Here is the final list of the minimum tools a new cook needs in the kitchen:

Chef’s knife: Used very frequently.
Paring knife: Used less frequently, but often enough to need it.
Serrated knife: Good for fresh bread and tomatoes. I love bread, so, with the convincing of a reader, it stays on the list.
Two cutting boards: [...]

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I got some great advice on Wednesday about what equipment I need for my kitchen, and I wanted to share some of the advice along with my reactions.
Richard:
Definitely keep the serrated knife…nothing beats a loaf of unsliced bread for different flavor & texture. Get rid of the non-stick. In addition to avoiding it for the [...]

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My girlfriend and I found out on Monday that we got the apartment we wanted for next year. We’ll be moving in this July, as she’ll be starting medical school in August. The prospect of moving out has become more real and it got me thinking about stocking my kitchen. What equipment [...]

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Maintaining a kitchen that facilitates cooking without special preparation or shopping for every meal is a vital part of incorporating cooking into your everyday life. If I have to run to the store to buy food to make a real dinner or just boil a pot of boxed macaroni and cheese, I usually choose [...]

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