What cookware do I need when I move out on my own? (I moving to an apartment with friends and going to have to cook for myself.)
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What cookware do I need when I move out on my own? (I moving to an apartment with friends and going to have to cook for myself.)
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I’m a Cook now going on 30 years. At home and work (well not currently at work). It seems to me if you have ask, you need to learn to cook first. But to answer your question I would recommend an oven pan, a few pots of different sizes, a frying pan or two, oven gloves, large spoons, spatulas, and measuring cups. Cookbooks are nice. I like crockpots for tender meat, beans, and soups. Get a spice rack unless you like bland food. Don’t forget cleaning supplies, cooking is messy and food poisoning sucks. Hope that helps. Oh, and tops for the pots. Um, one more thing, Thrift stores have a ton of cookware for cheap prices.
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You do not say what is your level of interest and expertise in cooking, your budget and also how much of a foodie you are. What you will need depends on all of that.
A good kitchen pot/pan collection is built slowly, one at a time, on as-needed basis. Then, how does one start out? To start out, choose a set that fits within your budget, with full knowledge that you might be discarding quite a few, when your interest and collection grows. A set is typically more budget friendly than buying one item at a time, and typically has basic types covered, such as a frying pan.
If I were to suggest one item that you must start with, I’d say it’s a cast iron skillet — inexpensive, and versatile. You will never part with it, and you can use it for a variety of recipes.
A decent set of knives is important. Choose what fits in your budget. I know that it’s not a part of cookware per se, but they go hand in hand with cookware. Ceramic knives are reasonably priced and have as sharp an edge as high-end stainless steel ones.
A good set of utensils (spatula, pasta spoon etc.) is also needed to stir, serve etc.
Lastly, a good set of Tupperware-type containers. These will be helpful to store leftovers and quickly re-heat for the next meal. (Costco or Sam’s have great sets for a reasonable price. If you think that you do not need all those pieces, then pair up with a friend and divide the cost and the pieces between you two).
As you grow your interest in cooking and variety of foods, you will discover some key elements of a well functioning kitchen:
A wide variety of shapes of pots. For example, sauce pan, frying pan, wok etc. Success of recipes and ease of cooking, both depend on the shape of the pot. For example, try making an omelette in a sauce pan. You can do it, but a frying pan just works better.
Pots and pan in a wide variety of materials. This includes cast iron, stainless steel, aluminum (anodized), copper (lined with thin stainless steel, or if you have access to tinning services, then unlined is great). Each one of these conducts and stores heat differently and that is useful for specific recipes.
A good set of knives.
Hope this helps!
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You can google a simple question like that and get all the information you need. You should inventory what your friends will be bringing and figure out how big the kitchen is as well.
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Find out what pots and pans, or other cook ware your room mate to be has, make note of it. What you will need is what your room mate doesn’t have. But You’d be better off having an apt alone, in which case you need the basic pots and pans. You can buy any cook ware that you need, but don’t already have. I highly recommend a frying pan, a soup pot, a sauce pan, and pie pans.
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A large pot to cook spaghetti
A strainer (colander)
A small pot to cook sauces
A frying pan
A toaster oven (to toast and bake)
A crock pot
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My *recommendation* is a GOOD stainless steel pot and frypan. Now, if you can afford a whole set, got for it – they will last a lifetime. But they will be expensive, so start with just one pot and one pan if need be, and add to it over time. (get some cheap junk if you need extras temporarily.)
To that, add one GOOD large non-stick frypan. Calphalon, All-Clad, etc. Cheaper ones will lose their non-stick properties very quickly. Good ones will last a very long time if you treat them right (no metal, no super high heat). Sometimes, you just need a non-stick. Most times, the stainless steel will provide just enough “stick” to make sauces and gravies, and it a better choice to use.
Besides lasting forever, the good stuff makes you a better cook and they clean up easily. The difference is amazing, Some people swear by cast iron, but cast iron is very heavy, hard to handle, and requires maintenance. Some people like the enameled stuff, but its all for show and won’t last.
Plan on $100 for the first three pieces. The first additions would be a SS pot and frypan of a different size. Then, a covered roasting pan will make you an expert when in comes to roasts , and a two-sided griddle pan will come in handy for steaks, pancakes, omelets, and such.
While I’m thinking of it; Get a remote read meat thermometer. Something where you stick a sensor in the meat while the thermometer sits on your counter with a heat-proof wire coming out the over door. Under $20 and worth ten times that.
When I moved out on my own, the first thing I bought was a microwave. 🙂 I use it all the time, and its especially great for vegetables. Because of that I suggest also buying a few microwave-safe ceramic bowls with glass covers. in different sizes. That way you can safely store leftovers and reheat them easily.
By the way: You might find some of the things you need on eBay, or even thrift stores. Better to get good quality used than cheap new stuff.
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Start with a non-stick pan and a big (4liter+) pot.
Have spatula, some wooden spoons (metal gets really hot),
a chef’s knife, get a decent one they last really long (watch your fingers!) and
a wooden chopping board (I prefer bamboo, plastic sucks in my opinion).
A 4 sided grader, it has your regular big holes for grating cheddar cheese on the front, the smaller grater for zesting lemons (grating lemon skin), or Parmesan or ginger on the left side, the cheese slicer on the right hand side and the back side I have never used and have no idea what it is for (carrots & spuds I believe).
A nice big glass bowl, to mix your stuff in if your baking or cooking or making a salad.
A colander (or cullender) to drain stuff if you were to make pasta or boiled potatoes.
PS little tip, have some nice hot, soapy water in the kitchen sink. While you cook, rinse the dirty stuff. Say you’re making pasta and it’s on the stove boiling for 5minutes. Use that time to wash the dirty dishes. That way you have an almost clean kitchen by the time your food’s ready. Have fun cooking. I love my new found hobby.
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