fastest way to make it.  It gels for me every time in 2-4 hours, 2 hrs for chicken & 4 hrs for beef (or other larger bones).
  • One real-time saver is to cook a whole chicken in about 18-20 min. I do this almost every week during the summer to make my chicken salad recipe. I use organic grapes instead of cranberries if I can find them during the summer.
  • Spaghetti Squash
  • Perfect for soups & stews – Here’s my recipe for Paleo Coconut Curry Chicken.
  • Roasts, Meats
  • Boiled eggs (my favorite way to do eggs, they peel easily every time) & making Egg Salad has never been easier.

 

2. Food Processor  

Here are some of the things I make with my Food Processor:

• artichoke hummus
  • • pesto’s
    • ice cream
    • cauliflower mash “faux-taters” & cauliflower rice
    • salad dressings
    • sauces etc…

 

 

 

 

 

3. Immersion Blender Stick

Here are a few things that I use my Immersion Blender for:

 

• • • I make coconut milk using this every week. 1 can of coconut milk blended with 2 cans of Berkey filtered water. I use it in my AIP herbal tea “coffee” every morning.
    • To make homemade mayo! If you haven’t tried it, you should. You will never go back to the nasty store-bought stuff again!
    • To cream or blend soups or sauces. (right in the pan) such as my Paleo AIP Cream of Broccoli Soup & Paleo Cauliflower Leek Soup

    

 

 

4. Spiralizer

Here are a few ways to use the Spiralizer:

• I use this to make Zucchini Noodles or “zoodles” to serve with my Spaghetti & Meat Sauce.
• • • sweet potato noodles
    • cucumber spirals (so pretty in salads)
    • cabbage, beets, turnips (use your imagination, the sky’s the limit!)

 

 

 

 

 

5. Black Iron Skillets

I use my Black Iron Skillets Every. Single. Day! So much so that I have 2 sets of all 3 sizes.

• I CAN NOT live without my black iron skillets. I cook almost everything in them. Make sure they are seasoned well & they will be your go-to nonstick skillets. My favorite way to cook steaks, chops, eggs, Pan-Fried Chicken Thighs, Teriakyi Cube Steaks, & Fried Avocado.
  • • These are just like my Grandma cooked in! I have had mine for about 30+ yrs.
    • They will last forever & can be passed down for generations! 
    • I have given both my stepdaughters black iron skillets for Christmas. They also make an excellent wedding gift!
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Another must-have item I can’t live without:

Another item that is on my must-have list would be a Pressure Canner. I started canning my own organic food a few years ago. It is so easy to do & you always have food on hand. It saves so much freezer space. A great way to preserve food for long-term storage.

I have an American Standard that has been handed down to me by my mom & grandmother. It still works perfectly. I recently bought an Electric Pressure Canner one that I love especially for smaller batches. It cans 4 qts instead of 7. 

 

 

Here are some items that I can:

• How to Can Bone Broth
• How to Can Beef or Venison
• How to Can Squash
• How to Can Potatoes
• How to Can Green Beans

 

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If I can only list 5 must-have items, I guess this would be it.  One item that I don’t have that is on my wishlist is a Stainless Dehydrator! I’m hoping my husband sees this & remembers it for Christmas!

 

I would love to hear what your favorite “must-have” kitchen essentials are, that you can’t live without & how you use them!  Leave them in the comments below!

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