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    25 Useful Pieces Of Cookware From Target That Are Under $100

    Cooking doesn't have to be expensive. These items will help make your kitchen restaurant-worthy on a budget.

    1. A cast iron Dutch oven that does the same work as a Le Creuset for one-fifth of the price. The matching trivet and shiny red finish are just extra bonuses.

    The Dutch oven in red

    2. A magnetic wall bar to make your kitchen knives that much more organized and accessible. Plus, with its ebony-stained oak design your knives become part of your decor, too! Add some extra shine and ~chef attitude~ to your kitchen.

    The wall bar with three knives on it

    3. A Crock-Pot for the lazy chef who still loves a home-cooked meal. Just throw your food in the Crock-pot before you start work in the morning, completely forget about it for a few hours, and pull it out just in time for an expertly-crafted dinner.

    A silver crockpot on a light wooden table with chili around it

    4. A solid granite mortar and pestle, because cooking and alchemy are practically the same thing. Plus, there is nothing more satisfying than taking out all your ~feelings~ as you go to town crushing ingredients for a recipe.

    A grey mortar and pestle

    5. A nonstick rice cooker that'll work for rice and so much more. Besides having a large capacity to hold all the rice you want, it also comes with a steamer tray to make things like veggies or fish. This little guy really does it all.

    A model using a rice cooker with rice and dumplings

    6. A set of three mixing bowls so you can cook and bake to your heart's desire. Plus, these babies stack together nicely and have a lip, so it's super easy to pour things directly from the bowl. Who knows — maybe you'll finally become a master baker.

    the set of three mixing bowls

    7. A stainless-steel pot with a lockable straining lid to make straining your pastas and veggies as easy as possible. This pot boldly goes where no colander has gone before. 🖖

    Water pouring out of the stainless steel pasta pot

    8. An egg cooker that'll make your morning routine so much quicker (and cuter). This easy-to-use device barely requires any effort in the morning which is great, because let's be honest, you don't want to do much when you first roll out of bed.

    A black egg cooker with deviled eggs

    9. A salad spinner to motivate you to eat your leafy greens. With the push of a button, your salads will look like beautiful bouquets and best of all, will be crisp, clean and never soggy.

    Model using a salad spinner

    10. A new set of pots to bring some much-needed extra shine to the kitchen. This set comes with ~12~ items, even offering some essential utensils as well!

    A new set of pots with veggies

    11. A glass storage container with a wooden lid that's perfect for coffee, sugar, or any food that's better stored airtight. Something natural like loose-leaf tea would look great against the natural tones of the wood.

    the container with sugar inside

    12. A 10-piece set of leakproof food containers to meal prep *and* store your favorite leftovers. In addition to being leak-proof, these promise to clean up well and are dishwasher- and microwave-safe. No matter how hot things get, these guys are up for the challenge.

    A 10-piece set of dishware with food in it

    13. A two-tier wood and metal stand that's perfect for muffins at breakfast, hors d'oeuvres at cocktail hour, and cupcakes for dessert. Your treats are as fancy as they are delicious — time to show them off!

    14. A 20-piece set of stainless-steel flatware so all your utensils will finally match. With a simple and sleek design, these utensils are dishwasher safe and will make any tablescape look fashionable as all heck.

    Silver silverware with cool lines

    15. A single-serve Keurig coffee maker because nothing will get you going in the kitchen like a cup of hot coffee, and this coffee maker is so quick it will get you going even faster!

    A blue single-serve coffee maker

    16. A stainless-steel knife block that comes with a 15-piece knife set. This assortment is so comprehensive you'll be able to chop things you never knew needed to be chopped.

    A knife set with block in a home

    17. An electric kettle that makes boiling water so much easier. And you can use it for more than just tea — it's perfect for any recipe that requires hot water, like instant ramen and oatmeal.

    An electric kettle on a table

    18. A set of three cooling racks that are ~stackable~ so you can maximize the number of cookies you make while minimizing the counter space being taken up. *Chef's kiss.*

    stackable cooling racks

    19. A box of precut cookie baking sheets to make your kitchen cleanup a lot less tedious. This is perfect for the lazy baker because instead of greasing and washing your baking sheet, you can just throw on one of these and then toss it after. Bada bing bada boom.

    A baking sheet used to decorate cookies

    20. A dedicated tea storage container to keep your leaves fresh and aromatic. Plus, because of the label, you'll never get it confused with the coffee.

    the white tea canister with lid

    21. A cast-iron skillet that you deserve to treat yourself with. Use it to cook basically everything — from decadent sweets to perfectly seasoned steaks. This thing is a whole cookbook in one!

    Cast iron skillets being used to cook outside

    22. Or a cast-iron griddle pan that is not only reversible, but it's also oven-safe and comes pre-seasoned so you can reach peak cooking potential in no time.

    A cast-iron griddle pan with veggies on it

    23. A new set of bamboo cutting boards that come in three different sizes so you don't have to dirty a massive cutting surface when you just want *one* avocado. Bonus: They also make great charcuterie boards!

    The three cutting boards

    24. A half-sheet baking pan to make your baked goods feel like the most special delectables on the planet. A good baking sheet will make your life 10-times better in the kitchen, trust me.

    A baking sheet covered in roasted veggies

    25. A swivel peeler that'll make peeling veggies, potatoes, and other ingredients wayyyy easier. Complete with a soft-grip handle so your hands won't get sore, this dishwasher-safe peeler will make you love cooking again simply because of all the time it saves you.

    Model using peeler to slice off cheese

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