mDesign Set of 4 Lazy Susan Turntable Condiment Holder – Deep Plastic Revolving Condiments and Spice Rack – Ideal Kitchen Storage Unit for Cooking Oil, Bottles, Cans and Jars – Smoke Grey

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If you’re doing a lot of baking (at least once every two weeks), I think it’s worth buying a mixer. If you want to go ‘big,’ get yourself a stand mixer. I love mine more than probably any other household appliance. Don’t have the money or the need? A handheld mixer is what my mom’s been using since before I was born, and it serves me just fine when I’m baking at her house. If you’re going to make dough, you’ll probably need a rolling pin. Sure, in a time of need, you can just use a wine bottle, but it’s really nice to have a rolling pin on hand.

We have at least 4 different shredders/graters that we use for different things but the old-school flagship boxed grater will go a long way. You can use it to grate cheese, shred carrots and zucchini, and even zest lemons. As you get more adept in the kitchen, I would recommend buying a few different zesters/shredders/graters that are made specifically for each use but the basic grater is a great place to start. We don’t have any kind of paid/sponsored relationship with OXO, but you’ll notice a lot of their products on our list. We simply love and use a ton of their products.If counter space is an issue, a hand blender is an excellent (and affordable) option for pureeing. A lot of hand blenders come with an attachment cup making it easy to make smoothies and salad dressings. You can get all fancy with your wooden spoons but you don’t have to. I use wooden spoons to stir soups and stews and find that they’re usually the first thing I reach for when I am cooking.

Most of your baking needs with be accommodated by just two types of pans: a standard 9” or 10″ round pan and a loaf pan, which you can use to bake breads. A big colander should definitely be on your essentials list. Use it to drain noodles, wash berries and vegetables, and strain broths. If you have room, I’d recommend getting one large one and one small one.While I probably own close to a dozen spatulas, I could probably make do with just a handful. Silicone spatulas are great at getting getting into the nooks and crannies and they clean so easily. I also like to have one flexible spatula and one hard one for flipping, tossing, and turning. A whisk is a great, basic kitchen utensil that I find hard to live without. Use it to whisk eggs, to make pancake batter, and to make simple salad dressings. If you want a one and done deal, you’ll probably save yourself money and time in the longterm if you invest in a cookware set, as opposed to buying pans and skillets individually. You can start with a 5 piece set or go big with a 10 or 14 piece collection. If you want to go REALLY big, you can get yourself a copper cookware set like this one from Matfer Bourgeat. This falls in the ‘nice to have’ category but I’d argue, is quite essential in our kitchen. A cast iron skillet is surprisingly affordable and allows you to achieve an enviable browning on all sorts of things — potatoes and hash browns, french toast, and peppers.

If you’re going to cook at home, you’re going to need a couple of cutting/chopping boards for chopping, dicing, and mincing. I recommend having at least two — one for meat and the other for produce. A nice big wooden cutting board can be displayed as a piece of art in the kitchen but you can find a perfectly affordable one. I also love the thin plastic ones Ikea sells — they’re cheap enough that you can replace them often.Fuss-free storage - say goodbye to rummaging through your drawers and cupboards as these turntable organisers are ready to help you store and arrange your belongings with ease. You'll receive four turntables in various sizes so you can easily organise everything from toiletries and crafting kits to jars, cans and more. You can also use them in the fridge, which is ideal for storing loose items like sauces and condiments. A lot of our recipes call for freshly-ground pepper because, let’s face it, it’s way better than the pre-ground stuff that might as well be 10 years old. There are tons of beautiful and basic pepper grinder options out there. Trust me on this one. You’ll notice that I didn’t include recommendations for glasses, plates, and serving ware simply because I think everyone looks for different things here and there is so much variety, it really comes down to personal preference. Most cooking requires measurement and I think everyone should own a basic set of measuring cups and spoons. You’ll need them if you want to follow virtually any recipe. You’re not looking for beautiful heirloom pieces here; these are purely functional.