With warm weather comes great responsibility. It would be disrespectful to summer if I didn’t serve rainbow-colored tomatoes with creamy burrata, dollop cream over ripe strawberries or grill golden corn cobs with butter and salt. Luckily, the tools to make my estival dreams a reality cost $15 or less on Amazon. Read on to score salad dressing shakers, citrus juicers, corn peelers and more — just in time for summer.   

Summer Essentials Under $12 

Mooshion Corn Peeler 

My love of corn is matched only by my hatred of getting kernels stuck in my teeth. Instead of bringing floss with me everywhere I go, I use a corn peeler to quickly and safely separate the kernels from the cob. Like the thousands of Amazon shoppers who gave this clever tool perfect ratings, I, too, think it’s “sharp,” “effective” and “easy to use.” 

OXO Good Grips Little Salad Dressing Shaker 

Salad and salad dressing are on heavy rotation in my house during the summer. Since I prefer making my own vinaigrette, I’m adding OXO’s shaker to my Amazon cart. I love that I can measure, mix, pour and store in the same container, thus cutting down on dishes and ensuring I always have some ready for my next meal. For only $12, it’s a steal.      

Cave Tools Food Flipper and Meat Hook 

Hundreds of Amazon shoppers are replacing their bulky spatulas and unwieldy tongs with food flippers, like this model from Cave Tools. The sharp hook spears chicken breasts and zucchini planks alike, allowing you to quickly and easily rotate food on the grill. The brand offers a few lengths and handle types—including options for both right- and left-handed cooks—so be sure to choose the style that suits you best.  

Zulay Kitchen Metal Lemon Squeezer 

Over 10,000 Amazon shoppers swear by Zulay Kitchen’s lemon squeezer, and I do too. I’ve owned this model for years and can confidently report that it does exactly what it should. The bowl catches errant seeds, the handle pressure yields a healthy amount of juice and it’s dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning. It’s a no-frills tool that won’t let you down.    

Elite Gourmet Electric Citrus Juicer

If, however, you’re making something like homemade lavender lemonade, an electric citrus juicer is a much better choice. For just $14, you can squeeze up to 3 cups of juice in minutes. The auto-reversing mechanism helps extract every last drop from your limes, lemons, grapefruits and oranges. It’s no wonder over 10,000 Amazon shoppers bought this machine last month.     

Lanney 17-Inch Stainless Steel Skewers, Set of 12 

Chicken, salmon, shrimp, zucchini, bell peppers, onions and paneer are just a few ingredients that benefit from skewering and grilling. Instead of using wooden skewers that burn and smoke, I prefer stainless steel models that can be used again and again. This set even comes with a storage case to keep them neatly together in your kitchen drawer.  

Gorilla Grip Garlic Press and Peel Set 

Sticky, smelly hands are an unavoidable part of cooking with fresh garlic—unless you use a garlic press. This handy set from Gorilla Grip is an excellent deal. Use the silicone tube to shed the skin from the clove, the press to crush multiple cloves at once and the brush to flick away any stubborn garlic stuck in the device’s crevices. It’s a great deal that’s made even better now that it’s on sale.  

OXO Good Grips Melon Baller 

Even though my love of fresh fruit outweighs my fear of slicing something large, rolling and unsteady, I’m still hesitant to buy fresh watermelons or honeydew. A melon baller solves this problem. It’s quick, efficient and much safer than taking a knife to a round object. Plus, OXO’s model has two scoop sizes and is dishwasher-safe for quick cleanup.