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Inexpensive but essential cooking supplies
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If You Care Parchment Paper, 70 Square Feet (Pack of 5)If You Care Parchment Paper, 70 Square Feet (Pack of 5)
This parchment paper is much cheaper than what you find in the store. With its non-stick coating, it can even replace aluminum foil in many applications. It makes cooking clean-up a breeze.
Pedrini Black & Satin Nylon SpoonPedrini Black & Satin Nylon Spoon
Buy new: $3.99
An amazingly cheap spoon that's better designed than many twice the price.
Chicago Metallic Professional Roast 'N Broil Pan with RackChicago Metallic Professional Roast 'N Broil Pan with Rack
Buy new: $25.99
With the rack, it's a roaster/broiler. Take the rack out, and it can replace a 13x9" casserole. And non-stick to boot!
CDN Proaccurate Stainless Digital ThermometerCDN Proaccurate Stainless Digital Thermometer
Buy new: $19.99
A thermometer that reads in seconds while making only a small hole, letting you actually cook meat to the proper temperature. It's a very affordable way to avoid overcooking meat.
Libbey 16-Piece Polaris Glassware SetLibbey 16-Piece Polaris Glassware Set
Buy new: $22.49
A beautiful but kid-friendly set of glasses. They're hard for kids to break, but at a price where you won't freak out if they do.
Farberware Accents 10-1/2-Inch and 12-Inch Deep Skillet Twin Pack, BlueFarberware Accents 10-1/2-Inch and 12-Inch Deep Skillet Twin Pack, Blue
Very inexpensive non-stick skillets. Especially with older kids cooking too, the coating will get ruined at some point anyway, so it's great to have a set that's not too pricey to replace.
Oxo Good Grips 9-Inch Locking Tongs with Nylon HeadsOxo Good Grips 9-Inch Locking Tongs with Nylon Heads
Buy new: $11.50 / Used from: $8.99
Keep those non-stick pans intact a little longer with coated tongs that won't scratch. The pay for themselves with the first non-stick coating you save.
Deni MT48 48 Blade Meat TenderizerDeni MT48 48 Blade Meat Tenderizer
Buy new: $20.93
This product can easily pay for itself by turning cheap cuts of meat into family dinners.
Chicago Metallic Professional 3-Piece Value Pack with 2 Cookie/Jelly Roll Pans and Cooling GridChicago Metallic Professional 3-Piece Value Pack with 2 Cookie/Jelly Roll Pans and Cooling Grid
Buy new: $29.99 / Used from: $23.99
These are high-quality pans that won't warp in a hot oven. With the cooling rack tossed in, they're a great value.
Oxo Good Grips Silicone Flexible TurnerOxo Good Grips Silicone Flexible Turner
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $7.49
While nylon turners are cheaper, it's far too easy to melt the end. This is still cheap, and the silicone will hold up to any cooking task.