Our Favorite Kitchen Tools and Gadgets

On your SHAPE Program journey, it’s helpful to have basic kitchen tools such as a good set of knives, pots, pans and bakeware. We’ve assembled all of our favorites in this article plus some extra gadgets that make cooking even more fun!

Spiralizers

Ontel Veggetti Spiralizer

Cast Magnesium Apple or Potato Peeler by Spiralizer

Original SpiraLife Spiralizer

Spiralizer Ultimate 7 Strongest-and-Heaviest Duty With Extra Blade Caddy & 4 Recipe Ebook White

KitchenAid Spiralizer Attachment

Air Fryers

GoWISE USA 12.7-Quart 15-in-1 Electric Air Fryer with Rotisserie and Dehydrator + Recipe Book

BELLA 2.5 Liter Electric Hot Air Fryer with Removable Dishwasher-Safe Basket

Pressure Cookers

Instant Pot DUO Plus 60, 6 Qt 9-in-1 Multi-Use Pressure Cooker

Power Pressure Cooker XL 6 Quart

Mealthy MultiPot 9-in-1 Pressure Cooker 6 Quart

Other Appliances

Hamilton Beach (25361) Electric Indoor Grill & Searing Grill with Removable Plates and Viewing Window

Cuisinart GR-300WS Griddler Elite Stainless Steel

NuWave Oven Pro Plus with Stainless Steel Extender Ring

Utensils

Microplane 46020 Zester Grater 12″

Microplane 42102 Grater Zester

ORBLUE Garlic Press, Stainless with Garlic Rocker and Peeler Set

The Pampered Chef New Improved Garlic Press

Zulay Premium Quality Metal Manual Citrus Press Juicer

Citrus Juicer, Sunhanny Manual Hand Squeezer, Anti-Slip Lid Rotation Reamer, 17-Ounce Capacity

New Star Foodservice 46885 Commercial Citrus Juicer

Premium Olive Oil Mister and Cooking Sprayer with Clog-Free Filter and Glass Bottle by CHEFVANTAGE

Evo Oil Sprayer Bottle, 8 oz Capacity, Set of 2

Meal-Prep Containers

EZ Prepa (20 Pack) 32 oz 3-Compartment Meal Prep Containers with Lids

Rubbermaid Brilliance Microwavable Food Storage Container Set (18 Piece)

(5-Packs, 36 oz) Glass Meal Prep Containers 2 Compartments with Snap Locking Lids

Pots and Pans

Cuisinart 722-30HNS Chef’s Classic Stainless Nonstick Open Skillet, 12″

All-Clad 4112NSR2 Stainless Steel Tri-Ply Bonded Non-Stick Fry Pan, 12″

All-Clad 410810 NSR2 Stainless Steel Nonstick Fry Pan 2-Piece Set, 8″ and 10″

Cuisinart 722-911NS Chef’s Classic Stainless Nonstick 2-Piece Skillet Set, 9″ and 11″

Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Buffet Casserole, 3 1/2 Quart 

Le Creuset Enameled Steel 16-Quart Stock Pot with Lid

Knives

CUTCO Model 2018 Homemaker +8 Set

J.A. Henckels International Forged Premio 19-piece Knife Set with Cherry Block

Cutco Cutlery Paring Knife Classic Dark Brown 1720

CUTCO Model 1764 Traditional Cheese Knives with 5.5″ Micro-D serrated edge

CUTCO Model 1725 French Chef Knives with Classic Dark Brown handles, 9.2″ High Carbon Stainless blades

J.A. HENCKELS INTERNATIONAL 31161-201 Classic Chef’s Knife, 8″

J.A. HENCKELS INTERNATIONAL 31160-101 Classic Paring and Utility Knife, 4″

PAUDIN Pro Kitchen Knife 8″ Chef’s Knife N1 German High Carbon Stainless Steel

Wusthof Classic 8″ Chef’s Knife (4582/20)

Wusthof Classic High Carbon Steel Knife Paring Knife, 3.5″

Thermometers

GDEALER DT9 Waterproof Digital Instant Read Meat Thermometer with 4.6” Folding Probe Calibration Function

Kizen Instant Read Meat Thermometer – Best Waterproof Ultra Fast Thermometer with Backlight & Calibration

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Updated 1-26-22