Mademoiselle just set up her first kitchen! She went to her local home goods store with the following list and was able to obtain all of the listed kitchen essentials simply and inexpensively. These are the minimum must-have implements and appliances for daily cooking. Although, there are many additional small appliances and kitchen gadgets to tempt you. If you start with these, you can cook just about anything, but not break the bank with unnecessary cooking tools.

Pots and pans

Sauté pan with lid

Teflon skillet

Pasta pot with strainer

Dutch oven

Sheet pan

9×13 baking pan/cookie sheet

Grill/griddle pan

Prep tools

Mixing bowl

Colander

Cutting board

Measuring cups and spoons

Liquid measuring cup

Can opener

Meat thermometer

Tongs

Silpat

Whisk

Peeler

Turner

Wooden spoons

Spatulas

Knives

Chef’s knife – 8”

Paring knife – 4”

Kitchen linens

Towels

Potholders

Appliance essentials

Hand mixer

Coffee maker

Toaster

Blender

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