1. Fork
   Chef’s knife
2. Spoon
   Can opener

Any kitchen should at least have one chef’s knife around. It’s also useful to have a set of different knives available.

1. Onion and garlic
   Thyme and sage
2. Tomatoes and potatoes
   Parsley and cilantro

That unmistakable aroma of onion and garlic cooking in the kitchen is heavenly for anyone who smells it. But it’s a very tricky thing to sauté them, because they should not burn.

1. Broil
   Sifting
2. Sauté
   Deep fry

To sauté food, you have to cut it up first into really small pieces. This rule is applied to meats and vegetables alike.

1. Rice
   Corn
2. Potato
   Cucumber

At one point, most people will prepare potatoes in some way. Some like them mashed, while others cut them up in wedges or strips for fries.

1. Product labels
   Recipe
2. Supermarket warnings
   Subtitles on cooking shows

People should follow a recipe to the letter if they’re preparing a dish for the first time. After that, they may feel free to experiment as a gourmet.

1. Cutting board
   Countertop
2. Kitchen table
   Foam

You use a cutting board whenever you’re chopping or slicing things. Make sure to replace the board after some time, though.

1. Brown paper bag
   Old newspaper sheet
2. Carton
   Aluminum foil

Aluminum foil is very thin and easy to handle. But you can still get cut by it, much like a paper cut, so be careful.

1. Coffee mugs
   Glasses of wine
2. Measuring cups
   Teaspoons

Use measuring cups to make accurate liquid measurements. They can be bought in a set.

1. Pig
   Goat
2. Lamb
   Chicken

A pig is the supplier of pork. Any meat from a pig - bacon or pork chops or ham - is pork.

1. Condiments
   Succulents
2. Vegetables
   Herbs

Herbs are generally the leaves, stems or flowers of plants useful in cooking, usually put in fresh but also in dried form. They enhance the flavor of food, and they are aromatic.

1. Roasted
   Grilled
2. Pan fried
   Deep fried

To roast means to cook the whole chicken inside of an oven. If you want to grill it, you’ll need to cook it over an open fire, like barbecue style.

1. Jelly
   Cheese
2. Bread
   Vegetables

Vegetables are easy to prepare in the kitchen. You can cook them in with other foods, as in a stew. You can create an elegant side dish by cooking briefly - al dente - and adding sauce. Or you can serve them raw, as in a salad.

1. Food substitutes
   Condiments
2. Flavorings
   Sauces

A condiment is used as food enhancement, either while cooking or while eating. Mayonnaise is another example.

1. Oven toaster
   Blender
2. Juicer
   Peeler

A blender is popularly used to blend ingredients for juices or shakes. But it’s also a handy tool for cooking, as you can blend vegetables and fruits, too, before using them for sauces.

1. Microwave them
   Boil
2. Shallow fry
   Torch them

A hard-boiled egg is achieved through proper boiling. If you want your egg soft-boiled, reduce the boiling time.

1. Soy sauce
   Vinegar
2. Olive oil
   Ketchup

Olive oil is popularly used for cooking. You can choose from the regular kind or the extra virgin kind.

1. Peeler
   Carving knife
2. Teaspoon
   Bottle opener

To peel off the skin of tough veggies like carrots, you need a peeler to do the job. You can also peel fruits with it.

1. Martin Yan
   Bobby Flay
2. Andrew Zimmern
   Anthony Bourdain

Anthony Bourdain is probably one of the most eloquent chefs that the culinary TV world has seen. His TV shows are very popular because they combined travel and food.

1. Tissue
   Colander
2. Filter
   Brown bag

A colander is like a bowl, but it has many holes. That’s supposed to help drain the water from any food item you put in there.

1. Canned or bagged
   Bottled or in plastic
2. Powder or paste
   On a stick or inside bread

Those who are into Indian cuisine should have some form of curry in their pantry. It comes in powder or paste.

1. Barbecuing
   Baking
2. Shelling
   Juicing

Breads and pastries are generally baked, not cooked. That’s why baking is another discipline of preparing food.

1. Whisk
   Tongs
2. Ladles
   Bowl

When handling egg whites, using a whisk will make them fluffier in no time. You can also use this to whip some cream.

1. Spatula
   Skillet
2. Crockpot
   Skimmer

A skillet or fry pan is round, but with a flat bottom surface. The sides are also quite low, so you have to be careful when frying things.

1. Soy sauce
   Vinegar
2. Water
   Spices

Spices are the fruits or seeds of plants, used much like herbs are. But aside from giving flavor and aroma, spices also help in food preservation and give it color.

1. Sieve
   Separator
2. Corer
   Shears

Shears are usually sharp enough to cut through vegetables or even meat. So make sure you also wash them well after each use.

1. Cheese
   Peanut
2. Peas
   Bread

Cheese is a versatile product to use when cooking or baking. You can transform food with it, depending on the kind of cheese you use.

1. Meat fork
   Grater
2. Spatula
   Dish rack

A grater grates, of course! That means it helps you slice anything in small slivers.

1. Wet market
   Farmer's market
2. Butcher shop
   Boulangerie

All towns have a butcher shop. It’s best to have a regular one so you’ll know if you’re getting quality meats. Of course, supermarkets also sell meat.

1. Fruits
   Chicken soup
2. Shepherd's pie
   Coffee

Chicken soup is the proverbial dish prepared for someone feeling low or feeling sick. It’s not a guaranteed scientific cure, but it helps to ease hunger and lift up the spirits!

1. Farmer's market
   Subway
2. Mom and pop grocers
   Delicatessen

A delicatessen is a store where you buy cold cuts, plus other varieties of food, actually. In the U.S., the shortened form "deli" is used.

1. Fryer
   Rotisserie
2. Sauce pan
   Slow cooker

A sauce pan is handy for making sauces. But other people also use a sauce pan for cooking other kinds of stuff, since it’s generally handy.

1. Wild boar
   Cow
2. Sheep
   Quail

Any meat from cattle or cow is termed as beef. Various breeds give us varying types of beef, too, like Wagyu.

1. Sifter
   Churner
2. Garlic press
   Strainer

A garlic press literally presses cloves of garlic inside, which come out of little holes, crushed and ready to be used for cooking. That’s why in some parts of the world, this utensil is also known as a garlic crusher.

1. Carbs
   Soup
2. Seafood
   Mutton

Seafood is the term for fish and shellfish that comes from saltwater bodies. People need to distinguish those two sometimes, if allergies are an issue.

1. Duff Goldman
   Gordon Ramsay
2. Wolfgang Puck
   Buddy Valastro

Gordon Ramsay is a British TV personality who’s popular for being an abrasive chef. If you have a lot of restaurants with many Michelin stars, maybe the abrasiveness is a bit okay…