When I first started cooking for my family, my kitchen wasn't really that well-equipped. I only had a stove with oven, a few pots and pans, kitchen tools, and other (sorry to say) useless stuff that I inherited from family members and friends. Through the years, I acquired and also let go of a lot of kitchen gadgets and appliances. It's through experience that I learned what really are necessary and what are just decorative "tools" in the kitchen. But now there are books and lists froms sites that are helpful to dress your kitchen up whether you're a newbie cooking for one, new bride or a hardcore chef.
The MARTHA STEWART'S HOMEKEEPING HANDBOOK: The Essential Guide to Caring for Everything in Your Home was very helpful for me. It has a comprehensive list of the things that you'll need in the kitchen. This is perfect for someone who really cooks. It has a whole chapter on KITCHEN, from choosing the right pots and pans, the perfect kitchen tools, and even kitchen appliances.
I altered Martha Stewart's list a bit based on my needs. This list is not THE perfect list for everyone. For me, these are my basic tools.
I found a site that has even a short list, perfect for newbies. Check it out here in Your First Kitchen: 5 Guides to Help You Set Up Your Kitchen With the Best Basics.
I'm sure there are more basic lists than these two that I showed. The bottom line is that it's better to be equipped with the right tools and maximize their use than get stuck with gadgets that won't really be useful for the kind of cook that you are.
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