- Cookware:
- Small non-stick skillet
- Medium-sized saucepan with lid
- Stockpot for boiling pasta or making soups
- Baking sheet or tray
- Utensils:
- Wooden spoon
- Spatula
- Tongs
- Ladle
- Whisk
- Can opener
- Vegetable peeler
- Kitchen scissors
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cutlery:
- Chef’s knife
- Butter knife
- Cutting board
- Appliances:
- Microwave
- Mini-fridge
- Oven
- Food Storage:
- Plastic containers for storing leftovers
- Ziplock bags
- Aluminum foil
- Plastic wrap
- Bakeware:
- 9×13 inch baking dish
- Mixing bowls (at least two sizes)
- Oven mitts or pot holders
- Miscellaneous:
- Cutting board
- Kitchen towels or paper towels
- Bottle opener
- Colander for draining pasta and washing vegetables
- Spice rack or basic spices (salt, pepper, garlic powder, etc.)
- Cooking oil (olive oil or vegetable oil)
- Basic condiments (ketchup, mustard, soy sauce, etc.)
- Cleaning Supplies:
- Dish soap
- Dish sponge or scrubber
- Dish drying rack or drying mat
- Trash bags
- Surface cleaner wipes for quick cleanup
- Optional but Useful:
- Rice cooker (if you eat a lot of rice)
- Slow cooker or Instant Pot for easy one-pot meals