The 10 essential cooking utensils every kitchen should have:
1. Knives
There are really only two knives that you need to have. One is the chef’s knife. This is the large one that tackles all the big jobs, like chopping vegetables and fruits or cutting large pieces of meat or fish. This is a very versatile knife. Find one that you are comfortable with and one that fits well in your hand. The second is the paring knife. This is the small one that you need for more delicate, close jobs like de-boning chicken pieces or removing seeds from an apple. The most important thing is to take good care of your knives and keep them well sharpened. A sharp knife is much less dangerous than a dull knife because there is less chance that the knife will slip and cut you.