You don't need every kitchen gadget on the market to make good food. These are the kitchen essentials I actually recommend, from cookware and utensils to measuring tools and meal prep basics. Whether you're stocking your first apartment, dorm, or hom...
I use this when kneading dough and also when prepping so I can just shake off whatever mess I made in the trash.
26x16 Inch Thick Silicone Baking Mat w/ Measurements
I love to cook and bake when I'm stressed, which is quite often as a bio major, so these are essential.
Pyrex Essentials 2-Pack Glass Measuring Cups
The perfect utensil set! It doesn't come with a holder so I sat them in a mason jar.
P&P CHEF 8-Piece Silicone Utensils Set
These take up nearly 0 room! Which is great for sharing a small kitchen with roommates and for packing during move out.
Redchef Nonstick Ceramic Cookware Set 5pc
I use these to cover my 5-gal water jug when going to the refill station.
Gofriipai 3 & 5 Gallon Silicone Water Jug Caps
I use these for storage, making jam in Vermont (😉), making sauces, drinking absolutely everything!!
Mainstays 16 oz Mason Jars, Wide Mouth Pint Canning Jars with Lids and Rings, 12-Pack Glass Jars for Home Canning and Meal Prep
I use this for baking, marinating, mixing.
Fox Run Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl, Purple, 2.75qt
I try to buy metal instead of plastic when available.
Bopei 10-Piece Stainless Steel Measuring Set
Everyone needs a good baking sheet.
GoodCook Carbon Steel Nonstick Baking Sheet 9x13
I use these instead of parchment paper to reduce my use of single use things (or at least try to).
Amazon Basics Silicone Rectangular Baking Mat 2-Pack
Measuring by weight is more accurate than cup so I keep a scale just in case or a recipe uses grams.
KitchenAid Glass Surface 11lb Digital Scale
I use each one for separate things (meat, produce, misc).
Bamboo Cutting Boards
My biggest fear in the kitchen is chicken so this is my best friend.
Alpha Grillers Meat Thermometer Digital –
A good cheap knife set is perfect for learning your a way around the kitchen.
Amazon Basics 18-Piece High-Carbon Steel Knife Set
It's good to keep a few towels around the kitchen.
