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1. A versatile chop, slice, and dice unit so you can drastically *cut* down on prep and cleanup time with interchangeable blades that can each be popped in the dishwasher.
This unit comes with three interchangeable chopping blades, three grater blades, and two slicer blades. It also comes with holding containers to house all the blades, a cleaning fork, and a safety holder.
Promising review: "I got this because I am slow at chopping veggies with a knife and it works great. It takes no time at all to have fully diced onions now. Especially when I have a bunch of stuff to chop at once, I can just chop, let it go into the catch bin below, chop the next thing, etc, and when I'm done, dump everything into my pot for dinner. Cleaning is also super easy. The pieces come apart for individual cleaning and you can throw the whole thing in the dishwasher." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $29.97.
2. A pack of slow-cooker liners if you love the set-it-and-forget-it ease of your slow cooker, but hate how much scrubbing is usually involved once meal time is over. With these liners, cleanup is a breeze and you can even experiment with multi-dish cooking.
Promising review: "I use these every single time I make something in my crockpot. It cuts down (A LOT) on the time I spend cleaning up after dinner and when I have been at work all day, that’s really nice. I have bought them four times in the past three years and the quality has never decreased, they are just great." —Julia Montoya
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $3.48.
3. A nonstick microwave pasta cooker for the need-it-now noodle lover. This easy-to-use container cooks and drains so you get perfect al dente pasta every time without dirtying multiple dishes!
Promising review: "One of those 'why didn't I think of this?' kind of things. It makes cooking pasta so easy and foolproof! No trying to bend/break pasta to get it to fit into a round pan. The instructions tell you exactly how long to microwave it for the different size proportions." —EQUUS
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
4. A magnetic digital meat thermometer with a backlit display to instantly tell whether your meat is cooked through. With this around, there's no need to poke and prod your chicken breast wondering if it's going to give you food poisoning!
It'll auto shut off if the readout stays on for 10 minutes, and it's powered by AAA batteries (which are included). The screen is also backlit so you can see clearly even when cooking or grilling in low-light scenarios.
Promising review: "I was growing tired of waiting for my old analog food thermometer to register a food's temperature so after seeing a friend using his digital thermometer while grilling chicken, I decided it was time to upgrade. This one looked like it would fit the bill so ordered it and I'm happy I did! Insert the battery, push the button to release the probe, lock it into place, turn it on, and you are ready to go — plus, I like that it's red! Unbeknownst to me, my husband was also impressed seeing our friend's digital thermometer in action so he ordered one from another brand as a gift. That one arrived a few days after the one I had selected so we compared them and the ThermoPro is far superior in quality; the other one was returned." —FLPats54
Get it from Amazon for $11.89+ (available in three colors and in a two-pack).
5. An all-in-one pancake batter dispenser with a blender ball inside that makes it easy to mix, pour, and store batter all in one easy-to-clean receptacle. Breakfast for dinner *and* fewer dishes? Dreams really do come true.
Promising review: "I was a little hesitant to buy this as an addition to my camping supplies. I thought who really needs a pancake batter mixer? How hard is it to mix up some batter in a bowl and ladle it? After using this, I was extremely happy I spent the money and purchased it. It makes mixing the batter super easy and the control it offers when pouring the batter is exceptional. Get one!" —Monkey's Mom
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
6. A dishwasher-safe microwave splatter cover with steam vents because it'll keep any saucy explosions from dirtying up your microwave while containing steam for more even heating power!
7. A genius "Bread Buddy" dispenser so you can always keep a loaf on hand for when cooking is out of the question and an emergency PB&J is about all you can muster. Save yourself from stale bread with this sleek container that not only locks in freshness, but also protects your loaf from getting squished in the pantry.
Promising review: "The Buddeez Sandwich Bread Dispenser is great! It does exactly what it was intended for. I live alone and I don't quite go through bread often enough before the last quarter section of the loaf starts to go stale. I was originally looking for something to put a loaf of bread in as a shell for my vacuum sealer, that would keep the bread from getting crushed from the pressure. This dispenser solved all of my problems. Thank you!" —DRMcQuaig
Get it from Amazon for $12.49 (available in white and red).
8. An under-cabinet lid opener if you live alone, have mobility issues, or pickle and pasta sauce jars just so happen to be your mortal, hand-cramping enemy.
It comes with peel-and-stick adhesive strips and three screws for installation!
Promising review: "I have tried a million different tools and gadgets for help opening jars of all sizes, and each one had its own issues! Finally, someone has invented the perfect jar opener that is simple and requires no space in your kitchen drawers or on your counters. There was one person who suggested placing the opener with the sharp end of the 'V' closest to you and with it placed in the front, in the right corner, under your cabinet. I followed those directions and it works perfectly and easily. I have already placed an order for another one as a gift for my sister." —cat lover
For more info, check out our full under-cabinet lid opener deep dive.
Get it from Amazon for $28.87.
9. Plus, a hands-free electric can opener to effortlessly crack open some canned corn without slicing your finger on jagged lids brought to you by manual openers.
Promising review: "I bought this for my mother, who has some problems with arthritis, and when we gathered around to see if it worked, we were all pretty impressed. It left the edge of the can crimped in a way that avoids those sharp edges, which I personally have been sliced by several times. At first, it didn't seem like it was working, but then we lifted it and boom! Open can. I might get one for myself, honestly." —Rachel C.
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in four colors).
10. A two-pack of Dan-O's seasoning for taking the time-consuming guesswork out of flavoring your favorite dishes. These all-purpose spice blends are no less versatile than your standard salt and pepper, but unlike other spice blends are low-sodium and free of any gluten, carbs, or sugars.
Dan-O's is a small biz that launched in 2017 and gained popularity on TikTok during the pandemic.
Promising review: "I became interested in this product while watching TikToks. I have been adding it to so many things. I use it in spaghetti, on fish, and one of my favorites is to add it to popcorn. My husband had to ask why my popcorn smelled like steak. I love the fact that it is low sodium as well. I am not a fan of extra salt and most foods already have plenty of salt but need some seasoning. This should be your go-to seasoning." —Heartcri
Get a pack of two (one original, one spicy) from Amazon for $13.98.
11. A 15-piece set of airtight dry food containers that'll bring a little organized calm to your pantry, while keeping food fresher for longer and allowing you to actually see what ingredients you have to work with. You've let one too many boxes of crackers go stale — it's time to break the cycle.
This set includes one tall container, four large, six medium, and four small containers.
Promising review: "I ordered this set to continue on the road to an organized pantry. There are enough containers and enough variety of sizes to make me happy. I have stored pastas and noodles, dried beans, rice, sugar, instant mashed potatoes, crackers, etc. When I open a box of something, I put whatever is unused into one of the containers and feel very secure that the contents will be fresh and protected from any possible insect problem." —R M
Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in three colors).
12. Plus, a set of grocery organizers because the current chaotic nature of your fridge makes it a little too easy to forget what's in there, resulting in spoiled food and wasted money.
The set of six includes five drawers with built-in handles and an egg tray with 14 slots.
Promising review: "My refrigerator and shelves are organized for the first time ever! I can just pull out a container and get what I need instead of having to move things all around to reach something in the back of a shelf." —..
Get a set of six from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in five colors).
13. A set of modular sheet pan dividers so you can quit making DIY dividers with tin foil. These nonstick trays make it easy to divide food by cook time, so you can easily remove sections when they're done and avoid over- or undercooking any part of your meal.
14. A super-convenient tofu press if you're tired of spending more time tending to your tofu than you do your cat. This all-in-one system does all the work in the fridge without you needing to periodically come back and increase the pressure.
Plus, all the water collects at the bottom so there's no mess and no need for paper towels.
Promising review: "I've been a vegan for 13 years and I can't believe I went this long without a tofu press. So much more enjoyable cooking with tofu after pressing it. This press is different than all the rest as it has a tray that catches all the water. You can put the whole thing in the fridge and it's hassle free. Take it out the next day and drain the liquid and you're good to go. The other presses require a plate underneath and some require tightening and adjustments as it presses. I'll admit after reading some of the reviews here of users with broken Tofuture presses I was hesitant to order but I've just been careful with mine and haven't had any problems so far." —Conner
Get it from Amazon for $25.95.
15. A pair of nonstick silicone baking mats for saying "buh-bye" to burnt-on bits that make your sheet pans impossible to clean. These have all the same slick, nonstick benefits of single use parchment paper and foil, but without the waste!
Promising review: "I started baking with these at Christmas time. They are great! They really save me a lot of money as I haven't needed to buy parchment paper to line my cookie sheets anymore. I use them to roll out sticky doughs also. I am a fan! They fit a regular size cookie sheet very well. They are easy to clean. I wish I would've discovered these sooner!" —Tamara white
Get a pair from Amazon for $13.99.
16. An EveryPlate meal subscription to cut down on the time spent meal planning and grocery shopping in one go by delivering all the pre-portioned ingredients necessary to prepare well-balanced meals that can be ready to eat in around 30 minutes.
Planning meals and going to the grocery store is the actual bane of my existence. The fact that EveryPlate sends me everything I need at a very affordable price is such a weight lifted off my shoulders! I've been using the service fairly regularly for over three years and its helped me learn new cooking techniques, order less takeout, and reduce food waste, because I don't get saddled with a whole bundle of green onions just for one lousy recipe. And lately, it's been a really easy way to eat more creative meat-free meals, because of their increasing (and delicious) vegetarian options.
Sign up for EveryPlate for $4.99/serving.
17. A compact Dash rapid egg cooker that'll make your morning egg prep 1,000x easier. Get boiled, poached, or scrambled eggs in just a couple of minutes. And weighing in at just ONE POUND, it's perfect for small apartment kitchens, dorm rooms, or RV travel!
This cooker includes the base, clear lid, measuring cup, poaching tray, omelet bowl, boiling tray, and a handy little recipe book!
Promising review: "Where has this gadget been all my life?! I love to cook but I always find boiling water for eggs to be annoying. It's very easy to use and the eggs come out perfect! You just pick how you want to make your eggs, fill the cup with water to the appropriate line, pierce the egg, cover it, and turn on. All in all, it's a great product and I’m happy with this purchase." —Death2Barbie
In need of an egg cooker deep dive? Check out our Dash Egg Cooker review.
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in eight colors).
18. A stainless-steel pasta measuring tool because how many times have you mistakenly cooked way more noodles than you could possibly eat in one sitting? This makes it easy to portion out just the right amount, so there's no leftover spaghetti slowly spoiling in your fridge.
Promising review: "So my husband thought I was ridiculous for buying this but I always cook pasta for a family of 10. I’ve been wanting this for a long time but also thought it was silly to spend money on it, but I must say this is needed in every kitchen! I did the portion for two people and thought 'pfft, that is tiny. Probably for a healthy skinny person,' but I thought to myself just go with it and let’s see the result and I must say I was shocked that me and my husband had our normal pasta portions and were full!" —Jacqui
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
19. A hassle-free air fryer so you can easily whip up your own oilless fried food (brb dreaming about fried pickles) in a fraction of the time with a fraction of the usual mess.
This is the air fryer I bought for my parents a couple of years ago and they ~love~ it. The first time my mom used it she noted how easy it was to clean, especially compared to traditional oil fryers. The nonstick frying basket is completely detachable and includes a dishwasher-safe basket.
Promising review: "I love fried food but I hate the mess. This contains everything so no splashing. Very easy to clean. I put the basket in the sink to soak while we eat and then lightly scrub afterward. So easy to make chicken wings, fried shrimp, and lots of vegetables. We got it for Christmas and my wife commented that I seem to use have used it every day since. Very happy." —Larry Greenblatt
Get it from Amazon for $69.99 (available in four colors).
20. Plus, a quick reference magnetic air fryer cheat sheet if you're tired of researching cook times on your phone when your stomach is growling and all you want is to be eating your Trader Joe's potstickers.
The set comes with two different-sized magnets.
Promising review: "I thought it over a few times then I bought these so I could have a quick reference handy for those times I wanted to make something in my air fryer, which is quite a bit. What surprised me is how often I refer to it. I just throw something in my air fryer glance at the section that lists the item I’m cooking. Press a few buttons on my fryer and I’m in business. No more having to search on my phone with wet fingers. A frivolous buy that turned out to be worthwhile." —PickyExtra
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two colors and in a Spanish language edition).
21. A pack of nonstick, reusable toaster bags for the grilled cheese lover who's too lazy to actually ever make one (you have to get out the pan, and it's a whole thing). With these, you can make toasted sandwiches of all kinds right in the toaster without clogging it up with crumbs and melted cheese.
Not just for sandwiches, these bags can be used in the toaster, microwave, oven, or on a grill to heat up pizza, burgers, pastries, and so much more! When you're done, just wash them in warm soapy water or in the dishwasher. They're designed to last through 50–100 uses.
Promising review: "At home, we use two different toasters since our son has a gluten sensitivity. Since we didn’t feel like traveling with the GF toaster for the holidays, we got these toaster bags. Not only did they toast a bagel nicely, but they also brought some really odd looks from people at the hotel breakfast bar which is one of my fortés in life. They wash up nice and we’ve gotten a few uses out of the first bag so far." —Gene
Get a set of four from Amazon for $8.99.
22. A set of silicone oven rack edge protectors to help any accident-prone chef avoid painful wrist and knuckle burns. They're super easy to cut to size, dishwasher safe, and heat resistant up to a whopping 482 degrees.
Promising review: "These things are awesome. Not only are they attractive and reasonably priced, but are so easy to put on and they stay on the rack. Most important, I find they help to protect your arm when reaching into the oven from getting any bad burns. Highly recommend these, I'm so happy with them I'm buying a set for my mom and daughters-in-law." —Sandi
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in three colors).
23. A collapsible silicone steamer bowl that makes adding a portion of steamed veggies to any meal easier than you ever thought possible. All you have to do is fill it with food, add a little water, cover with the lid, and pop it in the microwave. When you're done, toss it in the dishwasher for effortless cleanup.
Promising review: "I love this steamer. I recently started a low carb diet, which means eating more fresh vegetables. I use this daily and it does an excellent job. It doesn't burn your hands taking it out of the microwave and is super easy to clean. Definitely going to order some as gifts." —JRS
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in two sizes and in four colors).
24. A bestselling sauce sampler because it IS possible to make restaurant-quality meals at-home in under 30 minutes. Each packet combines all the sauces, aromatics, and seasonings you need to cook a variety of Asian dishes, and recipes are provided — just add your own protein and veggies!
Omsom is an Asian woman-owned small biz selling preservative- and artificial flavoring-free sauces from regions all across Asia to help up your cooking game with very little effort involved.
The sauce bundle includes: one East Asian Sampler with Japanese Yuzu Miso Glaze, Korean Spicy Bulgogi, and Chinese Spicy Mala Sauce. One Southeast Asian Omsom Sampler with Vietnamese Lemongrass BBQ, Thai Larb, and Filipino Sisig for a total of 12 sauce starters that serve two to three.
Keep these sauces stocked in your pantry, and you'll always have a quick and easy dinner option that you can really get excited about. The recipes they provide really couldn't be simpler to shop for/follow and I've yet to make one that wasn't an absolute ~delight~ to put in my mouth. If you're sensitive to spice, I would be mindful of their chili pepper ratings before buying, but if you have a pretty average spice tolerance none of their meals should give you any trouble.
Get it from Omsom for $58.
25. A heat resistant silicone splash guard to prevent grease and sauce splatters from dirtying up everything within a three-foot radius of the stove, while doubling as a strainer and cooling mat when duty calls. The nonstick surface washes easily in the sink but is also 100% dishwasher safe.
Promising review: "I love this splatter guard! It is large and can be used on skillets and pots in a variety of sizes. It is sturdy and very easy to clean. Best of all, it does its job and keeps my stove free of messy splatters! I highly recommend this item." —Cathy
Get it from Amazon for $16.48+ (available in two sizes and in two colors).
26. A stainless-steel garlic mincer and silicone peeler if you love fresh garlic but hate everything about the process of using it. This magical peeling device helps prevent hand stank and the simple yet effective mincer is waaayyyy easier to clean than traditional garlic presses with all their little nooks and crannies.
Promising review: "Mincer is of solid metal, super easy to use and clean. I had doubts about that silicon peeler thing until I used it...Where has this thing been my whole life??? Highly recommend this set." —Tara Burkey
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
27. Some Shark Tank-approved "everything" sauces for packing a whole lot of flavor into any dish with one quick addition. Use it as a dipping sauce or glaze on your favorite meats and veggies with the knowledge that each sauce is gluten-free, contains no high-fructose corn syrup, and has 4x less sodium compared to other sauces.
Sienna Sauce was started by then-14-year-old Tyla-Simone Crayton after her favorite wing place shut down and she asked her mom if they could recreate the sauce. Together they created something even better, an everything sauce that won the favor of the Sharks in season 12 of Shark Tank.
Promising review: "Saw this first on Shark Tank so I thought I would give it a try. I figured if nothing else, at least I would be helping a young entrepreneur. I ordered the sauce and the delivery was very fast. I received a three-pack of different flavors. I tried one and found it to be awesome so I tested each of the others and they were the same. I am now a devoted consumer of these sauces. This young lady has hit a home run with this product!" —Navys-Top9
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $29.85.
28. A pair of heavy-duty kitchen herb shears because fresh herbs taste great, but cutting them takes a lot of *thyme*. Speed things up with these five-blade shears and an included cover that doubles as a comb to remove clinging herbs.
These shears are also dishwasher safe for even easier cleanup.
Promising review: "These things are a lifesaver. My wife always complained about having to chop herbs...I found these on Amazon and decided to give them a chance. I can't say enough good things about them. Easy to clean (the protective cap can be used to scrape leftover herbs out of the scissor) and seem like they will last a while. Do yourself a favor and purchase these now." —Robb Fladry
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in green and black).
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