Here is a list of kitchen equipment that no cook should be without. Every item I have listed, I either currently own or have owned. Thus, I make my recommendations from years, and decades in some cases, of personal experience with each and every item. I have listed the exact make and models I use and I have only placed items here that have passed the test, that is, surviving in a commercial kitchen environment. This means all these products are heavy duty and in a home environment, provided they are properly taken care of, should last a lifetime.
I have taken the time and linked the items to Amazon, because I find they simply have the best prices and the best selection for one-stop-shopping.
Enjoy
Chef W. Dayton Ireland
Peugeot Hostellerie 8.75 Inch Pepper Mill
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Swissmar Borner V Power Mandoline, V-7000, White
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J.B. Prince D340 "Big Beni" Vegetable Slicer
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KitchenAid Candy-Red Stand Mixer KSM7586PCA , 7 qt.
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Microplane 46720 Premium Green Zester/Grater
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OXO Good Grips Lemon Zester
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Stanton Trading 18 by 30 by 1/2-Inch Cutting Board, White
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DMT W6FP 6-Inch Diamond Whetstone Sharpener - Fine With Plastic Box
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Note: At the bottom of the Amazon page, under "Frequently Bought Together", there is a choice to add all 3 stones to the cart (the other 2 stones are Extra Fine and Course) for about $100. That is what you want to choose.
Amco Enameled Aluminum Lemon Squeezer
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Update International CCB-08 Extra Fine Stainless Steel Bouillon Strainer, 8-Inch
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Note: Also known as a Fine Mesh China Cap or by simply Chinois (Shin-Wah).
Stone (Granite) Mortar and Pestle, 7 in, 2+ cup capacity
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KRUPS 203-42 Electric Spice and Coffee Grinder with Stainless Steel Blades, Black
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Oceanstar Bamboo Cooking Utensil Set, 6-Piece
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Note: Any wooden spoons will do, so the cheaper the better because you will wear them out. Just get lengths that match the size and depth of your cookware.
RESTAURANT STYLE SOLID SPATULA
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Note: I recommend on with holes, but couldn't find a link at Amazon. Truth be told, the only real difference, is the solid type can be slipperier, as in, if you move to quickly, your food can slip off the spatula. So, the moral is, move more slowly and this spatula will work perfectly.
Decorrating Tips
Ateco 55-Piece Stainless Steel Decorating Tube Set with Hinged Storage Box
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Piping Bags
DayMark 115436 18" Hand-E-Grip Pastry Bag with Dispenser (Roll of 100)
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Stainless Steel Scraper/Chopper
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Kuhn Rikon 3-Set Original Swiss Peeler, Red/Green/Yellow
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Edlund Company 9-Inch Heavy Duty Tong with Lock
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Note: Best money you'll ever spend. Make sure they look like this photo, especially the ends that grip the food, that they are heavy duty and when closed, all the scallops of the grips touch. Get a longer version for grilling.
8 Qt. Aluminum Colander Heavy Duty with Base and Handles
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Note: A rule of thumb with colanders, is the bigger the better, so if you have a large family or you do a lot of cooking, go bigger and get the 16 Qt version.
Vollrath 5220 Aluminum Wear-Ever Heavy-Duty 16-Guage Closed Bead Natural Sheet Pan, 1/4 Size
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Artisan (2 pk.) Non-Stick Silicon Baking Mat Set. 16 5/8" x 11"
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Ateco 5357 11 Piece Plain Round Cutter Set
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5 Inch Long Reach Needle Nose Pliers Jeweler Hand Tool
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Note: for pulling bones from fish filets, among other uses.
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Taylor 5989N Classic Instant Read Pocket Thermometer
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Admetior 6-Inch Candy/Deep Fry Thermometer
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Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twinshear Kitchen Shears, Black
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Cuisinart CSB-79 Smart Stick 2-Speed 200-watt Immersion Hand Blender with Attachments
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Magimix by Robot-Coupe 3200XL, 12-Cup Food Processor: polished chrome
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