Kitchen items list for new home
Congratulations on your new home! Here's a comprehensive list of kitchen items you may want to consider:
Cooking Essentials
- Pots and pans:
- Frying pan (stainless steel or non-stick)
- Saucepan (stainless steel or non-stick)
- Dutch oven or large pot
- Wok (optional)
- Cooking utensils:
- Spatulas (rubber and metal)
- Whisk
- Wooden spoons
- Tongs
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Kitchen knives:
- Chef's knife
- Utility knife
- Paring knife
- Serrated knife
- Cutting boards:
- Wooden or plastic cutting board
- Marble or granite cutting board (optional)
- Colander:
- Stainless steel or silicone colander
Dinnerware and Glassware
- Plates:
- Dinner plates
- Salad plates
- Dessert plates
- Bowls:
- Soup bowls
- Cereal bowls
- Mixing bowls
- Cups and mugs:
- Coffee mugs
- Tea cups
- Water glasses
- Silverware:
- Forks
- Knives
- Spoons
- Glasses:
- Water glasses
- Wine glasses
- Beer glasses (optional)
Kitchen Tools and Gadgets
- Can opener:
- Manual or electric can opener
- Kitchen shears:
- Scissors with a sharp blade
- Garlic press:
- Manual or electric garlic press
- Grater:
- Box grater or microplane grater
- Stand mixer:
- Optional, but useful for baking and mixing
- Immersion blender:
- Handheld blender for soups and sauces
- Food processor:
- Optional, but useful for chopping and pureeing
- Slow cooker:
- Crock pot or slow cooker for cooking meals
- Instant pot or pressure cooker:
- Optional, but useful for cooking grains and legumes
- Kitchen scale:
- Digital or analog scale for measuring ingredients
Pantry Staples
- Spices:
- Salt
- Pepper
- Sugar
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Cumin
- Coriander
- Turmeric
- Ginger
- Oils:
- Olive oil
- Coconut oil
- Vegetable oil
- Vinegars:
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- White vinegar
- Condiments:
- Ketchup
- Mayonnaise
- Mustard
- Relish
- Soy sauce
- Hot sauce
- Canned goods:
- Beans
- Tomatoes
- Tuna
- Soups
- Broth
- Baking supplies:
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Vanilla extract
- Almond extract
- Cocoa powder
- Coffee or tea
Miscellaneous
- Trash can:
- Stainless steel or plastic trash can
- Dish rack:
- Dish rack for drying dishes
- Dish towels:
- Set of dish towels for drying dishes
- Oven mitts:
- Set of oven mitts for protecting your hands
- Kitchen cleaning supplies:
- Dish soap
- All-purpose cleaner
- Glass cleaner
- Scouring powder
- Sponges and dishcloths
Remember, this is just a starting point, and you can always add or subtract items based on your personal preferences and cooking habits. Happy cooking in your new home!