The Essentials

Before beginning any basic cooking here are some essential kitchen items that are required:



1 Medium Pot- great for boiling water to make pasta, steaming vegetables, or frying anything

1 Medium Pan- essential for sauteeing and cooking

1 Baking Sheet- required for any type of baking or oven cooking

1 Cutting Board- plastic ones are cheaper than wood ones and are just as effective, they are also lightweight and non-porous so bacteria can't soak down into them and can be washed off with hot water

1 Good Knife- I know knives these days are expensive but I tell everyone it's better to get one good knife, then several cheap knives. A good knife will last you many years, and its actually safer than the cheap, dull knifes.

These are the 5 basic things that you must keep in your kitchen. Check in your town for a local cooking store to get these items at good prices. Avoid going to a big name place like Williams-Sonoma. It's a great store but not necessary for these basic items. A good place to look is Bed Bath & Beyond and also online.