21 Items You Must Get in Your First Kitchen ...

By Eliza • Mar 4, 2017 MD

So, you have your first kitchen, which means you probably plan to use for cooking, right? That means you are going to need all the gear to make yourself delicious meals every night of the week. Not sure what to buy? Here are some things that should start your collection out just right.

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1. Glass Basics

Glass Basics target.com
$26.00
Here's all the basic dishes you need to prep and prepare all of your favorite meals.

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2. Bakeware

Bakeware target.com
$30.00
This is everything you need to make muffins, pizza, bread, pie and lots more.

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3. Wine Rack

Wine Rack mikasa.com
$25.00
Keep all of your bottles in one place with this simple wine rack.

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4. All Purpose Glasses

All Purpose Glasses kohls.com
$25.00
These are perfect for cocktails, water, iced tea and much more.

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5. Steak Knives

Steak Knives target.com
$22.00
You're going to need these anytime you prepare steak or chicken.

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6. Canisters

Canisters overstock.com
$27.00
Use these for all your cooking essentials.

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7. Basic White Dishes

Basic White Dishes belk.com
$80.00
Here's a neutral set of dishes that will match any kitchen.

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8. Salt and Pepper Shakers

Salt and Pepper Shakers domino.com
$35.00
Aren't these the cutest salt and pepper shakers you've ever seen?

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9. Utensil Set

Utensil Set belk.com
$60.00
This is every utensil you could ever need to cook just about any meal you can think of.

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10. Tongs

Tongs us.amara.com
$20.00
You are going to be surprised at how often you use these.

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12. Wire Whisk

Wire Whisk bloomingdales.com
$11.00
This whisk is perfect for making salad dressings, marinades and soup.

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13. Stainless Steel Cookware

Stainless Steel Cookware belk.com
$140.00
This set of cookware is perfect for anything from boiling, sauteeing, frying or simmering.

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14. Skillet

Skillet macys.com
$30.00
You are going to be able to make one mean grilled cheese sandwich with this pan. It's great for eggs too.

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15. Casserole Dish

Casserole Dish bluefly.com
$100.00
This dish is really pretty, but it's also really functional.

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16. Perfect Cutting Board

Perfect Cutting Board williams-sonoma.com
$70.00
A cutting board is totally necessary for slicing and dicing in your new kitchen.

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17. Knives

Knives us.amara.com
$185.00
You are definitely going to need a good set of knives in your space.

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18. Spice Rack

Spice Rack target.com
$60.00
Keep all of your spices in one handy place with this rack.

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19. Grater

Grater ahalife.com
$140.00
Use this to slice cheese, zest lemons and so much more.

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20. Kitchen Scissors

Kitchen Scissors zulily.com
$10.00
Use these for snipping herbs, opening packages and tons more important tasks.

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21. Wooden Utensils

Wooden Utensils overstock.com
$18.00
Many chefs swear by wooden utensils and you are going to love them.

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  • Yakira

    2017-03-04T23:07:46.502Z

    The items are mostly necessary but the cost is not! You can find Eco-friendly kitchen basics for a lot cheaper!
  • TorriWyatt

    2016-03-30T22:33:02.764Z

    The items on this list add up to over $1000 .....
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