In the section we will discuss what I like to call The Basics of Home Cooking. Now we may as well get it out of the way, right from the start, you don’t have to spend a fortune on pots, pans and knives to be a great home cook. Now, while it may be true that, you get what you pay for, you can start with a good basic set of cookware and knives and then slowly add to it with quality items as your skills improve.