Kitchen Tools Though pricey, Vitamix is a high-powered blender great for making smoothies, pureeing soups and even making kids veggie muffins. Opt for their stainless container for a great non-toxic option. Stainless container for Vitamix base. Avoid aluminum leaching into your food by opting for stainless steel cookie sheets. It's easy to clean and is usually dishwasher safe. Admittedly, I don't use this often as a pressure cooker, but instead as a slow cooker. It's stainless insert is a great non-toxic option. Cast iron is non-stick due to the seasoning process, it's also non-toxic and a great way to add iron into foods, which is especially important for young kids. An air fryer may not be an "essential" kitchen tool, but when we use it, I love it. I also like that this is our toaster oven, so it's doing double duty. Stainless pans can be very expensive. While I like this brand, search for one that meets your budget. If you must have a non-stick pan and don't want to use cast iron, I would recommend Our Place. While it's unclear if they are fully non-toxic, there's no question it's better than Teflon. Stainless steel muffin pan. I'm sure you've heard this before, but it's worth repeating - NEVER use metal on a non-stick surface, especially Teflon (which you really shouldn't be using anyway). Instead, opt for food grade silicone, rubber or wood.