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3:23 Chef’s Knife
5:43 Cutting Board
7:25 Low caf beverage
8:45 Peeler
9:31 Sheet pan
10:24 Sauce pan
12:04 Bowl
13:12 Utensil set
15:33 Scale
16:59 Thermometer
21:10 Dutch oven
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I'm impressed with your passion for cooking. I love to watch your videos even if I won't make the recipe because there is always some useful advice and I simply enjoy the way you cook.
Can you please do this same video for the UK?
Trade coffee is offended.
i've gotten to the point where i hate volumetric recipes.
using your link/code above did NOT provide the $20 off that you promised in your video
Next video idea: Single purpose tools that are actually worth having
Dude literally that is the next gear vid we are making haha. Excellent idea.
@@BrianLagerstrom I have exceedingly few. I do rather like my Zojirushi rice cooker...
A knife, its meant for cutting and its awesome
Yes, cuz I was wondering why he didn't mention a Microplane. I couldn't live without it in my kitchen. I use it almost daily between citrus zest, pec-romano, grated ginger or garlic, chocolate, cinnamon and nutmeg, etc.
Garlic Press, Ice Cream Scoop, Citrus Squeezer is all I can think of at the moment.
a lot of FoodTubers present themselves as everymen, but very very few of them actually makes videos for the common cook. Brian is one of those few - and videos like this are the reason why!
Restaurant Depot Pro-Tip (at least in my area, Oregon): If you are NOT a member, you can get a day pass, for free, from the front desk. Just go up and ask 😀 I shop there regularly it's great for feeding groups or if you have a large family, and the prices on spices especially, in good sized bulk containers, will blow your mind if you are used to standard grocery stores. It might be one of my favorite places to shop!
How’s it different from costco
This is why I recommend your channel to people. You let people know they can do your kind of cooking without owning THE most special, certain, expensive utensils. Thank you.
I'm a little late but this is why Brian is THE cooking channel for me. You make recipe videos and you want people to cook them, not just to show off or go viral, but to get people to cook them, and you help people to make sure they're able to cook all of them. I feel like many other cooking channels are just trying to show off their stuff and couldn't care less if you're making it or not. Your channel feels so much more like "I've found or invented some great recipes, try them out, I'd love you to have it too!" Also with your videos where you have a version 2.0 or so of recipes because you've found ways to fine tune and make them better, you show that even the pro chef who now has a successful channel can still learn and grow. Honestly love this channel so much.
Thanks so much!
I can confirm that the Lodge dutch oven is a workhorse. I've had mine for at least 4 years now and I use it pretty much daily. I've baked bread in it, braised sauces/meats/stews, and cooked most of your mentioned recipes in it. :) It's reliable, easy to clean and has performed beautifully. I had planned on eventually upgrading to Le Crueset once the Lodge needs replacing but that day hasn't come, and I don't know if it ever will.
Second the Lodge dutch oven. I've certainly put mine through a lot. If it doesn't last you a lifetime, you live a very rough life.
I assume you mean the cheaper Lodge line made in China. They recently came out with an American made line that is closer to Le Crueset in price, and with a comparable lifetime guarantee. Just in case you didn't know and would prefer to support American jobs when you upgrade. :)
@@govols1995 Lodge makes stuff in China? Is it just this one line of products?
It never will. Cast iron either breaks in infancy or lasts until you let it rust.
I looked up a Lodge dutch oven on Amazon. It is made in China. Lodge says "All Lodge seasoned cast iron and carbon steel cookware is proudly made in the USA." But a dutch oven is not a seasoned cast iron nor is it carbon steel. It is an enameled cast iron. So Lodge enamaled cast-iron dutch ovens appear to be made in China.
As someone who has both 10 and 12-inch pans, I have found one good reason to prefer the 10s. If you have a glass electric stove top like I do, it's unlikely the heating component can cover the full 12 inches. This leaves me with a pan that's hot in the middle, and noticeably lacking near the edges, leading to uneven browning.
Just something to consider when buying, especially if you're cooking for one.
I second that!
I hate glasstops.
I think a video idea that would be hugely appreciated by amateur cooks looking to improve and interested in upping the quality of their meals would be this: a guide to grocery stores/farmers markets. I find the latter a little intimidating as a novice and so have never actually been to a farmers market. I'm sure you have some great insight into what to look for and what to avoid when selecting proteins and produce for recipes, and I know I can't be the only one who might benefit from that. Love your vids, Bri. Rock on 😎
If you've never watched Good Eats, you should look it up. It was really cutting edge when it started because Alton Brown would actually do things like that. He'd start episodes at the grocery store sometimes, showing you how to find and select ingredients. He also pioneered a lot of the camera techniques that youtubers use today.
There are butchers locally. We don't eat veg, so that helps, but delivery is great.
I signed up for a CSA* this year and have done so a couple times in the past. It's home delivery of vegetables directly from the farm. I live alone, so my small needs only cost $34 a week (about 6 items in fairly bountiful quantity) - maybe that seems a lot of $$ to some people, but the quality/freshness is unbeatable, and I eat a lot less meat when I have this available.
They pick what I get (based on what's currently growing, of course], and the advantage to that is I get stuff I'd never have known existed or might not have chosen, and it expands the vegetables I now know I like and can use. The internet is so helpful; e.g., I plugged in spinach asparagus red scallion - and got back so many recipes! My granddaughter, who eats with me once a week, and I ended up with a wonderful quiche. *CSA: Community Supported Agriculture.
@@jvallas Less meat correlates to lower IQ, muscle mass. Especially for women, that can be detrimental. My family owns orchards and a ranch nearby, but they all have diabetes or cancer. While the ones who ate more meat and ate ancestorally, lived longer without disease.
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As a professional chef; god yeah. I knew I could trust you 100% when you whipped out the OXO peeler
Haha! Brian, you pulled a Matty Matheson by bleeping the word sh*t but leaving the word audible. Love it!
B Man, this is one of the best videos you’ve made to date. It furthers humanizes your very beginner friendly approach to cooking by making it feel more accessible. It also helps us aspiring home cooks to feel confident in purchasing equipment for the kitchen.
Brian I just want to say that as a home chef, your kitchen equipment videos are better than any other reviews on the internet . You actually use the damn things and it shows in how you describe them. Your only 3 knives video from a while back and this video are the only things a home chef will ever need to fill their kitchen arsenal. Also the bagels video… Certified banger.
Thanks BEANBAG ✊
You can find some really high end cookware etc in thrift stores. Last month I bought a 14" carbon steel wool that usually goes for 50-60 bucks for only $8. Looked like it had been used 2 or 3 times because the owner didn't know hw to season or use it. That same trip I also found a 1910s crusty cast iron pan. After cleaning t up, I just sold it for $80 on Ebay.
I appreciate that even though you come from a professional background, you're still able to make great recipes and offer great advice for people who are on a budget.
Thank you for this much needed video. You cant cook without decent tools. Its important to keep things affordable for us starters :)
Great video, Brian. I prefer a Lodge 12 inch cast iron pan (with clear lid) which lasts forever. And I can cook just about anything in it. And very reasonably priced.
Charity/thrift stores, estate sales, and restaurant surplus stores are where it's at if you're looking for high quality kitchenware at a super reasonable price. I have some incredible knifes, pots, and pans that my father picked up second hand for me when I went away to college. Decades later, they are still the backbone of my kitchen.
I got a whole set of nearly brand new All-Clad non stick for like $25 from a thrift store 😎
great advice! it's worth trying to find these items in secondhand shops rather than buying something new. ive gotten small kitchen appliances, utensils, and dinnerware at goodwill and other thrift stores for very reasonable prices
I am a RE Broker...I can't believe what I bring to charity shops! Great advice to start there!
One of the few joys of getting older is that, over the decades, you slowly accumulate the tools that let you accomplish what's important to you, whether it's woodwork, car work, cooking or whatever. What's funny is that, after a while, you gradually realize it's far more satisfying to master a few simple, basic, good tools, over a vast collection of single-use gadgets.
This is why I subscribed to this channel. It is full of great recipes, common sense, easy and good pieces of advice, beginner friendly, straight to the point and down-to-earth, budget friendly and in a sense eco-friendly too because you do not encourage us to buy stupid useless and expensive things in the long run. Thank you!
As someone who has been in your posse since the sardines days, I’m so excited at your success. You continue to put out great content, and you keep it real. You’re absolutely the best in this space. Oh yeah, love the video. 😊
A large sheet pan is great for larger applications, but a couple of smaller quarter-size or half-size sheet pans is honestly so useful, I would highly recommend. You can bake small batches of things like frozen cookies or even slide them into a smaller countertop oven. However, the way I use them most is mise en place prep (obviously sauces and liquids still need bowls). I no longer bother with a bunch of small dishes I have to wash, I just do it all on ONE TRAY and even reuse the tray if it need to stir fry items in batches or rest my utensils in. They just save me so much time in the cleanup, I can't go back. You can find them for next to nothing in thrift stores too, but you do get what you pay for... the thicker sheets with quality rolled edges won't torque or buckle under heat.
Awesome list. Scope your local goodwill / thrift places for ones with a good kitchen zone. We've had luck for the metal pots and cast iron pans. I know Bri didn't recommend cast iron but whatever.... thrift it and you might be able to get things cheaper like a higher quality dutch oven with lid dimples vs the Lodge.
Such a fantastic video Brian. I was looking for this EXACT type of video years ago when I first moved into my own place and there was nothing even close.
I hope this becomes the gold standard in the algorithm for years to come. Cheers
You know you've made it as a cook on CZcams when you post your "What should you have in your kitchen" video. Good job Bri!
Epicurean. If you want a cutting board with most of the benefits of a plastic or rubber one but a bit more, they are great. Easy on your knife, dishwasher safe, but nowhere near as thick and heavy as a wooden board. They also make fantastic spatulas and such that are safe for us on nonstick coatings. I've used my stuff for like a decade now and it's all still in great shape.
One little detail that I would add to that mixing bowl is the perfectly flat bottom. Some cheaper mixing bowls do not have that. There is a ring around the outside that is deeper than the center, I find that to be a pain in the ass. It's either a spot where you can't get your dry ingredients to fully incorporate, or a spot where you can't squeegee out all your food with a rubber spatula. Look for one just like Brian's, with a perfectly flat bottom.
I’ve had to use colanders like that as well. You’re right, it’s a pain in the ass.
About 10 or 12 years ago, I bought (on impulse) a $15 MoV stainless steel 8” chef’s knife from Ikea (they truly are the reigning champions of impulse purchases). I’m not a professional chef, but I’m a quite decent home cook, and this knife has never given me a minute of regret. I use it daily, it sharpens nicely, has a very comfortable grip, and is well-balanced. I don’t foresee wanting to replace it any time soon.
Thanks for the video Bri, always love seeing things for beginners.
Excellent advice here Brian. It’s so refreshing when a chef I admire recommend good, cheap options including knives. I have the Pioneer Woman set for the same reason. My Shun knives are too fussy. I like knives that work well and don’t need to be babied. I have a lot of good quality kitchenware amassed over 30 years of cooking, but to get started and be able to cook just about everything this list really impresses! You can always upgrade later. I popped up and got your 6 qt LeCreuset low French oven for Christmas 2 years ago after seeing yours!
I like the Cuisinart multiclad pots. Cheaper than All Clad but still work great and built well. Going on about 10 years with mine and still going strong.
Great stuff Brian. We've had the same Lodge Dutch Oven for 10 years now and although the inside coating is a little dinged up, there's been no chipping and it's been great for us. We were only buying it to avoid spending the money on a Le Creuset for a year or two but we've never felt the need to upgrade since we bought ours. We use it multiple times a week for soups, stews, and frying as well as baking occasionally. I've also used it on my gas grill in a power outage to finish a stew that was braising.
I would love to see a follow-up video going throug the same list of items and recommending what non-budget items you consider to be worth the splurge and could serve as upgrades to this budget gear list over the long term.
I’m glad I found your videos there informative and you have a great personality. I’ve been watching Food wishes for yrs. And it’s nice to switch it up every once in awhile.
As someone with a passion for baking in general and bread in particular, I would say that the digital scale has made the biggest impact for me. A close second is the instant read digital thermometer (I have the thermopen). I really like your list of not just what, but why to have these tools. Great video as usual.
I would add a wok. I cook a ton of asian food and I use it almost every day. A 10-12 cast iron, a wok and a dutch oven are basically the only pot/pans you need.
So looking forward to making your Karaage recipe this weekend. Thank you for this channel. It is so much fun.
I love my lodge dutchie lol. I got it during the pandemic ordered online through home depot since they were sold out everywhere. I was unsure I'd even get it. Life changer. I'm really glad this winco brand sells in Canada this is very helpful!
I used to have that exact same utensil set and it didn't last even a year. Wood handles look nice but I'd recommend to either go fully wooden or fully silicon utensils, it's the joint that's the problem. I'm so happy with my upgrade to fully silicon GIR brand utensils, I use the "Spoonula" daily!
We have pretty much the same wood/silicone set. The only thing (so far) to break at the joint is the whisk. We've super glued it back together. But eventually when more break we will surely be on the search for all wood/all silicone.
Which do you prefer? I really like the idea of all wood utensils. Probably because that is what my grandmother always used.
@@Ammut6 I prefer silicon just because it's easier to clean and I feel like I can be a little more careless with them. After 1-2 times leaving my wooden spoon in the sink without trying it properly, the wood warped and cracked, whereas you would not have this issue with silicon
I love the valuable information you've shared about workhorse equipment. It is very useful to me!
Your videos are one of the highlights of my week. Thank you for making and sharing them with us.
I went and bought the EXACT same bowl about a year ago (you had recommended it and linked it in another video). 100% honest, it was and is my favorite kitchen utensil. I had been using glass or plastic bowls before, but I literally use the stainless bowl for everything! Don't sleep on how important a good steel bowl is people!
Great video!! I have amassed every tool in your video to make cooking easier and more fun. The Le Cruset Dutch oven and Boos board are on my wish list... I especially agree with you about the SCALE. It changed the way I cook!! I feel like my process is so much more streamlined along with being more accurate. And, LESS DISHES!
Big agree on this whole thing. I recommend 2 of those bowls because you can invert one on top of the other and shake them for salads. I make huge salads for meal prepping and that's so easy to do with 2 bowls.
I've also had fantastic experience with the Tramontina nonstick pan which is always on Amazon, WalMart, etc.
Also.. for anybody who is doing this, google to see if you have a restaurant supply store in your area.
The one in mine does not require a membership and I buy all my Winco stuff there... always solid, no frills, and cheap.
I appreciate how much you focus on accessibility, access, and fighting kitchen pretentiousness, Brian!!
Yes, thank you for this Brian! I always go down a rabbit hole of expensive vs decently priced stuff. But this video answers all of my questions!
This is the 🔝 video. It is important to have the correct kitchen tools to re-create your amazing Foods. Thank you Bri, also signed up for your knives collection . Never knew how affordable they were for my kitchen too. Happy upcoming Summer ❤
Thanks for the great advice, Bri. We can always count on you to set us straight
This video is pure gold. I've well since moved past needing the content but for anyone looking to start a home kitchen, this is about as content dense as you can get!
No joke. Those knives are work horses. I've been using those in restaurants for decades. I have several very nice knives at home for fun, but that one is just a monster.
You are so realistic and practical. I'm moving to college for my 3rd year and will have my own kitchen for the first time so this video, among many others, was incredibly informational and useful.
I have a Lodge dutch oven and I absolutely love it, it's handled everything I've thrown at it and everything has turned out incredible. I wish I hadn't waited so long time finally get one, it's my favorite pot now!
Great video! Love the no nonsense approach.
I freaking love it when you do these kind of video’s. Kudos Bri
You’re a kick ass dude …
Cooking is my love language - so powerful. I got lucky and got my dutch oven at TJMaxx many years ago. However, if I didn't have this, I would definitely spend the money to buy one. I'm going to check those knives out. Thanks for all you do.
That budget utensil set looks like a real must-have for any new kitchen startup. It was definitely a good pick. I remember buying one [it was different, and I got it at a hardware store] when I first started feeding myself. That was decades ago, and I still use some of them today, even tho' I've amassed a goodly collection of pro-grade tools, one piece at a time. The whole viddie is definitely a great, affordable list to start with, for sure.
Very well done, I wholeheartedly agree! Years of cooking, very nice equipment but I often pick the Dexter Russell over my wustoff for the comfortable grip and love the peeler
You were 100% the reason I went and bought a Dutch oven. And they are quite versatile. Even something as simple as pot roast or pulled pork- yeah you can make it in a crock pot, but it'll develop a lot more crust and flavor with a Dutch oven.
Also for anyone interested, Amazon sells their own brand dutch oven. I got mine even cheaper by waiting for one to pop up as "used- like new." It was like $40 and when I got it, it was in pristine condition. I haven't abused it a ton yet, but the enamel coat has proven to be very good so far.
This video is so helpful!! Even if you don’t go with these exact products, it’s such a great list with helpful tips when you’re picking stuff out, especially if you want to go to a thrift store and go even cheaper
Thanks for the video. Watching your channel really helped me get started with making pizza at home. The digital scale has changed everything about how I approach cooking.
Thank you Brian. You're awesome and I appreciate the attitude you have for each and every video
No joke on the peeler! I picked up one after a previous Brian recommended tools video and I was shocked! Sooo good!
Hey BRI! Love the recommendations, I did have a tip to add for the cutting boards section. I use all plastic cutting boards but I will wet a few paper towels to put underneath. It definitely makes a difference and will make your cutting board stay in place. Keep up the great work and thanks for all the recipes, I can say that your channel has given me a ton of inspiration for feeding my family.
for those in the UK, we went to TK Maxx, joseph joseph knives and hairy biker pans - they're an absolute must. Our chopping board I had gotten a large, sit over the edge of the counter type, from IKEA maybe 5 years ago, sanded and oiled it once inbetween but its been sound to me
As a Brit abroad I so do miss Tacky Maxx!
I've had that exact set of silicone utensils for over a year and totally recommend them! They work great and hold up in the dishwasher.
Totally agree on this list. I’d go chef’s knife then dutch oven as #1 and #2 because the oven can serve as a skillet. Eggs are hard but a slow and low scramble will work. I’d also try to sneak in a good 4 cup and maybe a bread knife.
Thank you for this as I’m looking to replace some thangs around the kitchen soon
Thank you so much for an awesome video. I appreciate the recommendations on the budget pots and pans.
Great video!
If someone would be interested in some alternatives, i really recommend visiting your local Swedish embassy, i.e. an IKEA.
I bought literally ALL of my kitchen there (equipment, appliances, furniture) five years ago, and it's still practically new.
Their price-to-quality ratio is just ridiculous, so if somebody here is looking for something different, it's well worth it to give it a try.
I had a Lodge dutch oven for years -- I upgraded to a Misen a few years ago and passed my Lodge along to a friend, and it's still going strong (minus some chips in the handle that I had put there) and she loves it.
Love this episode! I’ve got most of these, with a few minor needed additions! Thx for the brands! ✌️
Awesome vid. Thanks for making this!
I've had two Lodge dutch ovens that I use for everything from soup, stew, spaghetti to bread. The one I cook spaghetti sauce in is a bit off colored but other than that, you'd never know they were over 10 years old.
This list is a fantastic idea for anyone starting off. It's make a great wedding gift, or housewarming gift for a young person just getting out on their own.
I keep going back to your channel. I branch out to the other home cooks, but always come back. You do a great job here. Also, looking very dapper today!
I’ve used a $50 Amazon Basics enameled cast iron Dutch oven for over five years. Other than a slight discoloration of the white interior, it is still good as new. I’ve got some expensive Cutco knives that I’ve had for nearly 50 years, but my go to knife for anything but paring is a cheap commercial grade nakiri style by Mercer, about $30 on Amazon.
This is such an appreciated video Bri. Easy adds to Amazon wishlist as a novice cook, and also includes better brands in case I want to buy gifts for my family.
GREAT recommendations Bry!
Excellent choices!
I have a lot more gear than this ... but I've been running a home kitchen for 45 years. This gear will get beginner through all the *cooking* work.
There are a few other items you'll need, for tasks around the cooking. Most of it is pretty cheap, but is necessary.
Cleaning gear: a couple sponges / scrubbers (Dobie pads), hand dishwashing detergent, scouring powder (Bon Ami or Barkeepers Friend), and a draining bin / mat. Also paper and cloth towels, and spray cleaner to keep your counters clean. Maybe a good pair of rubber gloves.
Food storage: containers for leftovers / marinating. Sturdy zip bags. Plastic film and aluminum foil. If you want, re-useable bags and wrap - you'll still need the disposable, but can use a whole lot less. [I buy a roll of plastic film once every 2 years or so.] If you shop at "bulk bin" stores, you'll need containers for your bulk stuff - I like quart canning jars.
Eating & serving: dishes, utensils, glasses, mugs. Cork mats or heatproof pads. You don't need fancy serving bowls; just put the Dutch oven on a cork mat.
My Dutch Oven is by far the most used pot or cooking media in my kitchen. It's a Lodge 7qt and I've had it for several years. A little dinged here and there but works perfectly. Couldn't justify the Le Creuset. But don't get started on my Shun knives though 😀. I love them.
You make cooking content for people first, not clicks and it really shows. Thank you
Great video, and our Dutch Oven is the spiritual center of our kitchen as well. My wife loves it when it comes out, because she knows we're about to make something yummy.
Nice setup. Had a 6qt Amazon brand Dutch oven and it got tight at times, but his recipes do fit. If you can afford to go bigger, the extra space for stirring, simmering, transferring to oven, etc is well worth it.
Whoa! Congrats on launching your knife line. Can't wait to see it come out. I have "my knives" but would never complain about having a workhorse that I don't care if my less experienced and careful wife could use. Plus, I'd love to support my guy, Bri.
I have that exact dutch oven in that exact color! Works pretty well alongside my 1 saucepan and 1 stainless steel pan, and I cook everything in one of the three. I'll take a look at the Winco pan given how many foods are just simpler in a nonstick.
Brian, thank you for taking the time to curate this video. Despite having a well stocked kitchen, I’ll definitely be purchasing the stainless steel bowl. Also… the Lodge Dutch Oven.. 👍 X 1000!!
We have two large stainless steel mixing bowls that get used multiple times a day in the kitchen. If you asked a beginning home cook if he'd anticipate needing bowls like that he'd probably doubt it. But they're among the most useful part of the lineup. Great video chef!
Love this video. Super helpful thank you!
Excellent list. Those round handles on the winco saucepan drive me crazy. Nuts for trying to pour.
I’m on year 4 of my lodge Dutch oven! And it’s going strong.
Bought the scale, love it!
Will slowly replace low quality items I already have with those and declutter.
Thank you!
Thank you for your lovely compliment. I hope my recipe was able to help you in your cooking
Great video! I wish I had this years ago when I setup my first "alone" apartment. Funny (maybe not) story - I found a big cast iron dutch oven on a clearance rack in Maine one summer and bought it - thinking of all the wonderful things I could make in it. Which I could - but omg wrestling a however many pound super slippery soapy block of iron in the sink afterward was more than I could take. Impossible to hold with one hand and wash with the other. Out it went - one of a zillion cooking stuff mistakes I've made. Got a six quart like yours now - much easier to handle - and does everything I need it to. I'm looking forward to seeing your knives.
Thanks Brian - that was great and will send a long to my kids. I was an early adopter of "Y-Peelers" and used that same Kuhn Ricohn one years ago. I stumbled across what I think is a better one though - it's from Muji the Japanese brand. It's $8 is crazy sharp and a joy to use
Nice presentation Brian. Very informative. ✌🏼
Thanks Bri, this is super helpful, even if we don't target the exact same products it's a great list, but your product recommendations are great, so, if in the US, I would go straight for them.
Saving this for when I finally get my own place!
I don’t know how I haven’t found your channel sooner, but I’m glad I did now! Especially this video. I’m about to move out of my parent’s house and I need to get things for my future place, but my finances are tight. This video helps a lot!
Brian, I cannot criticize a single selection on your list. And you're right, when you're starting out on a budget, the magical ground beef meat chopper (yeah, I have one too!) is something you can enjoy a decade in the future, but for now that cheap silicon spatula will do the trick. I have been a fan of Valroth pans and commercial restaurant supply stores like Chefs Toys do sell to the general public. For non-stick pans, I have been using Valroth pans for easily 20-years. But I'll definitely check out the Wimco next time I need one. Really excellent video, and I know this is going to help thousands of people get into the art/love of cooking.
I got the bowl idea from your bread and pizza videos, it literally changed my cooking, i use it for absolutely everything.
Such a great video! Your first three minutes was making my soul sing. I HATE non-stick/teflon. You qualified your desire perfectly. I have a high-heat stove (20k btu burners) and a very high cfm fan (vent-a-hood). But talking about the wear and toxic fumes at high heat was perfect. But I know how to make my cast iron, carbon steel, and stainless to work without missing teflon qualities. I differ from you that I don't like aluminum sheet pans...I really prefer steel. Aluminum sticks, and the steel can be seasoned and virtually non-stick. Yes, it can rust if I don't dry it, but for both health reasons and performance, steel is my favorite. Saucepan recomdation...great....I just love my all-clad and because it is a lifetime product with inherited quality...I love my all-clad. For the mixing bow....get the same thing in a nested stacking set of various sizes. I use ALL of them. What I love is Brian didn't choose the one that has a silicone base that is nice for mixing, but I sometimes put my bowls in a pretty high temp oven or even over an open flame burner for a moment....I can't do that with silicone bases. NOW...the silicone coated utensil set...ugh! hate it. Wouldn't buy it. I really like stainless and chromed tools except for my scrapers. If you don't have teflon, which I hate, you don't need teflo/plastic utensils.
I have had huge issues with glass and I am SO GLAD you didn't recomend any glass. I have broken glass measuring cups and bowls at the worst times during my cooking.
That digital scale is SO important...I use mine more than I ever imagined. Brian and so many other CZcamsrs are listing ingredients in weight and you will even find other uses outside of cooking, I am sure.
Thermometer...cheap and pretty useful. I just don't use as much as most because I can judge temps pretty good. But still, great pick.
Last...dutch oven. I have the large Le Cruset in an oval shape an use it A LOT. Buy one at an outlet store (factory seconds) during a sale and you will usually get a decent price. But they sometimes pop up on FB Marketplace or CL. This item is more important that you would know and spending a bit more for something you can had down is worth it. Brian's 'spiritual' aspect of the dutch oven is SO true. It shows people you know what quality is and you are serious about cooking.
One thing that was missing...I would add a good pressure cooker. I hate insta-pots. I have a stove-top Fissler 8 quart. But there are many others. Just go with stainless. Making stocks and beans is much easier and saves time. I don't cook much meat in it as it doesn't get the texture exactly right, but sometimes if a braise is being stubborn and I need to serve...the pressure cooker is a life-saver.
Oh...we could go on...pepper grinder, molacajete, food processor, mixer...alright.done.
Bought a digital scale a couple years back. It didn't get too much use right away, but they are absolutely amazing once you start digging more into baking. Especially with starting to bake bread now, being able to know I can portion out bits for challah braids or whatnot is amazing. Also no more wondering how not leveling off that cup of flour or whatever will affect my cookies versus how I had it a little extra leveled off the last time. It always sounds unnecessary or that people are overblowing how much a digital scale improves kitchen time, but they're absolutely worth it.
Honestly the best cookery content on YT and it’s not even close