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    35 Kitchen Products That'll Make You Want To Cook Just So You Can Use Them

    If anyone wants anything to eat just say the word. I'll just start prepping these homemade tortillas just in case. It's no bother, really.

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    1. An Animal Crossing cookie cutter that'll be the hit of the summer when all the littles come wandering in the kitchen looking for a tasty treat.

    2. A six-piece refrigerator storage bin set because who wants to cook when they can't even find their ingredients. This storage bin gives a great head start to kitchen organization and will let you see, clearly, what ingredients you do and don't have.

    a reviewer photo of all six pieces of the set in their refrigerator with food inside showing how they decrease clutter in the fridge

    3. A handmade garlic grater set made from stoneware ceramics that not only minces your garlic but also serves as added decor for your kitchen space.

    4. A bacon sponge designed to drain grease from fried food after cooking. You can blot your bacon with this unpaper towel to replace paper towels and reduce waste. It'll probably work on fried chicken, too.

    pile of bacon on the cloth

    5. A KitchenAid mixer ideal for enthusiasts looking to up their culinary skills. This tiny titan can mix, knead, and whip ingredients to perfection. You can also add attachments that'll add even more versatility like shredders, pasta makers, and more.

    a photo of the kitchenaid mixer in peach with whipped frosting inside

    6. And, a KitchenAid attachment organizer that can hang underneath your cabinets to give you back some of the counter space you lost.

    The attachments and organizer hanging from a cabinet

    7. An adjustable measuring cup so you can switch back and forth between measurements without having to look for the 1/4-cup tool that somehow got lost in the drawer.

    A hand pouring oil out of the cylindrical measuring cup, which features precise measurements etched on the side

    8. A splatter screen so you can fry your favorite foods without having extra cleanup when the oil starts popping all over your stove and countertops.

    reviewer photo of cooked country fried steak and a pan with the splatter screen on top of it

    9. A seven-piece cookware set because nothing inspires you to give cooking another try like needing an excuse to use your beautiful new nonstick ceramic pan. This cookware set has everything you need to make a variety of dishes.

    10. A fruit and veggie hammock because you're overflowing with summer fruity goodness and it's starting to take over your counter space. Plus, it's only fair that your fruit gets to lounge around in a hammock, too.

    The macrame net hung below a cabinet with wood dowels and hooks

    11. An Always Pan from Our Place that'll easily become one of your kitchen go-tos. Your other pans will thank you for the break while this one pan does all the heavy lifting. They don't call it the "Always Pan" for nothing.

    12. A classic Le Creuset pie bird that'll act as ventilation so you don't need to poke holes in the pie. It can 1) keep your pie filling from boiling over, 2) distribute moisture to avoid a soggy bottom, and 3) make sure the top crust cooks even without splitting. It's also super cute decoration, too.

    a pre cooked and cooked pie with the pie bird in the center

    13. A veggie spiralizer to help you make homemade zoodles for days when you want 'em fresh instead of store bought.

    14. A soft-serve maker ideal for vegans (and really anyone!) who want to make a cool and sweet treat as things heat up outside. This gadget will turn your frozen fruit into delicious soft serve.

    15. A spill stopper to catch all the water that boils over your pot. No more rushing around to find something to wipe the counters with, or trying to scoop out the water with your company coffee mug.

    The spill stopper in red on top of a pot on a stove with water boiling inside, illustrating that it will not boil over

    16. A simply perfect tortilla press kit because you're on a roll now so it's only fitting that you also try making homemade tortillas. This press is made in Mexico out of Singer sewing machines and will not only be easy to use, but will also look amazing in your kitchen.

    Bright red tortilla maker with balls of dough beside flat, finished pieces

    17. A book stand that'll keep your cookbook open and in place while you're hands-deep into your new recipe.

    18. A versatile waffle maker to turn those picture perfect pancakes into Insta-worthy waffles. These waffles will also have deep pockets, ideal for filling with all kinds of delicious toppings.

    Model making a waffle using the maker

    19. A Magic Bullet for the blend-obsessed and coffee aficionados that need a kitchen gadget that'll make their morning routine that much smoother. Oh, and parents, it makes baby food, too. *mic drop*

    20. An olive oil and vinegar dispenser set with a built in measurement cup and drip free spout that makes for an easy and precise pour every time.

    review photo of the two dispensers

    21. A microwave multi-mat because we've all almost dropped our entire bowl of ramen trying to take the hot bowl out of the microwave. It can also act as a lid and help you open jars.

    Hands using the mat to take a bowl out of the microwave

    22. A two-stage electric knife-sharpener to keep your blades sharp for all of the chopping and dicing you'll be doing in the future.

    Hands running a knife through the small sharpener

    23. A digital food thermometer if you've sliced your poor steak to death trying to make sure every part of it is cooked thoroughly. Just stick this thermometer in to check the temp and save your steak from further dismemberment.

    24. A Partyclette for cheese lovers to saturate their favorite foods with freshly melted cheese. Your next picnic just leveled up.

    25. A multi-function chopping board with a meat grip on one side that helps you carve your meat and easy pour corners for draining the juices.

    Model cuts meat on the cutting board, using the spikes to keep it in place

    26. A trio pan that'll let you try out three different lasagna recipes at one time, which pretty much makes it a must-have for meal preppers.

    a reviewer photo with three different types of lasagna in the pan after baking

    27. Speaking of meal prep, a two-pack of silicone freeze trays to make meal prep that much easier by helping you separate your soups or pasta sauces in perfect 1-cup compartments.

    28. A splurge-worthy Chef iQ smart pressure cooker featuring a lot of really fancy features so you can go from PB&J cook into a top chef that can pressure cook, slow cook, sear/sauté, steam, and more. It has a built-in scale to help you measure ingredients as well as an auto release that'll let the steam out when it's done cooking.

    29. A sushi making kit — ambitious, I know — but imagine how fancy you'll feel when set out your perfect rolls.

    30. A strainer that'll clip onto your pot and make it that much easier to drain your pasta. And yes, you may wonder how anyone could possibly mess up draining pasta — from personal experience, it is possible.

    a reviewer photo of someone straining a pot of pasta

    31. A Chefman air fryer because it's the perfect set it and forget it kitchen device. Add your ingredients, set the temp and a timer, and let the air fryer do the rest of the work. (Pssst, there are so many recipes on Tasty!)

    the air fryer with the tray pulled out to show freshly made golden brown potatoes

    32. A rapid egg cooker so you can boil, poach, scramble, or even make an omelet super quick. Now, you can finally fit breakfast into your morning routine. Picture perfect eggs every time, just look at the picture below. 👇🏽

    33. A foldable cutting board that'll help you guide your meat and veggies into your pot. No muss, no fuss, and no more making multiple trips between the pot and the cutting board.

    Green folding cutting board

    34. A food chopper ideal for meal prepping. You can chop onions and nuts, mince herbs, or puree hummus and mixed dressings. And it's compact, which makes it a great addition to kitchens with little to no counter space.

    the food chopper with chopped onions inside

    35. A set of reusable nonstick oven liners because anything that makes kitchen cleanup easier is an automatic must-have. The best thing about these oven liners is that they're dishwasher safe. It's easier to pop this in the washer than to deep-clean your entire oven.

    A pie in oven dripping oils onto sleek oven liner

    When you add that freshly melted cheese to your favorite sandwich: