If you look through the list of roles in Laila Ali's life, you might feel a little overwhelmed. Between being a world-class athlete to raising two children to being the founder of a lifestyle brand, she is also the author of a new cookbook, Food For Life. Combining her interest in health as well as flavor, she covers Muhammad Ali's (aka dad's) favorite burger, breakfast tacos, and a slew of "swap it out" recipes. From her most-used appliances to her trick for keeping odors out of kitchen, here's what she can't cook or live without.
1. Vogel Herbamare Original
"This is my favorite seasoning salt. It's loaded with flavor from a mix of organic non-GMO herbs, spices, and fine sea salt. It has no additives, chemicals, or colors. Gotta love that!"
BUY IT: Vogel Herbamare Original, $17.90 on Amazon
2. Shun DM0723 Classic 6-Inch Stainless-Steel Chef's Knife
"My favorite chef's knife. It's sharp, beautiful and the perfect weight for my hand."
BUY IT: Shun DM0723 Classic 6-Inch Stainless-Steel Chef's Knife, $134.95 on Amazon
3. Cuisinart Mini Prep Plus Food Processor
"I use my mini processor almost daily. It's great for quickly chopping veggies, especially onions and garlic, or mixing fresh salad dressings with ease."
BUY IT: Cuisinart DLC-2ABC Mini Prep Plus Food Processor in Brushed Chrome and Nickel, $32.59 on Amazon
4. Breville Smart Oven Pro Convection Toaster Oven
"I don’t use a microwave, so this mini oven comes in handy for cooking and heating. I love that it heats quickly, so I can get a meal on the table super fast."
BUY IT: Breville BOV845BSS Smart Oven Pro Convection Toaster Oven with Element IQ, $220.06 on Amazon
5. Non-GMO Refined Grapeseed Oil
"I use this non-GMO grapeseed oil when I'm cooking with high heat. It has a mild flavor so it works well with just about any of my recipes."
BUY IT: Non-GMO Refined Grapeseed Oil, $9.95 from Thrive Market
6. Top Rated Bellemain Premium Quality Stainless Steel Lemon Squeezer with Silicone Handles
"The silicone handles on this squeezer make it easy to make tons of lemon juice without your hands getting achy."
7. Vitamix 5200 Blender
"Shakes and smoothies are a part of my everyday life. My Vitamix produces smooth and creamy creations that keep me coming back for more."
BUY IT: Vitamix 5200 Blender (in Black), $393.99 on Amazon
8. HemingWeigh Natural Himalayan Rock Salt Lamp
"I keep a large salt lamp right on my kitchen counter, switched on 24-7 to help absorb the odors produced by daily cooking. It keeps the air in my household fresher and doubles as a nice night light. I use a 25-watt bulb to produce enough heat to activate the benefits of the salt lamp."
