at least one
large skillet and one small skillet dutch oven / stock pot (I boiled my pasta in a stock pot for ages) slow cooker / Crockpot medium sauce pan
cutting board rubber spatula
wood / bamboo spoons (at least two) colander can opener cookie sheet 9 x 12 cake pan 1 - & 4 - cup measuring cups, preferably Pyrex or similar a couple of mixing bowls cheese grater garlic press (we love garlic) Tupperware's
largest bowl — holds 32 cups & is perfect for making batches of Chex mix or puppy chow or other favorite snack mixes.