Cooking at home is full of benefits: It leads to a higher-quality diet and better health and weight, it’s less expensive than take-out or restaurant meals, and it gives you the ability to control ingredients and portions. Cooking at home also doesn’t have to mean expensive ingredients or a bunch of fancy equipment. Equip yourself with the following essential kitchen tools, plan your grocery list, and get cooking!
How to equip your kitchen for cooking
Food prep equipment
- Colander
- Box grater
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring spoons and cup
- Plastic cutting board
- Peeler
Hand tools
- Knife sharpener
- Chef’s knife
- Utility knife
- Serrated knife
- Kitchen scissors
- Slotted spoon
- Wooden spoon
- Tongs
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Can opener
- Food thermometer
Baking and roasting dishes
- Baking sheets
- 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish
- Pizza pan
- Pie pan
- Casserole with lid
- Loaf pan
Pots and pans with lids
- Fry pan
- Stockpot
- Saucepan
- Sauté pan
Powered appliances
- Crockpot
- Toaster
- Hand blender
Cool off hot foods
- Cooling rack
- Hot pad
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Published on: April 10, 2019