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    32 Time-Saving Cooking Products Reviewers Swear By

    Automatic stirrers, pressure cookers, and more things that'll help you make quick meals.

    1. A microwave pasta cooker for *chef's kiss* perfect spaghetti. Even if you don't have a stove, you can still make a delicious pasta dish in minutes. Just place your noodles in the container, add water, cook in the microwave, and drain. Bon appétit!

    2. A Ninja Foodi that'll be like your personal chef if you need a meal on the fly: It comes with two cooking lids — a pressure one (for pressure cooking, slow cooking, steaming, and sautéing) and a crisping one (for air frying, baking, broiling, and roasting). You can make anything from a roasted chicken to crispy eggrolls to cheesecake with this multi-tasking gem.

    3. An all-in-one avocado slicer because it divides, pits, *and* slices your avocados for you. This nifty gadget ~halves~ the time it'll take to get these fruits ready for guacamole and toast.

    4. A Dozen Cousins' Beans Variety Pack that'll ~hit the spot~ if you need make a side dish: Each bean variety is packed with flavor *and* only takes 60 seconds to heat up. You and the fam will get to nosh on Cuban Black Beans, Mexican Cowboy Pinto Beans, and Trini Chickpea Curry whenever it's time for dinner.

    A Dozen Cousins Variety Pack in colorful pouches lined up next to veggies and spices

    5. A 5-in-1 countertop cooker so you can prepare mouthwatering burgers, paninis, and salmon without an outdoor grill. It cooks food quickly *and* doesn't take hours to clean. You can still have a delicious barbecue, even if you're not dining al fresco.

    Gray and black 5-in-1 countertop cooker with fresh orange pepper slices, broccoli florets, and a slab of salmon

    6. A Rapid Ramen Cooker from Shark Tank that'll heat up uncooked noods in the microwave in just three minutes! All you'll have to do is add an egg, tofu or meat, and veggies to enjoy the easiest dish ever.

    the cooker with ramen ingredients in it

    7. A meal delivery service such as HomeChef so you can try different recipes *and* not spend hours in line at the supermarket. Ingredients and recipe cards are sent straight to your door, making it easy to cook new dishes that'll delight you and the fam.

    HomeChef Box with recipe ingredients, including veggies, meat, and fish, on a kitchen counter next to a booklet of recipe cards

    8. A three-in-one veggie chopper, slicer, and spiralizer so you can have plant-based ingredients ready before cooking. You'll get perfectly diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions for every meal 👏.

    9. And an electric peeler that'll save you so much time if you're in the mood for baked potatoes or fruit salad. This device quickly peels veggies and fruit, so you don't have to grab a cutting board and knife to take all the skin off.

    10. An automatic pan stirrer, because it has a built-in timer that'll (gasp) stir for you. Instead of standing over the stove, you can finally multitask and get everything ready for a seamless meal.

    a tube-like gadget with three prongs at the bottom that sit inside a pan and stir for you

    11. *Reusable* toaster bags that'll help you make delicious grilled cheese sandwiches on busy days. No stove, pan, or spatula required: simply place your sandwich in one of the bags, set the toaster setting on low, and you'll have lunch ready for you and the fam.

    toaster with a sandwich in the bag sticking out of it

    12. A penguin-shaped egg cooker to quickly heat up hard-boiled eggs. This ~eggceptional~ device can fit up to six eggs at a time (buh-bye spoon lifting and scooping), and the handle doesn't overheat, so you won't have to worry about burning your hands while you cook 'em.

    13. Or a Dash Rapid egg cooker because it makes ~eggcellent~ hard-boiled eggs, scrambled eggs, poached eggs, and omelets for your entire crew. This gadget cooks up to six (yes, six!) eggs at once without a stove. Place eggies inside, set a timer, and the buzzer will go off in a few minutes when they're done.

    14. The Full Plate: Flavor-Filled, Easy Recipes for Families with No Time and a Lot to Do by Ayesha Curry that's filled with easy, mouth-watering dishes you can make in less than an hour. Enjoy quick meals like Mushroom Tacos with Avocado Crema, Sheet Pan Pork Chops, and so much more.

    The cover of the book featuring author and chef Ayesha Curry

    15. Taco holders to make garnishing and serving tacos less of a project. These colorful helpers have a curved design to prevent spillage and give tortillas a rounded shape. You'll feel at ease while you load them up with shells, meat, veggies, and cheese.

    16. A mortar and pestle set, because it'll help you efficiently mash up ingredients for guac and other small dishes. (No blending required!) It even doubles up as a sleek serving dish too, in case you need to serve up appetizers at the speed of light.

    Gray mortar and pestle set next to chopped fruits and veggies

    17. An electric hot pot that'll let you cook anything from ramen bowls to fried eggs. This gadget doesn't require a stove top and has an adjustable temp setting (no burns, yay!). You won't have to put a lot of thought into making a meal for once.

    18. A rotating pizza oven so you can bake a pepperoni, veggie, or plain pie without a complicated process. You'll be glad you didn't have to wait hours for your cheesy creation to come to life, because this doesn't require preheating like a standard oven.

    Reviewer shows meat and cheese-covered pizza made with gray rotating pizza oven

    19. A four-in-one burger press to create homemade quarter-pound, half-pound, three quarter-pound, *and* restaurant-sized stuffed sliders. This tool makes molding so easy (no rolling pin required!) and your patties will be perfectly shaped for grilling.

    Black four-in-one burger press with ground meat, jalapeños, cheese, and onions inside

    20. A breakfast sandwich maker that'll quickly whip up a heavenly combo of eggs, peppers, and ham on an English muffin. Just place your ingredients into this press and bam, breakfast is served. No more using a million pans and a flimsy cutting board to get the job done.

    21. A set of herb scissors because you'll save so much ~thyme~ on prepping ingredients before cooking. Five-blade shears help you avoid herb chunks and an ergonomic handle ensures a safe grip.

    Reviewer uses green pair of herb scissors to cut up fresh herbs on a cutting board

    22. A cast-iron skillet so you can cook yummy dishes like rosemary chicken, pasta with veggies, and steak fajitas. If you're whipping up dinner for a party of two, three, four, or more, this pan will quickly heat up large quantities of food. It also has great heat retention, so your meals won't get cold when it's time to eat.

    Penne with meat crumbles, tomato, basil, and cheese in a black cast-iron skillet

    23. Pre-made simmer sauces that'll add flavor to so many dishes (grilled fish, veggie stir-fry, and more). Sifting through your entire pantry shelf for spices is not fun, so spare yourself from a long cooking session and try one of these!

    cast iron pan with the Thai Coconut Sauce cooking with chicken and bok choy

    24. A food chopper to ~cut~ your meal prep process and reduce the mess on your countertop. You can mash ground meat, fruit, and veggies with ease in glass bowls and skillets.

    25. A microwave bacon cooker because you'll get to eat crispy bacon and not spend so much time making it. This gadget cooks bacon in minutes and doesn't soak pieces in fat drippings. If your old skillet isn't ~meating~ your cooking expectations, this gadget def will.

    26. A bamboo cutting board with a juice groove that'll catch any water or liquid while you're slicing fruit, veggies, or meat. The next time you're slicing up celery, a watermelon, or a juicy chicken, you won't make a mess all over your counter and save so much time on cleanup.

    27. And a pair of shredding claws for brisket, chicken, and other meats that are difficult to pull apart. You can easily grasp and shred pieces of meat (no carving knife required) for your next barbecue or picnic. They're also melt-proof, so you won't have to worry about excessive heat ruining them.

    Hands use two red shredding claws to cut up pulled pork on a plate

    28. A salad spinner because it'll spin your greens to perfection and get them ready for salads. You won't have to pick out soggy spinach leaves before you add dressing, cheese, and croutons.

    29. An emoji pancake griddle that'll be a smiley surprise for your little ones in the morning: You can cook seven flapjacks at the same time (woot!) and add a tiny bit of excitement to their breakfast routine.

    Emoji pancake griddle with smiley pancakes on a table

    30. A sushi-making kit to help you ~roll~ the perfect combo of salmon, avocado, and cucumber in little time. It comes with a training frame, sushi mat, roll cutter, and stick rice paddle to transform your counter into a cool DIY sushi bar.

    31. A knife sharpener that'll get your blades in perfect shape for dicing onions, meat, tofu, and more. All you have to do is slide your knife into one of the slots and pull the knife through the slot from heel to top in your direction. Chopping up ingredients will be SO much easier, especially when you need to get dinner on the table ASAP.

    Hand uses green Goodful knife sharpener to sharpen large silver knife

    32. And a NutriBullet blender you'll want to add to your kitchen counter if you need to make smoothies and juices in a pinch. This baby quickly blends fruits and veggies, thanks to three precision speeds, and won't leave ice chunks in your drinks.

    Hand pours purple smoothie into cups after blending it in black NutriBullet blender

    You, cooking a fast and yummy dinner: