What are the essential pots and pans every home cook should have in their kitchen?

[aeri.wish]

Hello kitchen wizards! 🍲 I'm building my cookware collection from scratch and wondering which pots and pans are absolute must-haves for everyday cooking. Any suggestions for versatile pieces that can handle a wide range of recipes and techniques? Let's equip each other for culinary success! 🍳

[Daia]

Every home cook should have a skillet for frying 🍳, a saucepan for sauces 🥘, a stockpot for soups 🍲, and a baking sheet for roasting 🥦.