Large pot, small pot, large skillet, small skillet. Corelle wear I would start with 2 plates, 2 cups and 2 bowls. 2 Plastic "glasses". Measuring cup. Silverwear (2 of each. We mostly use paper plates and paper bowls so we don't have to wash lots of dishes. Things to cook with if you need to: can opener (not electric), wine cork remover if you drink wine, spatula, large spoon, large fork. Good small knife and larger knife, cutting board. Storage will be important. Take what you have and make sure it fits. Put all dry food in plastic bags or sealed containers. Have gallon and quart zip lock bags handy. Have enough plastic storage containers for leftovers. We cook lots of things in the microwave or on a gas BBQ grill. You might want a small crock pot for soups and chili, or chicken breast with cream soup. If you like rice a small rice cooker is handy. I bought a pasta cooker "as seen on TV" that cooks pasta in the microwave. Love it! I hardly ever use the oven part of the convection oven but I did keep one square pan in case I needed it. If you get pyrex you can use it in the microwave or the oven. I would start off with "less is best" plan and you can always add more items as you see you need them. Dollar stores are great for picking up storage items.