Refresh, Simplify, Splurge: 5 Deals On Our Favorite Kitchen Gear – The New York Times

Whether you’re a casual salad eater or a regular herbivore, it’s nice to have a convenient way to wash and dry your greens. Easy to use and clean, the OXO salad spinner has been our top pick since 2014. Its flat, retractable lid makes the OXO a breeze to store and we prefer its handy pump mechanism over the more tedious crank that comes with some models. Most importantly, the OXO does a great job of drying a variety of greens. This deal isn’t quite the best price we’ve seen for our top pick, but it matches the best price we’ve seen so far this year.

If you’re looking for a new set of all-purpose mixing bowls, we recommend the Pyrex Smart Essentials 8-Piece Mixing Bowl Set. The set includes four bowls sized at 1, 1½, 2½, and 4 quarts plus their corresponding lids. The bowls are made from durable, microwave-safe tempered glass—so you can be sure they’ll survive the freezer or the microwave—and their plastic snap-on lids are great for bringing your favorite dish to a potluck or for storing leftovers.

Cast iron cookware has been a kitchen staple for hundreds of years. It’s versatile, extremely durable, and a great non-stick alternative. If you want to try one out—but don’t want to spend a lot—our former runner-up pick is a great place to start. The Victoria is nearly identical to our top pick, but it has a slightly thinner factory seasoning and a longer handle that creates an uneven distribution of weight. Otherwise, it performs just as well as other Lodge skillets and has sloped sides that make it feel a little more spacious. You can use code OWNIT at checkout to secure the deal, but a purchase over $25 or store pickup is needed to avoid shipping fees.

A good dish rack that fits your needs can make all the difference in your dish-washing experience. The Simplehuman Steel Frame Dishrack is a large and sturdy dish rack perfect for bigger families or active cooks constantly churning out meals (and messes). It can even hold extra-large pots and pans without dripping onto your countertop, and it was the most effective rack at draining water during our testing. Although the Simplehuman comes with a bigger footprint and price tag than our top pick, it’s extremely effective for folks with the space. We’ve seen better discounts in the past, but this deal is the first notable drop we’ve posted this year.

Nothing compliments a warm day like a cool, refreshing homemade popsicle. Although this set doesn’t come with a tray, each fruit-shaped mold comes with its own lid that makes for easy stacking in the freezer. They’re also dishwasher-safe for quick clean up. But parents be warned: The reusable sticks don’t have a drip catcher, so messes may ensue anyway. This deal matches the best price we’ve seen for these splurge-worthy popsicle mold picks, so don’t miss out if you’re looking for a fun and creative treat.

This article was edited by Ignacia Fulcher and Nathan Burrow.