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1. An easy-to-grip Oxo veggie brush that'll make scrubbing your spuds and veggies super easy and, honestly, super satisfying. I mean...I just can't stop marveling at that difference!
Promising review: "This brush is awesome!! I added some before and after photos of a potato I was scrubbing, and you can see how well the dirt comes off! Very sturdy and durable and the bristles are stiff, which is optimal for cleaning. Easy to hold and does a great job. Definitely recommend!!" —McKinley
Get it from Amazon for $7.95.
2. A sleek, drip-free oil dispenser and mister set here to make your daily meal prep less messy and more accurate than ever before since — get this — the dispenser features its very own measuring cup. Nifty!
See it in action on TikTok here!
To use, just hold the button until the oil in the measuring cup reaches the amount you need. Plus, it comes with an olive oil mister that'll help you get light, even coverage on your pans.
Promising review: "This product is easy to use and is the perfect addition to any kitchen! I love how easily I can measure out olive oil and how smoothly it comes out of the bottle. It is great for cooking or for drizzling over salads! Not only is it easy to use, but it also looks nice in the kitchen. Unlike a plastic olive oil bottle, this dispenser is a beautiful addition to my counter top. Also, for anyone who is interested in measuring out their olive oil without needing to constantly pull out a tablespoon, this is the perfect dispenser for you! The spray bottle is also great for cooking! I love that I know exactly what comes out of the spray bottle, rather than a store-bought spray bottle with additives. 10/10 would recommend!" —Clotilde D.
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
3. A Lodge pre-seasoned cast-iron skillet that looks like it would cost you several paychecks, but it's so affordable it hurts. Perfect for searing steak, browning veggies, switching dishes from the stove to the oven, and (of course) making a giant skillet cookie.
BuzzFeed Shopping contributor Rachel Dunkel has this and raves: "This is the cast-iron I have, and it pretty much just lives on my stovetop because I use it so much. While cast-irons are most well-known for getting a good sear on meat, it's just as — if not more — amazing at crisping up veggies to perfection. To clean, simply hand wash (I usually opt for no soap, but you do you) and rub with vegetable oil to keep it nice and seasoned."
Get it from Amazon for $19.90.
4. A handheld garlic press, because no one has the time to stand around chopping a bunch of cloves when there are multiple mouths to feed. Simply press and roll for a quick and easy way to add more of the one ingredient recipes always seem to skimp on....
This comes with one garlic press, a peeler, and a metal scraper.
Promising review: "If I could give this product more than 5 stars I would. It cuts through and minces garlic easily and is much easier to clean than the traditional garlic press. I bought another one for my mother-in-law and she LOVES it too. She cooks a lot and said it made her life so much easier too." —Mattix
Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in two colors).
5. USA Pan sheet pans famous for their sturdiness in high high temps and magical nonstick abilities that are complete with easy-to-clean superpowers. I think the time has come for you to ditch the flimsy ones you've been hoarding since college, I mean...just take a look at the coating on these...drool.
Promising review: "These pans are very well made and seem very durable. They seem to conduct heat very evenly which is very important, but they also have an amazing nonstick surface that makes it a breeze to clean them. I was very impressed and I think they are well worth the money even if you only occasionally bake, because they will last a very long time." —Z
6. A set of shelf bins to transform your chaotic mess of groceries into a fridge worthy of making an appearance on MTV's Cribs. Going on a time-consuming treasure hunt for the ingredients you just bought for this week's menu will never be a thing again.
The set includes: five drawers and one egg holder.
Promising review: "I’m in love! I don’t know if it's my obsession with being organized but it’s a game changer! No longer trying to reach for stuff in the back of the fridge and knock over a bunch of stuff in the process. I just slide it out grab what I want and slide it back!" —Libbey Durkee
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in five colors).
7. And some fridge organization labels that'll take your organization to whole new HGTV level. These babies will give your food storage a glamorous (and totally easy to achieve) makeover. Just pick from a plethora of fonts, sizes, and color options that'll make you gasp with joy every time you reach for the milk.
Organise Life is a small business in Australia that focuses on pantry and home labels.
Promising review: "My fridge looks so organized. The words are clear and easy to read, and they look fantastic." —Etsy Customer
Get it from Organise Life on Etsy for $1.47+ (available in small, medium, and large with multiple labels and font size options).
8. A useful 17-piece knife set encased in a sleek acrylic block that's not just for the cooking elite. Honestly, *everyone* should have a sharp and sturdy set of choppers in their arsenal, and this impressive bunch won't disappoint since it'll have you cutting through veggies like butter — with no scraps left on the blade, thanks to their nonstick coating.
The set comes with 13 knives, a pair of kitchen scissors, a peeler, and a two-stage knife sharpener.
Promising review: "These knives are great! They stay super sharp, they’re comfortable to hold, and I love how much counter space it leaves as opposed to a big bulky knife block. Fits perfectly in my minimalist kitchen!!! And it looks great on my counter, being one of the few things that I keep on my countertop! It is the perfect amount of knives without being too many knives (I don’t like things in excess)! I have never had a cheese knife before, and this baby is my favorite one in the whole set! LOL! It slices through hard cheeses like butter! Have not tried on soft cheese, but I’m sure it’ll be great because it is super sharp! I can’t say enough about how much I love these knives!!" —Sadie Allen
Get a 17-piece set from Amazon for $44.99+ (available in three colors and different set sizes).
9. A complete cutting board set some may call essential after seeing a clip of it in action — this thing is seriously impressive since it comes with multiple graters and four compartments to store the shreds from said graters. So meal prepping just got a *ton* more convenient AND it's just genius for teeny kitchen countertops.
You're gonna be amazed by this chopping board TikTok.
This set comes with: four varied stainless-steel graters, four storage containers, four plastic insert boards that have different corresponding food icons, and a bonus bamboo spoon!
Promising review: "I invested in this cutting board instead of having 3-4 different ones. It’s super sturdy, easy to clean. I love that it catches my produce as I’m cutting it up right there and then. It’s really a one-stop shop. Exactly what I was looking for. Truly satisfied." —Kiisey
Get it from Amazon for $59.89.
10. A cutlery brush so nifty, it cleans both sides of sharp utensils at the same time *and* it ensures you can scrub safely (hello, secure hand grip) without nicking yourself.
Promising review: "This product makes cleaning knives easy. The worst thing I do to my knives is leave them in the sink because I set them aside to wash with other dishes. This specialized tool makes it easy to do a quick pass on my knife right after I use it." —cooljames
Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in two colors).
11. A small-but-mighty food processor boasting of its ability to chop vegetables, meat, nuts, and more than you could possibly imagine all in a matter of seconds. Also fantastic? The fact that it takes up just a smidge of real estate on countertops.
Promising review: "I love this food chopper because it comes with a stainless steel bowl and make it very easy to clean and very powerful. So happy to find one that wasn't plastic. It also very easy to use. Just push for a couple of seconds and you have beautifully chopped meat and vegetables. The price is also very reasonable. I absolutely love this and highly recommend!" —Vanessa
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in two styles).
12. Al Dente, your new sous chef who floats and times your pasta as it cooks. It delightfully sings different songs at three-, seven-, nine-, and 11-minute intervals to alert you when different pastas are just at the right firmness to be *chef's kiss*.
Check out the Al Dente TikTok.
Promising review: "Fun little kitchen gadget — it really works. Bought this as a gift last January and ending up keeping it with the plan of buying several more to give as Christmas gifts this year." —KW
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
13. A sneaky mountable jar opener because stubborn lids will never hold you back in your kitchen ever again thanks to metal teeth that grasp and open "glued-on" container tops. Sticky pasta sauce jars — you've met your match!
Promising review: "I bought this last year and have used it many times on many different lids, even use it to open gallon milk jugs when those pesky plastic attachments just won't seem to give. I haven't found anything I try that it won't open for me. No more banging on the counter, just hold it under my cabinet and slid it in the V-shaped opening, give it a little twist to open, hardly any effort at all. It was easy to attach under the cabinet, I put mine so the wide opening faces forward. I personally think every house should have one of these." —Addie
Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (also available in a two-pack).
14. Cute and customizable spice labels if minimalist packaging in sans serif fonts has you heart-eyed. This is an affordable and aesthetically pleasing way to clean up that overrun spice drawer *and* with these on display, you'll finally be able to distinguish the parsley from the oregano.
These come in customizable and standard label options, which include popular spice names like allspice, black pepper, cayenne, etc.
Real + Vibrant is a woman-owned small business based in Seattle that specializes in modern labels for your home and kitchen.
Promising review: "High quality labels!! Seller verified the custom labels I ordered in addition to the standard 80 set before shipping. I placed a label crooked, and I was able to gently lift and reapply without damage. Love how my spice cabinet looks now!" —Etsy Customer
Get them from RealAndVibrant on Etsy for $10+ (available in multiple sizes).
15. A perfectly-sized Frywall that'll shield you *and* your stove top from hot splatters of oil to make cleanup duty a lot less groan-worthy.
BTW, it's BPA-free, FDA-compliant, heat-resistant up to 450 degrees F, and dishwasher-safe.
Promising review: "The Frywall works very well and I am very pleased with it. My range top is black and you can see each little spot of grease. Before now I got really tired of cleaning my range top thoroughly each time I fried anything. You have made my life much easier. Thanks." —Laurie J. Englehardt
Get it from Amazon for $21.95 (available in four colors).
16. An Our Place Always pan because Instagram's favorite kitchen mate is ::chef's kiss:: for cooking pros and newbs alike. This beauty replaces the need for eight (yes, eight!) cookware items, so you'll be reaching for this anytime you want to fry, steam, boil, and even serve up your signature dish.
Nonstick ceramic coating? Check. Nesting beechwood spatula with built-in spoon rest? Check. Custom stainless steel steamer basket? Check check.
Former BuzzFeed Shopping editor Bek O'Connell is lucky enough to have one of these and can be quoted as saying, "Sometimes I just hold mine and sigh over how nice it is! Sorry if that's lame, but it is the truth. I am love with my pan."
Promising review: "This pan is EVERYTHING! I went from making pasta in the basket to steaming broccoli in it and then finishing my meal in there. Then I forgot about cleaning it because I’m lazy — and the nonstick cleaned up so easily. The sponge they include is incredible, I do all my dishes with it now. Also it looks really cute sitting on my stove all day." —Darby S.
Get it from Our Place for $150 (available in eight colors).
17. Oven liners that'll get ahead of unavoidable spills come dinnertime (since you now know the method of cleaning smarter instead of harder). These'll prevent stovetop and oven messes, so you can give your arms a much-deserved rest after all that weekly meal-prepping.
These reusable mats are heavy duty and can be cut according to where they need to be placed. They're also dishwasher safe, and safe for temperatures of up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit!
Promising review: "I love these oven liners. We moved into a house a few years ago with liners in the oven and I am amazed that I did not know about these before! They have literally saved me from EVER cleaning my stove. They protect the bottom of the stove from spills and are so easy to clean. We just replaced our stove and my first purchase was a new set of liners. They should last for years. These were so easy to trim to fit. Very thick and nice quality. I ordered two so I could also line my toaster oven." —Anonymous
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $9.99+ (also available in a four-pack and three colors).
18. And some stove crack covers, because there is a higher being who wants to save you from pulling out the oven and sweeping up messes caused by your beloved, but careless, family members. *Goes back in time* plop these in place and watch that accidental spill of oats make you laugh instead of cry.
Promising review: "Product works exactly as designed. Upon unboxing, I had thought these inserts were too wide but I've been pleasantly surprised that they are an EXACT PERFECT FIT for the function. Installation is very easy. A toddler can do it. Makes dinner clean up even easier than expected. Just wipe and go. No more vacuuming and brushing out those pesky crumbs that get stuck between the stove and counter. They don't even get stuck around the sides. They are not affected by the heat either. I should've gotten these years ago. I'm very satisfied." —Madame X
Get a set of two from Amazon for $8.88+ (available in three colors).
19. An Escali Primo kitchen scale for the baking aficionados *and* novices — or just a generally curious foodie. This lil' thing is easy to use, affordable, and ridiculously precise every time.
Promising review: "It is very light and compact, making it easy to store and bring around with you. The accuracy is impressive. I have another scale which caused me a lot of frustration as the grams change many times within seconds, but Escali’s scale gives a definite number up to 1g accuracy. We weigh food to get accurate amount so this is a big plus for me. I also like that the screen takes longer time to turn off as I don’t have to worry about reweighing everything again while trying to get more food to add to the scale to reach my desired mass." —Shannon Lim Hui Yu
Get it from Amazon for $25.26+ (available in nine colors).
20. An eco-friendly oven scrub created so you can actually watch your mains and sides come to life. Because eyes are the window to the soul, and oven doors are the window to your bubbling mac 'n' cheese... That you can *finally* see thanks to a blend of plant- and mineral-derived cleaning agents that cut through burned-on goop.
The ingredients include eucalyptus, lemon, and peppermint oils, as well as pumice stone and baking soda.
Everneat is a Fairfield, Connecticut-based all-natural cleaning shop from Claudia and Angelo Zimmermann. Their oven cleaner comes with a metallic scrubber you can use to scrub your appliance before wiping it down with a damp cloth.
Promising review: "I was skeptical because I had tried so many products to clean the glass on my oven doors with no luck. The auto-clean cycle just baked it on the glass. THIS STUFF IS AMAZING! It took me about 15 minutes to get the glass on both my oven doors clean. Very minimal scrubbing effort required. I will be telling all of my friends." —Teresa Casner
Get it from Everneat on Etsy for $19.99 (available in three scents).
21. And a cooktop-cleaning kit that reverses any sign of old cooking mishaps. Burned-on grease and gunk from the previous homeowner's past will never haunt you in your sleep ever again, thanks to this nonscratch set!
The six-piece kit includes a 10-ounce bottle of Cerama Bryte cooktop cleaner, grip pad tool, scraper, and three cleaning pads — and it works on glass, ceramic, induction, radiant, and halogen cooktop ranges.
Promising Review: "Works amazing! I hadn't thoroughly scrubbed my glass cooktop in years...Only wiped down with random multicleaners, which never seemed to do much. Then a friend recommended this product...AMAZING! The included scrubbers and scrapers really make the difference. As others have said it will leave your cooktop shiny and new. Even marks that had been on there for years came almost completely off...98% better. The key is to use very little product. Let dry to a haze and wipe with a clean, dry cotton towel. (Just like waxing a car). If you aren't getting a mirrored finish it's because you've used too much product and not enough elbow grease to polish off." —B. Swartwood
Get it from Amazon for $14.90.
22. A biodegradeable bacon sponge ideal for slurping up alllll the grease from your favorite fried foods — and even better, you don't have to waste a whole roll of paper towels every time you cook breakfast.
FYI: The towel absorbs 10 (!) times it's weight in grease and absorbs liquids 20 times faster than other fabrics.
Plus, it comes from a woman-owned small businesses based in Denver, Colorado.
Promising review: "This is great. I don’t like using loads of paper towels in draining meat, but I didn’t know what else to use. The bacon sponge is absorbent and easy to clean. It performs as advertised and makes me feel better about eliminating another source of waste." —PamelaRenee
Get it from Green City Living on Amazon Handmade for $14.99.
23. A plastic cutting board you can dice and slice on like a pro. The bonus? This nifty thing folds into a funnel so you can just *arm gesture* schoop up all those veggies and plop 'em in the pot in one fluid motion.
Promising review: "Very good foldable chopping block. We use it daily and love being able to chop a lot of different items and just fold the block and pour into a pot or container. Seems to be standing up to lots of use with little wear showing." —Nathan Bales
Get it from Amazon for $24.63.
24. A two-stage sharpener to save your blunt, sad-looking kitchen knives from the grave and make them look and feel as good as new.
25. A simply marvelous six-piece nonstick baking set perfectly designed for small spaces and master bakers. This nonstick set all packs neatly into its own deep roasting pan and is sealed with none other than a baking sheet, affording you the ability to go ahead and stack on top of it. Genius!
Every piece (air fry rack, an XL cookie sheet, a jumbo muffin pan, a full-sized square baking pan, full-sized loaf pan, and a roaster pan) is dishwasher safe, too!
Promising review: "Love these. Very sturdy, no warping. Easy to clean, no sticking. These pans brought back my love for baking." —Jody Hunter
Get it from Amazon for $44.99.
26. A 2-in-1 chop 'n' stir tool ideal for thoroughly cooking ground meat for pies and easily mashing potatoes for — let's face it — the best side dish to ever exist. Since it only takes one hand to press and twist, you can use the other one to scroll for ~inventive~ recipes.
Promising review: "I love making chicken tacos in my pressure cooker, the meat ends up tender but sometimes doesn't fall apart. I'd seen this online and it worked out perfectly; not only does it smash but it chops at the same time. While the chicken is still hot in the pot I can use this to smash/shred the chicken, making perfect shredded chicken taco meat. I have also used while cooking ground beef doing the same, chopping while I smash. I even used it to smash/chop some cooked meatballs making meat sauce. I love this thing." —Eric M. Schloegel, Jr.
Get it from Amazon for $8.69+ (available in three colors).
27. An odor-neutralizing trash can made from a smudge-proof stainless steel that will ensure your kitchen never smells like the scraps from last night's fish dinner.
Includes one neutralizing filter — with each filter lasting about three months!
Promising review: "Easy-to-use foot pedal. Doesn't hit the wall and can be pushed all the way against the wall. Trash bag when put on can be tucked in between pull out and outer can so you don't see it when it's closed. Great size and I love the slow-close lid. Seems very well made and looks great. Highly recommend." —Amber
Get it from Amazon for $82.50+ (available in 18 styles).
28. A happy set of heat-safe silicone utensils that won't scratch up your pots and pans as you make the roux for your ~fancy~ homemade mac. And thanks to their soft material, they minimize cooking noise, which means you won't wake up your housemate the next time you bang the side of the pot to remove excess food.
Each set includes a large and medium spatula, a large and medium spoon, a medium spreader, a medium pastry brush, an egg whisk, and an egg separator.
Promising review: "Great quality!! I’ve been using them for a few months now and they are great! They clean up well with no spots and feel pretty sturdy while using for thick heavy foods. I also use some for sautéing and have had no heat issues or melting. I would definitely buy these again, but at this rate I won’t need to!" —Mizz87
Get a nine-piece set from Amazon for $20.99.
29. An electric milk frother, because the days of becoming your own crush-worthy barista are finally here. This'll give post-dinner coffee a whole new meaning since now you can create perfectly whipped lattes from the comfort of your own abode. Oh, and this can be used to make superbly rich hot chocolate, too!
It comes with both heating and frothing whisks.
Promising review:"I'd always used espresso machines to steam milk in the past — I had no idea these things existed! My S.O. drinks a chai every morning, and buying it from the coffee shop was adding up. For this small investment, I have made delicious homemade chai, cafe au lait, and hot cocoas every single day! The machine has worked reliably for months, and is very easy to clean. Quick rinse and a wash with soap in the evening. The milk on 'froth' mode is delightfully fluffy and very tasty." —Leopard Print
Get it from Amazon for $49.99.
30. An air fryer from the food pros that brought you the Instant Pot. Because if you're looking for a kitchen helper that'll save you money in the long run, this futuristic-looking device might just be it — whip up anything from fried chicken to crispy potatoes in record time (and with less greasy mess).
BuzzFeeder Hannah Loewentheil bought an air fryer during quarantine, and has zero regrets: "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. 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. Thanks to the air fryer, the chicken gets so crispy. I couldn't believe I made this at home!!"
To learn more, read her glowing air fryer review.
Get the 6-in-1 6-quart size from Amazon for $125 (available in three styles and two sizes)
31. A digital food thermometer designed to act like an insurance policy when you're making food (especially meat). This thing will ensure you never have to spend hours cheffing only to tuck into something that's undercooked.
Promising review: "This digital meat thermometer is the best I've ever had. I own others, but they are either too bulky to fit in the drawer or too hard to read. This one is small and lightweight; it's easy to pull out the probe and very easy to read the temperature. I purchased several as stocking stuffers for Christmas. They make a gift that will be appreciated for its size and ease of use, but most importantly, it will be a gift that gets used instead of put away in the closet." —Kat29
Get it from Amazon for $11.89+ (available in two colors and a two-pack).
32. A vacuum sealer invented to help you end your nice, but expensive, friendship with your Postmates delivery person. This will make home cooking more manageable since you can marinate meats, preserve leftovers, and reduce the amount of expired, freezer-burned nosh you forgot still existed in the deep dark corners of your freezer.
Promising review: "I used the NutriChef Vacuum Sealer for the first time this week on several occasions. It is simple to use for vacuum-packing leftovers and uncooked food items for the freezer or for cooking immediately using my sous vide. The roll of vacuum bags allows the bags to be tailored to the amount you want to store, so there is no wasted bagging material or space in my freezer. The vacuum function can also be used with the provided stopper to remove air from bottles — e.g., opened bottles of wine. I am very pleased with this product as well as the accompanying bags." —MJG
Get it from Amazon for $47.99+ (available in four styles).
33. A chic wooden knife stand designed with magnets on both sides that hold up to eight kitchen knives. So the next time you're facing off Bobby Flay (in your head) you can reach for your sharpest tool quickly without having to rummage around in multiple drawers.
Material is an Asian-owned small business that creates tasteful and sustainable kitchenware.
Promising review: "Love my new magnetic knife holder. It makes for keeping the blades sharp by not have to insert them into a block as I previously did. It's sleek and looks great on my countertop!" —Customer
Get it from Material for $90 (available in two colors).
The reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.