

Wooden spoons are not abrasive on your cooking surfaces and they’ll last forever. A 1-quart glass measuring cup makes measuring liquids a lot more convenient and efficient, and you can also make sauces and vinaigrettes right inside and then simply pour it into whatever you’re cooking up. We like to keep a 4-piece set for measuring dried ingredients and small amounts of liquid. Measuring cups are absolutely crucial If you’re a baker, but it’s also great for everyday cooking. But also, they double as mini spoons for scooping spices and dried herbs! This magnetic set here is narrow enough to fit into spice jars, and they stick together so you don’t ever have to worry about losing the teaspoon or misplacing the tablespoon! 8. MEASURING SPOONSĮven if you like to “eyeball” ingredients, it’s handy to have a set of measuring spoons around for the times you need precise measurements. (We like to use the Global grand, but buy whatever feels right in your hand!) 7. However, we highly recommend getting a serrated knife and a paring knife as well since they serve different purposes – serrated knives let you slice through tomatoes and bread with ease, and paring knives are great for smaller, more delicate jobs, when a big knife just doesn’t cut it. You will use this knife for 90% of your food prep, so buy a nice one and take care of it. If you only have money and space for one knife, get a chef’s knife. If you’re cooking, you’re going to be using a knife. Because it’s microwave-safe, an 8-inch size can fit into a microwave for the times you need to pre-cook vegetables for the quick Microwave & Saute Cooking Method or even to fully cook veggies when your oven and stove are all occupied. Glass baking dishes are perfect for baking things like casseroles and enchiladas in the oven. They also make for an easy clean-up with sheet pan dinners. These pans can get a lot of action, including roasting vegetables, baking meats, toasting nuts, and of course, baking cookies. Its base allows for even heating, so your soups cook evenly. STOCK POTįor bigger batches of soups, stews, and pasta, you’ll want to have a 12-quart stock pot around. Try this 3.5-quart non-stick one or this 4-quart stainless steel sauce pan. A 4-quart saucepan is easy to maneuver and handle, and is great whether you’re cooking for 1 or 4. SAUCEPANĪ saucepan is perfect for when you need to cook something with liquids, such as boiling pasta and vegetables or simmering sauces and beans. Buying a two-piece set lets you have two sizes around and makes it possible to cook two things at the same time. Just be careful to use non-abrasive tools on the surface! We like this stainless steel frying pan and this aluminum one. It’s also a super versatile pan that can be used for searing meats, sauteing vegetables, and making sauces. Every household needs a non-stick pan for breakfast duty since eggs and pancakes are best made on a non-stick surface.
