If you are just starting to cook, or are moving in on your own,
chances are, you don't have much in terms of cooking equipment.
Here is what we recommend for you to get, as you are starting
out. As times goes by, you will, of course, get more kitchen
gadgets. But here are five that we recommend starting out with:
- Chopping board. This is something very basic, as you can't
chop anything without having a chopping board. It is very
versatile, as you can chop pretty much anything on it - onions,
potatoes, tomatoes, meat, herbs, etc.
Some people prefer to get separate chopping boards to meat,
dairy items, vegetables, etc. Others get differently sized
chopping boards, and use them depending on the volume of things
they need to chop. Start out with one, and see what else you
need.
- A knife. Again, this is very basic, but you will not be able
to chop or cook anything without a knife. A good, sharp knife
goes a long way to help you prepare food. You can go to some
stores, and hold the knives in your hand, so that you know which
one you are comfortable with.
- A big pot. You need a pot for pretty much anything - from
boiling pastas to making soups to stewing to pretty much
anything else. Some pots come with colander inserts, which makes
it easier to cook pasta. Or, you may get a colander separately,
and use that.
- A saute pan. We love saute pans, and use them all the time.
Again, they are very versatile, and we recommend getting ones
without wooden handles, so that you can put the saute in the
oven as well.
Use the saute pan for preparing stir fries, sauteing meat and
fish, cooking vegetables and much, much more.
- Roasting Pan. These are perfect for preparing things in the
oven. From roast to roasted chicken to roasted vegetables, a
roasted pan can help you cook your favorite dishes in the oven.
Don't be scared - cooking is fun. Start getting a few things
that we recommended, and add to your collection of kitchen
equipment as time goes.
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