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Basic Kitchen for $300
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Forschner Fibrox 7-in. Fillet KnifeForschner Fibrox 7-in. Fillet Knife
A good set of knives proves to be your greatest ally in the kitchen. With an eight inch chef's knife and a paring knife you can do 95% of your prep work. Don't waste your money on block sets; most have poor versions of the knifes you actually use and lost of knives you wont use.
Chicago Cutlery Walnut Tradition 10-Inch Sharpening SteelChicago Cutlery Walnut Tradition 10-Inch Sharpening Steel
Buy new: $7.99
You must keep your knives sharp or you will become frustrated and injure yourself.
Oxo Good Grips 10-1/2-by-15-Inch Utility Cutting Board, Black TrimOxo Good Grips 10-1/2-by-15-Inch Utility Cutting Board, Black Trim
Buy new: $12.99
Although quality wood boards surpass plastic, they can cost more than $100. For now, you can use this plastic board for all your prep work and when you have the money buy a good wood board for veggies and use the old plastic one for raw meat.
Pyrex Prepware 3-Piece Large Mixing Bowl Set, ClearPyrex Prepware 3-Piece Large Mixing Bowl Set, Clear
Unlike steel and plastic, you can use glass mixing bowls in the microwave and over a double boiler.
Amco 4-Piece Stainless-Steel Measuring Spoon SetAmco 4-Piece Stainless-Steel Measuring Spoon Set
Buy new: $5.99
Lodge Logic 12-Inch Pre-Seasoned SkilletLodge Logic 12-Inch Pre-Seasoned Skillet
Buy new: $15.29
You can not find a better pan for browning meat and pan frying. The only downside: only the Incredible Hulk can saute with this thing!
Cuisinart Chef's Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 12-Inch Skillet with Helper HandleCuisinart Chef's Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 12-Inch Skillet with Helper Handle
Buy new: $49.95
Saute away!
Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 2-1/2-Quart Shallow Saucepan with LidCalphalon Contemporary Nonstick 2-1/2-Quart Shallow Saucepan with Lid
Buy new: $79.99 / Used from: $36.00
You can cook lots of sides with this pot and use it as a double boiler with a glass or metal mixing bowl.
Lodge Color Enameled Cast-Iron 6-Quart Dutch Oven, Island SpiceLodge Color Enameled Cast-Iron 6-Quart Dutch Oven, Island Spice
Buy new: $52.35 / Used from: $45.00
A dutch oven has an amazing number of uses. You can boil noodles, make a soup, braise a roast, and deep fry chicken--versatility which makes it far more useful than a regular 6 quart pot.
Anchor Hocking Oven Basics Baking Trio 3-Piece Value Pack includes 2-Quart Baking Dish, 3-Quart Baking Dish and 5-Quart Baking DishAnchor Hocking Oven Basics Baking Trio 3-Piece Value Pack includes 2-Quart Baking Dish, 3-Quart Baking Dish and 5-Quart Baking Dish
Buy new: $19.99
All the casserole dishes you need.
Sheet Pan Half Size - 12-7/8'' x 17-3/4'' Heavy Duty, 13 GaugeSheet Pan Half Size - 12-7/8'' x 17-3/4'' Heavy Duty, 13 Gauge
Buy new: $15.99
What can't you bake on this? Beware of non-stick sheet pans; they over brown foods and scratch easily.
Oxo Good Grips 9-Inch WhiskOxo Good Grips 9-Inch Whisk
Buy new: $7.99
Zyliss Silicone All-Purpose SpatulaZyliss Silicone All-Purpose Spatula
Buy new: $13.59
Wood Mixing Spoons 18" Long (HWDS-18)Wood Mixing Spoons 18" Long (HWDS-18)
Buy new: $1.13
Oxo Good Grips 12-Inch Locking Tongs with Nylon HeadsOxo Good Grips 12-Inch Locking Tongs with Nylon Heads
Buy new: $10.99
Cuisinart Nylon Turner with Soft Grip Handle, BlackCuisinart Nylon Turner with Soft Grip Handle, Black
Buy new: $4.98
Harold Imports Stainless Steel Wire Mesh Colander 8.5-in.Harold Imports Stainless Steel Wire Mesh Colander 8.5-in.
Buy new: $10.95