As a home chef you will eventually want to stock your kitchen with an assortment of basic culinary tools. Having a varied selection of kitchen equipment to choose from will make meal preparation go smoothly. Visit your local kitchen supply store or online kitchen outlet to purchase below Essential Culinary Equipment. Small and very essential Meat mallet – This item has a flat side for pounding more delicate items such as chicken and fish and a dimpled side for pounding tougher meats such as beef and pork. Mixing spoons – available