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Promising review: "YES! This makes tiny Eggo-sized waffles! Plus, you can put anything into it— hash browns, tater tots, waffle mix, or even canned biscuits! Or you can add nuts and berries and things! It even comes with a little recipe booklet! It fits in the palm of your hand, and you could literally stuff it in the back of a drawer, but you won't because as soon as you get it, everyone wants mini waffles for every meal. It heats up super fast and is a breeze to clean. If you're making a whole mess of waffles, be sure to give it a quick spritz of nonstick spray every couple waffles or so, so it doesn't rend your delicious waffles asunder. It's an excellent value. Buy 10 of them and a food truck, and you'd be in business." —Bryce Pierce
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 10 colors).
Promising review: "This is a wonderful accessory for anyone who uses the whisk attachment on their mixer. This particular one is designed for four- and five-quart mixers. It is easy to slide on and will remove the food from the whisk wires when you remove it. Makes clean up a breeze. I highly recommend it." —Suzanne
Get it from Amazon for $14.75 (available in eight colors).
Promising review: "These claws are just what you need to shred pork, chicken, beef, or other items. The points are sharp, narrow, long, and work well as a pair. It's much more efficient and quicker than using two forks. Even when I buy 'pulled pork' from Trader Joe's, and it's already 'pulled' this is an excellent tool for really shredding it properly. I thought I might have been a little extravagant in ordering this, but now I realize it is very useful beyond shredding. For example, you can hold a watermelon with one hand/claw as you cut with the other hand." —J. Renfrow
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in six colors).
All you have to do it put dough over the plastic half, fill the holes with whatever filling you want (you can't go wrong with a bunch of different cheeses), put another layer of dough on top, and then press the metal part of the maker over the top as well. Then, voilà! Delicious homemade ravioli in no time.
Promising review: "I used to make and cut ravioli freestyle. They were nice and 'rustic' looking, but very difficult to cook. Some would take a minute more and some less. I would have to stand over the pot to pick and choose. But, not anymore! I got one and tested it out that weekend and was thrilled by the outcome! Perfect ravioli all the time. No more guessing! Get it! It's a lot of fun with friends and kids. I bought two of them, and my friends had a great time taking part in making the ravioli." —M. Nguyen
Get it from Amazon for $14.83.
This is also great for anyone with celiac disease or a gluten allergy, as it protects the breads from cross contaminating while using.
Promising review: "Unless you are a 'foodie' and need to grill your sandwiches, this bag is a great way to get a warm sandwich—and if you have cheese on it, the cheese will melt. Just make your sandwich and put it in the bag. Put the bag in your toaster and you have a great sandwich! Its so easy, and when I am done, I just rinse the bag under the faucet. Great for kids who love grilled cheese - without the fuss of "grilling"!" —joycetv
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $6.99.
Promising review: "I was really happy with the zoodles that I was able to make with this spiralizer. I am cooking for one, and the size of this little gadget is just right for that. It was super easy to use, and I plan to try some more vegetables like cucumbers and eggplant." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $14.95.
The tool splits, pits, and slices your avocados in seconds.
Promising review: "Do you eat avocados every day like I do? Do you eat avocados a few times a week? A month?! If it's any of those options, you NEED this. Cutting, slicing, and removing the pit is so much easier now!" —Vivian
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
Promising review: "This makes it so much easier to dump out water when making pasta of any type. It fits very well to most sized pans and dishwasher safe. My 9-year-old granddaughter can now dump the water out of the mac and cheese easily. This is a must-have for people who make pastas of any kind that require dumping out hot water. It is made out of a type of rubber so I’m not sure if I would use it for hot grease, but it may be ok for that too since a lot of spatulas are made from similar material" —Bill McNeil
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
Along with the horse, you can measure how much pasta children or adult humans typically eat.
Promising review: "Perfect gift for my mom. She always makes too much food because she can never figure out how much to put in the pot. This will help and it's funny too. :D" —Breanna
Get it from Amazon for $10.95.
It comes with a press, three different sized molds to make 1/2 lb, 1/3 lb, or 1/4 lb patties, and a case to store it all in.
Promising review: "This is exactly what I was looking for. We were having a birthday party for our son and wanted to make sliders, but I wanted a quick way to do it since there was a lot of them to be made. This was an inexpensive solution and worked perfectly. It made the food prep a lot easier! Also, what made me decide to purchase this patty press was the fact that it is all self-contained. Everything fits perfect into a small plastic 'case' that the actual press locks into. Barely takes up any space and it fits neatly in my drawer." —Krista
Get it from Amazon for $12.60.
Your food will come out looking *and* tasting delicious, plus you'll have a way easier cleanup session. Each sheet measures 11.6" x 16.5" and is oven-safe up to 480°F.
Promising review: "These have changed my life. They are wonderful, and I use them for everything. We roast vegetables about every night, and they make cleanup a breeze. If you do a lot of baking (e.g., cookies), I would maybe keep one for baking and one for cooking with fat as sometimes the grease/oil is a little hard to get off, but nothing ever sticks to them." —Heather K
Get a set of two from Amazon for $12.97.
Plus, it's heat resistant up to 442°F and dishwasher safe!
Promising review: "These pads are great! They lay flat or hang and look nice sitting on the counter (where a normal oven mitt would not). They are very flexible, and the little nubs are great for gripping pans, and they work wonderfully to block heat from hands and counters. Color is exactly the same as in the photos." —Madeleine
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $12.07 (available in nine colors).
Promising review: "I have used this multiple times on several different sized pie pans. It worked very well every time, and I haven't had a burnt pie crust since. Be careful when you are putting it on that you don't squish down the pie crust. The adjustable slots lock the size in place. Cleans well in the dishwasher. I would highly recommend!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
Promising review: "I love this uni-tool. I use it for sautéing veggies, scraping bowls, browning meats, tasting soup, testing macaroni for doneness, etc.. I like that I can taste test with the spoon side and keep working with the other side. I randomly told my husband I wanted one for Christmas, and I am so glad I did. It's a useful kitchen gadget to have." —Lori Price
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
Promising review: "This mat saved the day during my marathon baking sessions for Christmas! It stayed in place on my countertop so I could roll out pie crusts and sugar cookies. I used the size guides to press out biscuit dough to the size of the pan before cutting out the circles to make sure I got the most out of each batch and they were uniform in size." —Tawny9753
Get it from Amazon for $7.88.
Promising review: "This is an excellent product. I use it nearly every day for veggies and fish (usually just veggies). I usually just put a handful of asparagus or fresh brussel sprouts in there and a bit of water, no real measuring, and so far I have got perfect results from setting it on four minutes while I jump in the shower after work. So it may be the extra time it sits after the time on the microwave runs out, but it's always perfectly steamed results. After about thirty uses, I am glad to say it was worth the money and still looks brand new, but I do clean it immediately after each use and haven't ever put it in the dishwasher (cleanup is so easy I never feel the need for that)." —Counselor Troi
Get it from Amazon for $13.90.
Promising review: "I love this juicer! It's so easy to use: the plastic ridges tear into the lemon (or whatever citrus you choose), and help extract the juice as you push down. There's also a measuring label on the side, as well as a lip for pouring out the juice. I've had no issues with pulp or seeds sneaking in, either." —Mason Dixon
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
Ugh, now I'm just thinking about how much time I would have back if I had owned this years ago. Not only does it separate egg yolks from whites, but it also keeps shells from falling into the bowl and has a raised edge to help you crack the egg more easily.
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
Promising review: "I love this clever strainer! It fits right over an opened can and makes it incredible easy to strain corn, beans, and peas. The handles are lovely and slightly textured, which makes them easy to grip and hold." —AggieGal00
Get it from Amazon for $3.71.
Promising review: "Just treat it like an egg. Put it in the pot with the room-temperature water, like the rest of the eggs, 'cook' it with the eggs, and cool it down like the eggs. Very accurate. You'll quickly learn how its markings relate to how you like your eggs. Take notes!" —Jen9999
Get it from Amazon for $5.72.
Promising review: "If you're going to get excited about a measuring cup, it might as well be this one. Designed with consumer habits in mind, the angle of the cup makes it easy for you to measure out liquids by looking directly into the cup as you pour; no more cocking your head to the side! This measures by the cup or by the ounce, it's dishwasher-safe, lighter in weight than your traditional glass cups, and has a great handle grip which allows you to keep a handle on things (no pun intended). Durable and still looks brand new after two years of heavy use. This is your cup!" —Drea A.
Get it from Amazon for $8.95+ (available in four sizes under $15).
Promising review: "OK, this is DEFINITELY not a gimmick! Follow the instructions and this will save you time and sanity in the kitchen. Put three to five cloves in at a time, roll it with minimal pressure, and it works like a champ. It also rinses very easily and dries quickly: I will never hand-smash garlic and fight with those pesky skins ever again." —ThatKasper
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
Promising review: "This little gadget does the job. I can make a batch of dumplings in no time at all now. It is well made and sturdy and turns out perfect dumplings every time. I haven't made my own dough as yet, but I have been buying the wonton wrappers, which are square and cutting the dumpling wrappers out of them. This machine will just fit in the square so you have very little waste. I found that if you put 3 or 4 at a time, it works better. I would recommend this to a friend." —J. Thompson
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
Promising review: "This works flawlessly, and is so simple. You remove the top portion of the fruit, line up the circle cutter with the core, and turn. That is it. When you reach the bottom of the pineapple, you'll feel resistance and you just pull the fruit out of the skin. From there, you remove the handle and slide the perfectly cut fruit from cutter. It is that easy. All that is left behind is the core and the skin. We use the empty core to hold fruit salad!" —B. Hamlin
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
Promising review: "I was skeptical but I read a lot of good reviews for these and just had to try it out for myself. This was a less expensive bar so I was very pleased with that. When I tried it the first time, I had cut up onions, green peppers and garlic, so this was going to be a true test! The first washing I was like, 'WOW! The smell is gone!'" —DerSchuhmacher
Get it from Amazon for $5.45.
Promising review: "I’ve always wanted something to be able to get cake batter into cupcake molds without getting it all over the pan. This works great for that and for pancakes! It holds quite a bit. I’d buy again. I may try to use it to make soaps next for family and friends!!" —XXXX
Get it from Amazon for $4.73+ (available in three sizes).
Promising review: "I always had a hard time trying to slice onions evenly, and especially when you get to the end with very little to hold onto. This solves both problems. Can also be used to get any other fruit or tomatoes. Works great and it is a great gadget to have. It is safer than trying to hold it and cut it. Well worth it and fits easily in my drawer." —Tim
Get it from Amazon for $10.87.
And other times, all they want is the whole pan want the whole pan. It's all about balance.
Promising review: "I've had bad luck with silicone bakeware in the past, but I'm very pleased to say that these have changed my mind! I love them — they are perfect for making candy or baking brownie bites." —Book/Moviefreak
Get it from Amazon for $6.79.
Promising review: "I'm so glad that I purchased this item — I've gone through two other knife sharpeners in the past and finally found one that I like! I'll be gifting this one to family members now because it actually works! Hallelujah." —Chris and M
Get it from Amazon for $5.95+ (available in black, red, and green).
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