Essential Kitchen Equipmentposted in Equipment by Kathy MaisterIf you are moving into your own apartment for the very first time, the list of "essentials" seems never-ending. So, for startcooking.com I have tried to keep your list of cooking essentials to the bare minimum. I have already started several discussions on stocking your cupboard , stocking your refrigerator , basic utensils , and knives. Now, let's talk about kitchen equipment. Three usually come with most apartments or houses you may rent, share or (if you're lucky) buy. They are: 1. A Refrigerator 2. A Sink 3. An Oven with a stove top Typically, you are on your own after these three. There is one more absolute, non-optional, essential piece of equipment: 4. Pots and Pans
You will need, at a minimum: (a) One 6-quart pot for making spaghetti, (b) One 2-to-3 quart pot for making rice, boiling potatoes, etc. and (c) One 7-to-10 inch skillet or fry pan. Many of the large discount stores offer "sets" of pots and pans. If you don't own any, that may be the way to go. If you have time to shop around look for sales and "extra-off" coupons. That will cut the cost considerably. Buy the best you can afford. Really inexpensive pans do not have the same heat-retention ability as the more expensive ones. From here on, my list says "optional" but quite honestly most of it is essential. Option 1: Microwave
Oven (Even my husband, who does not know how to cook, knows how to use the microwave!)
Option 2: Cutting
boards
Option 3: Baking
Sheet with sides
Option 4: Mixing
Bowls
Option 5: Colander
Option 6: Coffee
Pot/Kettle
Option 7: Toaster or Toaster Oven Option 8: Blender
So this is my starter list. By popular demand I am adding a vegetable peeler and a garlic press to the utensil list . Make sure you also get some dishtowels and pot holders/oven mitts.
A toaster, a blender, a coffee-pot and a tea-kettle may not be first on YOUR list, but cutting boards, mixing bowls, a baking sheet with sides and a colander really are necessary to start cooking. Are we ready to startcooking? If you are new to startcooking, or are a regular visitor here, please consider subscribing for free. 11 commentsBethany Riskin I could not live without my food processor, pasta machine (manual, not electric), and baking stone! Jon (Sacker) Bethany, I’m so impressed at your use of the pasta machine. For some reason it’s the one major kitchen gadget I’ve never been able to master. What I don’t understand is where you get your third hand from: Dave I've found my vegetable steamer to be a very useful and simple device. I've heard it doesn't remove as much nutritional value as boiling does. It's also good for a lot more than just veggies. I bought my dad an Oster model for $30 at Target recently. Hi Dave, Steamers are great! Prior to microwave ovens, I used my steamer all the time to steam vegetables. (Yikes! that was a long time ago!) Nutritionally speaking, it was the only way to go. Now I find in much quicker to "steam" vegetable in the microwave! Jon and Bethany, Food Processors, pasta machines, baking stones, etc are amazing things to have in your kitchen! (I have them all!) But...if you are just learning to cook, I don't think they are on the top of the priority list of equipment! Investing in a good knive is step #1! Nice kitchen equipments.......! Tom When trying to design your dream kitchen keep a few things in mind. Start with a cabinet professional, they know the ins and outs of kitchen design and they can properly lay out your kitchen so that all the extras that you were hoping for will come together perfectly.An example of this might be if you choose a Sub-zero refrigerator. U can use a old one with some <a href="http://www.goodnewsblog.com/refrigerator_parts.html">appliance parts</a> replaced.They are much larger than a regular refrigerator and will need to have the correct room allowed for it. The last time I renovated my kitchen was 17 years ago! I’m wondering how much longer my Sub-Zero will last? The stove lasted about 12 years, and my microwave 15 years before they needed replacing. A newly designed elevator in our building means that to install a Sub-Zero, it would have to get carried up 7 flights of stairs or I would have to hire a crane and bring it through the window! timothy lambinicio Nice for showing the tools and equipment of kitchen, thank you! :) We are all about learning the basics here at startcooking.com! The one kitchen appliance that I could not live without is my Bosch blender.....I am able to puree soups, make smoothies, and grind coffee beans. Post a Comment0 trackbacks |
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Pam C
love this blog, most especially the soft teal colander with matching towel, how did you know I did try a tennis racket? keep up the great work xoxo P