An internet search of various sources turned up this list of items to have:
- cutting board
- veggie peeler
- Knives: Chef's knife, bread knife (serrated), paring knife
- Pots: One large, one small
- 10" skillet
- casserole dish w/lid
- box grater
- Pans: loaf, muffins, 8x8 'brownie' pan
- cookie sheet OR baking stone
- 1 set each measuring cups/spoons
- spatula
- whisk
- wooden spoon/s
- ladle spoon for soups
- slotted spoon
- tongs - one pair
- mixing bowls w/lids
- liquid measuring cup
Since I've started looking into this, I've managed to change most of the over-laundry area to storage for bulky items we don't use often. There's about 1/2 of shelf (of 4) that is still food. I do have some extra space in drawers but that's challenging to fit food in it. This weekend I'll look at re-organizing just the drawers in the kitchen, and see what I can do to improve the storage I have.