Equipment you need for cooking and baking?

You'll need an array of different equipment depending on what you're making, however there are some staples.

Cooking basics: Saucepan, skillet, glass bowl, measuring cups, whisk, big spoon, big slotted spoon, collander, ladle, stir-fry spoon

Baking basics: Baking pan, whisk, big spoon, measuring cups, glass or ceramic baking dishes, glass bowl

These are the bare minimum, if that. To be able to bake or cook more labor-intensive dishes, you may need other things.