Like most things in life, cooking is exponentially less complicated with the right tools in hand and the ability to follow directions. Just ask Clea, who made it her 2024 intention (not resolution — way too much pressure!) to start learning to cook again and actually stick with it. Read on for Clea's must-haves that will take the chaos out of cooking so it's actually enjoyable.
5.3 Qt Stand Mixer
What can't Drew Barrymore do? (Remember when we organized her test kitchen inseason 2?!) I'm obsessed with the entire Beautiful by Drew line at Walmart, but especially this stand mixer. Since it's so beautiful (pun fully intended) it doubles as a display piece on my countertop.
11-Piece Pantry Edit
It helps to ask yourself: Do I hate to cook or is my pantry just a mess? If you relate to the latter, do yourself a favor and grab the 11-Piece Pantry Edit from ourWalmart collection.It includes everything you need to get organized and stress less. Voila!
XL Canisters
Buying in bulk means less grocery shopping, which means I'm fully on board. I use the XL canisters from our Walmart collection to store everything from rice to pasta. The airtight seal keeps things fresh while the clear design makes it easy to know when I'm running low — it's a win-win.
Tip: Write the expiration date on the canister using a washable chalk marker or label maker. And if you want to save the cooking instructions? Just tape them on the back! (Or just like, Google it.)
