Kitchen Gadgets You Cannot Live Without

1. Microwave/ Oven Toaster


2. Frying pan


3. Stock pot for soups and stews, and cooking rice


4. Chef’s knife for slicing and peeling (You don’t need to buy the entire cutlery set especially if you will be spending most of your time studying. A chef’s knife is sufficient.)


5. Big spoon (heat resistant)


6. Turner (heat resistant, for frying)


7. Fork, spoon, and knife (Some of the people that we know did not even buy their own utensils. They get theirs with paper napkins and condiments for free when they order take-out.)


8. Paper Towels for wiping spills and covering the food when put in the microwave

Mark Bittman of the New York Times wrote an article about a no-frills kitchen. Here's the link
A No-Frills Kitchen Still Cooks