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Kitchen Equipment

Juliana Molinar Vidaurreta.
26 de Agosto de 2012.
Group: C12 2B.
Escuela de Gastronomía Instituto Superior Mariano Moreno.
Stocking a kitchen with great gadgets and utensils can be really fun, although daunting. There are a few ways to begin collecting the equipment, utensils and appliances you need. One is to look through a list like this one, check off what you need,then go on a shopping spree. Another is a trial and error method. As you begin cooking, you'll quickly realize what utensils your kitchen is missing. Believe me, the first way is better! When you want to make a pie crust and realize you have no rolling pin, it can put you off pie crusts forever. If you really want to save money, take some time to cruise garage and tag sales. You can find excellentcooking equipment, utensils, and even appliances for pennies if you are a savvy shopper.
This is the basic list of equipment and utensils for cooking beginners. There may be other items you want to add. That's just fine! As long as a kitchen utensil or gadget works for you, and you use it, it's a good buy.
Knives
* made of high carbon stainless steel
* 3 or 4" paring knife
* aserrated knife
* 8 or 10" chef's knife
Measuring Cups and Spoons
* Various sizes, in metal and plastic
* Get at least two sets of each, so you're not continually washing them as you cook
* glass measuring cups with spout, for liquids
Spoons
* slotted spoon
* wooden spoons
* sturdy metal spoons
* Soup ladle
Mixing Utensils
* hand held electric mixer
* Wirewhisks in different sizes
* eggbeater
Spatulas
* straight spatulas
* angled handle spatulas
* rubber scraper spatulas
Sieves and Colanders
* nested varying size sieves, in stainless steel (work as flour sifters too)
* steel or plastic colander
Pots and Pans
* 1, 2, 4, and 8-quart saucepans with covers
* 12" skillet with covers
* 6 or 8" nonstick skillet
*roasting pan
* two 9" round cake pans
* 9" square cake pan
* 9"x13" baking pan
* 9"x5" loaf pan
* 9" pie pan
* 12 cup muffin tin
* cooling racks
* two cookie sheets

Miscellaneous
* swivel-bladed vegetable peeler
* grater with various sized holes
* rolling pin
* can opener
* kitchen timer
* kitchen shears
* corkscrew

2. Spatulas orFlippers to Lift, Turn, Remove

Also called spatulas, are egg turners or flippers for turning hamburgers and other food items.  Metal or plastic spatulas are handy for placing foods in a hot skillet and turning as required.  You can also use these spatulas for serving main dishes or dessert portions.  An assortment of sizes and styles is very practical for various tasks and you'll want to have atleast one that is very thin for removing cookies from a baking sheet, as well as one that is very flexible for turning eggs.  Silicone spatulas are handy when turning foods in a hot skillet - they can take the heat.  However, they are more 'slippery' than other types and not the best for turning eggs neatly.
3. Wooden Spoons

Wooden spoons continue to be kitchen essentials because of theirusefulness for mixing and stirring, either in a bowl or in a pot on the stove.  They are also ideal for use in nonstick cookware.  Though they do wear down over time and tend to discolor easily, most are very durable.  Though you can use a large metal stirring spoon for mixing, a wooden spoon is preferred by most.  That being said, there are those that have turned their attention to the new spatula spoonor spanula that can also take the heat. 
4. Openers for Cans, Bottles, Cartons

The basic opener - and every kitchen needs at least one, is an opener that can open a food tin, preferably with a smooth operation, and comfortable grip and turning knob. Though some prefer an electric can opener, it's always handy to have a rotary model on hand for use during power outages. In fact, your...