You don’t just need to know proper cooking to start cooking. Proper cooking requires proper kitchen equipment. I can cook very well, but due to the lack of proper kitchen equipment, I encounter a lot of problems when cooking. After years of involvement in cooking, I understand that proper equipment is essential for successful cooking. With this in mind, I present to you a list of 100 must-have kitchen equipment items.

1. Chef’s Knife
2. Paring Knife
3. Serrated Knife
4. Utility Knife
5. Cutting Board (Wooden)
6. Cutting Board (Plastic)
7. Stainless Steel Skillet
8. Non-Stick Frying Pan
9. Saucepan
10. Stockpot
11. Baking Sheet
12. Wooden Spoon
13. Silicone Spatula
14. Whisk
15. Tongs
16. Ladle
17. Slotted Spoon
18. Blender
19. Food Processor
20. Toaster Oven
21. Coffee Maker
22. Electric Kettle
23. Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls (Set)
24. Measuring Cups (Set)
25. Measuring Spoons (Set)
26. Kitchen Scale
27. Liquid Measuring Cup
28. Rolling Pin
29. Mixing Bowls (Glass)
30. Mixing Bowls (Plastic)
31. Colander
32. Strainer
33. Box Grater
34. Peeler
35. Kitchen Shears
36. Oven Mitts
37. Pot Holders
38. Whisk
39. Rubber Spatula
40. Pastry Brush
41. Cooling Rack
42. Kitchen Timer
43. Can Opener
44. Corkscrew
45. Vegetable Peeler
46. Mortar and Pestle
47. Garlic Press
48. Spice Grinder
49. Mandoline Slicer
50. Instant-Read Thermometer
51. Oven Thermometer
52. Cutting Mats (Set)
53. Kitchen Towels
54. Apron
55. Chef’s Hat
56. Bread Knife
57. Santoku Knife
58. Boning Knife
59. Meat Cleaver
60. Fillet Knife
61. Bread Pan
62. Cake Pan
63. Muffin Pan
64. Loaf Pan
65. Pie Dish
66. Roasting Pan
67. Casserole Dish
68. Griddle
69. Wok
70. Dutch Oven
71. Pasta Pot
72. Rice Cooker
73. Stand Mixer
74. Hand Mixer
75. Immersion Blender
76. Slow Cooker
77. Sous Vide Precision Cooker
78. Pressure Cooker
79. Food Scale
80. Ice Cream Maker
81. Yogurt Maker
82. Bread Machine
83. Pizza Stone
84. Grill Pan
85. Basting Brush
86. Meat Thermometer
87. Skewers
88. Fish Spatula
89. Potato Masher
90. Egg Separator
91. Egg Slicer
92. Nutcracker
93. Kitchen Torch
94. Zester
95. Salad Spinner
96. Herb Stripper
97. Avocado Slicer
98. Egg Poacher
99. Apple Corer
100. Citrus Juicer