There are so many kitchen utensils and gadgets. Over the years I have purchased a few that I find myself not needing or something else just works better. Too many items just clutter a kitchen and simply are not worth it. These items are essential and are really needed in every kitchen.
- Chefs knife
- Serrated bread knife
- Paring knife
- whisk
- Slotted spoon
- Soup ladle
- Microplane
- Cheese grater
- Food processor
- Stand mixer (if you bake)
- Good mixing bowls
- Turner spatula (metal and plastic)
- Spatula
- Tongs
- Different size pots
- Small, medium and large frying pans
- Medium pan with lid
- Stock pot
- Colander and strainer
- Plastic and wooden cutting boards
- Griddle
- Different size casserole dishes
- Muffin, cake and bread pans
- Different size cookie sheets, with and without edge
- Coffee maker
- Large and medium serving bowls and platters or dishes
- Potato peeler (unless you want to use a knife)
- Can opener
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Toaster or toaster oven
- Potato masher
- Pastry brush
- Cast iron pans
