Basic Kitchen Equipment

Every kitchen should have a few basic pieces of equipment (although, based
on your needs, you may make some changes to this list).


Absolutely necessary items:

• Bowls of various sizes
  

• Several pots and pans of different sizes
  

• Baking sheet(s) and baking dish(es)
  

• Wooden spoon(s) for mixing and stirring food while cooking
  

• Rubber spatula (heat proof) for turning and mixing food during cooking
  

• Measuring spoons and cups
  

• Knives
  

• Vegetable peeler
  

• Grater
  

• Cutting boards
  

• Wire whisks (large and small)
  

• Pastry brush
  

• Colander for draining cooked food
  

• Can opener
  

• Pot Holders
  

• Hand Blender
  

Another helpful kitche tools include:

• Lemon zester
  

• Lemon and orange juicer
  

• Garlic press
  

• Tongs
  

• Steamer
  

• Rolling pin
  

• Ladle
  

• Dutch oven
  

• Cookie rack (for cooling food)
  

• Pastry Decorating Set and Cookie Cutters
  

Electric equipment that is extremely helpful in kitchen:

• Food processor
  

• Strong blender
  

• Standing or handheld mixer, or both
  

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