Neccessary Kitchen Items

[garcia1000]

Chives are a good addition to a kitchen. Scallions, also.

[JJT]

The cooking pros say not to buy cooking wine, but to cook with wine that you would also drink.

[edfurlong]

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Chives are a good addition to a kitchen.

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Growing a couple herbs (chives, basil, etc) indoors is awesome, takes up very little space and actually looks nice. I always kill mine though. [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

[SamIAm]

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The cooking pros say not to buy cooking wine, but to cook with wine that you would also drink.

[/ QUOTE ]On the other hand, buying a big box of Franzia means you'll always have wine around, and it stays good in the vacuum-sealed bag.

[MissT74]

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The cooking pros say not to buy cooking wine, but to cook with wine that you would also drink.

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Ahhh, but what if you don't drink wine?? I personally can't stand it. Maybe that means I should just cook with Vodka??

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[pokah5]

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The cooking pros say not to buy cooking wine, but to cook with wine that you would also drink.

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Ahhh, but what if you don't drink wine?? I personally can't stand it. Maybe that means I should just cook with Vodka??

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who doesnt like a good vodka sauce?

[sarahbellum]

I agree with most everything listed already. I would also add:

FOOD ITEMS
Tabasco or other hot sauce
garlic salt
dry mustard
artichoke hearts (jarred if you like them in oil, canned if not)
breadcrumbs or panko (I prefer panko)

TOOLS
garlic press
wooden spoons

[Velocity]

I'd add cumin, curry powder, picante sauce or salsa, jarred cut jalapeno peppers, soy sauce, and a variety of jellies to the list of ingredients to have on hand. I'd probably add a variety of canned fruits e.g. mandarin oranges and pineapples, not so much for eating the fruit, but using the juices in marinades. One instrument most people don't think to have is a meat tenderizer, and bamboo skewers. Grilling marinated meat, fruits, and vegetables on a skewer always makes a nice meal.

[JaBlue]

my apartment has NO usable chefs knives. No set, nothing big, everything is dull. I'm willing to spring a little. What should I get? (kit should include sharpener)

[Slow Play Ray]

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I would also add some fridge necessities...
Soy sauce
worchestershire sauce...
vinegar

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you don't actually need to keep these things in the fridge, right?