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List for Kitchen Essentials

Welcome to the "Kitchen Essentials" category on Our Table 42, where we focus on curating the must-have tools for a minimal and efficient kitchen designed for cooking for two. Whether you're setting up a vacation rental kitchen, downsizing your cookware, or crafting small-batch recipes, these guides will help you select the right kitchen essentials for success.

From perfectly sized 6-inch pie plates for homemade cherry pie and quiche for two, to quarter-sheet pans and loaf pans for cakes and baked goods, we cover it all. Discover the best pots, pans, and Dutch ovens tailored for smaller meals, along with can't-do-without essentials like heatproof rubber spatulas and instant-read thermometers.

With our comprehensive list for kitchen essentials, you'll find everything you need—from versatile kitchen knives to bakeware that’s perfect for small-batch recipes like a 6-inch carrot walnut layer cake, a small glazed baked ham, or Jewish brisket. These carefully selected tools and tips will ensure your meals are both delicious and manageable, whether you're at home or on vacation.

Minimal Kitchen Essentials

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  • 2 cup glass liquid measuring cup with oil, milk and water inside
    Cooking for two measuring must haves
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Welcome to Our Table 4 2 – Our Table For Two! I hope to inspire the joy of cooking for two and give you the courage to try something new! The recipes here are inspired by my grandparents’ heart-of-the-house Nebraska farm kitchens, a delicious diversity of friends’ tables, and a lifetime of global travel.

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