The Toolbox

The right tools for the well-stocked kitchen and how to use your kitchen tools.

Stock pot with lid

Sauce pans with lids; small, medium, large

Teflon skillet; small and large

Cast iron skillet

Roasting pan with lid; large

Electric roaster

Double boiler

Collander

Glass baking dishes; 8", 11", 13"

Casserole dishes; 1 Qt., 3 Qt.

Cookie sheets; minimum 2

Cooling racks for cookies, cakes, pies

Plastic storage containers; small, medium, large

Mixing bowls; small, medium, large

Blender

Heavy duty mixer with dough hook and batter paddle

Food processor

Slow cooker; mini and large

Deep fryer; medium or large

Coffee maker; thermal or traditional

Coffee carafe; thermal or traditional

Iced tea maker

Measuring cups; 1/4 cup up to 1 cup

Measuring spoons; 1/4 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon

Ladle

Wooden spoons

Plastic spatula

Stainless spatula

Flour sifter

Rubber spatulas; small and large

Potato masher

Pasta server

Slotted spoon; large

Vegetable/potato peeler

Hand grater with small and large grate

Large serrated knife

Carving fork

Paring knife

Chef knife; medium or large

Kitchen shears

Spatula; medium and/or large

Pizza cutter

Cutting boards; one for meats; one for everything else to prevent cross-contamination

Ice cream scoop

Mellon baller

Popcorn popper

Freezer or storage bags

Zipper style sandwich bags

Variable sized foil pans