The Kitchen Tools I Reach for Again and Again (And Why They’re Worth It)
If you’ve been around Cooking with Ro for a while, you know I’m always looking for simple ways to make dinnertime easier—and these are the tools I reach for again and again.
There are thousands of kitchen gadgets out there that promise to make cooking easier.
Some end up tucked away in a drawer…
Others become the tools you reach for almost every single day.
Over the years I’ve realized something…
I don’t need a kitchen full of gadgets.
I just need a handful of really great tools that help me get dinner on the table faster, make meal prep easier, and take some of the stress out of cooking.
Today I thought I’d share a few of my absolute favorites. These are the ones I honestly use week after week—and several of them just happen to be on sale this month!
These aren’t just products I sell—they’re tools I genuinely use in my own kitchen every week.
🥒 Rapid-Prep Mandoline: My #1 Kitchen MVP
If I could recommend just one prep tool, this would probably be it.
Before I owned one, slicing onions, cucumbers, peppers, and potatoes always felt like the longest part of making dinner.
Now?
Everything is sliced in seconds—and every piece comes out perfectly even.
I use mine almost every week for:
- 🧅 Onions
- 🥒 Cucumbers
- 🫑 Bell peppers
- 🥔 Potatoes
- 🥒 Zucchini
- 🍎 Apples
Meal prep suddenly feels much less like work.
And if you’re anything like me, anything that makes dinner easier is a huge win!
💡 Ro’s Tip
Every Sunday I slice several onions and peppers with my Rapid-Prep Mandoline and store them in my Glass Storage Containers. Dinner comes together so much faster during the week!
🍓 Cup Slicer: The Little Tool That Surprised Me
The Cup Slicer is one of those products I didn’t realize I needed…
…until I owned one.
Now I use it constantly.
It’s perfect for:
- 🍓 Strawberries
- 🍇 Grapes
- 🍄 Mushrooms
- 🥚 Hard-boiled eggs
- 🧀 Mozzarella balls
- 🥗 Lunchbox prep
I especially love it when I’m making snack trays or prepping fruit for the week.
It turns what used to take several minutes into just a few quick seconds.
💡 Ro’s Tip
I prep strawberries and grapes as soon as I get home from the grocery store. When they’re already washed and sliced, everyone reaches for healthy snacks first!
🥣 Glass Storage Containers: The Secret to Successful Meal Prep
I’ve learned something over the years…
I’ve learned that successful meal prep isn’t really about cooking—it’s about making healthy choices the easiest choices.
It’s about making healthy food easy to grab.
When everything is washed, sliced, and stored in clear containers, I’m much more likely to cook dinner instead of ordering takeout.
That’s why I love these Glass Storage Containers.
They keep everything fresh, organized, and easy to see.
Out of sight usually means out of mind…
These containers help keep healthy choices front and center.
💡 Ro’s Tip
After grocery shopping, I spend about 20 minutes prepping produce for the week. Having everything ready to go makes weeknight dinners so much easier!
🧄 Garlic Press: Small Tool, Big Flavor
If you’ve watched any of my cooking videos, you already know…
Fresh garlic makes almost everything taste better!
A good Garlic Press makes adding fresh garlic incredibly quick, and cleanup is unbelievably easy.
Bonus!
During July, hosts of qualifying Pampered Chef parties earn this Garlic Press FREE!
💡 Ro’s Tip
I almost never buy jarred garlic anymore. Fresh garlic tastes so much better, and with this press it only takes seconds to add incredible flavor to almost any meal.
🍝 All Those Little Prep Steps Lead to This…
The truth is…
The best kitchen tools don’t actually cook dinner for us.
They simply remove the little frustrations.
Less chopping.
Less prep.
Less cleanup.
Which means more time enjoying dinner with the people we love.
That’s exactly what Cooking with Ro is all about.
If you’re ready to simplify your own meal prep, July is one of the best times of the year to pick up these favorites.
Simple meals. Less stress. More time around the table.
☀️ July Kitchen Specials You Won’t Want to Miss
Some of my hosts tell me they only wish they’d done it sooner because it was so much easier than they expected.
If you’ve been thinking about adding a few new kitchen favorites, July is a fantastic time.
Several of my favorite products are on sale through July 13, including:
Plus…
✨ FREE Shipping when you spend $120
✨ Earn a $15 future shopping credit when you spend $90
Even better…
Every purchase through my Give Back Express Campaign helps support Feeding America, so together we’re helping families while stocking our own kitchens.
🎉 Want FREE Kitchen Products Instead?
Hosting today is easier than ever.
No cooking.
No cleaning.
No pressure.
Simply share your personal shopping link with friends and family while I take care of everything else.
When your party reaches $200 in sales you’ll receive:
✨ One product at 60% OFF
If your party reaches $650, you’ll also receive an additional $50 in FREE products!
If you’ve had your eye on something special, I’d love to help you earn it.
💕 Ever Wonder What I Actually Do?
One of the biggest blessings Pampered Chef has given me isn’t just the products.
It’s the friendships.
The flexibility.
The extra income.
The confidence.
And the opportunity to help families simplify dinnertime.
Whether I’m sharing recipes, teaching meal prep tips, or helping someone earn free products through hosting, I truly love what I do.
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a consultant—or you’re simply looking for a flexible way to earn a little extra income—I’d be happy to answer your questions.
No pressure.
Just a conversation.
I never imagined a few kitchen tools could lead to so many friendships and opportunities, but I’m incredibly grateful they did.
👉 Learn More About the Business
https://www.pamperedchef.com/pws/cookingwithroro/be-a-consultant
❤️ Ro’s Kitchen Favorites
If I had to choose just three tools I couldn’t live without today…
They’re simple.
Practical.
Reliable.
And they honestly make cooking so much easier.
If you’re wondering which one would fit your kitchen best, send me a message. I love helping people find products they’ll truly use.
❤️ Before You Go…
Thank you so much for spending a few minutes with me today.
Whether you’re here for recipes, meal prep inspiration, kitchen shortcuts, or simply a little encouragement…
I’m truly grateful you’re part of the Cooking with Ro community.
My hope is that every visit helps make dinnertime feel a little less stressful—and a whole lot more joyful.
Happy Cooking!
❤️ Ro
⭐ I’d Love to Hear From You
What’s one kitchen tool you absolutely couldn’t live without?
If you’re not sure which Pampered Chef tool would make the biggest difference in your kitchen, send me a message. I’d love to help you choose something you’ll actually use every week.
Leave a comment below—I always discover new favorites from you!
📌 Quick Links
🛒 Shop the July Specials
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🎁 Host Your Own Party
https://www.pamperedchef.com/pws/cookingwithroro/host-a-party
🌐 Visit Cooking with Ro
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