Memorial Day kitchen deals: These are the items we're scooping up while they're on sale

If you're looking for an affordable but durable dutch oven for some at-home cooking, this Lodge Dutch oven is the perfect size for empty nesters or anyone who's cooking smaller meals, and not for an army. The even heat distribution is a real selling feature and the coated enamel is easy to clean. 

PROS

• Made of durable cast iron

• Excellent at conducting heat

• Comes in over 20 colors

• Easy to clean

CONS

• Quite heavy

• Hand washing is recommended 

Growing up, Sunday mornings were made for pancakes on the electric griddle. And maybe it was nostalgia that pulled me toward this XL electric griddle, or maybe it was the extra cute design, but I had to give it a try. I'm only a few uses in but so far thrilled with the size, easy storage, and especially ease to clean. 

PROS

• Very large surface area

• Quick to heat up

• Good quality for the price

CONS

• An extra kitchen appliance

• Splash guard is unnecessary

Any good at-home chef knows that a kitchen thermometer is one absolute must-have in the kitchen. And though it is called a "meat" thermometer, it works great for baking and other items you want to ensure is done cooking. 

"I can't believe I've gone so long without a good cooking thermometer," wrote an impressed cook. "This thing works great, seems accurate. I like the magnet so I can keep it on my fridge for easy finding. I used it to make yogurt — takes all the guessing out of that process."

Summer is the season of ice cream. This incredibly popular ice cream maker is easy to use and will whip up a sweet and frozen treat overnight. Truly just need the push of a button. And, this is the lowest we've ever seen the price.

Our in-house research team share their pros & cons:

PROS

• Creates a variety of frozen treats

• Great for keto diets

• Results can be amazing (with some trial and error)

CONS

• Extremely loud

• Pints must be prepped 24 hours in advance

A good chef's knife is the key to easy dinner prep, and who doesn't want that? Henckels has their bestselling collection marked down (over 60% off) and it's a deal you can't pass up. The collection of knives gives you a 3-inch paring knife, 5-inch serrated utility knife, 7-inch santoku knife, 8-inch chef's knife and 8-inch bread knife. Also included: six 4.5-inch steak knives, a professional honing steel, kitchen shears and a hardwood knife block. 

"I needed a complete set of good knives," explained a shopper. "After thorough research, I settled on these. The Henckels brand has an excellent reputation. They are well-balanced and each do the job as intended. They stay sharp longer than I expected. The wooden block looks nice and fits well on my countertop. This is a good investment that should last for many years!"

Le Creuset is synonymous with Dutch ovens and for good reason. The high-quality products have been gracing the kitchens of at-home chefs and the pros for years and this is an outstanding price, marked down by $140. 

PROS

• Made of shock-resistant material to prevent chipping 

• Excellent at conducting heat

• Wide handles for a safe and comfortable grip 

• Comes in over 14 colors and various sizes

• Easy to clean

CONS

• Can be a bit pricey

• Hand washing is recommended