Lenny Kravitz made his grand entrance onto TikTok, debuting his iconic, humorously oversized scarf, signaling the arrival of fall. While you’re pondering over which Dutch oven to incorporate into your kitchen arsenal for the season (we highly recommend it), let’s divert our attention to the finer details. Sometimes, it’s the small things that make the biggest impact in the kitchen.
From quirky ice cube trays to efficient knife sharpeners, Amazon boasts a treasure trove of modest yet essential kitchen accessories that will elevate your culinary experience this autumn. The cherry on top? These handy gadgets are all priced under $20, allowing you to upgrade your kitchen quicker than you can say “pumpkin spice latte.”
- Maipor Vegetable Chopper, $20 (originally $33)
Alpha Grillers Instant Read Thermometer, $16 (originally $20)- Kitchellence 3-Stage Knife Sharpener, $10 (originally $30)
- Tinana Round Ice Cube Tray, $10 (originally $18)
- OXO Good Grips Soap Dispensing Palm Brush, $12
Maipor Vegetable Chopper
I absolutely adore the preparation stage of cooking. If you share the same sentiment, you’ll be thrilled by this vegetable chopper—it’s a time-saving marvel. Featuring eight interchangeable stainless steel blades, it effortlessly creates either large or small chops. Perfect for enthusiasts of hearty salads, it efficiently chops lettuce, proteins, and vegetables directly into its generous catch tray. Once everything is chopped, simply add your preferred dressing, seal the lid, and shake to your heart’s content.
Alpha Grillers Instant Read Thermometer
If a recipe instructed me to bake chicken for forty minutes, I’d opt for fifty to ensure thorough cooking, though this habit has led to my fair share of dried-out meals. Enter this digital thermometer, simplifying the tracking of meat or liquid temperatures with its swift two-to-three-second response time. Renowned for its high accuracy and backed by over 44,000 five-star ratings, it’s an obvious choice.
Kitchellence 3-Stage Knife Sharpener
When I recently told someone I had never sharpened my knives, they genuinely looked offended. This 3-stage knife sharpener is one I’m thinking about grabbing. It has an ergonomic handle for easy holding no matter which is your dominant hand. The base is a non-slip rubber which is an all star feature that keeps the device in place while in use. It’s also currently 67% off which might just be the sharpest deal around.
Tinana Round Ice Cube Tray
Making cocktails at home with different shaped ice cubes is one way to help create a vibe. This round ice cube tray is perfect for these occasions. It can make up to 37 ice balls at once and store over 150, according to the brand. This sounds like a lot but, if you’re hosting Friendsgiving or any other social gathering, you’ll need them all. Plus, this ice cube tray has sealing buckles which will help you create perfect, spherical cubes every time.
OXO Good Grips Soap Dispensing Palm Brush
I generally believe that no kitchen is complete without a few OXO products and this soap dispensing palm brush is another example as to why. After adding in your dishwashing liquid of choice into the container, all you have to do is press the button on its lid to release soap. The brush’s nylon bristles work up a nice amount of suds which helps reduce soap waste as well. It also comes with a holder that collects any excess water.
