Chef’s knife
Cut the produce and proteins into the pieces called for.
Use a suitable sharp kitchen knife you already own.
Microwave + saucepan · Annual cookbook recipe
Baked potato, bean & broccoli plates
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Cutting boards
Prepare vegetables and keep raw meat preparation separate.
Use existing clean boards and follow the recipe’s separation/cleaning steps.
Measuring cups and spoons
Measure the listed ingredient quantities.
Use your existing kitchen measures; do not swap weight and volume.
Medium saucepan with a lid
Cook rice, couscous and small sauces.
Use an existing lidded saucepan.
Colander
Drain pasta and rinse canned beans.
Use an existing colander; a fine strainer also works for small quantities.
Heat-safe spoon or spatula
Stir soups, sauces and skillet mixtures.
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Oven mitts
Handle hot trays, baking dishes and microwave bowls.
Use intact heat-protective mitts you already own.
Can opener
Open beans, pumpkin and tomatoes.
Use an existing opener or the product’s pull tab.
Microwave-safe bowl and vented cover
Cook the potato or vegetable components using appliance directions.
Use an existing microwave-safe bowl and suitable vented cover.
Vegetable peeler
Peel carrots or potatoes when your preparation calls for it.
Use an existing peeler; washed suitable skins can stay where the recipe permits.
Optional task helpers
Adjustable steamer basket
Steam broccoli or green beans above water in a compatible pot.
Use the recipe or package’s covered-pot/microwave method.
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