Equipment

There are some great cooking equipment staples every home cook should have in their kitchen. But, don’t feel like you need to run to the store or scroll through Amazon to purchase everything all at once. Take time building up your kitchen and finding the tools that work for you (and look for sales)! I’ve listed my most used and loved kitchen accessories below, as well as a photo reference to help you out.

Small Appliances

• Food Processor
• Hand-Held Mixer
• High-Speed Blender
• Waffle Maker
• Stand mixer

Cutting

• Wood and plastic cutting boards
• Chef’s knife
• Ceramic knives
• Microplane Zester
• Vegetable peeler
• Grater
• Mandoline Slicer
• Spiralizer

Measuring

• Measuring spoons
• Dry measuring cups
• Liquid measuring cups

Baking

• Baking sheets (ceramic, non-stick)
• Muffin tin
• Doughnut pan
• 8-inch square baking pan
• 4-inch round tart pans
• 9 x 5 inch loaf pan
• Cooling racks
• Silicone baking mats
• Muffin liners

Utensils

• Rubber spatulas
• Whisk
• Tongs
• Pizza cutter
• Citrus juicer
• Ice cream scoop

Storage

• Mixing bowls
• Glass jars
• Airtight glass containers
• Reusable freezer bags

Pots and Pans

• Cast iron skillet
• Non-stick skillets (with lids) and saucepans
• Large soup pot
• Steamer basket

Other 

• Fine-mesh strainer
• Colander
• Ceramic Rolling pin
• Glass straws
• Food scale

Click here to view the Kitchen Staples from The HealthNut Cookbook.