43 Cheap Things You Need For Your Kitchen (2024)

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1. A plate that comes with a detachable bowl. 2. A single-serving slushie maker. 3. A tight-sealing lid you can use on any pan with a smooth rim. 4. The perfect drinking glasses. 5. A pair of scissor-tongs that can chop fruits, veggies, and meat right in the bowl. 6. A decal that will make your fridge smile. 7. The ultimate skewer. 8. A mug that mixes your chocolate milk without making a mess. 9. An effortless way to slice and de-core a pineapple. 10. A sloth to infuse your tea. 11. A potato masher with a handle like a ski pole. 12. A gadget to help you divide a cake into equal pieces. 13. Brightly colored bowls you can stack. 14. A mug that knows how many "fox" you give. 15. A futuristic-looking microwave popcorn popper. 16. A serving set that's whale-y cute. 17. An apron for the person who's perpetually covered in flour. 18. An ice cube tray that won't drip as you carry it. 19. A pair of scissors that can cut through pizza. 20. A hassle-free citrus juicer. 21. A set of dip clips you can attach to any plate or bowl. 22. A co*cktail glass featuring a helpful hint. 23. A pair of paws to protect your hands. 24. A bucket that separates the unpopped kernels from the rest of your popcorn. 25. A flexible steamer that you can also use as a colander. 26. A squirrel friend to crack your nuts for you. 27. A mug that knows about the darkness lurking inside you. 28. A multitool that'll help you when you're on grill duty. 29. A set of collapsible measuring cups. 30. A pair of cats to rest chopsticks (or a spoon) on. 31. A tea towel that knows who the best kind of people are. 32. A device that lets you serve with one hand. 33. Scissors that make chopping up herbs a breeze. 34. A cup that displays the temperature of your beverage. 35. A container that changes sizes depending on what you want to store in it. 36. A cold-brew-making bottle. 37. Potholders that rock. 38. Bags that transform your toaster into a grilled-cheese-making device. 39. A glamorous tart-serving duo. 40. A press for making delicious tortillas. 41. An apron Jesse Pinkman would approve of. 42. A salad spinner that's easy to clean. 43. A tea towel that wishes you success. References

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"Gimme gimme gimme!" —your kitchen

by Mallory McInnis (she/her)BuzzFeed Staff

1. A plate that comes with a detachable bowl.

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urbanoutfitters.com

For people who can't eat soup without having a sandwich to go along with it.

Price: $20

2. A single-serving slushie maker.

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amazon.com

Smoothies. Milk shakes. Frozen co*cktails. So many possibilities.

Price: $19.99

3. A tight-sealing lid you can use on any pan with a smooth rim.

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catchingfireflies.com

So much better than using plastic wrap or aluminum foil, plus it's freezer- and microwave-safe.

Price: $18.95

The word "turnt" has never been displayed so beautifully.

Price: $7.50

A few more facts about this cool device: It never needs sharpening, it's dishwasher-safe, and it comes with a salad recipe book.

Price: $20

6. A decal that will make your fridge smile.

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etsy.com

"Yes, my best friend is my fridge and there's nothing wrong with that."

Price: $9.62

This fits several kebabs' worth of food onto one skewer.

Price: $16

8. A mug that mixes your chocolate milk without making a mess.

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hammacher.com

A less innocent way to use it: to combine some Bailey's or Kahlúa with your milk. Moooooo.

Price: $14.95

10. A sloth to infuse your tea.

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modcloth.com

His lazy bod is made to hang on the side of a mug instead of a tree.

Price: $14.99

11. A potato masher with a handle like a ski pole.

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amazon.com

The ergonomic handle makes it easy to really go crazy with your mashing (plus: it detaches for cleaning).

Price: $9

13. Brightly colored bowls you can stack.

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urbanoutfitters.com

Their handles make them easy to grip when you're carrying things that slop (like soup).

Price: $10

15. A futuristic-looking microwave popcorn popper.

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crateandbarrel.com

It'll make around 10 cups of corn in about three minutes — and you can eat your popcorn right out of the popper!

Price: $19.95

16. A serving set that's whale-y cute.

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anthropologie.com

The perfect combination of practical and adorable.

Price: $20

18. An ice cube tray that won't drip as you carry it.

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carolwrightgifts.com

The lid also keeps out particles and odors.

Price: $7.99

19. A pair of scissors that can cut through pizza.

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amazon.com

Because running one of those pizza wheels back and forth about 80 times just isn't cutting it. Literally.

Price: $9.99

20. A hassle-free citrus juicer.

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crateandbarrel.com

It'll squeeze citrus fruits of all sizes: from lil' limes to gargantuan grapefruits.

Price: $19.95

22. A co*cktail glass featuring a helpful hint.

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urbanoutfitters.com

The best dreams are the ones you can chase in a bar after work.

Price: $10

23. A pair of paws to protect your hands.

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modcloth.com

Use them to cook...and then use them for your next Halloween costume.

Price: $21.99

You'll never almost break a tooth on a kernel again.

Price: $18

Just roll it up and store it when you're done.

Price: $11.99

26. A squirrel friend to crack your nuts for you.

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anthropologie.com

So much cuter than one of those handheld nut crackers.

Price: $24

28. A multitool that'll help you when you're on grill duty.

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It flips, it grips, it spears!

Price: $24.99

30. A pair of cats to rest chopsticks (or a spoon) on.

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japanesegiftmarket.com

So much cuter than resting your spoon on a piece of paper towel.

Price: $11.95

32. A device that lets you serve with one hand.

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catchingfireflies.com

The Snapi is great for parties or buffets: people can get a serving without putting down their plate. Bonus: It looks kind of like Audrey II from Little Shop of Horrors!

Price: $8.95

33. Scissors that make chopping up herbs a breeze.

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amazon.com

These will ~shear~ minutes off of your cooking prep time.

Price: $8.95

34. A cup that displays the temperature of your beverage.

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feelgift.com

If it's filled with coffee and the heart is glowing blue, you'll know you need to reheat.

Price: $19

36. A cold-brew-making bottle.

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thinkgeek.com

Fill the filter with 4 tablespoons of coffee, leave it in your fridge overnight, and enjoy some delicious cold brew in the morning.

Price: $19.99

Burning a casserole isn't something to be happy about, but it *would* be fitting to use a Johnny Cash potholder to lift food that's "dressed in black."

Price: $11

39. A glamorous tart-serving duo.

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leifshop.com

Solid glitter > solid gold.

Price: $23

40. A press for making delicious tortillas.

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shareasale.com

Step one on the road to making amazing quesadillas.

Price: $11

41. An apron Jesse Pinkman would approve of.

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etsy.com

Install a hook for it in your RV.

Price: $17.45

42. A salad spinner that's easy to clean.

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amazon.com

It'll dry off enough salad for two people. Or one very hungry person.

Price: $15

43. A tea towel that wishes you success.

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pinkolive.com

Bacon makes everything better.

Price: $24

43 Cheap Things You Need For Your Kitchen (2024)

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