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1. A clip-on strainer gadget for any pasta fiends who are tired of trying to locate their colander in the very back of their kitchen cabinet at the very last minute — al dente noodles are at risk here, people!!!
It also works great for draining excess oil out of deeper pans!
Promising review: "I have a lot of kitchen gadgets, but this one gets used virtually every day. The rest come out once a season. This is great and saves space in kitchen storage, you won’t need a big colander anymore." —Pen Name
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in five colors).
2. Dawn Platinum Powerwash Dish Spray, which smells so freakin' good you might just get distracted from how wonderfully it works! All you'll have to do is spray it onto caked-on food and grease, wait a lil', then rinse or wipe it away to reveal a perfectly clean pan.
I use this stuff constantly and can confirm it's fantastic. I use it on my frying pans and the grill pans from my Griddler (which is ALWAYS a pain to clean). It loosens all the gunk and makes it much easier to clean burnt bits and pieces off. It also really does smell incredible — very fresh and delightful!
Promising review: "This Dawn Powerwash makes it so easy to keep my sink clear of dishes. I use it constantly throughout the day. Every time I use a dish I give it a quick spray, wash it, rinse it, and put it in a dish drainer. It is wonderful. I wish it was a little cheaper as I’m constantly using it, other than that I love it." —Linda W.
Get it from Amazon for $17.50 for a bundle.
3. A Yonanas fruit soft-serve maker you can use to pretend you're Cinderella's Fairy Godmother to turn frozen fruit into a magically delicious dessert. Reviewers swear it has the texture of ice cream or sorbet. Yuuuum!
Promising reviews: "I absolutely love this little machine! I use it every day! It is not like a blender… The fruit comes out just like soft serve ice cream! It is incredible! Someone complained about that it is hard to clean..this is so easy to clean. Anyone on Weight Watchers...this is like eating free ice cream! " —L. Whitted
Get it from Amazon for $35.97+ (available in five colors).
4. A veggie chopper you can use to dice onions in a flash — save your uncontrollable crying for the next time you watch The Notebook. It can also spiralize, slice, and chop!
Check out a TikTok of the veggie chopper in action. Also! Fullstar is a small business!
Promising reviews: "I use this almost every day. It cuts all kinds of veggies and cleans up easily. It's sharp enough to do baby carrots without much effort. For the price, it is worth it." —Carol Habas
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in three colors).
5. Extra long oven mitts, so when you reach into your oven to remove the incredible-smelling French toast casserole that's been baking, you won't risk burning your arms in the process.
Promising reviews: "I absolutely love these oven mitts! It's one of those kitchen items that are a MUST, but always put off purchasing. I had criteria for what I wanted in mitts and found them. The mitts do everything they say they do and that's keeping my hands and arms safe. I highly recommend them." —Amazon Customer
"Great purchase. I use these every day. Had them for a while now and they hold up beautifully." —Badgerman
Get them from Amazon for $18.99 (available in six colors).
6. A stuffed waffle maker you can count on to make all of your brunch dreams come true — fill 'em with cream cheese, strawberries, chicken, or anything else your heart desires!
Promising reviews: "I love the Presto Stuffler! I am using it almost every day. It is easy to use, which makes me use it often. Easy to clean. In fact, it hardly gets dirty at all. I like the convenience of it since I live alone and can prepare some easy meals whenever I want. It is great being able to make a low-carb batter and then fill it with whatever I feel like. I have been enjoying using this Stuffler and being able to create my own recipes." —Carol Habas
Get it from Amazon for $49.99.
7. An ever-popular Instant Pot with so many uses you'll need to take a deep breath before deciding what to make with it first.
The Duo Plus replaces 13 (!!!) common kitchen appliances. It can be used as a pressure cooker, air fryer, slow cooker, steamer, sauté pan, food warmer, roaster, mini oven, broiler, dehydrator, yogurt maker, sous vide, and bread proofing.
Promising review: "Seriously the best kitchen appliance I’ve ever owned. Super easy to use, very convenient, and the safety features are astounding. If you have the wrong lid on for what feature you are trying to use, it tells you. It tells you when to flip your food during air frying to ensure even cooking. It automatically turns off if it senses your food burning. We use this every day, from perfect rice, to quick frozen nuggets, steamed tamales, or sautéed veggies/meat. I even baked a small cake in mine and it came out moist and perfectly fluffy (better than my oven for sure). Our duo crisp stays out right on the counter because we use it so often." —Someone who never writes reviews
Get it from Amazon for $79.95.
8. Avocado Huggers that'll help you extend the life of that beautiful fruit you were weary about slicing in half because you KNEW you didn't need the entire thing for your recipe — this lil' tool will help keep that unused piece raring to go for tomorrow's breakfast.
Food Huggers is a small business! The set comes with a large and a small size of Avocado Huggers.
Promising reviews: "My niece gave me this set for Christmas last year, and I use it almost every day. It really minimizes the browning of leftover avocado. You can put it in the dishwasher, but I usually hand wash so it's ready the next time I need it." —EJ
Get a set of two from Amazon for $13.99.
9. A milk frother to pack a powerful, spinning punch despite looking rather delicate. It'll help transform your latte into one just like your favorite barista whips up for you at your go-to coffee shop. Delish.
10. A KitchenAid stand mixer that is known as THE gift to add to a registry. It comes in so many colors you'll want to theme your entire kitchen around it. And it'll help you whip up so many treats you won't know where to begin.
Promising reviews: "I have used this almost every day since it got here. I am disabled and this has made baking a joy. I highly suggest it for those who might not bake as much because of physical limitations. I wouldn't be able to handle stirring, and I've never been able to make something like meringue. I can now! I did it the first day. Definitely the best investment in my kitchen." —KJ
Get it from Amazon for $449+ (available in 23 colors).
11. A cutting board and strainer combo, because who wouldn't appreciate a two-in-one item that'll save 'em room in their kitchen?
Promising reviews: "I love this product! I use it every day to slice or cut vegetables or fruit and then rinse them in the colander. Versatile and fits over my sink perfectly." —Jeff Wedgwood
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in two colors).
12. A handheld garlic press you'll be ready to *rock 'n' roll* with right out of the package — don't plan to invite any vampires over for dinner.
Promising reviews: "I just love this item. I use it just about every day when we have something that needs fresh garlic in it." —Ann E. Linvill
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes).
13. Cut-resistant gloves — a must-have for anyone who isn't super confident in their knife skills and would like to keep all of their digits.
You can even pop these in the washing machine for a thorough cleaning.
Promising reviews: "I got really tired of coming away with sliced fingers after manually grating cheese or potatoes. Measuring the glove size as instructed was easy, and the fit was perfect (small). I have used these gloves every day since I received them. I was going to try a mandolin, but that was more troublesome than it was worth. Just slip on the glove, and you are safe!" —S Martin
Get them from Amazon for $13.49 (available in sizes S—XL).
14. A grape, strawberry, and tomato cutter so you can flawlessly slice 'em in half the way chefs do on all those fancy cooking shows.
You can also use this to safely cut bagels and slices of meats that you're trying to cut through the middle of! Rapid Slicer is a small business!
Promising reviews: "My husband and I use this almost every day. We love cherry tomatoes and green olives in our salad. Using the rapid slicer cut our slicing time down to about one minute! Love this product!" —Scout
Get it from Amazon for $14.95.
15. A hand-powered chopper that'll have you slicing and dicing in literally seconds. If you can pull the cord on a Woody doll (you know, like from Toy Story) then, congratulations, you can chop an onion!
See it in action on TikTok.
Promising reviews: "Simple to use. I have used this every day for the past 10 days since receiving it. I have made salsa over and over again, and it takes me only three minutes to make. I have made hummus two times as well, and it was phenomenal." —Jill Clement
Get it from Amazon for $18.42+ (available in three colors).
16. An excellent chef's knife you can use to beautifully cut up ingredients in a way even the most scrutinizing of chefs would praise and without a hefty price tag.
Mercer Culinary is a small business!
Promising reviews: "Aside from a Victorinox paring knife and a filet knife, this is the ONLY knife I own. I've used it just about every day for the last two months, and only now does it seem to be losing its edge. Since I primarily cook from scratch, I've put it through quite a bit! It's survived pounds upon pounds of potatoes, onions, garlic, a few acorn squash, and carving a whole chicken. I'd say it's a sound investment for the price." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in several sizes/types).
17. A set of gravity-activated grinders that'll make you feel like you're living in the "Year 3000" with the Jonas Brothers each time you season something. No twisting or turning needed — these automatically release freshly ground salt or pepper whenever you tip it over.
Watch this TikToker use these automatic grinders while cooking here!
Promising reviews: "These are really beautiful and add the exact touch of copper I was looking for in my space. When using, the end lights up blue which is very cool gives them a modern feel. They feel heavy and solid, including the clear receptacle that holds the salt/pepper." —Pink Dragon
"We love it and also gave it as a gift, and the recipient loved it too! Use it every day!" —Amazon Customer
Get the set of two from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three colors as well as a single grinder).
18. A rapid egg cooker you can use to make your breakfast faster than you can say, "Which came first, the chicken or the egg?"
One little machine that can whip up hard-boiled eggs, poached eggs, scrambled eggs, and omelets? Sounds magical! And let me tell you — it is. Get one of these egg-cellent appliances ASAP.
Promising reviews: "We bought this in 2020. Used it almost every day without any issues and finally after 3 years it’s time to replace it. Such an amazing product to last so long." —Shal
Check out our deep dive into the Dash Rapid Egg Cooker here.
Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in eight colors).
19. A Crack'em egg cracker and spoon rest to ensure your scrambled delights will be shell-free every single time — and how cool will you look cracking eggs open singlehandedly???
Crack'em is a veteran-owned small business established in 2013 that specializes in family-friendly kitchen accessories.
Check out a TikTok of the egg cracker in action.
Promising reviews: "I love the quality of this product and use it every day. Haven't had to fish out errant eggshells and like the clean straight break in shell; very easy to use." —Sue P.
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in nine colors).
20. An oil mister to help you perfectly coat all of your ingredients without getting your hands covered in grease.
Promising reviews: "I wanted to get away from aerosol can sprays while cooking. This seemed and is the best alternative. It has a great spray, doesn't get clogged and I use it every single day. We use avocado oil in it." —rrknox
Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in two packs and two variations).
21. A Dracula garlic mincer that'll make even the most serious of chefs let out an audible giggle.
Promising review: "I gifted this to my roommate and we both love it. We love garlic so we use it almost every day! It is easy to use and effortless, taking the crushed garlic was a pain at first but now we just use a small spoon to scrape it out. Cleaning is super easy by hand but most of the time we put it in the dishwasher to keep it from smelling garlicky. Everyone loves it! Highly recommend!" —Danny
Get it from Amazon for $24.95.
22. A mini Keurig machine for anyone who has been looking for a fun, but affordable, way to add a delightful pop of color to their kitchen counter and certainly doesn't have the time or patience to make a carefully crafted coffee each morning.
I have this machine in evergreen, and it flawlessly matches my kitchen — which absolutely sparks joy. I was admittedly a little confused at first on how to use it (surprisingly), but once I figured it out, it was smooth sailing. Since it's a single-serve machine, you'll need to add your pod, close the hatch, pour the exact amount of water you'd like to be dispensed in the top, then click the button once, and wait for the water to heat and pour out. Don't hit the button over and over like I thought I had to...oops. Anyway, it's a fabulous lil' machine and looks super cute on my counter!
Promising reviews: "I love the convenience of this machine, and the color makes me so happy! Such an attractive design that doesn’t take up too much space on my counter. It even matches my favorite coffee mug!" —Jen F.
"I use it every day. Looks good, works good, GOOD DEAL" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in six colors).
23. And a surprisingly chic K-Cup storage drawer starring not one, not two, but THREE dividers so you can arrange your coffee pods until the cows come home (and hopefully bring you milk to pour into said coffee).
Each of these holds up to 36 standard-sized K-Cups.
Promising reviews: "So great and useful to keep our coffee and actually have it organized! Haven't had any problems with it, and we still use it just about every day" —Tucker Douglas Nyberg 8861
Get it from Amazon for $20.88+ (available in seven colors).
24. An adorable mushroom kitchen timer that'll act as lovely cottagecore decor but *also* ensure you remember to take your banana bread out of the oven in time.
This winds up and times up to 60 minutes, ending in a loud buzzer. Reviewers also use it to help time themselves with work tasks and studying.
Promising review: "So cute! Dont forget to wind it up to 55 then let it drop down to your desired number. Love it in my kitchen. Use it every day" —I couldn’t be any happier!
Get it from Amazon for $8.95 (available in four colors).
25. Trader Joe's Everything But The Bagel Seasoning to upgrade basically everything you eat — from avocado toast, eggs, and bagels to chicken, fish, and veggies, there isn't much this seasoning won't improve.
My colleague swears by this simple mixture of sea salt, onion, and garlic. Check out her Everything But The Bagel Seasoning review for more deets.
Promising review: "This stuff is delicious. Every day I find a new application for it. I have used on everything from pizza to pasta to burgers to steads seafood and even popcorn." —Timothy M.
Get it from Amazon for $7.05.
26. An instant-read digital thermometer, so you'll never have to guess "is my steak cooked?" again. You can grill with confidence!
27. A sandwich cutter and sealer that'll make it easier than ever to make Smuckers Uncrustables copycats at home — embrace your love of kid-friendly meals once and for all!
I took the plunge and ordered this lil' kit and it was SO easy to use. My first attempt (pictured above) took literally two seconds to do. My bread was on the smaller side, but it still produced a perfect crust-less PB&J!
Promising reviews: "These have been a GAME CHANGER in this house!! My son has always begged me for Uncrustables but my wallet didn’t agree with them. I LOVE being able to make them at home and customize them to exactly what they would like them filled with! I make two weeks' worth of sandwiches at a time and store them in sandwich bags in the freezer so in the morning during the school year we can just grab and go! Love them!" —Katherine Smaczniak
"We use this every day for my son's lunches. They are so easy to use and clean!" —Kelli Saccucci
Get it from Amazon for $16.97
28. A grape cutter because who on earth wants to spend their precious time cutting grapes??? This lil' gadget will ensure your kiddo's favorite fruit is the perfect size without costing you an entire afternoon.
Watch a mom quartering grapes in a flash with this tool on TikTok.
Promising reviews: "We use this almost every day. It’s perfect for grapes, making little lunch, or a quick salad (tomatoes). We love it and it works really well." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
29. A compact Ninja Foodi 2-in-1 Flip Toaster you can use like a regular toaster *then* flip on its side to transform it into a toaster oven. May waffles and reheated leftover pizza (which is superior to all other leftovers, BTW) be in your near future.
Check out a TikTok of the flip toaster in action.
Promising review: "This has been a game-changer for our household. This Ninja gets used every day, usually in both modes. While there is a bit of a learning curve, that’s to be expected with any new appliance. It’s a fantastic toaster and toaster oven. We have limited counter space so I really appreciate how compact it is when it’s flipped up to toaster mode." —Alison Chamberlain
Get it from Amazon for $89.99+ (available in two styles).
30. A perfect egg timer to take all of the guesswork out of your egg-cooking process. The face on the timer will change colors to indicate how cooked your egg is, so if you're forever dreaming of a runny middle you'll be able to make them perfectly every time.
31. A bottle of truffle seasoning that'll transform your go-to breakfast recipe into something much more exciting and provide a flavor explosion your tastebuds will thank you for.
My colleague Emma Lord (pictured above) is ready to divulge why this stuff is so great:
"Okay, I bought this on a whim because there's a sushi place down the street from me that makes truffle avocado sushi rolls and I was like, I need these in my life, but I also need money to live. I decided to DIY it with a regular $4 avocado roll and this seasoning and the umami bliss of it all basically exploded my brain. Since then I've tried it on eggs, on burritos, on potatoes, on chocolate mug cakes, pretty much every sweet and savory thing I can think of. The best part is you really get an excellent bang for your buck — it's so flavorful that I've been using this for months now and have barely made a dent in the container!"
Promising review: "Where has this black truffle seasoning been all my life? OMG I am putting this on everything every single day. It’s really that good and I put it on eggs and potatoes and even on my turkey and avocado sandwich. I need to order more." —LMK
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
32. An OXO Good Grips veggie brush to ensure your potatoes get a proper scrub down before you turn them into delicious like home fries (yuuuum).
Promising reviews: "I use this every day. Works great on all veggies — potatoes and carrots from the garden, celery, apples, mushrooms, etc. I wish I had ordered one years ago!" —Katherine Croft
Get it from Amazon for $7.95.
33. KitchenAid shears, because you should probably stop using your regular ol' crafting scissors when you're cooking. 😅 Use these to beautifully cut quesadillas or pizza into slices (a must-have for parents!) or to finally chop some herbs.
Promising reviews: "These scissors do it all! From cutting poultry to removing gristle from the bottom of a tri-tip roast, and any number of other kitchen items. I'm left-handed, and the grip is comfortable. They're very easy to clean, and the plastic sheath that comes with them is a plus, preventing me from gouging myself when looking for other items in the 'sharp object' drawer. I'm thinking about getting a second pair. I highly recommend these kitchen shears!" —Suzy-Q666
"Finally! Excellent quality kitchen shears that cut easily through chicken, salmon steaks and meat. Easy clean on top shelf of dishwasher. I use these every day! No rust, no dulling of scissors edge." —Tiffany A. Ballinger
Get it from Amazon for $9.89+ (available in six colors).
34. A colander spoon to let you scoop food straight out of the pot and onto your plate without the need to break out a full-sized colander. Deliciousness awaits!
It's made from toughened nylon and is suitable for use on non-stick cookware. It's resistant to temps of up to 392 degrees Fahrenheit, and it's dishwasher-safe!
Promising review: "I've owned this for just over a month, and I don't know how I lived without it! From spooning potatoes into boiling water without a mess to draining a full can of beans and far, far beyond, this scoop is a must-have in the kitchen. I find myself reaching for it every day. It has easily replaced the other spoons/scoops that I would usually use. You cannot go wrong with this purchase!" —Jill Clement
Get it from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in three colors).
35. And environmentally friendly dishcloths made of cellulose and cotton you can use to clean your counters, stovetops, dishes, shower doors, and mirrors — and they come in fun designs!
Promising review: "Love this little dishcloth! It’s SUPER absorbent and picks up really well. I use it in the kitchen every day to clean up countertops, sink, spills, placemats, dining table, etc. and it’s easy to wash, too. Great way to save money on paper towels." —Milica P.
Get a set of three from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in 30 styles).
Some reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.