Things You Need in Your Kitchen
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There is no better time of the year than around the holidays to get some new goodies for your kitchen. You might be hosting a meal, or having guests over so why not grab some of those items you've been wanting.
These must-have kitchen items will make your holidays run much smoother and more efficient, believe me!
Holidays are a fun time of year. Some of these things are definitely just used more often during the holidays, but there is something special about getting holiday versions of the items below.
Check out this list of kitchen essentials. They make great holiday gifts, too!
Holiday Dish Towels
Oh how I love me some dish towels! And although I don't buy them as often as I'd like (cue hubby's voice: “Do you really need another dish towel?”) I do reserve a few special ones for the holidays.
Pumpkins, fall leaves and Christmas Trees are among some of my favorites. Oh and this new one I picked up last month. Loving the simple and clean red and white stripes.
A Good Dessert Recipe
Every holiday season needs yummy desserts and of course you need your kitchen to make those. Fun desserts like some of these Gotta Try Desserts, or some of your old tried and true ones.
Every year a bunch of us gals get together and make cookies to all be divided up and enjoyed for the holiday season. I love homemade cookies, but can safely say that after the holidays I don't wanna see a cookie for a few months!
Candy Dishes
Whether your big on candy or not (come on, think about your guests, ha ha!) setting out a small dish for candy is pretty common this time of year. We have one in the shape of a snowman, but I've seen so many cute ones.
Finding a candy dish with a lid is always a good idea if you want to sorta keep it hidden, for your own sake. I know if I see candy I want it! Of course you can remove the lid when guests arrive.
Holiday Platters
Festive holiday platters are always a must when serving the meal as you need a place to put your meat of choice. Ham, turkey, beef, chicken, lamb, or whatever you might fix for that holiday meal.
Having a holiday platter that's a little larger than your regularly used platters is helpful, otherwise you'll find yourself having to use two or three to hold all.that.meat.
An Electric Knife
An electric knife was a staple in my Mom's kitchen but yet I only saw her use it a few times a year. Thanksgiving, Christmas and sometimes to slice up homemade bread. Not everyone likes using one, but I love mine!
Makes cutting that bird (or pig, or cow) a whole lot faster and easier. We've had this one for years and love it! Definitely something I recommend every kitchen needs this holiday season!
Deviled Egg Holder
I've had one of these for a few years now and love it. Before my deviled eggs would slide around on the plate every time I moved them. This little sucker keeps them right in place, until your family is ready to eat them.
If you are more into serving them on a festive plate this deviled egg plate is perfect for that.
Hors d'oeuvres Platter
No festivities are complete with hors d'oeuvres, right? Well that's how it is in my family. Usually it's simple like cheese and crackers, or veggies and dip. Sometimes little smokies and chips.
No matter what one puts out, having a nice hors d'oeuvres platter is a must for any entertaining you do.
Cookie Cutters
To make those delicious Christmas cookies everyone loves, you need some festive shaped cookie cutters. I think we have them all: Santa, Frosty, Rudolph, Candy Cane, Bell, Sleigh, Teddy Bear, Star, Tree…and about 20 other shapes as well!
If you are not into making cookies, these cute cookie cutters can be used as napkin rings, or ornaments for the tree, or put on packages as decoration.
Hot Cocoa Mugs
Now I have quite the collection of coffee mugs myself, but there's something special about holiday cocoa mugs that the kids really get a kick out of. Definitely something fun to have in your kitchen.
Grove Collaborative Holiday Gift Set
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Well that's it! I hope this list of 10 things you need in your kitchen this holiday season has been helpful and given you some good ideas about what you need as well as what you can get for someone else.
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Electric knife would be great to have! My kitchen is so small though so I have to be picky
They are handy Amber, we love ours! Thanks for stopping by!
I love my deviled egg holder! The one thing I don’t have is an electric knife and I really need to get one!
Aren’t they great though Bridget? Love mine too! And yes, an electric knife saves us (and by us, I mean hubby) so much time! 🙂
What a great offer! I’ve never tried Meyer’s but maybe now is the time.
You won’t regret it Rochelle, Grove sends you what you need, when you need it. It’s awesome! 🙂
I haven’t tried Mrs. Meyers yet, but I’m always eyeing it when I’m at Target!
Now would be a great time Tiffany, free is a very good price! 🙂
Great list! I need a holiday platter and a deviled egg holder! Also love holiday mugs!
Thanks Jen! I could use a few new holiday mugs myself! 🙂
Great ideas, I am totally with you on the serving platters and towels. I have always been curious about an electric knife too. Thanks for the suggestions!
Yeah I love my holiday dish towels for sure, and having an electric knife is really great too. Thanks for stopping by Dawn!
I buy myself new tea towels for the holidays every year, there is just something about them that makes it feel more like Christmas to me!!! And hot chocolate mugs are a MUST HAVE in our house, the first thing we do when we come in from our evening walks is whip up a batch to enjoy!
I’m with you on the hot chocolate Melissa, thanks so much for stopping by! 🙂
First of all, thanks for sharing a nice topic. As a homeowner I personally like Electric Knife especially for kitchen. My wife actually like to use it in several types of works. It works superbly well.