
Top Kitchen Essentials For A Small Kitchen
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Do you want to cook more, but have a tiny kitchen? No problem! Being well equipped in a minimalist kitchen creates a sense of relaxation. Multi-purpose, compactable tools are easy to store and keep out of the way while also providing everything you need to cook.
Whether it’s a studio apartment, shared condo, or your first home, this list of kitchen essentials is perfect for meal prepping in a small kitchen. You’ll be able to save space, energy, and time while whipping up some delicious meals from home.
Dietitian Tip: Herbs and spices are full of nutritional benefits. Storing these flavors on the side of the fridge in magnetic tin jars like these will also prompt you to use them more often!
There are countless ways to organize your cozy kitchen while making sure you have all the right tools and space to be the next top chef. Keep reading for more details on how to create a minimalistic kitchen.
Do an inventory of your kitchen – the tools, utensils, appliances, and storage containers. Take note of what you have and what you need. What should you keep, what can you donate, what do you still need? Make some space for your new kitchen essentials.
Use the list above or continue researching more essentials in the articles below to make your own kitchen essentials list. Keep in mind the type of storage space, how much storage space, your cooking lifestyle (are you meal prepping once a week or cooking dinner every night?), and the type of recipes you most often make. These will help you determine which utensils and appliances are essential to YOUR kitchen. Get more ideas by browsing Minimalist Baker’s shopping list.
Now that you have just what you need and you’ve created a new space, take time to re-organize your kitchen and pantry space to promote your health goals. Get more tips on creating a healthy organized pantry from Nutrition Stripped.
Check out a Dietitian’s Kitchen Essentials by Daisybeet. Business Insider has 19 space-saving gadgets under $60 that every kitchen needs. McKel Kooienga, Ms, RDN, LDN talks about the top 21 Kitchen Essentials Every Kitchen Should Start With.
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Hi, I’m Shannon! I’m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Culinary Coach, and Personal Trainer. After dedicating over 8 years to the corporate wellness world, I began my own nutrition practice. Chef Shannon Nutrition focuses on plant-based nutrition and culinary coaching. My passion for culinary nutrition grew when I worked as a cooking instructor for a culinary entertainment company. After several years as an instructor and event coordinator, I moved into the role of Director of Culinary Entertainment where I developed all the recipes, menus, and instructor trainings. My dietetic’s expertise helped the company expand into allergy-friendly and health conscious menus to suit all clients.
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