Post by sunshine on Jul 14, 2005 6:45:50 GMT 10
MUST HAVE:
If you don't have these, you probably don't cook much anyway. But in no
particular order, I'd suggest you have on hand:
Three saucepans, one stockpot, and one skillet, all with lids. Gauge the
sizes to meet your family's needs. Yes, more would be nice - but - then you
have twice as many pots and pans to wash. I'd rather wash more frequently
than have a depressing sinkful!!
Two cutting boards, one for meat and one for veggies/fruits. My plastic ones
go in the dishwasher.
A carving knife, a paring knife and a serrated edge ("bread") knife. More
than one paring knife is a plus! Don't skimp on knives or they won't hold an
edge. However, don't go crazy and buy those TV knives that do everything
except balance your checkbook. They'll only empty it. (Actually, my favorite
knives are some passed down to me from my grandmas. Great steel blades that
really hold an edge!)
A collander
Cooking spoons (I prefer wooden over metal or plastic. YMMV)
A no-scratch spatula or pancake flipper
Casserole dishes in the size your family needs for one meal (at least 4, more
is helpful). Decide on what you need based on how often you eat casseroles!
Foil, freezer bags (generic work just fine), plastic wrap or waxed paper.
Depending on what you are freezing, some items will do better in one kind of
wrap than others.
A vegetable peeler, a grater, and a set of wire whisks and rubber spatulas
(various sizes).
Various sizes of mixing bowls.
Two or three large baking sheets, bread pans, and one pizza pan
TWO complete sets of measuring cups and spoons (one for wet ingredients, one
for dry.)
If you don't have these, you probably don't cook much anyway. But in no
particular order, I'd suggest you have on hand:
Three saucepans, one stockpot, and one skillet, all with lids. Gauge the
sizes to meet your family's needs. Yes, more would be nice - but - then you
have twice as many pots and pans to wash. I'd rather wash more frequently
than have a depressing sinkful!!
Two cutting boards, one for meat and one for veggies/fruits. My plastic ones
go in the dishwasher.
A carving knife, a paring knife and a serrated edge ("bread") knife. More
than one paring knife is a plus! Don't skimp on knives or they won't hold an
edge. However, don't go crazy and buy those TV knives that do everything
except balance your checkbook. They'll only empty it. (Actually, my favorite
knives are some passed down to me from my grandmas. Great steel blades that
really hold an edge!)
A collander
Cooking spoons (I prefer wooden over metal or plastic. YMMV)
A no-scratch spatula or pancake flipper
Casserole dishes in the size your family needs for one meal (at least 4, more
is helpful). Decide on what you need based on how often you eat casseroles!
Foil, freezer bags (generic work just fine), plastic wrap or waxed paper.
Depending on what you are freezing, some items will do better in one kind of
wrap than others.
A vegetable peeler, a grater, and a set of wire whisks and rubber spatulas
(various sizes).
Various sizes of mixing bowls.
Two or three large baking sheets, bread pans, and one pizza pan
TWO complete sets of measuring cups and spoons (one for wet ingredients, one
for dry.)
