Mags’ Top 10 Most Used Kitchen Tools of 2024

As the year comes to a close, I’m taking a look back at the tools that made the magic happen in my kitchen! From prep to plating, these trusty favorites helped me whip up countless creations this year.

Here are my Top 10 Most Used Kitchen Tools of the Year:

1️⃣ This Ashi Hamono Ginga‘Petty’ Knife 🔪 - My #1 go-to for everything from chopping veggies to carving meats. The small but not too small blade makes the knife so versatile!

2️⃣ Kitchen Shears ✂️ - These Zwilling brand multitaskers are perfect for snipping herbs, trimming meats, cutting parchment paper, and even opening stubborn packaging. A true MVP in any kitchen!

3️⃣ Dutch Oven 🍲 - My heart, mi vida, my cast-iron staub. The ultimate for slow-cooking, braising, and hearty one-pot meals. I made a mean beef bourguignon for friends-giving that went straight from stove to table since the pot’s so vibey.

4️⃣ Immersion Blender 🥣 - Puree soups, silky sauces or essentially instant homemade vinaigrettes in seconds. Vitamix came out with one that I might have to upgrade to!!

5️⃣ Silicone Spatula 🥄 - One of the biggest ways to combat food waste at home is to utilize it all! No food waste here with scraping out all the sauces, soups, etc.- once it becomes a habit it’s so much easier to do dishes, too! This one’s heat-safe, too!

6️⃣ Microplane 🍋 - The zest is yet to come! Microplanes are deal for grating cheese, citrus, and spices. Need I say more?

7️⃣ Fish Spatula 🐟 - Thin and flexible for flipping delicate foods like fish or crepes! This one’s perfect flipping eggs or the likeness.

8️⃣ Colander/Strainer 🍝 - Whether draining pasta or rinsing fruits, this is a kitchen staple- I love the other sizes too in this set for straining cocktail syrups, pickles, or anything else!

9️⃣ Mortar and Pestle 🌿 - Unlock the full flavor of spices, herbs, and pastes the old-school way. This one’s made by hand!

🔟 Kitchen Scale ⚖️ - Because accurate measurements = culinary success! Escali is such a pro brand used by all restaurant chefs.

These kitchen essentials are more than just items—they’re trusted companions in the creative process, helping transform ingredients into memorable meals- while these are my personal favorites, the beauty of cooking lies in finding what works best for you.

As we head into the new year, I hope this roundup inspires you to explore, experiment, and maybe even upgrade your own kitchen toolkit. Let’s keep making magic, one dish at a time!

What are your go-to tools? I’d love to hear your favorites in the comments below. Let’s compare notes and keep the conversation cooking!