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From cooking novice to bona fide chef.
Stock up with this handy pack of jars and lunchtakers. The 1kg jars are great to have on hand. You can easily make a fresh batch in your yogurt maker while another jar is on the go, or whip up some additional flavours to keep the whole family happy.
The smaller 250g lunchtaker jars are perfect for spill-free transport. Take them to work, pack them into school lunches, or make up individual jars for the kids to grab out of the fridge when their tummies start to rumble. Reusable and dishwasher safe, they’re great for households and the planet too.
Buy it from EasiYo for $12.
You can use this slow cooker for three to four hours on high, or for eight to nine hours on slow. If you don't have time or just can't be bothered to make dinner after work, just throw in a few ingredients in the morning, set it to low and by the time you clock off, you'll have a delicious meal ready to eat. This one has three heat settings, including an auto function to ensure your food is perfectly cooked.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $37.
This handy little tool will help you mince or slice garlic with absolute ease, so that the next time you're whipping up a quick batch of herby bread, you can add it almost instantly. If you're also someone who loves a spot of ramen in your diet, try adding raw garlic to your broth the next time you have it. Game changer!
Buy it from Big W for $14.
This set comes with a straight peeler for veggies with tougher skin, a serrated peeler for softer fruit and veg — like tomatoes — and a julienne peeler, which will have your produce prepped way quicker than trying to do the same with a knife. They also feature super soft grip handles, so you can peel to your heart's content without ending up with a sore hand.
Buy it from Big W for $14.
This tool has three slicers that you can use to finely shred cheese, slice veggies and grate anything else your heart desires. It's also a lot less work and less dangerous than a regular mandolin slicer and you'll get the same results!
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $39.
To use this frother you literally just have to hold it in your milk for a minute and ta-da! You've got creamy, delicious froth. It's also perfect for making matcha green tea lattes. You're welcome.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $18.95.
Whether you want guacamole, smashed avo or just an easier way to get the flesh out of your avocados, this is the gadget for you. This tool includes a slicer, a cutter and something to get that slippery seed out with ease.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $8.95.
This handheld device features three stages to prep your knife, sharpen it, then polish it, so it's ready to go. It also comes with a cleaning brush, so you can keep your knives and their sharpener in great shape for ages.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $29.95.
This set includes a cutting board with measuring strips, a built-in garlic grater, two solid trays with measurement marks, one tray with a herb stripper and measurement marks and a strainer that can be used as a grater when it's flipped over.
Buy it from Big W for $38.
This can opener has a stainless steel blade that'll stay sharp for ages. It features a bottle opener and a handle that's easy to grip, so that you can get to your canned goods with absolute ease.
Buy it from Big W for $14.
When you bake anything into this non-stick pan, it'll come out with even ridges, so you can use them as a guideline for cutting. The pan creates a great pattern for decorating, if you're making something more intricate. It's also made from carbon steel to allow your food to bake and brown with ease.
Buy it from Big W for $14.
A good knife should be a staple in any cook's kitchen and this German made, stainless steel one has a lifetime guarantee against defects in the material and workmanship.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $27.19.
This scale is chrome plated for easy cleaning and uses a high quality strain gauge to maintain accuracy. It's perfect to measure your ingredients, so you know exactly what is going into each and every one of your meals.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $23.99.
This rice cooker has a 10 cup capacity, meaning it can make up to 25 servings at a time. You can also pre-set it, so you can put it on and forget about it until you're ready for a delicious, rice-based dish.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $148.
This popcorn maker is super easy to use and the best part is you can create your own fun flavours because you're making it from scratch!
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $15.95.
This grinder is perfect for coffee, herbs and spices and has a removable stainless steel bowl so that it can be cleaned easily.
Buy it from Catch for $35.95.
These wraps are reusable for up to 12 months and are perfect for wrapping sandwiches and bread, cheese, dry deli meats and bowls.
Buy a three-pack from Amazon Australia for $15.50.
This 10-piece set comes with five measuring cups and five measuring spoons, all colour coordinated, so you don't need to worry about using the wrong one when you're mid-bake. They all feature spouts for easy pouring and one even has a bottle opener for your convenience.
Buy it from Big W for $12.
Adding a little bit of fresh herbs will elevate even the most boring dish to new heights, but sometimes getting those leaves off the stem can be a chore and half. This little gadget takes the hard work out of it completely — plus, it's super easy to clean.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $14.44.
These bags are made from 100% natural cotton, are tear-resistant and are made from ultra firm mesh, so you'll only need to filter once without getting any unpleasant bits and pieces in your brew.
Buy a pack of three from Amazon Australia for $4.69.
This fruit cutter is super easy to use — all you have to do is glide the blade over the fruit and the automatic cutting blade will do all the work for you. It's also a perfect tool for making perfectly shaped fruit kabobs!
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $9.49.