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1. A snap-on pasta strainer if you're making a big batch of pasta and don't want to have to dump the entire thing into a separate colander. Just clip this onto the side of your pot, tip out all the water, and get back to cooking!
2. Or a nylon (so it's nonstick-safe) colander strainer so you can just scoop your food right out of hot water or oil. It also has a hook at the end of the scoop so it can easily rest across the top of your pot.
3. An adjustable measuring spoon so you don't have to dirty a million different utensils whenever you're trying to measure out your ingredients.
4. A garlic prepping set with a silicone tube that peels your garlic and a stainless steel press that minces it up. Yes, that means you can prepare your garlic without ever touching it and getting your hands all smelly.
5. A magnetic hanging utensil set for anyone who loves to cook but has practically zero storage space in their kitchen. Thanks to the nesting design, they can keep a slotted spatula, spaghetti server, slotted spoon, solid spoon, and a ladle right at their fingertips and all of that will take up barely any counter space.
6. Or a Uni-tool because we love a utensil that does the most! This lil' buddy works as a slotted spoon, a turner, a solid spoon, a spatula, *and* a cutting tool — nothing like whipping up a whole meal with the help of just one utensil!
7. A micro grater if the recipe calls for lemon or lime zest. It removes only the top layer of skin without also removing that white stuff (it's called the pith), which can leave behind a bitter taste.
8. A knife sharpener that will keep your knives cutting as well as the day you bought them. No need to get them professionally sharpened — this gadget does the job for you so you can get back to chopping veggies in no time.
9. A mini waffle maker cute enough to turn even a gray, dreary Monday into a good day. This mini maker can whip up delicious waffles in just a few minutes, and it's particularly great for anyone with limited kitchen storage.
10. A Bacon Sponge — a 100% organic cotton towel — that can absorb 10 TIMES its weight in liquid! Now you won't have to use nearly half a roll of paper towels just to absorb the grease and oil from cooking bacon.
11. A set of three dough presses so you can make your own ravioli, empanadas, dumplings, hand pies, calzones — basically, any kind of recipe that involves food inside of dough!
12. A *super*-compact 8-in-1 spiralizer perfect for anyone wanting to add some variety to their recipes. Looking to try out zoodles? Need to grate some fancy cheese? Want to throw in some freshly squeezed juice? This thing can do all of that, and then some!
13. A culinary blow torch if you've been fantasizing about making your own crème brûlée. Now you can get that perfect crispy top that beautifully cracks whenever you knock a spoon into it.
14. A Dash air fryer poised to become your most used appliance in the kitchen. It's perfect for cooking anything from frozen foods to veggies with barely any oil, and it's small enough that it can sit on top of your counter without taking up too much space.
15. An extra-cute silicone spoon rest you can clip onto the edge of your pot for a ~handy~ solution that lets you store dirty spoons between stirs.
16. A terra-cotta bear so the next time your recipe calls for brown sugar, you don't get disappointed by finding it hard as a rock in your pantry. Just soak this bear in water for 20 minutes, place it in your sugar jar, and it'll keep the brown sugar moist for up to SIX MONTHS!
17. A jar opener if it always takes the effort of your whole family just to open up a dang jar of pasta sauce! It attaches to the bottom of your cabinets so it won't crowd up your counters or kitchen drawers.
18. A mini Lodge cast iron skillet so you can get the nonstick surface and even heat distribution of a full-sized cast iron skillet but just on a much smaller scale. Plus: it's a great excuse to whip up an ooey-gooey pan brownie (like the ones pictured below) and not share a single bite of it.
19. A pack of organic and recyclable BluApple packets that keep your produce fresher for longer by absorbing the ethylene gas that can make your fruits and veggies go bad. Now you don't have to worry about your broccoli getting gross before you use it in your stir-fry you're planning on making later in the week!
20. An oil mister that allows you to easily spritz your favorite oil all over veggies, meat, or a salad without getting your hands all dirty and slimy.
21. An ingenious sandwich cutter and sealer so you can transform a regular PB&J into an exact replica of those Uncrustables sandwiches your kid loves. (Yes, making a sandwich counts as cooking!) Not only will you save money, you can customize the sandwich to your liking: extra-crunchy peanut butter? Peach jam? Go for it!
22. A bench scraper to easily transfer your food to the pan. It keeps your chopping board clean and tidy, and it's much faster and more effective than using your hands or a knife to gather up the ingredients.
23. An herb stripper so you don't have to spend 15 minutes just picking off all the individual herbs from the bitter stems. Now you can speed up your prep time and get to cooking sooner (which means you get to eat sooner, too!).
24. A perfect little stainless-steel Rada Cutlery tomato-slicing knife because we've all tried to cut a tomato with a regular knife and ended up with a mushy mess. This specially designed knife will help you execute a perfectly smooth slice every single time.
25. A whisk that's a combination of a bell and a balloon whisk, which means it'll blend ingredients in a salad dressing perfectly as well as incorporate plenty of air into your homemade whipped cream recipe. Plus: The flat head allows it to stand up on its own when you're not using it!
26. A pair of five-blade herb scissors designed to make quick, precise chops of herbs with ease. You won't even need to use a cutting board — just chop these straight over the pan you're cooking in or a prep bowl.
27. A pack of nonstick and reusable toaster bags so you can place your entire sandwich (fillings and all) into your toaster. This is about to take your grilled cheese game to a whole new level.
28. A grape, strawberry, and tomato cutter because cutting up those ingredients individually is a serious time suck. Now you can slice through a huge batch of fruits or veggies at one time!
29. A set of shredder claws so you can get your aggression out and feel like a wild animal as you prepare dinner. Making bear sounds while using them is optional.
30. A dishwasher-safe apple slicer that should basically be a required piece of equipment in any kitchen — it slices up your apple into perfect pieces in a span of two seconds. Afternoon snacktime made easy!
31. A jalapeño corer for anyone who knows the struggles of trying to get the seeds and ribs out of the center of these little guys. If you're someone who hates getting jalapeño juice on their fingers (the burn!!!), you'll love how this gadget allows you to spend minimal time touching the peppers.
32. A 3-in-1 avocado slicer that can split your avocado, remove the pit, and make beautifully even slices with ease. This might become your most reached-for tool, especially if you're a big avocado toast fan.
33. A super sturdy Uno Casa Cast-Iron Tortilla Press — you'll never go back to store-bought ones after you've tasted how fresh your own homemade tortillas are. This is an absolute must for your next taco night!
34. A KitchenAid attachment mount so you can grab whatever special attachment the recipe calls right away. No more rummaging through all of your drawers trying to find the paddle attachment when you're right in the middle of whipping up a huge batch of cookie dough!
35. A digital food thermostat to take the guesswork out of the age-old question, "Is this meat fully cooked?!" Not only will you prevent everyone from getting food poisoning, but you'll also end up with a delicious meal that is perfectly cooked at exactly the right temperature.
36. A genius little heat-resistant chopper that is way more effective than a plain wooden spooner at breaking up a big chunk of ground beef so it'll cook evenly.
37. A personal blender if you love making smoothies in the morning but don't like having to clean one of those big bulky blenders. The jar of the personal blender also serves as your cup when you place the travel lid on top — which means one less dish for you to clean!
38. An extra-large silicone ice tray perfect for freezing large amounts of soup or broth for you to eat later. It's a genius meal-prepping hack: Make a huge batch of soup, freeze the leftovers, and you have meals for the rest of the week!
39. A rapid corn and potato cooker so you don't have to wait a long time to enjoy your food — now you can be eating a perfectly cooked potato and a piping hot corncob in three minutes flat!
40. A 3D-printed spaghetti measure if you always end up boiling enough pasta to feed a family of 10. It's especially great if you just want to whip up enough for yourself and not be stuck with loads of leftovers!
41. A stuffed-patty mold because the only thing better than making a burger at home is stuffing said burger with cheese that'll melt when you cook it. My mouth is watering just imagining the cheesy goodness that awaits!
42. A popular microwave pasta cooker to make whipping up a yummy bowl of noodles somehow even easier?! All you have to do is place the container with the pasta and water in the microwave, and in a few minutes they'll be ready to eat!
43. An stainless-steel slicer that creates perfectly even sliced cheese every single time, whether you're creating your own adult Lunchables or making shavings of Parmesan to place on your pasta.
44. A multipurpose, heat-resistant mat that will help you out with so many tasks in the kitchen — use it to grab a hot pot handle, as a drying mat, as a spoon rest while you're cooking, or as a trivet for hot dishes at the dining table.
45. An Oxo Good Grips veggie brush so you can rest assured all of your produce is free of dirt and ready to cook.
46. A boilover safeguard to use if you're worried about your pasta boiling over and ruining your glass stove top. Place this on top of your pot and get back to perfecting your meatballs!
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