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Kitchen Essentials on a Budget: 8 Must-Haves Under $50
We’ve rounded up our favorite cool and useful kitchen tools that cost less than $50, so they won’t break the bank. Whether you’re making your own smashburgers or trying a new method for tortillas, these tools are essential for any amateur chef. And the best part is, they’re inexpensive — especially when you shop through Rakuten to earn some Cash Back in the process!
Cast-Iron Meat Press
You don’t need to visit your local burger joint to enjoy a delicious smashburger. They are just as easy — and just as tasty — to make at home. Get yourself some ground beef (plant-based substitutes are welcome!) and use this cast-iron meat press to smash them down as thin as you want. It’s also a great tool to press your food on a pan, since the weight will cause the food to heat evenly.
Cookie Pan Set
Cookies, veggies, meats — whatever you need to make on a sheet pan, this Rachael Ray set has you covered. They’re incredibly durable, handling heat up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. The best part is the nonstick aspect. No more burnt bits stuck on the bottom of the pan that take 10 minutes to scrub off.
Cast-Iron Skillet
You can’t go wrong with a reliable cast-iron skillet. They’re inexpensive, and they can be used both on the stove and in the oven. Cast iron gives your food that delicious taste, as though you just took it off the backyard grill. Whatever you do, though, don’t put soap on the pan!
Baking Apron
Aprons are a must for baking and cooking. They do a good job of keeping you clean and preventing your clothes from getting covered in flour, and they just put you in that cooking and baking mood. This apron states simply: “Baking is cheaper than therapy.” We don’t discourage therapy, but I agree that baking cookies always put a smile on my face.
Electric Milk Frother
You don’t need a latte machine to have some smooth frothed milk or cold foam in your coffee. Stick this little device into a glass of cream or milk and you’ve got a delicious coffee to start your day right.
4-Piece Wok Set
Feeling some stir-fry or fried rice? Woks are a versatile kitchen item due to their size and ability to cook a large amount of food evenly. This wok from Infuse offers a nonstick coating to make cooking and sauteing as easy as possible.
Breakfast-Sandwich Maker
Don’t spend money and wait 20 minutes in a drive-thru to get your morning breakfast sandwich. Make your own restaurant-quality version at home, with way fewer calories. This thing is just awesome. Stack your ingredients — English muffin, egg, meat, etc. — in each spot, and the machine will cook and assemble it for you.
Tortilleria Kit
It’s more convenient to buy them in a pack at the supermarket, but you can’t beat the taste of a freshly made tortilla. Create your dough, and then roll it into a ball and put it in this kit’s press with some parchment paper. It will smash it down evenly, and then it’s ready to throw on a pan. Taco night, everyone!
We hope you were able to find some great and inexpensive kitchen products you’ll be addicted to using. Be sure to shop through Rakuten to earn yourself some Cash Back on all these amazing items. Happy shopping!
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