20 Essential Kitchen Accessories Under $20
OXO Hand Held Mandoline
A classic kitchen tool that gives you thinly sliced vegetables and fruit—the tool you need to help you start eating more vegetables.$15 atcrateandbarrel.comoramazon.com
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Silicone Pastry Brushes
A pastry brush changed my life in the kitchen: Now, coating vegetables with olive oil before roasting and brushing egg yolk onto pie crust is effortless and doesn’t make a mess.$7 atamazon.com
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3-Cup French Press
An elevated cup of coffee is as simple as this easy-to-use French Press. This is the perfect serving for a weekday mornings.$17 onamazon.com
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Paderno 2-Blade Spiralizer
Small enough that it won’t get in the way or take up too much space in your kitchen, this tool gives you vegetable ribbons.$10 atamazon.comorwilliams-sonoma.com
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Pyrex 2 Cup Measuring Cup
的第一件事你需要买如果哟u want to learn how to cook. This one in particular is invaluable classic.$10 atmacys.comoramazon.com
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Pyrex Baking Dish
Use it for brownies, casserole, potatoes au gratin—any large dishes you’re dreaming up for a big dinner party or a simple weeknight meal with family.$14 atmacys.comoramazon.com
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Pro Silicone Spatula
I am not exaggerating when I say that a silicone spatula is probably one of the most under-appreciated but most useful kitchen tools money can buy. Use a spatula when you’re baking, cooking eggs, sautéing tofu, melting butter—the list goes on and on.$14 atamazon.com
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Multi-Cup Porcelain Coffee Pour Over
For fans of a strong coffee, this minimalist white porcelain pour over that fits right over your cup is a must-have. Just add a filter and your favorite grounds for a quick and reliably tasty cup of coffee.$16 atamazon.com
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Lodge Cast-Iron Round Fry Pan
Another absolute essential for any home cook, the versatilecast iron panlasts forever and will prove itself to be the superstar among your cookware.$16 atwilliams-sonoma.comoramazon.com
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Ceramic Storage Canister
One of the hallmarks of a well-put together kitchen is that the flour and sugar have homes inside pretty jars, instead of languishing in the messy, torn cardboard boxes and bags in the back corner of a cabinet.$8 onworldmarket.com
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Dapper Animal Salad Plates
Add a little character to your kitchen with a fun plate, even if the rest of your kitchen is still a work in progress. An animal print like this one is always a crowd-pleaser.$10 onwestelm.com
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Square Glass Bottle With Clamp Stopper
I now have three of these in my refrigerator. I keep one by my bed at night, and fill up the other two to use at the dinner table when I’m alone and when I have friends over.$6 onworldmarket.comoramazon.com
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Dumpling Maker
This is nifty little tool makes it easy to make a “purse” out of your dumpling dough.$13 atamazon.com
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Silicone Ice Cube Trays
Throw out those cheap plastic ice trays once and for all and replace them with this more durable silicone version.$19 atamazon.com
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Glass Teapot With Black Porcelain Infuser
Stop pouring hot water straight from the pot into your mug. A teapot is a minimalistic, but classy addition to your kitchen and this one even includes an infuser so you can finally try loose leaf tea, as I’m sure you have meaning to do for, like,years, now.$15 atamazon.com
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Antica Oil Dispenser
Most people keep their olive oil in it’s original bottle, but if you, like me, buy the generic brand from the grocery store, that bottle starts to look a little drab sitting on your counter, with the plastic top and label peeling off. This sleek container will make even the cheapest olive oil look stylish.$13 onwilliams-sonoma.com
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Vegetable Brush
This scrubber, which gives your vegetables a thorough wash before they end up on your plate, can also be used to clean tile (just buy two).$6 atamazon.com
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Pyrex 10 Piece Storage Set
Store leftovers, bring your lunch to work, and make more room in your crowded refrigerator with these sturdy Pyrex storage containers.$17 onamazon.com
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Raniaco Stainless Steel Grater
这种苗条,光刨丝器给你的小碎片ime, lemon, ginger, and even cheese, without the hassle of using the box shredder to get a small amount of zest.$8 onamazon.com
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Oster 5-Quart Steamer
Steam vegetables and salmon at the same time in this convenient appliance, which should eliminate any excuse you’ve been using to not eat healthy.$19 onamazon.com