10 Must-have Cookware for Kitchen

If you have a kitchen, then you need these kitchen gadgets. From knives to pots and pans to measuring spoons, this list will be your guide for what everything in the kitchen needs. These are all essential items that will make cooking easier and more enjoyable. If you’re looking to get started with cooking but don’t know where to start, this guide will help you.

CAST IRON SKILLET

Cast iron skillets have been used for centuries and will last you a lifetime. They are heavy, but they’re also rugged and can withstand high temperatures better than any other type of skillet out there.

Lodge Chef Collection 12-Inch Skillet

Lodge is one of the best companies for cast iron cookware. This pan can be used in the oven or on the grill and is perfect for Saturday morning pancakes and weeknight dinners. We recommend that you buy a skillet that is 12 inches for bigger families, but 10 inch is great for every beginner cook and newlywed couple.

DUTCH OVEN

A Dutch oven is a cast iron pot with two handles that you can use in the oven or on your stove top. It’s great for cooking soups, stews and roasts. The best part about these pots is that they retain heat really well so whatever it is you’re cooking will stay hot until after dinner when company arrives to share the meal.

Lodge Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven

This Dutch oven is made of porcelain and iron. It can be washed in a dishwasher or by hand.

This pot is safe for 500 degrees in the oven. It can be used on a cooktop, but not on an outside grill or over a campfire. The tight-fitting lid helps keep moisture in the pot while cooking, and this pot also cooks evenly. It’s good for marinating, cooking, storing food and serving it too.

NONSTICK SKILLET

A non-stick skillet is one of the most essential kitchen tools. It’s good for making eggs, pancakes and omelets so your food doesn’t stick to it while cooking. They also work well as a second pan when you’re preparing dinner because they don’t scratch easily like cast iron pots do.

OXO Good Grips Nonstick 12-Inch Frying Pan

This nonstick skillet is really good. It does not need any oil for fried eggs to come off of it. The handle has a silicone that makes it easier to hold on too, and the skillet can go up to 390°F. If you want a ceramic nonstick pan, this one from Caraway is our top choice.

STAINLESS STEEL SKILLET

A stainless steel skillet is a great tool for making pasta, risotto or any other dish that requires stirring. They are also good because you can use them to sear meat and then finish cooking in the oven, which makes it easy clean up too.

All-Clad d3 Stainless Steel 12-Inch Fry Pan

Is All-Clad is worth the money. We say it is, especially when people are buying a fry pan.. This skillet is good because it has three bonded layers. It cooks your food evenly, so you don’t have to worry about burning the food because it heats up quickly. It is also comfortable to hold and doesn’t easily go bad or lose its color.

SAUCEPAN

A saucepan is a good tool for making sauces, stews and boiling water. It has low sides so it’s easy to stir the food in it. We recommend an enamel coated cast iron one because they are heavy-duty and will last forever if taken care of properly.

All-Clad d3 Stainless Steel 3-Quart Sauce Pan

2-quart saucepan is the best piece of All-Clad. For this roundup, we suggest that you get a 3-quart one so that you have enough of a pot to make whatever you are cooking. And if All-Clad isn’t in your budget, get this Tramontina pot because it is great and affordable

SAUTÉ PAN

A sauté pan is perfect for making sauces, frying eggs and sautéing vegetables. It has curved sides so it’s easy to flip the food over in order to cook both sides of them.

The T-fal E76597

A sauté pan differs from a frying pan by having taller, vertical sides that make it ideal for other tasks, like sauces and deep-frying. This sauté pan has a place in many kitchens because of its versatility. When used for certain things, like making sauces, deep-frying and sautéing, the pan is good.

STOCKPOT

A stockpot is ideal for making large amounts of food, like soups and stews. It has a big surface to prepare dishes in that’s deep enough to contain liquid without the need for constantly stirring it.

Cook N Home Stainless Steel Stockpot 12qt.

This stockpot has a lot of space. The bottom is made out of aluminum to make sure it is even. It is made for heating for a long time. You might need it if you are interested in jarring, canning, or something else.. This pot is compatible with all types of stovetops, including gas, electric, and even induction stovetops like glass and ceramic.

WOK Pan

A wok is a pan used for stir-frying. It has sloping sides with no handles and can be anywhere from 12 to 22 inches in diameter, depending on the style of cooking desired. The edges are curved outwards so that it’s easy to toss food around when cooking and also makes room for more ingredients without overcrowding.

Cuisinart Cast Iron Wok CCW-800

The Cuisinart Cast Iron is small and compact, which makes it good for people who do not have a lot of storage space. It can be used for one or two people. The seasoning on the cooktop was easy to do and needs to be done often if you want your food to taste good.

This is an excellent wokt if you have a tight budget and live alone or with only your family at home because it sears meat well.

MULTI-COOKER

The multi-cooker is a perfect tool for people who are often on the go or have limited kitchen space. It has all of the functions of an electric pressure cooker, slow cooker and rice steamer, so you can make delicious food without needing to use different appliances.

Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker

The Instant Pot Duo is the most popular series of Instant Pot. There are seven cooking functions: pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, saute and warmer. The Duo comes in three sizes: 3-quart, 6-quart and 8-quart.This model is the cheapest to come with a yogurt and poultry program, as well as an option to pressure cook on high or low.

This is a list of the programs on it. They are Rice, Beans/Chili, Poultry, Meat/Stew, Multigrain Porridge and Soup Broth with Manual or Pressure Cooking. This does not have Cake, Egg and Canning.

CHEF’S KNIFE

The Chef’s Knife is the most important knife in a kitchen. The blade can be up to 12 inches long and should be sharp enough to slice through any food without crushing it, while still being thin enough for slicing purposes. This particular type of knife is usually used to cut meat or vegetables into smaller pieces before cooking them by browning, braising, or boiling.

The Chef’s Knife is not designed for slicing hard cheese like Gouda because it crushes the food and creates a mess in the kitchen.

Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8-Inch Chef’s Knife

This budget-friendly knife is good for many things, but it can cut meat and vegetables easily as well as other things. This knife is sharp and strong. It feels comfortable in your hand, too. You can use it to cut meat, vegetables, or shallots. We’ve featured it in our best chef knife for starters.