Building an efficient kitchen—one that allows you to cook with relative ease and experiment with different and exotic cuisines—is not something that happens overnight. You acquire a (hopefully) great and durable piece here and there and, sometimes in the middle, pick up whatever you can find at your local grocery store (here’s looking at you, aluminum-foil pans). We’re here to help. Ahead, we’ve rounded up a list of our favorite cooking essentials to ease your journey into the kitchen. Whether you’re cooking alone or with family, for yourself or for a friend, we guarantee these 12 products will come in handy.
