What You Need, Part 3

A peeler is a very cheap tool that will save you a lot of time.  There are two types of peelers: the first has a blade running parallel to the handle, and the second has a blade running perpendicular to the handle.  I have both, and really have no preference.  Buy whatever is cheaper.

Cutting board, of any material.  The one pictured below is hard plastic.  Wood cutting boards work just as well, and there are even flexible plastic cutting mats that make it easier to transfer what you cut to where you want to put it.

A measuring cup for liquids.  On this I'm picky: get a glass measuring cup.  You'll need to heat liquids in the microwave and I think it's better to hold hot liquids in glass rather than plastic.

A colander, of any sort.  They come in metal and plastic.  You may be able to find a pasta pot, which is essentially a soup pot with a colander insert, so that would be a good purchase to cover both items.

Finally, if you eat meat you need a meat thermometer to make sure you're cooking to a safe temperature.  Any brand will do.  Look for an "instant read meat thermometer."  It should cost no more than $6.