Knowledge is power.
A basic beginner's cookbook, with cooking times, definitions, illustrations, and recipes can be a God-send for the new cook. I learned at my mother’s knees—literally. Many of today’s residents do not know kitchen basics or skills. I’m noticing the increased presence of prepared foods on the grocery shelves and in the grocery freezers. Just pop in the microwave or oven.
I consider a good set of kitchen knives and the skill to use them one of the most underrated things in a kitchen. A good cook will have a preferred favorite or unique knives that no one else can use.
The cutting boards that go with the knives.
A waterproof apron. I have ruined multiple outfits preparing meals or during the cleanup—grease, sanitizer, bleach.
Gloves—all types—Dishwashing gloves, gloves for food prep, gloves for removing hot foods from the oven.
Heatproof forearm sleeves and potholders. I have the scars to prove hot oven racks can burn.
A heavy-duty stand mixer—labor saver when making cakes, bread, meringue, whipped cream.
Dry and Wet Measuring cups and Spoons for consistency
Cooking and Baking Pans
Prep bowls
Serving bowls
A double sink-I’d love a home version of a triple one.
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