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Post by houstonsandy on Jul 28, 2015 16:00:45 GMT
DD's bf is a college student moving into his first apt and just learning to cook. His family does not cook at all....so we have been helping him learn a few basics this summer. I want to make him a list of things he'll want to stock his kitchen with so he feed himself! He'll be starting from nothing...... Wanna help me compile a list of basics? and some easy meal ideas?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2015 16:25:51 GMT
Editing my post..I didn't read it properly.
I originally suggested a dutch oven and a metal colander..missing the college bf part. Lol
I'd go with a rice cooker/veggie steamer and a 5 ingredient or less cook book.
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akathy
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Post by akathy on Jul 28, 2015 16:30:18 GMT
Spices like salt & pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, a good side blend, etc.
canola oil
flour & sugar
rice
pasta
salad dressing, ketchup, mustard, condiments he uses regularly
tomato sauce
chicken broth
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akathy
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Post by akathy on Jul 28, 2015 16:32:53 GMT
Pot holders
dish towels
can opener
wooden spoons
spatula
baking sheet
frying pan, stock pot, saucepan
tongs
vegetable peeler
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Post by padresfan619 on Jul 28, 2015 16:34:07 GMT
A good chefs knife
Rice cooker
Toaster oven
Salt & pepper grinders
Olive oil
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Post by jojam on Jul 28, 2015 16:41:23 GMT
Decent frying pans and sauce pans. If you look around, you can find casserole, baking dishes and/or a roasting pan at rummage sales or thrift stores.
ETA: I didn't realize how important decent pots and pans were until I tried to make scrambled eggs at my cousin's house. Her fry pan was thin and cheap and the eggs stuck to the sides and bottom and browned the eggs. If he is a new cook, he will be frustrated by this and think he can't do it, when what he really needs is decent tools.
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Post by jojam on Jul 28, 2015 16:45:14 GMT
What about a crock pot? Put in a roast, some potatoes, onions, carrots, salt and pepper, and you have a tasty meal (and leftovers) with little effort.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2015 16:49:43 GMT
A good set of containers that he can keep leftovers in.
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Post by christinec68 on Jul 28, 2015 16:49:51 GMT
A small omelette pan a regular fry pan with a lid a 1 & 3 qt pots with lids spatula/flipper can & bottle openers a broiler pan roasting pan 2 cup measuring cup big spoons - regular & slotted colander or strainer coffee maker toaster oven cutting board chef's knife filet knife I have this blending system from cuisinart that gets lots of milage. It has a small blender, mini chopper and 4 blending cups for smoothies. but something similar if he's not into blending drinks would be handy. salt and pepper shakers some storage containers pot holders kitchen towels |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2015 17:41:34 GMT
Good quality knife -- or preferably two, one chef's knife and one paring knife
Cutting board
Knife sharpener -- with instructions on how to sharpen a knife properly!!
Salt shaker and pepper mill
THIN metal spatula/flipper
Wooden spoons
Silicon spatula/scraper
Whisks -- preferably one large, one small.
Set of metal measuring spoons
Set of measuring cups
Large mesh strainer
Metal colander
Mixing bowl(s)
Glass measuring cups
9x13 glass pan
Square glass pan
Cookie sheets
Boring essentials:
Tea towels
Oven mitts
Dish rack
Saran wrap
Aluminum foil
Storage containers
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valleyview
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Post by valleyview on Jul 28, 2015 17:55:01 GMT
You're getting good suggestions, so I'll add where to shop - when my sons were starting out, we looked for good quality at a good price. We looked at Tuesday Morning and Marshall's for deeply discounted quality fry pans and assorted kitchen equipment. Good luck!
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anaterra
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Post by anaterra on Jul 28, 2015 18:09:48 GMT
I agree with good knives and good pans..
Everything else can come in time but good foundation would be those...
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Post by houstonsandy on Jul 28, 2015 18:38:24 GMT
Great suggestions! Keep 'em coming!
His birthday is in Oct....so I'm thinking I'll get him a nice cookware set as an early present when he heads off the end of August. Then I'll give him a list of the other stuff that he can add on his own.
I'm thinking I'll also make up a box of spices and essentials for a pantry.
He's been real eager to learn how to cook!
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