I’m no gourmet chef, but I like to think that in the past decade or so that I’ve spent in the kitchen, my skills have continued to improve. Partly that comes with practice, but I’ve learned that the tools used can also make a big difference in recipe quality.

That’s not to say that every kitchen essential needs to be a splurge – in fact, quite the opposite. Many of my most-used tools are affordable options that have held up well over years of use. In case you’re looking for some new items to add to your collection, find my recommendations for the best kitchen gear under $100 below.

Quick summary of kitchen gear under $100

Cutting board: Epicurean Medium Kitchen Series Cutting Board

Grater: ZWILLING Z-Cut Multifunctional Grater

Meat thermometer: ThermoPro Digital Instant Read

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