Gifts for Home Cooks Under $50

For the friend who is always in the kitchen: six gadgets that make everyday cooking faster and more fun, all under $50 and loved by thousands of home cooks.

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1Under $15Meat thermometer (illustration)

Meat thermometer

Stop guessing when chicken, steak or fish is done. A reading in seconds means juicy food and no undercooked surprises.

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2Under $15Oil sprayer (illustration)

Oil sprayer

One bottle that both mists and pours oil, so you use a fraction of the oil on salads, pans and the air fryer.

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3Under $30Electric grinders (illustration)

Electric grinders

Season with one hand while you stir with the other. Adjustable grind and a little LED so you see how much you’re adding.

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4Under $30Vegetable chopper (illustration)

Vegetable chopper

The viral chopper that dices onions, peppers and potatoes into even cubes in one press, straight into its own container.

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5Under $30Meat shredder (illustration)

Meat shredder

Shred a whole chicken breast in seconds with a few twists. Perfect for tacos, salads and meal prep, and no more sore hands.

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6Under $30Glass containers (illustration)

Glass containers

Leak-proof glass boxes that go from fridge to microwave to oven to dishwasher. No stains, no smells, no plastic.

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