Some kitchen tools are just so dang useful, you’re doing yourself a disservice by not having more than one of them. Like, have you tried to make an elaborate baking recipe using just one mixing bowl? Or cooked with a single spatula, washing it in between uses? No fun!
Because it’s Amazon Prime Day, we rounded up 11 kitchen-related deals we think you should get two or more of. They’re so nice, you really ought to buy them twice. And if you want to browse even more editor-approved Prime Day Deals, check out our full list here.
A Spurtle for Scraping and Stirring
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If you haven’t heard of a spurtle, it’s your lucky day: It’s been around since the 15th century, and great for stirring oatmeal, sauteeing vegetables, and mixing all manner of batters. This spurtle already comes in a two-pack, but we wouldn’t blame you if you wanted to buy four.
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A Fine Mesh Strainer Under $20
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For rinsing beans, grains, and berries or straining pastry cream or fruit puree, a fine mesh strainer’s a must-have. They’re also kind of annoying to clean, and even more annoying to have to fish out of the dishwasher when you realize it’s needed and you only have one. One of our favorite strainers, from OXO, is 40% off right now.
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A Colander That Prevents Sink Backwash (Gross)
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A colander with a raised base prevents sink water from flowing back into your noodles, which absolutely no one wants. Having two colanders is a luxury you didn’t know you needed—one to rinse vegetables, the other for straining bucatini all in the same breath.
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Sheet Pans (As Many As You Want)
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In most test kitchens, there are stacks and stacks of sheet pans. They’re that versatile—and abundantly used. Make like a chef (or a Serious Eats editor) and get two, three, or four.
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Loaf Pans That Are Easy to Clean
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Many sandwich bread recipes make two loaves, which means you’ll need two pans. This loaf pan comes in fun colors and has sharp corners for perfect-looking loaves.
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A Second Apron
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All of our editors have more than one apron. (You gotta match the apron to the vibe, you know?) But in all seriousness, it’s nice to have a traditional apron that loops around your neck and a crossback one, which has a continuous tie and, when you pull the ends to tighten it, conforms to your body.
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Great Food Storage Containers
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We’re of the mindset that it’s hard to have too many matching food storage containers. (Notice we didn’t say a hodgepodge of leftover takeout containers.) Our top picks have latches that snap the lid on, creating a leakproof seal. They also stack nicely in the fridge.
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Reusable Bags
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If you’re looking to cut back on single-use plastic, scoop up a few of these reusable bags. They’re great for storing bunches of grapes, blocks of cheese, citrus halves…whatever. They stand up too, making them easy to fill.
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Not Your Average Grater
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There’s nothing that zests citrus better or creates fluffy piles of Parmesan better than a rasp-style grater—and our favorites are from Microplane. Most of our editors have two or three circulating in their kitchens.
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Super-Sharp Vegetable Peelers
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Peeling a mountain of potatoes is a job for two people. And, for that and things like it, you’ll need two vegetable peelers. This KitchenAid option has a large, grippy handle and is nearly 50% off for Prime Day.
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The Cutting Board Restaurants Use
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Restaurant kitchens grab a bunch of these bad boys, usually in colors that correspond to what should be prepped on them, e.g. blue for seafood and yellow for chicken). And at a mere $8 each for Prime Day, you could totally do the same.
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