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First Apartment Kitchen Starter Kit: Everything You Need to Actually Cook
15 items
By
Morgan
Things that you ACTUALLY need to make cooking in your new place a breeze
Sections
5
Cook It
Prep It
Measure & Store
Small Appliances
Keep It Clean
Cook It
The core cookware that gets you through 90% of weeknight meals.
The knife culinary schools actually put in students' hands — restaurant quality for under $50.
Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
One pan that handles eggs, stir-fry, and everything in between without sticking.
T-Fal Ultimate 12" Hard Anodized Fry Pan
Pasta, sauces, soups — the pot you'll reach for almost every day.
Cuisinart Chef's Classic 3-Qt Stainless Saucepan
Prep It
Cutting boards and tools for getting ingredients ready.
Juice grooves and a non-slip base — the board that won't slide around on you.
OXO Good Grips Plastic Carving & Cutting Board
Doubles as a mixing bowl and a measuring cup — one less thing to buy separately.
Pyrex Smart Essentials 3-Piece Glass Prep Set
Safe on nonstick, comfortable to hold, and covers turning, flipping, and stirring.
OXO Good Grips 3-Piece Wooden Turner Set
Measure & Store
Keep portions accurate and leftovers fresh.
Read the markings from above instead of crouching down to eye level.
OXO Good Grips Angled Measuring Cup, Set of 3
Actually leak-proof, which is more than most storage sets can say.
Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set, 10pc
Leaves a smooth edge instead of a jagged one — small detail, big difference.
OXO Good Grips Smooth Edge Manual Can Opener
Small Appliances
The countertop machines that do the most work for the least effort.
Boils water in under 3 minutes for coffee, tea, or instant ramen.
Cosori Gooseneck Kettle 0.8L + Coffee Maker
Small footprint for a small kitchen, with a wide slot for bagels.
Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice Toaster White
Takes the guesswork out of whether chicken is actually done.
ThermoPro TP03 Instant-Read Digital Thermometer
Keep It Clean
Wrap-up tools that make cleanup and storage painless.
A slim profile that fits next to a counter without blocking the walkway.
simplehuman 40L Slim Kitchen Step Trash Can
Folds flat when you're not using it — a real win in a tiny kitchen.
OXO Good Grips Foldaway Dish Rack
Buy once and stop running out of clean towels mid-week.
Utopia Towels Kitchen Bar Mops, 12 Pack
