At the top of Katie's list is a small cutting board and a decent knife. With these kitchen tools, you can cover the most basic meal-prep tasks, even if you don't have much space. "You can prep simple sandwiches, slice fruit for topping yoghurt, and cut crunchy veggies for hummus or other dips," Katie said.
Also on her list is an electric kettle, because "it boils water quickly for things like instant oatmeal, ramen, and late-night cups of tea and coffee," no stove required. Round out your new kitchen collection with a blender (Katie especially loves the compact Ninja blenders). "You can stock a few ingredients such as milk, yoghurt, and fruit, and make something quick and healthy," she said. Just be mindful of the noise around sleeping roommates.