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    37 Kitchen Tools That’ll Make You Feel Like Cooking Is No Biggie

    Add a handful of these tools to your kitchen and *boom* you're a chef.

    1. A Whiskware pancake batter mixer that'll make whipping up breakfast the easiest part of your day — break this out and impress any morning guests with your simple-but-delicious pancake-making skillzzzzz.

    Someone holding the Whiskware Pancake Batter Mixer with BlenderBall Wire Whisk
    Someone pouring out batter from the Whiskware Pancake Batter Mixer with BlenderBall Wire Whisk
    Amazon

    When making pancakes, just pour all the ingredients directly into the bottle, shake it up, and then squeeze the batter directly onto your pan or griddle. It couldn't be easier!

    Promising review: "This is the best breakfast invention after the waffle maker. LOVE IT! As someone who makes pancakes or waffles three to four times a week (my kids are pretty spoiled, but breakfast is key to getting through the first part of the school day), this is the easiest and fastest way to get that done. I just add everything to the bottle, shake, and pour into the waffle maker or griddle. When I am done, just add some water, shake again, empty, and then place everything in the dishwasher." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99.

    2. An oil mister to help you perfectly coat all of your ingredients without getting your hands covered in grease.

    Promising review: "This is a great item for lightly spraying salads, roasting vegetables, or adding some oil to a prepared plate of pasta. Avoids using more oil than necessary so that’s a savings right there. I also use it to put a light coating of oil on all my cast-iron cookware to prevent rust. Best of all, it looks great on the dinner table. Lots of uses which really makes it an asset in the kitchen. It seems that it should last a while so I think it is worth the few bucks spent." —Clancy

    Get it from Amazon for $13.99.

    3. A vertical pan handle attachment that'll make it easier than ever to lift that adorable cast-iron skillet you just HAD to have in a fun color to match the rest of your kitchen.

    Model holding onto attachment grip on a pan handle that supports their elbow while letting them grab the handle vertically with their fist
    Amazon

    This helpful gadget will add leverage so you can keep your wrist in a neutral position. It's great for anyone with arthritis or overall hand/wrist pain. You *also* won't need to use an oven mitt since the handle will protect you from heat! It's safe for up to 350 degrees — so please don't use this inside your oven.

    Promising review: "This is awesome. I’m elderly and love to cook. This is a new lease on life for me in the kitchen. I even bought one for my girlfriend, and she loves it as well!" —CARLTON FITCHLEY

    Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three colors). 

    4. 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 single handedly???

    the spoon rest
    before and after photo of messy egg on left and clean egg on right
    Amazon

    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 review: "I absolutely cannot believe I'm doing this. I got this because I am ALWAYS having to pick out the shell when I crack an egg, whether for breakfast or my baking. Since buying this, I have cracked dozens of eggs without ANY shells in it. To say I am happy is an understatement. If you don't have one you should rush to get one. We are going to get them for wedding gifts when we know that the couple loves to do their own cooking. Kudos to whoever thought of this. It works perfectly, every time." —Edwin Myers

    Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in nine colors).

    5. A grape, strawberry, and tomato cutter so you can flawlessly slice 'em in half the way chefs do on all of those fancy cooking shows.

    A model using the device to level tomatoes to cut them in half
    Amazon

    You can also use this to safely cut bagels and slices of meats that you're trying to cut through the middle of!

    Promising review: "This item is the best kitchen helper. First time using it I was apprehensive about it really working, but it works like a charm. Put my tomatoes in first literally slicing them immediately, then my green olives...perfect. I know I will be making more salads and healthy veggie trays with this food cutter." —Cynthia

    Get it from Amazon for $14.95.

    6. An easy-to-use rice ball mold that'll help you create all kinds of delicious food art for your kiddos to gobble up — or, you know, just for your Instagram followers to enjoy.

    A lot of folks use this for portioning out baked goods like cookies and cake balls, too! 

    Promising review: "Feeding sticky rice to an infant/toddler is a sticky mess, but no more with this little gadget!!! My little girl enjoys eating rice more because she doesn’t also have rice sticking everywhere on her hands. The small paddle that it comes with is actually really a nice size, too. I recommended this item to many of my friends with small kids." —reeree

    Get it from Amazon for $5.49

    7. 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.

    the rolling handheld garlic press
    Amazon

    Promising review: "Easy to use! Easy to clean! Superior to a press and easier to use! No need for hesitation! Go ahead and buy it! You won't be disappointed!" — T. Star

    Get it from Amazon for $9.97.

    8. An immersion blender that'll make recreating your favorite Panera soup a breeze — broccoli cheddar in a bread bowl here we come!

    the immersion blender
    Amazon

    I have a similar one and use it to remove any unwanted lumps and bumps from sauces and soups, but also to make Dalgona coffee!

    Promising review: "Amazing blender! I've had other (cheap) models of immersion blenders. While they did what they were supposed to do, they did not have quality that this Mueller one has. I absolutely ADORE that the piece that does the work is all stainless, not cheap plastic. I use mine mostly for doing soups, and it does a wonderful job even on 'tough' kohlrabi. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a GOOD immersion blender!" —Judy D.

    Get it from Amazon for $34.97.

    9. A rapid egg cooker you can use to make your breakfast faster than you can say, "Which came first, the chicken or the egg?"

    the egg cooker
    a reviewer's perfectly cooked hard boiled eggs next to a bagel

    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 review: "It is brilliant...totally changed my life and is my new best friend in the kitchen. Super simple to use, instructions are extremely clear, with pictures and some recipes to get you going, and the different types of eggs you can cook with this is incredible: hard boiled, poached (!!!) and an omelet. We didn't even have to try it a few times to get it right — first time the eggs came out the most perfect I've ever cooked them and all I did was follow a few basic instruction steps, then walk away and listen for the buzzer. Even the buzzer at the end is more than a sound...it's music that my son and I dance to in the kitchen. I'm in heaven. All for such a low price. I can die happy now:)" —Amazon Customer

    Check out our deep dive into the Dash Rapid Egg Cooker here.

    Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (available in eight colors).

    10. A small egg beater from Oxo to ensure your omelet comes out nice 'n' fluffy but also be your saving grace when you're whipping up an individual dessert and don't want to be bothered with a full-size hand mixer.

    a model using the handheld egg beater
    Amazon

    Promising review: "We live off-grid so we don’t like having a bunch of power-sucking kitchen appliances but we like to cook and needed something more powerful than a hand whisk. Amazed that we were able to make whipped cream with this. Everything pops off to make cleaning easier. Handle is comfortable and operation is pretty smooth and not too difficult." —Joi maree freeman

    Get it from Amazon for $22.95.

    11. A 12-in-1 Ninja oven that'll function as an air fryer in addition to all the standard toaster oven features (ya'know baking, roasting, toasting, etc). If your kitchen counter space is limited, adding this gadget into the mix (and getting rid of others that do the same functions) will be a much easier decision than trying to figure out what to cook for dinner.

    a dual toaster oven and air fryer
    Ninja Kitchen

    Promising review: "Ninja has blown their competition out of the water with this Double Oven. I have a very picky toddler who literally lives on nuggets and fries. But my husband loves to cook and have delicious meals. This double oven does it all… AT ONCE! It air fries, it bakes, it roasts and more! The double oven comes with two sheet pans, one air fry basket. Two wire racks, a crumb tray and a recipe book. It was easy to get cooking right away. The instructions and recipes were easy to follow. Cooking at once with two different meals has never been so easy." —Littlmiss83

    Get it from Ninja Kitchen or Amazon for $329.99.

    12. An instant-read digital thermometer, so you'll never have to guess "is my steak cooked?" again. You can grill with confidence!

    the instant-read digital thermometer
    Amazon

    Promising review: "As a working chef for over 30 years, I've gone through dozens of thermometers, and this one stands out. I actually purchased this by accident while buying several thermometers to try with the intent of buying a dozen for my crew. I was looking for thermometers that can be field-calibrated and as far as I can tell, this one can't. But I intend to buy more of these because they are accurate, easy to read, and just more pleasant to use. They are tough, and I love the ring on the end; I keep this one hanging on a hook near our ranges so I don't have to hunt it down. It does not ride easily in my chef's coat, but that is due to the longer probe. Which I LOVE. In two weeks I have used this one thermometer over 130 times, all with pleasure." —Cetaceous Dave

    Get it from Amazon for $8.79.

    13. A handheld knife sharpener that'll bring your most used kitchen utensils back to life in a flash without destroying your countertop or cutting boards.

    buzzfeed editor holding the small knife sharpener
    buzzfeed editor cutting mushrooms after sharpening her knife
    Elizabeth Lilly / BuzzFeed

    Promising review: "I gotta say this is the best sharpener I ever bought in my whole life. I got it today and brought it to work. I work at a Japanese restaurant as a sushi chef and I sharpened it at work and, wow, my knife was as sharp as a samurai sword! Even my coworkers were surprised and asked me to order one for them. Thanks for the product! Now I don't have to use the stone or sharpen rod that much anymore." —Rodrigo

    Get it from Amazon for $10.27.

    Check out our full review of the KitchenIQ 50009 Edge Grip 2-Stage Knife Sharpener.

    14. spaghetti measure, so you'll always have the perfect spaghetti-to-meatball ratio. You won't need to share your meal a la Lady and the Tramp if you don't want to. 😉

    A person holding pasta inside the spaghetti measure
    Clever Contraptions / Etsy

    Clever Contraptions is a woman-owned small business based in Oregon that sells 3D printed home decor.

    Get it from Clever Contraptions on Etsy for $5.

    15. A Thaw Claw that'll defrost meat seven times faster than the old school way (you know, leaving it out on your counter in a bowl of water). Suction it to your sink, fill the sink with water, put your frozen food of choice under the claw and let it work its magic.

    Closeup of the thaw claw showing the suction on the bottom side with the number one and the word attach in the top left corner
    View of The Claw in a sink that is being filled with water with a step two and the word fill in the top left corner
    Closeup of meat under the Thaw Claw in a sink with the number three and the world Thaw in the top left corner
    Amazon

    This product comes from a Black-owned small business and fits in all sink sizes.

    Promising review: "A package of frozen meat would have taken at least two days to thaw in the fridge. I used this for a 2-pound package a couple of days ago, and the meat was thawed within 90 minutes. One of the most practical kitchen gadgets I own." —Llda Schellhase

    Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (available in three colors).

    16. A sleek utensil you can use as a slotted spoon, spatula, turner, and a slicer and dicer. (Just use the edge!) Who knew one lil' kitchen tool could be used for so many things.

    The utensil used as a slotted spoon
    The utensil used as a cutting tool
    The utensil used as a spoon
    Joseph Joseph

    Promising review: "Give it a cap and a costume, this is the only thing I need in the kitchen! I am often looking for tools that can replace the 30 others I have collected in my kitchen. I have used this to flip grilled cheese, stir red beans and rice, strain Brussels sprouts, and taste sauce. I used the flat edge to cut onions that were too large once in the pot and scrape the bottom of the pan. The uni-tool feels nice in my hand, has held up fine in multiple dishwashings, and has allowed me to toss a few kitchen tools that have become obsolete." —Hiawhatha

    Get it from Amazon for $9.34.

    17. A playful egg separator anyone would definitely be *egg-cited* to test out — a must-have for any home bakers or fans of egg white omelets.

    an orange fish-shaped tool sucking the yolk out of an egg
    Amazon

    Promising review: "This is by far the best kitchen gadget I've ever owned. It actually makes me want to be in the kitchen (which is not my favorite place). It works exactly as described, is easy to clean, and is cute to boot. Just don't be tempted to stick this fish to yourself. I've had to explain to all my coworkers how I ended up with fish hickeys." —Siber

    Get it from Amazon for $13.90 (available in three styles).

    18. Shredder claws so you won't have to suffer from burnt fingertips while trying to finally get a smidge closer to flawlessly replicating your grandma's famous pulled pork recipe.

    a model using the black claw-like shredders to tear apart meat on a plate
    Amazon

    Promising review: "Works well for shredding larger portions of meat, like pork. Plastic appears to be of higher quality. Sufficient room in the opening for most finger and hand sizes. The pointed tips shouldn't cause injury unless you're careless. I'd highly recommend the use of quality protective gloves; you're not only dealing with the mess of shredding itself but also, most likely, some elevated temperature food." —Legardi11

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in four colors).

    19. An air fryer (from the makers of the INSTANT POT!!) that is perfect for anyone who hasn't always been a big fan of leftovers but wants to make the most of all their delicious homemade meals. Best of all? You can crisp up your fave foods without all that oil.

    The air fryer
    Some chicken wings before and after cooking in the fryer
    Hannah Loewentheil / BuzzFeed

    BuzzFeed editor Hannah Loewentheil finally caved and bought an air fryer while in quarantine, and she's glad she did:

    "I'd been contemplating buying an air fryer for quite some time, but it wasn't until I found myself cooking every night with my family due to COVID-19 that I finally decided it was the right time to get one. Friends of mine were raving about their new Instant Vortex Plus 6-in-1 Air Fryer, so after reading similar feedback on Amazon, I decided it looked like a winner. And it happens to be made by the same company that makes the crowd-favorite Instant Pot. I figured I would be using this appliance primarily as air air fryer, but as an added bonus, it can also roast, broil, bake, re-heat, and dehydrate food.

    I've had this air fryer for about three weeks now, and I can honestly say it's become the hero of my kitchen. It preheats quickly, it's large enough to hold a good amount of food at once, it's easy to clean, and it makes food taste crispy on the outside and moist on the inside without any oil. I've been using my air fryer to make vegetables just about every night and it makes them taste so good. If you're cooking for kids, picky eaters, or you just don't get so excited about eating vegetables, the air fryer could be perfect for you. If you like chicken, the air fryer might change your life, and I don't mean that to be dramatic. The air fryer produces restaurant-quality chicken that tastes absurdly decadent, except there's no oil involved in the cooking — just air. We also tried making sesame chicken in the air fryer using boneless skinless chicken thighs. The sesame chicken tasted almost identical to my favorite Chinese takeout, and it had nothing to do with my cooking skills. Thanks to the air fryer, the chicken gets so crispy. I couldn't believe I made this at home!!"

    Get it from Amazon for $79.99+ (available in five sizes).

    Check out the full review, plus some air fryer recipe suggestions for more!

    20. A tortilla press to help you take your Taco Tuesdays to the next level without going above and beyond your minimal cooking skill level.

    a gif of the red tortilla press flattening dough
    a cutting board filled with perfectly round tortillas
    Heather Braga / BuzzFeed

    Thanks to a handy lil' tortilla press from Verve Culture, making my own tortillas at home isn't much of a challenge at all. The press is made in Mexico from old Singer sewing machines and other recycled irons! The cast-iron should last you, basically, forever so it's definitely worth your money. I still can't believe how easy they were to make! We used Maseca's corn flour (the bag has instructions on the back how to make the tortillas) and it was so simple. They came out *so* well I was beyond impressed with myself.

    Check out my full review of this awesome tortilla press!

    Get it from Verve Culture or Amazon for $48.

    21. An automatic pan stirrer with a timer, perfect for any aspiring chef who tends to get a little absent-minded while following a recipe.

    the automatic stirrer in a pan
    a gif of the automatic stirrer in a pan
    UncommonGoods

    Promising review: "My husband loves to cook. We have two very small children, so while his meals are mostly yummy, they are also sometimes burnt. :) This was perfect for him. He's able to turn it on, run into the next room to save the day with a plastic bag and a washcloth for whatever blowout-esque mess I'm dealing with, forget he's cooking, run back into the kitchen frantically when he remembers, and arrive only to find the meal practically cooking itself. Best. Gift. Ever." —Jake the ChefturnedDaddy

    Get it from UncommonGoods for $25.

    22. A compact 8-in-1 spiralizer that'll grate cheese, juice fruits, cut ribbon, and *so* much more. This lil' gadget really does it all.

    BuzzFeed editor holding the transparent cup with eight black lids
    A model using the device to make zoodles, grate cheese, and squeeze an orange
    Emma Lord/BuzzFeed, Amazon

    BuzzFeed editor *and* zoodle-lover Emma Lord is obsessed with this gadget:

    "I recently purchased this because it was my cheapest option for making zoodles, and also because my apartment is the size of a shoebox and there was no room for anything bigger. I LOVE how easy it is to swap out the caps to do other things, too — I've started grating my own cheeses and feel very fancy. But mostly I just love that it's very safe to use. (It comes with a finger guard!) It is super easy to figure out, very compact, and even has measurements on the inside of the cup if you're ever portioning things out for a recipe."

    Promising review: "LOVE THIS. I absolutely love this. So far I've used the thicker spiralizer, two of the grater things, and then the juicer. I love how easy this makes keeping everything together. And it's sharp so it actually cuts through things without you needing to work super hard to do it. The only thing I don't love is that the spiralizers are a bit hard to clean, but I guess that's with all of them? Not sure, this is the first I've owned. But, overall I'd recommend it :)" —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $12.99.

    23. A culinary blow torch so you can *finally* make your own baked Alaska after watching various chefs do it on TV for years.

    Promising review: "I ordered this to make crème brûlée for a special birthday surprise. I had never used a hand torch before and was a bit intimidated, but this was so easy. The igniter is simple to use and the flame is adjustable. I am very happy with my purchase. Don’t forget to order your butane separately." —Virginia Cronomiz

    Get it from Amazon for $14.94.

    24. A pasta machine that'll help you create the Sunday Funday of your carb-loving dreams.

    Promising review: "Okay, this is the first review I’ve ever written because I just enjoyed this product so much! It’s exactly as described in my opinion, really great for the price. Bought it for my boyfriend who has wanted one forever, it arrived the next day, we made fettuccine that night and it came out great! Highly recommended for those looking for a pasta maker who don’t want to spend a fortune on brand name." —Holly B

    Get it from Amazon for $26.99.

    25. A KitchenAid food chopper to spare you the hassle of trying to finely chop ingredients *and* make sure all of your sauces and soups will be lump-free.

    someone pouring oil into the top of the chopper to make pesto
    Amazon

    Promising review: "This is a perfect size for a small counter. It stores both blades and the cord wraps nicely. It is large enough to chop a large onion. It has a variable speed which is great for controlling particle size. It seems well made, very little vibration and is very attractive." —D Powell

    Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in five styles).

    26. And a chopping tool you can use to break up ground meat while it's already in the pan to ensure it's evenly distributed for perfect cooking. You can also use it on veggies and tofu, so don't be discouraged if you're not a big meat eater!

    Promising review: "This product is the bee's knees! Best-ever product to chop ground hamburger, sausage, etc.! Makes taco meat, spaghetti meat sauce, and sausage soooo easy to 'chop' while cooking to have a small and uniform texture! Must have! Just hate we didn’t have these 30 years ago! Lol! Have purchased both styles for myself and and several for family members. Very sturdy, heatproof, and dishwasher safe! Wellllll worth the price!" —Darla Farmer

    Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in nine colors).

    27. A Dracula garlic mincer that'll make even the most serious of chefs let out an audible giggle.

    The mincer that looks like Dracula (just twist the head to mince) with garlic bread
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I purchased this as a gift for my friend who is a fantastic cook — she uses fresh ingredients almost exclusively — but pressing fresh garlic is a task usually delegated. No longer — Gracula is there for her. She uses him nearly every time she needs garlic (which is basically daily) and months later still makes a point of saying how much she enjoys the gift. I'm pretty sure she likes it better than other gifts I've gotten her which were more expensive/thought out, and I'm fairly certain it's what took me from "good friend" to "best friend," but it be that way sometimes. Anyway, definitely recommended for people who cook with garlic and have a sense of humor." —L

    Get it from Amazon for $22.95.

    28. A pizza oven the entire family can enjoy — from rolling out the dough and adding toppings to watching it cook over the flame, this is one purchase you'll get praised for.

    a 12-inch pizza oven
    a pizza made by the editor
    Amazon, Heather Braga / BuzzFeed

    I have this pizza oven and have been so impressed with it that we also got it as a gift for my father-in-law! There's definitely a learning curve to making the pizza correctly (which mostly just involves figuring out how to ensure it slides off the peel and into the oven) but that's honestly half the fun! My husband and I used it just the other day and made delicious pizzas at home instead of ordering out for the umpteenth time.

    Promising review: "The Ooni Koda 12 gas-fired pizza oven is fantastic. Like everything else, you'll need a little practice before you are making great pizzas but it will come. I've fired up my oven three times and made about 12 pizzas and each time the pizzas get better and better. Make sure you watch all the YouTube videos and their social media accounts to get the best tips on perfecting the craft quickly. I highly recommend this oven, but to make it work, you need to practice stretching the dough and launching your pizzas. You will need to purchase some additional accessories too. I recommend the wooden peel for launching your pizzas, the metal peel for turning your pizzas and removing them from the oven, and an infrared thermometer to check the temp of the pizza stone. What are you waiting for?" —Iamskibum

    Get it from Amazon for $398.

    29. An adjustable rolling pin to help you roll any dough to a specific width — and we all know how essential it is to get your gingerbread *just* right.

    a close up of the adjustable part of the rolling pin
    a model using the rolling pin the roll out dough
    Amazon

    Promising review: "OMG! I have been looking for this my whole life! I make sugar cookies and I like them pretty thick and it is hard to roll them out evenly. This is PERFECT...and I mean PERFECT!! I baked three batches of cutout sugar cookies in less than an hour an a half!!! No joke! I was going to buy one of those cookie things with the sidebars but they are over $50. This works amazingly well and the price is perfect. Great product!!!" —L. Stanley

    Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two styles).

    30. Or a French or dowel rolling pin that'll help you roll out dough for pizzas, breads, cookies, and even properly flatten fondant. Anyone else super hungry yet?

    the two rolling pins in flour
    Amazon

    Promising review: "First off, I'm so happy to have found a nice, basic dowel-type rolling pin. I appreciate the smooth, finished wood that doesn't stick to my food or preparation area, the simplicity of the design that's easy to tell if what I'm flattening is under the workable area of the pin or not, and that it's easy to clean/maintain. The deeper walnut color matches my (older) cutting board and keeps it from looking cheap. There's a good weight to it and it feels solid without being too heavy to handle or store upright in a utensil container. The length is also good and covers the bases of my baking needs. Very satisfied with my purchase." —Dawn

    Get it from Amazon for $10.98 (available in two styles).

    31. A lemon squeezer you can use to literally live out the old saying "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade." It'll make adding freshly squeezed citrus into your recipes easier than ever.

    a yellow and green lemon squeezer
    Amazon

    My mom got one of these and continues to rave about it to me each time she uses it. I wasn't sure what all the hype was about until I watched how easily she was able to squeeze a slew of lemons for a recipe she was working on. Easy peasy lemon squeezy.

    Promising review: "This thing changed my life! We have a very high-yielding lemon tree and I dreaded the though of hand squeezing hundreds of lemons this year. This tool makes it effortless to get all the juice out of citrus. I ordered one for my mom, who has arthritis in her wrists, and she loves it too." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in eight styles).

    32. An Oxo Good Grips veggie brush to ensure your potatoes get a proper scrub down before you turn them into something delicious like fries or mashed potatoes (yuuuum).

    A reviewer's before photo of a dirty potato
    The same reviewer's after photo of a clean potato

    Promising review: "I know — it is a little strange to love a veggie brush but the bristles have just the right stiffness and 'give' to clean potatoes, carrots, parsnips, etc. I haven't used it on corn-on-the-cob yet but I think it will do quite well without damaging the kernels. (If not, I'll do a follow up on this review.) As with most OXO products, it is ergonomically designed and even fits in my smaller, chunky hands — so much so, I believe it would be good tool for arthritic cooks." —D. Lofthus

    Get it from Amazon for $7.95.

    33. 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.

    a model using the thick grey gloves to cut a steak
    Amazon

    You can even pop these in the washing machine for a thorough cleaning.

    Promising review: "After my husband sliced his finger on our mandolin I decided to check out these gloves. We are both very impressed with how well they work. The company who sells these is also wonderful — they sent a follow-up email to ensure that we liked the gloves and would have replaced or refunded our money if we weren't happy. The only thing I was concerned about when I ordered the gloves was if I was buying the right size. My husband and I have different hand sizes, but the medium is working well for both of us. And knowing that they would send a different size free was wonderful. Now we don't have to worry about slicing off our fingers!" —That Author Guy's Wife

    Get them from Amazon for $11.49 (available in sizes S—XL).

    34. A cast-iron grill press to help you create restaurant-worthy paninis and burgers your family will salivate over every time.

    a cast iron rectangle press with a wooden handle on top of burgers
    Amazon

    Promising review: "All the years I have been grilling I have said I gotta get one of those. This is not high-tech, no bells, no whistles, it doesn't even connect to the internet. Just a piece of iron with a handle. But it works so well. Soon as it arrived I shoveled the snow off the grill, fired it up, and cooked a nice 2-inch-thick piece of steak. Beautiful grill lines on one side and beautiful hatch pattern on the other. And it tasted great. Tomorrow burgers!" —SeekerGeorge

    Get it from Amazon for $14.80.

    35. A set of "floating" kitchen knives in an acrylic case that'll make you actually want to crack open one of the many cookbooks you own.

    Each set comes with 13 professional chef knives, kitchen scissors, a peeler, a two-stage stage knife sharpener, and an acrylic knife stand.

    Promising review: "I love these knives! I saw them on a TikTok and decided I had to have a set of black knives and they exceeded my expectations for sure. Super durable, and very sharp. And they aren’t an eye sore in the kitchen." —Emily S. 

    Get it from Amazon for $39.99.

    36. A pack of oven liners to protect the bottom of your brand new oven from the river of cheese that sometimes escapes from your prized casserole.

    the oven liner covered in goo on the bottom of an oven
    Amazon

    Promising review: "These liners are life-changing! I never thought I needed them until a friend raved about them. Clean up is so simple, no more melted cheese or sauces burnt to the bottom of my ovens. I love that I can cut them down to size to fit my toaster oven. My husband enjoys grilling with the liners now, he doesn't have to line the grill with aluminum foil which he found so annoying, deterring him to grill. This product really has simplified my life in the kitchen and I love it." —Kindle Custommer

    Get a pack of three from Amazon for $11.99.

    37. And a bread maker you'll wonder why you waited so long to buy after realizing how absolutely incredible it is to have the scent of freshly baked bread wafting through your kitchen. Is anyone else drooling?

    black bread marker with lod lid open
    A loaf of baked bread sliced
    Bread rolls baked with sesame seeds on them

    This machine comes with settings to let you make bread gluten-free, decide what kind of crust you want, and add little mix-ins like fruit and nuts by reminding you partway through the bread-making process to add them. The inside is also dishwasher-safe, so there's less cleanup and more bread consumption.

    Promising review: "My husband and I cannot stop baking. This arrived over a week ago and we have made two loaves or dough or jam daily! I can't speak for its longevity (I hope it's excellent, it seems sturdy!) but this puppy can crank out some delicious household staples. Pizza dough, fresh bread, *French* bread, bread with fruit or nuts, CAKE, and yes even JAM!! Amazing! It can tackle anything. Cleanup is ridiculously easy, just don't scratch the nonstick surface! The recipes need some tweaking to calibrate with your specific machine (I found that most needed more moisture), but some of the mistakes are still tasty! I was skeptical of the jam-making feature and ended up being extremely impressed." —Ether

    Get it from Amazon for $128.99.

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