Kitchen essentials from the book
Every tool from pages 15–20 of Suddenly Cooking - the ultimate anyone-can-cook book, in the same order as the book. I have added some extra items to the list to help make your kitchen complete.
For the bigger items there's a high-end, a mid-range and a budget-friendly choice. All are good quality – just at different prices. No clutter, no gadgets you'll never use.
Sophie's pick - isn’t always the cheapest. It’s the one I’d choose for value for money, or as a good long-term investment. It’s only a guide, so you be the judge.
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Everyday tools
These cost less, so one good, reliable choice each is enough.
Wooden spoons
OXO Good Grips Wooden Spoon Set
Egg flip
OXO Good Grips Nylon Flexible Turner
Skewers
Bamboo skewers (any well-rated pack)
Pastry brush
OXO Good Grips Silicone Pastry Brush
Kitchen timer
ThermoWorks TimeStick Kitchen Timer
Measuring cups and spoons
OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Measuring Cups and Spoons
Heat-resistant spatula
GIR Silicone Spatula
Whisk
OXO Good Grips 11-inch Balloon Whisk
Serving spoon and slotted spoon
OXO Good Grips Nylon Spoon and Slotted Spoon
Tongs
OXO Good Grips 12-inch Locking Tongs
Ladle
OXO Good Grips Nylon Ladle
Vegetable peeler
Kuhn Rikon Swiss Peeler
Vegetable grater
Microplane Box Grater
Colander
OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Colander
Vegetable steamer
OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Steamer Basket
Cutting boards
Joseph Joseph Index Colour-Coded Chopping Board Set
Mixing bowls
Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl Set
Metal baking tray
Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Baking Sheet
Storage containers
Pyrex Glass Food Storage Containers with Lids
Storage containers
62PCS Thick Food Storage Containers with Airtight Lids for Meal Prep
Storage containers
60 Sets Deli Containers with Lids Disposable Plastic Food Storage
Knives
Cook's knife - worth investing in a good one
High-end · Sophie's pick
ZWILLING Professional S 8-inch Razor-Sharp German Chef's Knife
Mid-range
HENCKELS Classic 8-Inch Chef Knife, Razor-Sharp, German Engineered
Budget-friendly
Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8 Inch Chef’s Knife, Dishwasher Safe, Black
Paring knife - worth investing in a good one
High-end · Sophie's pick
ZWILLING Pro 5.5-inch Razor-Sharp German Prep Knife
Mid-range
Henckels Forged Accent 2 pc Paring Knife Set, Razor-Sharp German Engineered
Budget-friendly
Victorinox 6.7706.L118 Swiss Classic Paring Knife
Bread knife - worth investing in a good one
High-end · Sophie's pick
ZWILLING Gourmet 8-inch Razor-Sharp German Bread Knife
Mid-range
HENCKELS Statement 8 Inch Bread Knife, Razor-Sharp, German Engineered
Budget-friendly
10-Inch Serrated Bread Knife with Sheath for Sourdough, German Steel
Knife sets - worth investing in a good one
High-end
ZWILLING J.A. Henckels 7-pc ZWILLING Pro Knife Block Set, Black/Stainless Steel
Mid-range · Sophie's pick
Henckels Statement 12 pc Knife Block Set, Razor-Sharp, German Engineered
Budget-friendly
14-Piece Black Kitchen Knife Block Set with Built-In Sharpener
Knife sharpener
High-end
Knife Sharpener Tool, Rolling Knife Sharpener Kit, Knife Sharpening with Diamonds
Mid-range · Sophie's pick
Zwilling 4 Stage Ultra-Sharp Knife Sharpener & Scissor Sharpener
Budget-friendly
Henckels Sharpening Steel, Fine Edge Honing Rod for Knife Blade Maintenance
Pots & pans
Non-stick frying pans
High-end · Sophie's pick
Le Creuset Toughened Non-Stick Frying Pan
Mid-range
All-Clad HA1 Hard Anodized Non-Stick Fry Pan
Budget-friendly
Tefal Ultimate Titanium Non-Stick Frying Pan
Saucepans with lids
High-end
All-Clad D3 Stainless Steel Saucepan
Mid-range · Sophie's pick
Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Triple-Ply Saucepan
Budget-friendly
Tramontina Signature Tri-Ply Clad Saucepan
Casserole dish
High-end
Le Creuset Signature Round Casserole, 24 cm
Mid-range
Cuisinart Chef's Classic Enameled Cast Iron Casserole
Budget-friendly · Sophie's pick
Lodge Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Ovenproof baking dishes
High-end
Emile Henry Ceramic Baking Dish
Mid-range
Le Creuset Stoneware Rectangular Dish
Budget-friendly · Sophie's pick
Pyrex Classic Glass Baking Dish
Electrical goods
Liquidiser or blender
High-end
Emile Henry Ceramic Baking Dish
Mid-range
Le Creuset Stoneware Rectangular Dish
Budget-friendly · Sophie's pick
Pyrex Classic Glass Baking Dish
Handheld blender
High-end
Emile Henry Ceramic Baking Dish
Mid-range
Le Creuset Stoneware Rectangular Dish
Budget-friendly · Sophie's pick
Pyrex Classic Glass Baking Dish
Food processor
High-end
Emile Henry Ceramic Baking Dish
Mid-range
Le Creuset Stoneware Rectangular Dish
Budget-friendly · Sophie's pick
Pyrex Classic Glass Baking Dish
Air fryer
High-end
Emile Henry Ceramic Baking Dish
Mid-range
Le Creuset Stoneware Rectangular Dish
Budget-friendly · Sophie's pick
Pyrex Classic Glass Baking Dish
Microwave oven
High-end
Emile Henry Ceramic Baking Dish
Mid-range
Le Creuset Stoneware Rectangular Dish
Budget-friendly · Sophie's pick
Pyrex Classic Glass Baking Dish