What am I Supposed to Have in My Kitchen Anyways – Five Essential Items

There are a million items on the market that you could have in your kitchen and it’s never been more unclear as to what you actually need and what you can skip. I’ve done the research so you don’t have to.

            First, you need to have quality knives. Contrary to current marketing, you don’t need to buy a knife block. Usually, it’s a waste of money and you won’t use most of the knives. Instead, you need three high-quality knives: (1) Chef’s Knife, (2)v Pairing Knife, and (3) Serrated Bread knife.

The most highly reviewed knives on the market if you want to buy all three at once are:

Best Overall

Best Budget

Other Good Options:

Pro Tip: Don’t forget to buy a sharpening block. You should sharpen your knives every few months!

            Second, a 3-Quart stainless steel pan. My favorite is the All-Clad D5 Stainless Steel Sauté Pan. The one I currently own is 5 Quarts. Now, the sauté pan you buy is your preference, but I recommend stainless steel and going for a bit higher quality. Although higher quality pans are expensive, they will last you forever. Also, stainless steel is non-toxic, but there is a learning curve on how to use them. Check out my blog on stainless steel cooking here.

Pro Tip: Try and find a quality pan at Home Goods, TJ Maxx, or the Williams Sonoma Outlet store. They always have great deals.

Third, an end grain wooden cutting board.

Fourth, a 6-quart dutch oven.

Fifth,