Basic Kitchen Supplies

Kitchen Essentials

Cooking at home is fun and easy when you have the right tools to get the job done! Our list of kitchen essentials includes all the basics you need to prepare simple, delicious meals at home!

Chef's Knife

Chef's Knife (6-8")

Almost all cooking involves using a knife and a chef’s knife will allow you to cut ingredients quickly and efficiently. While there are many different sizes on the market, we recommend one between 6-8” long.

Paring Knife

Pairing Knife

This 3-4” knife is perfect for making smaller, precise cuts.

Cutting Board

Cutting boards provide a stable, sanitary surface to prep and chop your ingredients.

Measuring Cups

All recipes require measurements so these tools will come in handy every time you’re in the kitchen.

Measuring Spoons

All recipes require measurements so these tools will come in handy every time you’re in the kitchen.

Mixing Bowl Set

Mixing bowls are great for combining and prepping ingredients. We recommend a set of 3 – 5 in different sizes.

Baking Sheet

A baking sheet is an oven essential that can be used for everything from baking cookies, to roasting vegetables, or cooking meat.

Can Opener

This is essential for opening canned goods safely and quickly!

Large Nonstick Skillet

This versatile tool will likely be the most heavily used item in your kitchen. A nonstick skillet keeps food from sticking and is easier to clean than traditional pans. It can be used for sautéing, searing, and frying a variety of foods.

Large Stock Pot

A larger pot comes in handy for big batch cooking as well as stews, soup, chili, or pasta.

Small Sauce Pan

A sauce pan is great for simmering liquids, blanching vegetables, cooking grains, and of course, making sauces!

Potholders or Oven Mitts

You’ll need these to protect your hands from hot surfaces when carrying items in the kitchen.

Wooden Spoon

This tool is essential for stirring, mixing, or serving items. The non-abrasive material won’t scratch your nonstick skillet.

Flipping Spatula

This utensil, sometimes called a turner, can be used for flipping burgers, eggs, or pancakes!

Silicone Spatula

These are great for scraping items from the sides of the bowl to get every last bit or for cooking items in a nonstick skillet, since they won’t scratch the surface of the pan. We recommend a silicone spatula over a rubber spatula since they hold up better under high heat.

Additional Cooking Equipment

While these aren’t necessary to have in your kitchen, these tools can help you prepare more advanced meals and take your cooking to the next level.

Tongs

Tongs are great for picking up hot foods, tossing salads, flipping items, and serving.

Colander

This tool can be used to wash produce, drain pasta, or rinse canned goods.

Whisk

Whether whisking together a vinaigrette, getting the lumps out of sauces, or beating eggs, this tool does it all!

Slotted Spoon

A slotted spoon allows for liquid to pass through when lifting a solid ingredient. It can also be used for stirring or as a serving spoon.

Liquid Measuring Cups

Liquid Measuring Cup

A liquid measuring cup allows you to measure to the line and has a top to prevent spillage.

Meat Thermometer

Make food safety a priority by adding this simple tool to your kitchen.

Blender or Food Processor

A blender or food processor is a great addition to every kitchen! They are great for quickly chopping, pureeing, or blending ingredients.

Grater or Microplane

While most people use graters for simply shredding cheese, this tool can do so much more. By adding a grater to your kitchen supplies, you can easily shred vegetables, shave chocolate, or zest citrus fruits.

Toaster

While this simple appliance has one main function, we think toasted bread is a game changer and ups the ante on any recipe!

9x13" Baking or Casserole Dish

This oven-safe deep dish is great for cooking casseroles or lasagna, baking cakes, and can double as a serving dish.

Juicer

A citrus juicer saves you time and the hassle of having to worry about getting seeds in your dishes.

Vegetable Peeler

This tool provides a safer way to remove the skin from vegetables and can also be used to shave cheeses and cut your ingredients into ribbon shapes (such as zucchini or chocolate ribbons).

Cast Iron Skillet

A cast-iron skillet will last a lifetime! It allows you to achieve browning, can cook cornbread or cobblers, and can be used both in the oven or on the stovetop.

Muffin Pan

In addition to baking muffins or cupcakes, this specialty pan can be used to create a variety of on-the-go breakfast options including, granola cups, egg muffins, or individual servings of frozen yogurt!

Spiralizer

Creating noodles and ribbon shapes out of your ingredients is easy when you use a spiralizer!

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