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    23 Things Under $15 You Never Knew Your Kitchen Needed

    Upgrade your kitchen without emptying your savings account.

    1. An adjustable teaspoon and tablespoon so that you can tackle a recipe without using a thousand different tools. They'll also free up space in your drawers, so you can fill them with even more gadgets.

    2. A genius chopping device that can cut, scoop, and drain your meat in one fell swoop. It also has a built-in herb stripper, so you can use it on sprigs of thyme and rosemary, too.

    3. A dishwasher magnet that'll save you from waging a war against your roommate or partner for throwing their dirty plate in with your clean, beautiful dishes.

    4. A Sushi Bazooka that'll save you a ton on Japanese takeout. Just pack it with your favourite fillings, press it out onto nori and voila! You have restaurant-level maki.

    5. A baby cast iron skillet that'll definitely be the cutest thing in your collection of pots and pans. It comes pre-seasoned, so you won't have to prep it before you start cooking.

    6. An adjustable pie shield that's easier to use (and less wasteful) than tinfoil, and will prevent your crust from burning before your pie has time to bake.

    7. An avocado slicing tool that splits, pits, and slices. This'll save you from incurring any avocado-related injuries and make whipping up guac or avo toast a cinch.

    8. A microwave egg cooker that makes an omelet that's the perfect size for an english muffin, so you won't have to wait in line for a breakfast sammy ever again. You can use it to poach and scramble, too, if that's more your style.

    9. A stainless steel pasta measurer that'll save you from accidentally cooking extra portions of pasta. Now you won't be eating leftover noodles for days (unless you want to).

    10. A water-resistant grizzly bear trivet that you can use it to grip onto hot pan handles or to rest cooking utensils on. It's super flexible, so you can use it to bust into hard-to-open jars, too.

    11. A blade-cleaning brush that wraps around utensils to ensure you stay safe while cleaning even your sharpest knives. It doesn't take up any kitchen space, either — when you're done using it, just slip it onto the side of your sink or drying rack.

    12. A silicone handle cover that's less bulky than an oven mit and creates a layer of protection between you and a hot pan.

    13. A set of rubber jar grips that'll make stubborn containers a cinch to open. Reviewers say they come in handy for those suffering with arthritis.

    14. A pair of cut-resistant gloves to keep your fingers hands from getting nicked while you prep your ingredients. They also fend off odours, so definitely throw 'em on when you're chopping garlic and other smelly foods.

    15. A 5-in-1 kitchen utensil that can act as a slotted spoon, turner, solid spoon, spatula, and cutting tool. Buy one of these and you'll definitely free up some space in your drawers and utensil holders.

    16. A flexible pasta strainer that clips right onto the edge of your pot or pan so that you don't accidentally burn your hands with scalding water.

    17. Or a can colander to drain out unwanted liquids from your canned tuna, fruits, veggies, and beans without stinking up your fingers.

    18. A pig-shaped utensil holder that clips right onto the side of a pot or pan and keeps tools within reach. It'll also keep spoons and spatulas from creating puddles on your countertop.

    19. A salad cutting device that you can use to rinse, chop, and serve your veggies and lettuce. Now you won't have to dirty up any colanders, cutting boards, or mixing bowls to get your greens in.

    20. A set of owl pan scrapers that are stronger than sponges and can get hardened food off your pots and pans.

    21. A manual food processor that chops, shreds, and purées. It'll save you from slicing and dicing and cut back your recipe prep time.

    22. A natural charcoal air purifying bag to keep your fridge smelling fresh. It also defends against bacteria, mould, and mildew, so you won't come across any of that grossness next time you do a thorough clean out.

    23. And finally, a hand spiralizing tool to turn veggies into pasta. Health is wealth.

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