Are you equipping your new home, and you've never lived on your own before? You'll need quick guidance to catch up on all the kitchen necessities. Cooking will require a full spectrum of mixers, spoons, bowls, peelers, and choppers to make and safely bake in your oven. With a functional fridge and a microwave to be a quick assistant in warming up dishes, you'll be halfway closer to a fully-equipped kitchen. Let's see what else you'll need to master your cooking skills.
A variety of mixers
Baking a cake cannot go without a functional mixer to help you create a yummy filling and mix the sponge. Aside from a standard mixer with a bowl, a hand mixer can come in handy too. Considering it comes with several attachments like a whisk, you will have a chop-chop mixer, a smoothie maker and an electric whisk all in one to make your cooking safe, easier and more efficient.
Bowls galore
You can never have enough bowls. That is especially true if you're keen on cooking large meals for a big family. Invest in a few sets of bowls, so you can have varying sizes for all your needs. Whether you need to make burgers or knead the dough, you will start the process in a glass bowl. Whipping cream for cakes, melting chocolate for those luscious desserts, you name it – it all needs to be done in a bowl, so stock up.
Microwave
Whether you're living a fast-paced life and need to rely on ready-made meals or occasionally like to warm up your pies, a microwave oven will be a lifesaver. The appliance offers invaluable features, including popcorn-making. No need to invest in a specific popcorn maker when your multifunctional microwave will do it for you. It's also very convenient for thawing when you forget to defrost the meat or puff pastry for your next baking fest.
Refrigerator
You couldn't imagine a kitchen without a cooling appliance. Refrigerators keep the food fresh and cool, making it last longer than at room temperature. Fridges are especially necessary for people who enjoy cooking and will always have plenty of food and ingredients stocked up for their cooking adventures. Investing in a quality fridge that will offer enough room for your food and be energy efficient is of the essence for a functional kitchen.
Stove and oven
An electric or gas stove is a must in every kitchen. Nobody relies solely on takeout or ready-made meals, and breakfasts are always the most delicious when made at home. So, you'll need to invest in an efficient stove and decide whether you want the one that comes with an oven, or if you'd prefer a separate built-in one instead.
Mixing utensils
Do you have a whisk? How about a wooden spoon or a silicone spatula? Those are equally often used for stirring batters, creams, sauces, and other delicacies during the cooking process. Invest in several whisks and spatulas to have at hand and avoid washing them all the time when you can use several as you prepare your cakes and other delicacies.
Peel, slice, and dice sets
Do you like French fries? How about a cheesy meltdown pizza? You cannot make fries before you peel the potatoes, and a grater is much-needed for shredding the cheese just the way you like it on top of your pizza. Peelers, slicers, chopping boards, knives, and other chopping utensils will be invaluable in every kitchen. A sharp chef's knife and a bread knife are a must in every kitchen.
Baking and cooking necessities
What’s a kitchen without pots, pans, and baking trays, right? Aside from standard pots of varying sizes, a wok, cast-iron skillet, and non-stick skillet will be of great use to every cooking enthusiast. Saucepans, Dutch ovens, and sheet pans will be a necessary addition to your kitchen. Baking dishes and baking trays alongside a bread baking tray will be enough for the beginning. As you start cooking more often, you’ll see what other items you might need to make a part of your kitchen.
When equipping your new kitchen, some essentials must find their rightful place in the cupboards. Keep the above list in mind and add items as you go along. You might need a more diverse assortment of cooking necessities or you’ll come to realise your range shouldn’t be as vast. However, sticking to the mentioned essentials will be an excellent starting point for everyone, so don't disregard them too soon.
