Everything you need for cooking in your small kitchen. The items I recommend are ones I currently use or have used in the past. I've done a lot of research finding products that meet my strict criteria.
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Nespresso Pixie
I own two of these, one for home and one for the office. If you are an espresso or Americano drinker this is the machine for you. The small footprint makes this perfect for a small kitchen.
Breville Smart Oven
This is the model I have and have used it almost daily! My small casserole dishes and baking pans fit perfectly.
smaller bakeware
Baking Dish
At just under a 2 quart capacity the size is just right for the smaller household. Bake up everything from brownies to tuna casserole. Made in France
Smaller Springform Pan
great size for a smaller household. A springform is great for not just cheesecakes, but coffee cakes, tarts, tortes, and great for bread pudding. Made in Germany
Quarter Sheet Pan
The perfect size for small ovens and the smaller size is perfect for sheet pan dinners for two. These versatile sheets pans get a ton of use in my kitchen. I suggest two.
Muffin Tin
The best baking pan for making muffins, period. The 6 well pan is sturdy and has even heat distribution. I've used this pan in my regular oven and my toaster oven and have great results with both. Made in USA.
cookware for smaller household
Stainless Steel Skillet
Every kitchen needs a quality stainless steel skillet. I purchased this model over 10 years ago and use it often. Made in the USA and a quality product.
Cast Iron Griddle
I don't why it took so long for me to pick one of these up. The 10.5-inch size is perfect for making grill cheese, seared steaks, eggs, pancakes, you name it. Made in the USA and the price can't be beat.
French Oven
This is the most used piece of cookware in my kitchen. Cooktop to oven and it even fits inside my Breville Smart Oven. The curved bottom makes this the perfect pot for soups and stews.
Roasting Pan
A smaller roasting pan that fits in my small apartment size oven. Mauviel is a quality french manufacturer of cookware that I trust and own several of their cookware products. Made in France
utensils
4 Cup Measuring Cup
I use my 4 cup Pyrex often. It's the perfect size for mixing y small back cookie and cake batters.
Meat Thermometer
An accurate meat thermometer is a must-have in any kitchen. Once you start using a thermometer overdone and dry meats are a thing of the past. This model has a high customer satisfaction rating.
Spatula Turner
Very nice spatula quality spatula. I urchase mine almost 2 years ago and it's held up will and it almost near perfect condition. My spatula gets used almost daily. Made in France
Spatula
Spatulas made in the USA are hard to find. This company has a wide variety of colors to choose from. The sptulas are made very well and will stand the test of time. I have this spatula and a mini set
Chefs Knife
An exceptional budget-priced Chefs knife, I've had mine for about 15 years and it's still a favorite of mine.
Dough whisk
I bake manual whenever I can and this is great for mixing up small batches of dough.
Cookie Scoop
Accurately portion out muffin batter, cookie dough, or ice cream. I have two sizes and these scoops are made well and have a smooth release. Made in Italy.
countertop appliances
KitchenAid Hand Mixer
A couple of years ago I replaced my vintage hand mixer with this KitchenAid and the added attachments are quite useful.
Nespresso Pixie
I own two of these, one for home and one for the office. If you are an espresso or Americano drinker this is the machine for you. The small footprint makes this perfect for a small kitchen.
KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Chopper
O absolutely love this food processor/chopper. It's compact and easy to store when not in use.
Breville Smart Oven
This is the model I have and have used it almost daily! My small casserole dishes and baking pans fit perfectly.
the pantry
Baking Chocolate Bar
Ghiradelli has been my go-to baking chocolate for years. The chocolate is smooth and the flavor is clean and has rich chocolate flavor.
Espresso Powder
Give your brownies a boost and deepen the chocolate flavor of baked goods by adding in a little espresso powder.
Chicken Demi-Glaze
I cook a lot of chicken especially in stews and a demi-glaze added really deepens the chicken flavor. The jar lasts a long time and is an elegant addition to your cooking.
Cranberry Relish
This is really tasty cranberry relish, I started buying this for Thanksgiving a few years ago and it's so good I stock up when it's on sale.