If you’ve taken a Chef Jeremy cooking class or one of our nutrition courses you’ve probably seen some of our favorite tools in action. Here’s a list of our favorite things. And remember, the two most important tools in the kitchen – your hands!
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I’m always asked what kitchen tools I love and can’t live without. Well, here are some of my absolute favorites. But let me make one thing clear: you do not need all of these tools or these specific brands to whip up incredible dishes!
Versatile, durable, and I love how these measuring spoons fit inside spice jars.
Stay away from flimsy, disposable boards. They are hard on your knife and can curl and slide (Danger!). Fancy wood boards are great, but these maximize the dollar, safety and effectiveness.
Don’t mess around with those ‘pretty’ home-cook spatulas. These will be the last ones you ever need to buy. Flexible enough to get into tight corners and durable enough to stand up to 500° Fahrenheit.
Plenty of glass and aluminum bowls will work great. These are my faves because they have rubber bottoms to hold them in place, lids, and attachments.
Thermometers can be temperamental. This isn’t the most affordable, but I’ve had GREAT luck with it.
I love the Philips brand and recommend buying the biggest one you can afford and have storage space for (they’re never big enough!). Remember, you can get similar results in a convection oven.
The original Instant Pot brand does it right and it’s the only one I’ve seen with a stainless-steel insert.
Le Creuset is LUXURY at it’s finest for the home cook. Buy the biggest one you can afford because they’re never big enough and they’re pretty!
Lodge’s Dutch Oven performs incredibly. And even more affordable options exist. I look for enamel coating and a consistently thick base and walls.
Want the power of a gas cooktop in a portable version? This is it. It’s also the make and model I use for all my Launch My Health cooking. Note: cookware must be magnetic to work on an induction cooktop (stainless steel or cast iron).
If you’ve taken my knife skills class, you know the Chef Knife is where it’s at! So instead of buying a block of knives that you won’t use very often, I recommending putting that money into buying one great Chef Knife. There are many excellent options, so take your pick for what fits your budget.
Plenty of glass and aluminum bowls will work great. These are my faves because they have rubber bottoms to hold them in place, lids, and attachments.
Take charge of your health goals and start making meal prep simple! I have met with hundreds of clients as a dietitian and simplifying food choices is a priority for everyone.
Here are my top meal prep recommendations:
