Kitchen essentials checklist

getmealpot.com

The 38 tools ranked by how often 1,676 real recipes ask for them. Print it, tick what you own, buy the rest in order.

Prep

• ☐ Chef’s knife
• ☐ Cutting board
• ☐ Colander
• ☐ Box grater
• ☐ Vegetable peeler
• ☐ Salad spinner
• ☐ Fine-mesh strainer

Measuring & mixing

• ☐ Measuring spoons
• ☐ Measuring cups
• ☐ Mixing bowls

Utensils

• ☐ Wooden stirring spoon
• ☐ Tongs
• ☐ Whisk
• ☐ Oven mitts
• ☐ Spatula
• ☐ Ladle
• ☐ Potato masher
• ☐ Slotted spoon

Gadgets

• ☐ Garlic press
• ☐ Citrus juicer
• ☐ Can opener
• ☐ Toaster
• ☐ Blender or hand blender
• ☐ Julienne peeler
• ☐ Skewers
• ☐ Mandoline slicer

Cookware

• ☐ Nonstick skillet
• ☐ Medium saucepan
• ☐ Small saucepan
• ☐ Cast iron or stainless skillet
• ☐ Grill pan
• ☐ Large pot
• ☐ Sauté pan

Bakeware & oven

• ☐ Baking sheet pan
• ☐ Aluminum foil
• ☐ Baking dish
• ☐ Parchment paper
• ☐ Muffin pan

From getmealpot.com/kitchen-essentials-list/ — includes the starter-kit math and what each tool is for.

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