List of kitchen essentials for new home

Congratulations on your new home! Here's a list of kitchen essentials to get you started:

Cooking Essentials

  1. Pots and pans:
    • 1-2 stainless steel or non-stick frying pans (8-10 inches)
    • 1-2 saucepans (1-2 quarts)
    • 1 Dutch oven or large pot (3-4 quarts)
  2. Cooking utensils:
    • Spatulas (rubber and metal)
    • Whisk
    • Wooden spoons
    • Slotted spoon
    • Tongs
  3. Kitchen knives:
    • Chef's knife (8-10 inches)
    • Utility knife (4-6 inches)
    • Paring knife (2-3 inches)
  4. Cutting boards:
    • 1-2 wooden or plastic cutting boards (12-18 inches x 18-24 inches)

Baking Essentials

  1. Baking sheets:
    • 1-2 large baking sheets (18x12 inches)
  2. Muffin tin:
    • 1-2 muffin tins (6-12 cups)
  3. Cake pans:
    • 1-2 round cake pans (8-10 inches)
    • 1-2 square cake pans (8-10 inches)
  4. Measuring cups and spoons:
    • Dry and liquid measuring cups
    • Measuring spoons

Dinnerware and Glassware

  1. Plates:
    • 4-6 dinner plates
    • 4-6 dessert plates
  2. Bowls:
    • 4-6 soup bowls
    • 4-6 cereal bowls
  3. Cups and mugs:
    • 4-6 coffee mugs
    • 4-6 tea cups
  4. Glasses:
    • Water glasses (4-6)
    • Wine glasses (2-4)
    • Beer glasses (2-4)

Kitchen Tools and Gadgets

  1. Can opener:
    • Manual or electric can opener
  2. Kitchen shears:
    • Good-quality kitchen shears
  3. Garlic press:
    • Manual or electric garlic press
  4. Grater:
    • Box grater or microplane grater
  5. Stand mixer:
    • Optional, but a stand mixer can be a big time-saver
  6. Immersion blender:
    • Optional, but great for soups and sauces
  7. Instant pot or pressure cooker:
    • Optional, but great for cooking grains, beans, and tougher cuts of meat

Pantry Staples

  1. Spices:
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    • Common spices (e.g., cumin, paprika, oregano)
  2. Oils:
    • Olive oil
    • Vegetable oil
    • Coconut oil
  3. Baking supplies:
    • Flour
    • Sugar
    • Baking powder
    • Baking soda
  4. Grains:
    • Rice
    • Pasta
    • Bread crumbs
  5. Canned goods:
    • Beans
    • Tomatoes
    • Tuna
    • Soups

Miscellaneous

  1. Trash bags:
    • Keep a stash of trash bags on hand
  2. Aluminum foil and parchment paper:
    • For wrapping food and lining baking sheets
  3. Sponges and dish towels:
    • Keep a set of sponges and dish towels on hand for cleaning up spills and wiping down surfaces
  4. Dish soap and dishwasher detergent:
    • If you have a dishwasher, make sure you have dishwasher detergent on hand. If not, keep dish soap stocked up.

Remember, this is just a starting point, and you can always add or adjust items based on your personal preferences and cooking habits. Happy cooking in your new home!