If you're going to be baking, frying, grilling, sauteing, poaching and mixing, you're going to need the right kitchen tools for the job! Here's a checklist of essentials that would be a good idea to have on hand so that you can practice your cooking skills and create a range of delicious things at home.

• Large and small mixing bowls
• Large and small frying pans
• Large and small saucepans/pots
• Baking sheet trays (1-2)
• Muffin tray
• Chopping board (preferable wood, maybe a second plastic one for meat)

UTENSILS

• Measuring spoons
• Measuring cups
• Whisk
• Silicone spatula
• Slotted spoon
• Large spoon
• Ladle
• Chef's knife or similar
• Sieve

APPLIANCES

• Toaster
• Kettle
• Food processor (optional but makes food prep easier)

Need to check your cupboards, fridge and freezer as well? Take a look at this and plan your Kitchen Makeover.