What are the essential kitchen items every good cook should have in their house?

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Susan F

Looking for specifics..What kinds of pots? Knifes? Gadgets? Baking goods? What does every kitchen need?

Answer
Saucepans (1-qt., 2-qt. and 3-qt.)
Stockpot (8-qt.)
Skillets (8" and 10")
Large Saute Pan (deeper than a skillet, with a lid)
Dutch Oven
Roasting Pan (one shallow, one deep)
Broiler Pan (usually comes with oven)
Double Boiler
2 sets of Measuring Spoons
2 sets of Dry Measuring Cups
2 Glass Liquid Measuring Cups
Cutting Board
Spatulas (hard rubber if you have nonstick cookware)
Soup Ladle
Kitchen Tongs
Standing Grater (4-sided)
Colander
Vegetable Peeler
Vegetable Brush
Potato Ricer or Masher
Long-Handled Fork
Wire Whisk
Baster
Can Opener
Meat Thermometer
Oven Thermometer
Timer
Corkscrew
Zester
Slotted Spoons
Wooden Spoons
High-Heat Flexible Rubber Spatulas
Strainers
Funnel
Pepper Grinder
Salad Spinner
Coffee Pot
Tea Kettle
Wooden Skewers
Ice Cream Scoop
Collapsible Vegetable Steamer
Meat Pounder
Garlic Press
Nesting Mixing Bowls (4 or more bowls)
Microwave-Safe Casserole with Lid
Rectangular Glass Baking Dishes, multiple sizes
Airtight containers for dry goods storage
Paring Knife
Chef's Knife
Carving Knife
Serrated Bread Knife
Serrated Tomato Knife
Sharpening Steel (from manufacturer of your brand)
Heavy-Duty Blender
Hand Mixer
Coffee Maker
Food Processor
Standing Mixer
Coffee Grinder
Round Cake Pans (at least two)
Springform Pan (9")
Rectangular Baking Pan (13" x 9")
Square Baking Pan (9" x 9")
Loaf Pans (at least two)
Flat Baking Sheet
Baking Sheet with Rim
Glass Pie Plate
Muffin Tins (at least two)
Flour Sifter
Rolling Pin
Cooling Racks
Pastry Brush
Pastry Bag with Decorating Tips
Angel Food Cake Pan
Bundt Pan