What five tools or pieces of equipment do you actually need to cook confidently at home?

Whether you’re moving into your first apartment, upgrading from the mismatched pans of your college days, or just wondering which tools really deserve a spot in your cupboards, this episode takes the guesswork out of stocking a smart, lifelong kitchen.

This week, we’re answering a listener question, and by the end of this episode, you’ll:

1. Discover what simple tools are absolute musts for any avid home cook
2. Find out the types of pans that chefs rely on most, and why 
3. Learn strategies and tips for building your kitchen from scratch, or upgrading what you already have on hand for more successful and smoother cooking

Tune in now and find out which pieces of equipment make the cut for us—you might just discover your new favorite sidekick in the kitchen!

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LINKS:

Sonya’s Top 5

Stainless steel pot and pan set – there are many great options on the market, it doesn’t have to be AllClad, all those are amazing too!

Large wood cutting board or butcher block board

Meat thermometer

Tongs and fish Spatula

Sheet pans

Kari’s Top 5

Cutting boards:  Wood + Dishwasher-safe 

Set of 3 Knives - Chef’s, Pairing, and Serrated

Anchor Hocking glass batter bowl

Cast iron griddle 

Sheet pans

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