The recipes on the Meal Guides are simple and require only a handful of kitchen items. Even if you’re brand-new to cooking, you won’t have to spend thousands of dollars on specialty items.Every recipe lists the cooking equipment needed so you can double-check you have what you need before you’re in the middle of a recipe!I’m a minimalist at heart and apply the principles to my kitchen, as well: if I can’t use an item for multiple purposes, I don’t buy it. These are the items you’ll want to have if you sign up for the meal guides:Quality chef’s knifeQuality paring knife (optional, but recommended)Cutting boardMixing bowl(s)Vegetable scrub brush and/or Vegetable peelerBaking sheet (Baking Half Sheet Pan)Sauté Pan (I recommend a Cast Iron Skillet)Saucepan or this Saucier, which has sloped sides making it easier to use a whisk9 x 13-inch Baking DishSlow-Cooker OR InstaPotImmersion Blender (optional, but recommended)Digital Meat Thermometer (optional, but recommended)Blender + Food Processor (optional, but recommended)For more kitchen essentials recommendations, check out my full collection.Note: the links provided include affiliate links for which I earn a commission if you purchase. To be honest, I’d rather you go to your local kitchen store to find these items and support your local economy, but if you’re in a pinch these links are here to help you out.