There is basic cookware & utensils that every kitchen should have and you don’t have to spend a fortune. Even for people who don’t cook much, the absolute minimum should be readily available for those times you do. Along with the obvious: Forks, knives, spoons, plates, cups, bowls, a stove, oven & microwave, every kitchen should have….
The Basic Kitchen:
Measuring Spoons 4″ Paring Knife 8″ Cooks Knife 6″ Serated Knife
Kitchen Shears Meat Thermometer 4 c. Sauce Pot with Lid 4 qt. Pot with Lid
Silicone Scrapers Mixing Bowls Cutting Boards Measuring Cups
Collander – 1 small – 1 plastic – 2 c. wet
Sheet Pans – 1 medium – 1 wood – set of dry
Tongs – 1 large Timer Flat Whisk
Regular Spatula’s Can Opener Church Key (bottle & can combined)
Mini Food Processor or Hand Chopper 12″ Non-stick Skillet with Lid
Electric Hand Mixer
The Cooks Kitchen:
Everything from “The Basic, Basic Kitchen” plus……
Round Whisk Garnishing Knife Peeler Reamer
Grater 9×13 Baking Dish 8×8 Baking Dish Oval Casserole
Strainers Food Processor Blender Lg. Stock Pot
Steamer Basket Cake Pans Bundt Pan Slow Cooker
Serving Trays Serving Dishes Microplane (a.k.a. zester) 8″ Chef Knife
8″ Bread Knife Filet Knife Tomato Knife 5″ Santoku
3″ Paring Knife Ramekins
Optional Items:
Stand Mixer
Stove Top Smoker
Single Serve Caserole Dishes
Ever since my 8th grade home economics class, where I made boxed tacos for the first time, I knew cooking was in my blood. I've had the honor of having my recipes published in New Hampshire Magazine, Taste of Home, the Nashua Telegraph and several cookbooks.
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