My first is this silicon spatula. It’s construction isnt just a silicon tip with wooden handle. Its the red silicon for much more of the handle, which I’ve felt makes it easier to clean and last longer, since gunk isnt getting wedged between the handle and tip. I like it so much I have two.
The second is probably just a spray bottle with water and dish soap. I clean up messes and the stove and countertops with it, and it’s incredibly convenient.
Multi-cooker. Mine’s an instant pot but there are many like it. I made sure to get a stainless steel pan because I knew I’d be abusing it.
Batch cook 8 portions at a time. Portion them up into 4 jars (I use wecks) of 2, 3 in the freezer and 1 to eat that day. We just started bulk mashing potatoes to freeze, re-heat then add dairy for 5 minute carbs. My freezer is full of butter chicken, beef stew and squash soup right now. Chilled ingredients come in, are processed and cooked into meals that day, and then set to freeze.
Rice is good enough. It’ll ferment doughs on cold days. Make’s yoghurt, I used to make it directly in the jars. Stocks are effortless, again frozen immediately in an ice cube tray. Steam veggies. Confit meat works incredibly.
Close second is the air fryer, i’d replace either in a heartbeat. But if I were to start again i’d get an IP immediately after kitchen basics.
I love the idea of freezing the potatoes and adding the dairy later! Instant Pot is great for mashed potatoes. It steams them nice and relatively quickly and then I use a ricer to break them down.