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Kohl's Kitchen Gadgets and Small Appliances Under $30
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items These are the Kohl's kitchen gadgets and mini appliances I think are worth the counter space, mostly from Dash, Food Network, OXO and Cuisinart. Nearly everything sits under $30, and Kohl's Cash makes the small appliances even cheaper. (Note: This li...
This is the tiny griddle I would give anyone cooking for one or two. It is 350 watts with nonstick plates and makes a single pancake or egg in minutes. Grab a color you like, since it often goes on sale at Kohl's.
Dash Mini Maker Griddle, 4 Inch Nonstick
If your kids beg for donuts on weekends, this pays for itself quickly. It makes seven mini donuts per batch and comes with a recipe guide. Pick it for a fun Saturday breakfast project instead of a bakery run.
Dash Express Mini Donut Maker, 7 Donuts, Aqua
This is a cute little appliance for anyone who loves baking small treats. The mini cakes cook in about ten minutes, so dessert happens on a weeknight. Worth grabbing as a gift for a teen who loves baking videos.
Mini Bundt® Cake Maker - Dash
This is the rice cooker for dorms, studio apartments and single cooks. It has a nonstick removable pot and a keep warm setting, so rice waits for you. Get it instead of a big cooker if you only make one or two servings.
Dash Mini Rice Cooker - Single-Serve
If you want pressed sandwiches without a big panini press, this is the shortcut. It heats from top and bottom so cheese melts evenly. Pick it for quick grilled cheese and quesadillas in a small kitchen.
Indoor Electric Grill | Dash Mini Maker Grill
This is my pick for anyone copying coffee shop egg bites at home. It uses four silicone cups for the bites and has a small griddle for a pancake on the side. Worth it if you meal prep breakfast on Sundays.
DASH Mini Electric Griddle & Family Egg Bite Maker
This is a fun one for families who like a small batch of homemade ice cream. You freeze the bowl overnight and it makes up to about 1.6 cups in under thirty minutes. Grab it when Kohl's marks it down for summer or holidays.
Homemade Ice Cream Maker | By the Pint - Dash
If you are trying to skip microwave popcorn bags, this is the easy swap. It pops kernels with hot air, so you control the butter and salt. Pick it for family movie nights and lunchbox snacks.
Dash Fresh Pop Electric Hot Air Popcorn Maker
A solid garlic press saves so much mincing time on weeknights. This one is zinc with a soft grip handle, goes in the dishwasher and has a lifetime warranty. Grab it to replace a flimsy press that bends.
Food Network™ TUX Garlic Press
This is the gadget for anyone trying zucchini noodles or curly fries at home. It comes with three blades and two covered bowls to catch the spirals. Pick it if you want veggies to feel like pasta night.
Best Food Network Spiralizer With 2-Pc. Prep Bowl Set ...
This makes a great host gift and a real help for anyone with weak wrists. It uncorks up to fifty bottles per charge and the foil cutter stores in the charging base. Grab it before holiday hosting season.
Cuisinart CWO-25 Electric Wine Opener
You do not need a stand mixer for cookies and mashed potatoes. This hand mixer has six speeds plus a pulse button and enough power for thick dough. Pick it for a first apartment kitchen or holiday baking.
Hand Mixer with Snap-On Case - 62691
This is the budget personal blender for morning smoothies and protein shakes. The set includes short and tall cups, two blades, shaker tops and a drinking cup. Grab it if you want blending without a bulky full size blender.
Bella 12-pc. Rocket Blender
This is the splurge pick for smoothies at the gym or office. It is cordless with a USB-C rechargeable base and blends right in the cup you drink from. Wait for a Kohl's sale and Kohl's Cash to bring it down.
Ninja BC151NV Blast Portable Blender 18oz
These fix the annoying spoon rest problem on a busy stove. Each tool has a notch that rests on the rim of the pot, so sauce stays off the counter. Pick this pair as a cheap upgrade to everyday cooking.
Rachael Ray 2 Piece Lazy Spoon & Ladle Set Red + ...
If you cook a lot of ground beef or turkey, the Crush and Chop tool alone is worth it. The set adds a slotted turner and spoon that are heat safe to 400 degrees. Grab it for taco night prep.
Rachael Ray Lazy Crush & Chop, Flexi
This is the small tool that makes cookies look bakery uniform. It scoops and releases dough in one squeeze, and it works for meatballs and muffins too. Grab it before holiday baking season starts.
OXO Good Grips Medium Cookie Scoop
Most home cooks never sharpen their knives, which is why this one makes sense. The sleeve sharpens the blade every time you put it away. Pick it as an easy upgrade from a dull block knife.
Farberware EdgeKeeper Chef's Knife, 8-inch, Black
A sharp pizza wheel makes Friday pizza night so much cleaner. The OXO handle is comfortable and the wheel cuts through thick crust without dragging toppings. Grab it if you are still using a knife to slice pizza.
OXO Good Grips 4-Inch Stainless Steel Pizza Wheel
This is the tool I reach for to move chopped veggies from board to pan. It also portions dough and scrapes the counter clean. Worth adding to your cart because it costs little and gets used daily.
OXO Good Grips Multi-Purpose Scraper & Chopper
Three sizes of strainers cover rinsing berries, sifting flour and draining pasta. The fine mesh catches quinoa and rice that slip through colanders. Pick this set to replace mismatched strainers in a drawer.
Fine Mesh Kitchen Strainers - 3 Sizes
This makes edible waffle bowls for ice cream, fruit or breakfast parfaits. It is a fun twist for kids who already love mini waffles. Grab it as a stocking stuffer level gift that actually gets used.
Mini Waffle Bowl Maker - Dash
This is the step up chopper for salsa, pesto and onions without tears. It has paddle controls for chop and grind and a three year warranty. Pick it if you want a small food processor that lives on the counter.
Cuisinart Core Custom 4-Cup Mini Chopper ...
I like this for quick hand pies, mini quiches and leftover turkey pockets. It makes four inch pies and includes a circular crust cutter. Pick it if you want a small appliance that does sweet and savory equally well.
Dash Mini Pie Maker
I like a handheld mandoline because it slices right over the bowl and stores flat in a drawer. This one has three thickness settings and a food holder that keeps fingers clear. Grab it for fast cucumber, potato and onion slices.
OXO Good Grips Handheld Mandoline Slicer