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We hear one question repeatedly from our ChefSteps community members: “What tools should I have in my kitchen?” That is, of course, a question with a thousand answers, which lead to a thousand more questions. What do you want to make? How confident are you with sharp implements? How much money do you want to spend? What matters to you in a kitchen utensil or appliance—cost or quality?The answers to these questions are a never-ending rabbit hole of information, which we like going down.Let us begin at the beginning. This is the start of our ChefSteps-approved list of what we believe you should own if you want to make the recipes on this site, experiment on your own, and become more confident in the kitchen.Welcome to the ChefSteps’ Starter Kitchen.**This list is subject to change at any time, like when we become obsessed with a new kitchen appliance or find a newer, better-made version of anything we list here. In other words, keep coming back.