If you’re looking for minimalist kitchen essentials then you’ve come to the right place. This post is all about kitchen essentials that you actually need.
In this post, I am excited to share with you what I think are kitchen essentials, that everyone needs in their kitchen. With some many different gadgets and kitchen equipment pieces it can be hard to narrow down what you actually need. So in this post, I share what I think any kitchen will need.
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Firstly, let’s get into some kitchen essentials minimalist inspiration.
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minimalist kitchen essentials list:
- Chef’s Knife Set: A high-quality, versatile knife set for chopping, slicing, and dicing various ingredients.
- Cutting Board: A durable cutting surface to protect countertops and safely chop ingredients.
- Mixing Bowl: A few different sizes for mixing ingredients, salads, and marinating.
- Wooden Spoon: Ideal for stirring, mixing, and scraping in various cooking tasks.
- Nonstick Skillet: Versatile for cooking eggs, sautéing vegetables, and more.
- Saucepan: Essential for boiling water, cooking grains, and preparing sauces.
- Stockpot: For making soups, stews, pasta, and larger batches of food.
- Baking Sheet: Multipurpose for baking cookies, roasting vegetables, and more.
- Spatula: For flipping pancakes, burgers, and other delicate items in the skillet.
- Tongs: Useful for handling hot items, tossing salads, and serving.
- Measuring Cups and Spoons: Accurately measure ingredients for recipes.
- Colander: For draining pasta, rinsing fruits and vegetables, and straining liquids.
- Can Opener: To open canned goods for cooking or food storage.
- Peeler: For peeling vegetables and fruits.
- Grater: Ideal for grating cheese, vegetables, and citrus zest.
- Oven Mitts: To protect hands when handling hot pots, pans, and baking dishes.
- Kitchen Towels: For wiping countertops, drying dishes, and handling hot items.
- Mixing Bowls with Lids: For mixing, storing leftovers, and marinating.
- Basic Spices: Salt, pepper, and a few other essential spices for seasoning dishes.
- Instant-Read Thermometer: For checking the internal temperature of meat, poultry, and baked goods.
- Whisk: For blending ingredients, beating eggs, and incorporating air into mixtures.
- Ovenproof Casserole Dish: Versatile for baking casseroles, lasagnas, and gratins.
- Rolling Pin: Essential for rolling out dough for pastry, pizza, and cookies.
- Silicone Baking Mat: Reusable non-stick mats for baking cookies, pastries, and more.
- Food Storage Containers: Versatile for storing leftovers, prepped ingredients, and packed lunches.
- Muffin Tin: Doubles as a baking tool and portioning aid for making muffins, cupcakes, and individual servings.
This minimalist kitchen essentials list covers the basics needed for everyday cooking and meal preparation while minimizing clutter and unnecessary items.
This post is about minimalist kitchen essentials.
1. Chef’s Knife Set
Firstly, if you’re going to be doing an actual cooking in your kitchen then you’re most definitely going to need a knife set.
2. Cutting Board
Secondly, you’re going to need some kind of cutting board. I can’t be the only one that gets grossed out by wooden cutting boards!? (Do your research but bacteria can grow on them, if not cleaned properly). Nonetheless, I found these polypropylene cutting boards from Crate & Barrel that are made to look like marble and I am obsessed.
3. Mixing Bowl Set
Thirdly, mixing bowls is always good to have. After all, you never know when or what you might be cooking or baking next. I love these glad mixing bowls because they have pour spouts and nest together to save space.
4. Wooden Spoons
When it comes to cooking, wooden spoons are great to have on hand. These ones from Amazon have good reviews.
5. Nonstick Skillet
Next, you’re going to need a skillet of some kind, preferably a nonstick one like this. I love the aesthetic of this skillet but what I really love is that it is nontoxic, PFOA, and PFAS-free. Not to mention the reviews are great and so is the price.
6. Stainless Steel Saucepan
When it comes to saucepans there’s nothing I love more than a saucepan that comes with a lid with draining holes. This saucepan will make your life so much easier but not having to pull out the strainer or colander. All in all, if you don’t have a saucepan with a lid with draining holes then you’re definitely missing out.
7. Stainless Steel Stock Pot
Stockpots aren’t the most fun purchase to make but it’s a kitchen essential for cooking. This one is an Amazon basic stainless steel pot with great reviews and a decent price. So if you’re looking for a good stockpot I don’t think you can be wrong with this one.
8. Baking Sheets
Another kitchen essential is baking sheets. These Nordic Ware baking sheets are of amazing quality and price. If you don’t believe me in how good these are, then read the thousands of 5-star reviews.
9. Spatula
We can’t forget about a spatula or 2 for that matter! I love these Silicone Cooking Spatulas from Amazon, they have great reviews and are a great price.
10. Tongs
An underrated kitchen essential is tongs. Tongs are so versatile and can be used for things in the kitchen.
11. Measuring Cups and Measuring Spoon Set
I do a lot of baking so measuring cups and spoons are a must-have for me. I love this stainless steel 8-piece gold measuring Cup and measuring spoons set with soft-touch silicone handles from Amazon. Not to mention this set has great reviews.
12. Colander
Have you ever seen or heard of an over-the-sink colander strainer basket I haven’t until now. I don’t know about you but I hate when my colander touches the bottom of the sink and I also fear getting hot water splattered on me. In short, this sink colander is literally life-changing!
13. Can Opener
Here’s another kitchen essential that we all need. This KitchenAid Classic is not just a can opener but a bottle opener too. Not to mention there are so many fun colors to choose from, but I love this almond color for a neutral look.
14. Peeler
There’s nothing worse than a bad peeler and having to use it. If you can relate to that, then it is probably time to get rid of your current peel and invest in something better. Like this OXO Good Grips 2-Piece Peeler Set that has highly rated reviews.
15. Grater
The next kitchen essential we have is this KitchenAid Gourmet 4-Sided Stainless Steel Box Grater. It captures food within the grater and includes markings for precise measurement, ranging from 1/2 cup to 2 cups, for grated or sliced ingredients. It also comes with a lid for convenient storage.
16. Oven Mitts
How cute is this oven mitt set from Walmart? I can’t believe that this set is only $13. According to the reviews, these are great quality and I can’t wait to get my hands on them.
17. Kitchen Towels
Furthermore, we have these pretty neutral Premium Dish Towels from Amazon. I think these are a great deal for $24 you get 6 towels that are good quality.
18. Mixing Bowls with Lids
Another key essential is mixing bowls with lids. This set of mixing bowls from Target comprises three cream-colored plastic bowls crafted from recycled materials, complemented by three coordinating lids for a seamless aesthetic that seamlessly integrates into your kitchen decor. The plastic mixing bowls are designed to nest inside each other, facilitating convenient storage, while their nonslip silicone bases ensure stability.
19. Minimalist Spice Jar Labels
Next, we have these Minimalist Spice Jar Labels from Amazon. I love how simple these labels are and how professional they look.
20. Instant-Read Thermometer
Moreover, another kitchen essential that you will need is this instant-read thermometer. If you cook a lot of meat, this thermometer will come in handy in ensuring your meat is cooked. I also love this white color and the KitchenAid thermometer.
21. Whisk
We can’t forget the whisk. This 9-inch balloon whisk is perfect for handling medium to large mixing tasks efficiently. Crafted from durable stainless steel, it ensures longevity and straightforward maintenance. Its easy-grip handle offers comfortable maneuverability, making it a pleasure to hold during use.
22. Ovenproof Casserole Dish
At some point in time cooking or baking for that matter will require an ovenproof casserole dish for best results. For $30 you can’t go wrong with this highly-rated casserole dish. Not to mention, I love its simple and neutral design.
23. Rolling Pin
When it comes to baking you are going to need a rolling pin. This is probably the prettiest rolling pin that I’ve ever seen. For only $22 you can’t go wrong with this marble rolling pin.
24. Silicone Baking Mats
Moreover, we have these Silicone Baking Mats from Amazon. If you’re a frequent baker then you will love these reusable mats. Also, these have great reviews and are at a great price.
25. Food Storage Containers
I don’t know about you but I love glass storage containers and think they are so much better than plastic. I love this set from Crate & Barrel and the neutral gray color of the lids which can be hard to find. This glass storage set includes one 7-cup, one 4-cup, three 2-cup, and five 1-cup lidded glass round bowls.
26. Muffin Tin
Lastly, we have this muffin tin that is kitchen essential if you do a lot of baking or cooking that requires one. I can’t believe this tin is only $9, so if you have room for it then it’s always good to have.
