Recommended Kitchen Tools

The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you’ve got to have a what-the-hell attitude~Julia Child

 

 

 

 

 

Suggested cooking implements

  • Small skillet for individual servings
  • Large skillet
  • Large deep skillet with a lid
  • Non-stick skillets in several sizes
  • Small sauce pan
  • Medium Dutch oven (stove top to oven)
  • Large Dutch oven (9+ qts)
  • Microplane (zester)
  • Spice grinder
  • Cheese grater
  • Paring knife (3-4 inches) – for peeling
  • Chef’s Knife (8-10 inches) – for chopping, dicing, mincing
  • Carving Knife (10 inches) – to slice meats
  • Serrated Knife – for breads and soft foods

Nice to haves

  • Wok
  • Slow cooker