As the days get longer and sunnier, foods that just make you want to gorge then go take a nap are slowly being replaced by light salads and succulent fruits. But, it’s not swimsuit season quite yet, so heat up that oven and hunker down with a hearty sausage bake that we guarantee will have you wishing for Winter again.

Many people consider the kitchen the most important room in the house, and we couldn’t agree more. That said, a kitchen should reflect its owner’s style. So what kind of chef are you? Do you like to have the counter space look as orderly as a hospital operating room or do you like to be more freewheeling, chopping and sautéing in a flashy display? Here, we outline the three main types of home chefs and offer a checklist of six items to help sharpen each one’s culinary style. Happy cooking!