31 Products From Walmart Your Kitchen Is, I’m Sorry, Incomplete Without
This year, everyone's doing a lot more cooking at home, so why not get those essential kitchen tools you've been needing?
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1. A Dutch oven that will become your go-to for all those cozy pasta and soup recipes you're going to make this fall. It's also perfect for bread-making because it's oven-safe.
Promising review: "I bought one three years ago and l love it! It's of course very heavy, but l love cooking with it; especially soups and stews. It's very well made and even after three years of very frequent use, it's still looks like new! Highly recommend it!!" –Delia
Price: $39.98 (originally $59.97, available in four colors)
2. A Magic Bullet mini blender for whipping up a morning smoothie in record time. And you won't be left with a massive blender to clean up.
3. A garlic press that perfectly minces garlic cloves into even pieces. And the handle prevents your hands from getting all garlicky.
4. A digital meat thermometer so you can make sure you're fully cooking that roast chicken you've been working all night on.
Promising review: "Love the large, easy-to-read display and seems to take a reading much quicker than other thermometers I have used. The probe locks back to storage without worrying about damaging it and the quick temperature reference on the back is super handy for reminders for different meats and doneness." –Matt
Price: $19.99 (originally $26.99)
5. A citrus juicer, because your recipes will become 10 times better with fresh-squeezed lemon or lime juice.
Promising review: When a recipe calls for any type of citrus juice, I really prefer using fresh fruit to get that juice from. This Pioneer Woman handheld citrus press not only coordinates well with my other kitchen pieces from the same brand, but does a great job squeezing out every drop of juice. The trick is to heat up the fruit slightly in the microwave and then roll around on a hard surface, slice it down the middle (or into small sections if trying to juice something large), and then squeeze it with this press juicer. It works great and even captures the seeds so they do not get into your juice." –ccsakura
Price: $7.97
6. A sheet pan for all of your baking needs, whether you're whipping up your famous chocolate chip cookies or you're roasting some vegetables for meal prep.
Promising review: "They are a very sturdy quality. They are not flimsy or bendable like some cheap pans are. They have excellent non-stick finishing on both the front and back of each pan. When I took the food out of the oven it was just sliding around on the pan and I didn’t even use any type of grease. When I went to wash them they cleaned up slick as a whistle. You didn’t have to scrub at all or use any type of scrubber. They cleaned up perfectly with just a washrag. It’s important that the back has that great finish too. Otherwise they get all scorched and hard to clean. These pans have a lifetime warranty too! Just return them with the receipt and they will gladly replace it or give you your money back. How can you go wrong?!!!" –GmaSuzann
Price: $8.98 for a set of three
7. An electric tea kettle, because it heats up water about four times faster than that crusty stovetop kettle you never use anymore. And even if you don't drink tea, this kettle is great if you need to boil water in a hurry.
Promising review: "Just got this delivered. Unpacked and plugged in right away, and filled with water to max and within four minutes had boiling hot water. I love the lights. The unit is heavy and seems to be very well made. For the price you just can't beat it." –Progressivegal
Price: $22.99
8. A 15-piece set of high-quality stainless-steel knives that you will use literally every day for all of your chopping needs.
This set includes a chef's knife, slicing knife, Santoku knife, serrated utility knife, paring knife, Bird's Beak paring knife, six steak knives, sharpening steel and all-purpose household shears, and a block to hold them all.
Promising review: "I really needed a new set of knives and am very happy with my purchase. They are extremely sharp, well contoured and was purchased at a very good price. If you are looking for a set of good quality budget conscious knives you won't be disappointed." –Gary M
Price: $59.99 (originally $99)
9. A 42-piece set of food storage containers with leak-proof lids that actually snap to the bottom of the correct container, so you're never searching for that correct lid.
10. A sturdy colander for draining pasta or cleaning fruits and vegetables. It's oversized so you never have to worry about your food flowing over.
11. A muffin tin from BuzzFeed's Tasty collection that's perfect for anyone who has taken up baking as a hobby with all that ~free time~ we've had this year.
Promising review: "The Tasty muffin/cupcake pan is perfect for whipping up an amazing batch of your favorite muffins of cupcakes. The pan is sturdy and very well made. The nonstick pan makes clean up easy and the fact that the pan is dishwasher safe is an added bonus as well. Even after a few washes the pan has held up well. I would definitely recommend the Tasty line of bakeware to anyone that needs sturdy and well made bakeware without a huge price tag." –DaynaD68
Price: $7.84
12. A set of Pyrex measuring cups to get accurate measurements for all of your wet ingredients.
Promising review: "This is a great set of measuring cups made of thick, heat-tolerant glass. The handles are far enough from the cup that you can grasp them with an oven mitt on. The markings are clear and sharp for measuring in ounces, cups, and milliliters. It's perfect for when you need to whisk multiple liquids before adding to other ingredients." –jgmtst123
Price: $17.99 (originally $24.99)
13. And a set of measuring cups and spoons that fit into each other for easy storage. You'll obviously use the spoons for smaller measurements, but the cups are made to get accurate measurements of your dry ingredients.
Promising review: I love these measuring cups and spoons because of the way they stay together in the drawer. I can always find all of them. I would suggest putting one cup, 1/2 cup et cetera on the larger pieces. I know which size is which but with children in the kitchen finding the right size would be easier." –margaret
Price: $9.99
14. A large heat-resistant turner to become the kitchen utensil you reach for the most. It's great for flipping eggs, making pancakes, and serving piping hot casseroles, just to name a few uses.
15. And this three-piece set of cooking utensils that come with a slit in the handle so you can balance them on the side of a pot in between stirs. Genius!
The set features a spatula for mixing and blending, a solid spoon for stirring and serving, and a slotted spoon for spooning out foods from poaching liquids and cooking broths.
Promising review: "These tools are by FAR my favorites in the kitchen. I've bought all of my friends and family members these tools. If you have nonstick cookware, you MUST HAVE these tools." –Cook Queen
Price: $24.99 (available in two colors)
16. A nonstick skillet, because nothing is worse than having the meal you worked so hard on get stuck to the pan when you're cooking it!
17. And a pre-seasoned cast-iron skillet, because it allows for even heat distribution so your food will come out perfectly every time.
18. A set of cutting boards that are odor- and stain-resistant, dishwasher-safe, and won't dull your knives, even if you use them every day.
19. A saucepan with a lid that's perfect for whipping up rice, pasta, and, yes, as the name implies, sauces!
20. A dual-sided peeler with a serrated blade for soft produce like tomatoes and a straight blade for firm produce like apples and potatoes.
21. A pair of grippy tongs that easily grip any food you're cooking, whether you're trying to flip it to cook the other side or serve the food at the dinner party.
Promising review: "Happy I took a chance with choosing these as they meet my needs completely and without annoyance. I love to use my air fryer, and they recommend using silicone tipped tongs, but those things and are slippery and make it impossible to get a good grip, unlike these Pioneer Woman tongs. The stainless steel tips are very thin, and the metal is strong so I can grab down into the air fryer basket with precision, and firmly grip my food for flipping or removing without tearing off any breading, damaging the food or even scratching up my air fryer." –jappers
Price: $8.97
22. A slow cooker for those hectic days when you wish dinner would just make itself. Because after you throw some ingredients in and wait a few hours, it does magically cook dinner!
Promising review: "I bought this so I could cook in the summer without heating my apartment up since there's no windows in my kitchen and to replace the small one I've had for over 17 years. First time I made BBQ chicken in it, the chicken was so tender it fell apart. It's bigger than I thought it would be and cooks great! Well worth the price." –Betty
Price: $16.88
23. A kitchen scraper that helps you transfer chopped veggies from a cutting board to your pan. It's also great for handling bread dough.
Promising review: "After years of struggling with trying to transfer chopped veggies, especially smelly onions from the cutting board to the stove....this simple gadget was the perfect answer at a great price....a must for any cook's kitchen!" –SavvyShopper
Price: $13.20
24. An electric hand mixer to speed up all that mixing you have to do when making baked goods. Say goodbye to arm cramps from using just a wooden spoon.
25. A set of mixing bowls with silicone lids that you can use for easy food storage or taking your culinary creation on the go.
Promising review: "SO happy with these so far. Beautiful bowls that are also very durable AND come with lids. I'm using them as mixing bowls I can also put in the microwave to melt butter (most other mixing bowls say not microwave safe). I'm also using them as serving bowls since they look nice. All in all great purchase." –Nicole
Price: $19.97 for a set of four
26. A pair of kitchen shears for chopping delicate ingredients like green onions or cilantro.
Promising review: "I love that I can easily use these with my left hand, since I'm left-handed, I have a hard time finding good kitchen shears. The grip is nice and doesn't cause a lot of fibers to stick to it like some products do. Out of the package they are really sharp and I haven't had any issues with them cutting anything, and I've had to cut a lot over the past few weeks. They are still nice and sharp." –candacenicole
Price: $7.97
27. A can opener with a super-sharp blade and easy-to-turn knob that makes opening that can of beans as easy as possible.
Promising review: "The best manual can opener easily glides over all size can, practically effortless. Great choice for a basic can opener." –MissOctober46
Price: $12.80 (available in two colors)
28. A box grater to keep everything contained and mess-free as you grate cheese or vegetables for your recipe.
It includes fine, medium, and coarse grating plates and a slicing blade.
Promising review: "This is a standard-size box grater. It's sharp and has a comfortable handle. I have grated Monterey Jack (large holes and slicer), Gruyere (large holes), and Parmesan (medium holes). The grater did a good job on all the cheeses. It made quick work on 8-ounce blocks of the Jack and the Gruyere. I was especially impressed with the fast grating speed on the older, drier parm as this takes forever on my microplane graters. For reference I'm a small person without a lot of arm strength." –Carrie
Price: $11.97
29. A waffle maker for making diner-quality waffles from the comfort of your home. Freezer waffles? Never heard of her.
Promising review: "Bought this to have some fun with breakfast during quarantine time! It is an awesome little machine!! Wipes clean so easily! Waffles within minutes and so light and fluffy!! My husband and daughter even used it to surprise me with Mother's Day breakfast in bed! So awesome!" –Mary
Price: $24 (originally $35)
30. A three-tier collapsible cooling rack perfect for anyone with limited counter space but a serious baking habit. Go ahead and make three dozen muffins; you now have room to cool them down!
Promising review: "Exactly what I was looking for. Nothing has been sticking to it and it locks into place when in use and then folds up for storing. Great item." –WalmartCustomer
Price: $13.57 (originally $19.99)
31. And an ice cream scoop for those times you pull frozen-solid ice cream out of the freezer but you need to eat that ice cream RIGHT. NOW!
With these kitchen gadgets and tools, you're going to become so good at cooking, you could do it with your eyes closed.
Reviews here have been edited for length and/or clarity.