As a professional chef this will be my recommendations for at home gear that i rate very highly, lots of which i personally use, some i just know of the quality that the product brings
best value for money
KEMETHY 40 Pcs Food Storage Containers with Lids
easily the best on the market
Hexclad
My personal favorite knife to use
Shun Knife
Absolute workhorse of a knife
Victorinox: Kitchen & Dining
One of the greatest inventions
Amazon.com.au: Air Fryer
Cast iron lasts forever if looked after
Cast Iron / Cookware: Kitchen & Dining
Very versatile use with huge amount of functions
Thermomix
Absolute game changer for food longevity and for sous vide
Vacuum Sealers: Home
Easily Adapt anything that can hold water into a sous vide machine for soft tender meats
Amazon.com.au: Sous Vide
Always wooden utensils. Easy to clean and non scratch.
Amazon.com.au: Wooden Utensils
End Grain is best. More resistant to cuts and less likely to bow from moisture
End Grain Cutting Board
Cheap, Effective and easy to use
Kitchen Thermometers / Kitchen Tools & Gadgets
Sharp but precise, dangerous if mishandled but so versatile
Mandolines
Youll struggle to find something you cant use these for
Spatulas
Always be sure to get a heavy Duty apron, the only thing a light one will protect from is a stain