Moving out on your own is a daunting task. There are so many items to buy and so many expenses. One place that you really can cut down on costs, however, is in the kitchen. If you narrow down your list to items you really need, you can have a complete kitchen with cookware to do everything you need without spending a fortune. The key is focusing on basic Farberware® stainless steel cookware and ignoring all of the specialty gadgets in the kitchen stores. You would be surprised how many recipes you can make with just a basic steel pan.

Since you are going to save money by buying only the basics, make sure you buy decent quality pans. You do not have to buy professional cookware, but moderately-priced cookware does the job very well. Farberware brand stainless steel cookware is the natural choice because it has been around for decades and has a great reputation. A good set can last you for decades. You do not necessarily have to buy an entire set, either. Farberware stainless steel kitchen cookware comes in individual pieces. At the bare minimum you need a steel frying pan, a 2-quart saucepan and a covered skillet.

Putting together your first kitchen can be costly if you start buying individual gadgets for every task. Instead, focus on multi-tasking pans from good, reliable brands and buy only what you need. There is always time to expand your kitchen later when you have a larger budget at your disposal.