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Inexpensive but essential cooking supplies
By an Amazon.com customer
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: $18.95
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 Polaris 16-1/4-Ounce Glasses and 12-1/4-Ounce Tumblers, Set of 16Libbey Polaris 16-1/4-Ounce Glasses and 12-1/4-Ounce Tumblers, Set of 16
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
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: $29.95
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
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: $9.99 / Used from: $6.99
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.