When you’re someone who might deal with chronic inflammation, you likely need to cook more meals at home to fit into an anti-inflammatory diet. I’m the same way, and many of my colleagues are too. Because of that, we’ve collected several kitchen tools to help us cook our favorite, most reliable recipes. 

To help you prep healthy dishes of your own, we went ahead and gathered all of our coveted kitchen pieces to make these notable meals. Shop the best kitchen tools for six anti-inflammatory recipes below, from an essential sheet pan set to an everyday set of pasta bowls, starting at $13. 

Recipe: Spiced Roasted Walnuts 

Kalorik 5-Quart Air Fryer 

“I have chronic inflammation in my skin and eyes, so I’m always looking for ways to incorporate more inflammation-fighting nutrients into my eating pattern. I love roasting nuts and these Spiced Roasted Walnuts are delicious. You can bake them on a sheet pan, but they also come out great in the air fryer. I love them in my Kalorik,” said Dani DeAngelis, associate news and trending editor. This basket-style air fryer has a 5-quart capacity, so it’s perfect for recipes like this or even salmon, sweet potatoes and more anti-inflammatory ingredients. It has a sleek touchscreen display that makes it easy to select from its 200 presets—yes, 200! 

Recipe: Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Squash & Chickpeas

Nordic Ware Naturals Half-Sheet Pan, 2-Pack 

“This is one of our favorite dinner salads, and my kitchen workhorse—Nordic Ware’s Naturals Baker’s Half Sheet—plays a starring role,” said Carolyn Malcoun, associate editorial director. It includes ingredients like kale and extra-virgin olive oil to help fight against inflammation, plus herby za’atar and a hearty Greek yogurt dressing. “I love that the baking sheet is not coated as I find that it makes it easier to clean. I’m not afraid to scrub the heck out of it to get any stuck-on residue. Food browns better on the natural surface. I’ve had these baking sheets for almost a decade and they still look as good as new.” 

Recipe: Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Smoothie

Vitamix E310 Blender 

This Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Smoothie was “love at first sip” for Penelope Wall, EatingWell’s general manager. It’s filled with anti-inflammatory fruits, like passion fruit, mango and dates. It includes kale and cilantro, too. “I love that my husband and I are sneaking in some of our veggie servings at breakfast. And kale is packed with nutrients like lutein, folate and vitamin K that help fight inflammation and slow cognitive decline,” Wall wrote. Because of all of the fibrous ingredients, a powerful blender is the best way to get a smooth result, and Wall swears by her Vitamix for the job. The E310 blender from the brand is an ideal place to start: It includes 10 speeds, a pulsing toggle, a 48-ounce pitcher and Vitamix’s coveted high-powered motor.  

Recipe: Fish Taco Bowls with Green Cabbage Slaw

Cuisinart Smart Stick Immersion Blender 

“This is a family favorite,” Wall said. There are so many anti-inflammatory ingredients going on in this recipe, including omega-3-rich fish, brown rice, avocado and extra-virgin olive oil. “To make the sauce, I use my Cuisinart immersion blender with the cup that comes with it. I’ve had mine since our wedding (15 years) and it’s still going strong! It’s similar to this one,” Wall said. 

Recipe: Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

Pyrex Smart Essentials 8-Piece Glass Bowls with Plastic Lids Set

“I love making this Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad for holiday dinners and potlucks. It’s so tasty and adds a bit of crunch and freshness to a meal in addition to its anti-inflammatory benefits. I make the salad in a glass Pyrex bowl, which comes with a lid for easy transport and storage. This set of Pyrex bowls and lids gets so much use in my kitchen, whether I’m using the bowls on their own to whip up a batch of cookie dough or snapping the lids on top to store dinner leftovers to enjoy the next day,” said Abigail Abesamis Demarest, trending news and updates editor. 

OXO 9-Inch Locking Tongs 

Wall also swears by a set of OXO tongs for slaws and salads like the Brussels sprouts recipe above. These types of dishes are an opportunity to stuff a plate with inflammation-fighting fruits, vegetables, whole grains and healthy fats. Tongs are the easiest way to mix and serve these types of salads, and this OXO pair has an ideal 9-inch length that’s not too big or too small. That, coupled with its easy-grip handles, makes meal prep a cinch.  

Recipe: Roasted Carrot Salad 

Y Yhy 30-Ounce Pasta Bowl Set, 6-Pack 

I’ve been whipping up versions of this roasted carrot salad for months now, oftentimes even cooking the kale to make an easy anti-inflammatory salad for lunch. It’s filled with so many textures and flavors, and the key ingredients (kale, carrots and pumpkin seeds) all fight against sensitivities in the body. The one thing I have to have for this recipe? A pasta bowl. I never want to dig around a deep bowl for salads again, and luckily, I don’t have to with this set on hand. The versatile 30-ounce size works for many dishes beyond a lunch salad, and I love that the ceramic material is dishwasher- and microwave-safe. Because the bowl’s opening is nice and wide, I can add more ingredients like quinoa and build the best bite without it being tough to eat.