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Originally Posted by HeadPimp
I like to cook and for all practical purposes all you need a good cast iron pan, a good commercial non-stick pan, an 'all clad' sauce pan or two and then pots of varying size for boiling things. After that a nice ceramic on steel or cast iron dutch oven is handy, as well as a cheap wok that is seasoned right and a burner that puts out enough heat to actually use it right.
In my experience 90% of what they sell as cookware is hyped junk.
Dollar for dollar the knives you can buy for $35-$50 at restaurant supply stores are as good or better than the over priced named knives and yes I have used them both before.
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Mostly listen to this guy unless you really want to waste money on crap you will not need.
Fire extinguisher.
Enameled cast iron frying pan with spiky lid.
A quality saute pan with high sides.
A quality egg pan that will only ever be used for eggs.
A two quart pot with lid
A one quart pot with lid
A large stock pot
A enameled cast iron dutch oven with the spiky lid
Pyrex 9x12 casserole dish
Measuring cups and spoons
Plastic cutting boards
Restaurant supply sheet pans (at least 1)
Wire rack
An old school collapsible like grandma used to have steamer insert
Teflon heat resistant to 400-500 degree spatulas, whisks, etc.
Tongs
Spider
Acceptable add ons.
Pressure cooker
Kitchen aid
Food processor
Wok
Teflon bread/muffin tins
silicon baking mat
As for knives.
Really just a good butchers knife that feels good in your hand.
A serrated knife
A paring knife
A fillet knife
and that's really about it.
sure you could go out and spend a fortune on some 16 piece set just for pots and pans, then another fortune on knives, and then 6000 accessories and you will end up using the above items almost always. PS the egg pan is just a thing of mine, I mean it its just for eggs and nothing else at all.