Amazon Prime Day is back is officially back in full swing during October 10-11. This is the perfect time to stock up on kitchen essentials whether you are a certified dorm chef making the most of your microwave and mini appliances, or have graduated to a full apartment or house kitchen with a four-burner stovetop.  From cutting boards and new plate sets all the way to coffee bar essentials such as a milk frother, these are the best Amazon Prime Day kitchen deals for the college chef. Even better, each item is less than $40. 

Snapware 10-Piece Storage Containers, $28

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If you're in college, you are always on the go. It's simply a fact of life. Prepare your favorite snacks and meals for the days ahead with these Snapware glass storage containers. It will make fridge organization super easy, too. 

Corelle 12-Piece Dinnerware Set, $38

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Let's be honest with each other, it's time to ditch the plastic plates and cereal bowls that you've had since day one of freshman year. Grab this 12-piece dinner plate, salad plate, and cereal bowl set that will impress any roomies you host for a Friendsgiving. The lightweight and easy-to-clean design is perfect for the college lifestyle. 

Fullstar Vegetable Chopper, $23

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Having good kitchen knife skills is vital for any chef, but sometimes, chopping up shallots, garlic, carrots, and more is just not the move after a long day, Simplify your veggie chopping experience with the Fullstar veggie copper, after all, it is soup season. This could come in super handy!

Molimoli Coffee Syrup Dispenser Set, $24

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If you've opted to put your college budget into a sweet coffee bar complete with cute espresso cups and seasonal K-cups, you can take it to the next level with these gold coffee dispensers. The glass dispensers arrive with myriad flavor labels and two blank stickers for any unique syrups you dream up in your kitchen. 

COMFEE' Rice Cooker, $34

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This 8-cup rice cooker will be a lifesaver, we promise. From fried rice and quinoa to steamed vegetables and oatmeal, this little gadget cooks well beyond just rice. 

Zulay Milk Frother, $13

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Skip Starbucks and make your own sweet cream cold foam and pumpkin cream cold foam at home. All you need is your own milk frother, heavy whipping cream, and your preferred flavors, then voila! You'll have a satisfying cold brew topping. 

Zeppoli Classic Dish Towels, $18

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Whether you're drying your hands or cleaning up kitchen spills, this 15-pack of classic dish towels. The adorable blue line will blend into any kitchen and make the space feel classy even if there are crumbs all over the counter. 

Mixology Bartender Set, $32

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Test out your bartending skills in your dorm or apartment with a full mixology set. Trade in your standard vodka Red Bulls for some daiquiris, margaritas, and even martinis

Samsle Pasta Bowls, $25

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Is it a bowl? Is it a plate? It's both! We love a shallow bowl that can hold salad, soup, cereal, chicken Alfredo, and whatever else your heart desires. 

Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven, $39

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This Dutch oven is a great dupe for the iconic, yet expensive, Le Creuset. With a 5.5-quart capacity, you know soup season will be even better this year. You can also get your own mini Le Creuset dupe with the viral STAUB pumpkin dish for $30. You can also grab this 2-in-1 cast iron Dutch oven that comes with a pot and a skillet on sale for $37.

Mini Food Processor and Blender, $34

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Make smoothies to-go, herbaceous sauces for pasta, and much more with one contraption. It won't take up too much counter space with its slender design.