Reddit mentions of Set of 6 Standard Weight Mixing Bowls, Stainless Steel, Mirror Finish, 0.75, 1.5, 3, 4, 5, and 8 Qt. (Mixing Bowl Set Of 6)

So, you want to begin cooking? That's cool. Here's my recommendation. Go cheap and go low maintenance right now and replace things as you need to with better equipment down the line.

Here's my college beginner list:

• 30 piece kitchen set
  
• Kitchen Knife
  
• Cutting Board
  
• 12" Frying Pan
  
• 2 qt Saucepan
  
• 5-6 qt pot
  
• Colander
  
• Mixing Bowls
  
  With all of the above, you will have a mostly complete kitchen set for around $200 (depending on tax in your area). If you cannot cook something, it will not be the fault of your tools. If things start breaking, you can replace them, one-by-one with higher quality variants. Some of the tools will, likely, last a very long time. For instance, I still use several college-era cooking tools, like serving spoons, mixing bowls and colander. Some things just don't break easily in regular use.
  
  If you want to bake, you'll want to get a rolling pin and baking sheet, but you can get those anywhere and they're fairly cheap everywhere too.
  
  Obviously you'll need flatware, plates, bowls, oven mitts and hand towels too, but those are more about personal taste.