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10 Starter Kitchen Essential’s On A Budget
Setting up your first home can be challenging and most of us are on a tight budget. Not knowing what is a necessity and what is a want can be difficult and costly. When I set up my first kitchen, too many years ago to count, I didn’t have any guides or information on what was an essential to daily kitchen life. Over the years I have determined what are absolute necessities when it comes to my kitchen essentials. This list will not only help you save on the guess work, but it will also save you time and money. And who doesn’t’ love that?
Cooking Utensils and Tools
Home Hero Kitchen Tool Set 44 Pieces
The Home Hero kitchen utensil set is amazing! You can’t cook or prep for a meal in the kitchen without these essential tools. The nylon heads on the tools won’t damage or scratch your cookware. And the stainless-steel handles make them strong and durable. This set truly is a great value and it includes so much of what is needed for daily life in the kitchen. The Home Hero set includes solid spoon, slotted turner, slotted spoon, soup ladle, pasta server, tongs, fish turner, graters & peeler, a set of spatulas, a whisk, brush, and fork, a potato pusher, garlic crusher, Chinese turner, measuring spoons and cups, a can opener, a bottle opener, icing knife, an ice cream spoon, tea strainer, juicer, a pair of kitchen scissors, a pizza cutter, 2 silicone mats, 2 meat claws, and 2 egg poachers. Wow, now that’s a lot of utensils. You will be able to prepare any meal with ease with the complete set.
Pots and Pans
AmazonBasics 8 Piece Non-Stick Kitchen Cookware Set
What a great way to fill you new kitchen than with these beautiful pots and pans from AmazonBasics. This 8-piece set is perfect for your starter kitchen. The set includes two frying pans, and 8-inch and 10-inch, a 1.5-quart sauce pan with a lid, a 2-quart sauce pan with a lid and a 3-quart pan with a lid. The non-stick coating makes it great for cooking and easy cleanup. The pans are not dishwasher safe; they need to be handwashed. The AmazonBasic set is great whether you are cooking on a glass stovetop, electric or gas.
Dinnerware
Gibson Home Zen Buffet ware 12 Piece Dinnerware Set
The Gibson Home Zen dinnerware set is perfect when building your kitchen essentials. You don’t want to mix a bunch of colors with your dinnerware. Basic white is the best way to go because you can add color later with napkins, table cloths or charger plates. This set includes 4 dinner plates, 4 bowls and 4 coffee mugs. I know it doesn’t have salad plates, but honestly, I never use salad plates so its really not an essential item for just starting out. This beautiful white porcelain dinnerware set is dishwasher and microwave safe. Its perfect for everyday use as it is lightweight and very durable.
Flatware
AmazonBasics 20-Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Set
What I love about the AmazonBasics 20-piece flatware set is there are several different styles to choose from. The set includes 4 dinner forks, 4 salad forks, 4 soup spoons, 4 teaspoons and 4 knives. They are durable and dishwasher safe. The AmazonBasics flatware is perfect for your starter home and perfect for your wallet.
Drinkware
Libbey Flare 16-Piece Tumbler and Rocks Glass Set
This Libby Flare glass set is perfect for your first kitchen. The set includes 8 drinking glasses and 8 juice or cocktail glasses. The sleek look of these glasses is versatile for everyday use or a dinner party. They are durable and dishwasher safe. Libby products have been around for a long time and have a great reputation. And the price isn’t bad either.
Colander/Strainer
Kitchen Gizmo Snap N Strain Strainer
If your first home has a small kitchen sometimes you don’t have room for a bunch of accessories. So here are two options for colander and strainers. I love the Kitchen Gizmo Snap N Strain strainer. It clips onto almost any pot and its small enough for easy storage. It comes in four different colors; gray, green, orange and red. It also has a year warranty.
ExcelSteel 731 Colander set
If your first home does have some extra storage, you can’t go wrong with the ExcelSteel Colander set. What a great price for three different size colanders. You get a 1-quart, 2.5-quart and a 4-quart stainless steel colander with this set. The different sizes are great so if you are cleaning vegetable or straining hot liquids. The oversized handles make it easy to work with, especially if you have hot pasta. And its sturdy base is great for on the countertop or your sink.
Meat Thermometer
ThermoPro TPO3 Digital Instant Read Meat Thermometer
So, this is the MacDaddy of meat thermometers. The ThermoPro digital instant read meat thermometer is great for outdoor/indoor cooking, BBQ and grilling. The instant read takes about 3-5 seconds to tell you what the temperature is…. that’s fast. It has an auto-shut off so it won’t stay on past 10 minutes. It does require AAA batteries and the good news, they are included. The ThermoPro has a unique design that allows the probe to fold away and locks it to the base. It also has a magnet so you can store it on your fridge. Which is great cause in my utensil drawer I can never find the meat thermometer. And if this wasn’t enough, it also comes with a 3-year warranty.
Potholders and Dish Towels
HOMWE Silicone Oven Mitts and Pot Holders
The HOMWE Silicone oven mitts and pot holders are perfect when just getting started. The 4-piece set includes 2-heavy duty cooking gloves and 2-counter safe trivet mats. They are great for cooking inside and when using the grill because the heat-resistant and flame retardant silicone protects you up to your forearms. Both the gloves and trivets feature non-slip grip so it will improve your grip and keep your hot items stable. One of the best features is they don’t absorb liquids, to prevent scalding. The HOMWE Silicone oven mitts and pot holders flexible for easy storage.
Utopia Kitchen Towels (Pack of 12)
Every kitchen needs kitchen towels. The Utopia kitchen towels are 15 x 25 inches and it comes in a back of 12. Two colors to choose from, gray or black. These towels are made from 100% spun cotton which makes them incredibly strong and durable. I like them because they don’t use any harmful chemicals or synthetic materials. These Utopia kitchen towels will be a beautiful addition to your new kitchen.
Knives & Cutting Board
Cuisinart C77SS-15PK 15-Piece Stainless Steel Hollow Handle Block Set
I feel a good knife set is essential to any kitchen but especially your first kitchen. If you don’t have proper, sharp knives to work with it will frustrate you and discourage you from cooking. The Cuisinart 15-piece set is perfect because it not only includes the knives you need for prep work but it also includes steak knives. The total set includes an 8” chef knife, a 5.5” serrated utility knife, a 7” Santoku knife, an 8” slicing knife, a 3.5” pairing knife, a 3.5” Bird’s Beak paring knife, 6 steak knives, 8” Sharpening Steel, all-purpose kitchen shears and a beautiful black block to hold them in. They are lightweight yet strong and durable for all your needs. Best of all, they are dishwasher safe and come with a lifetime warranty. Can’t beat that!
GORILLA GRIP Original Oversized 3-Piece Cutting Board
Every kitchen need cutting boards. And this Gorilla Grip 3-piece set is an amazing value. They are strong and durable, BPA Free, non-porous and dishwasher safe. The 3-piece set has three sizes, the large cutting board is 16” x 11.2”, the medium is 13.8” x 9.6” and the smaller board is 11.8” x 8”. The Gorilla Grip cutting boards are thicker, come in an array of colors and are larger than most other cutting boards. And it comes with a 10-year guarantee to hold its grip.
Mixing Bowls
Premium Stainless-Steel Mixing Bowls (Set of 5)
Let me be clear, mixing bowls are an essential in ALL kitchens. Most of us only think of them when baking, but I use my mixing bowls every day. Whether I make my own condiments or dressing, or make a big salad and you can even serve your side dishes in them. They are made from quality stainless-steel; they are lightweight yet durable. One great thing I love about these is that they stack inside of each other, so it saves on space. Dishwasher safe and shatterproof material makes this the best choice for all kitchens.
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