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1. A 2-in-1 vegetable chopper and slicer to replace your cutting board and knife. Next time you want to quickly slice and dice your food, grab this little contraption.
It comes with four stainless-steel blades (large and small dicing blades, a spiral blade, and a ribbon blade) and a 1.2L collection tray.
Promising review: "This made chopping vegetables so much easier and faster. I get more diced in less time. I wish I had bought this much sooner. It would’ve made cooking way more enjoyable. Better late than never." —Michele
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in three colors and two sizes).
2. A milk frother that is sure to take your cappuccinos, lattes, and hot chocolate to the next level. Give the milk a nice spin and watch it turn into silky luxurious foam. If you think making foam or a meringue filling is too advanced for you, then your next step should be clicking add to cart.
Two AA batteries required but not included.
Product review: "It makes coffee and chocolate milk so much better! I bought this one after having a different brand (also purchased on Amazon) for about a year. I was never impressed with the other one, but never got around to replacing it. I really wish I had sooner, because this one blows the other one out of the … water, or should I say milk? Also the extra few bucks to have the stand is totally worth it. No more mess all over the counter. I may even purchase another because I bet it would make really good scrambled eggs!" —Sarah
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in 44 colors).
3. A heat-resistant masher designed to help you successfully make ground meat, smooth mashed potatoes, or a finely mixed sauce. This nonstick, dishwasher-safe masher also works well when you're going for a smooth dessert batter.
Promising review: "I wish I would have bought this so much sooner! I feel like every cook needs this in their kitchen. This is so helpful, especially when trying to break up other meats than beef — nothing breaks down the same way beef does and tends to stay in big chunks. This handles everything like a dream! Excellent purchase! Very well made — not flimsy at all. Super high quality!" —TAV
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (also available in three colors, and in a two-pack).
4. An adjustable measuring spoon so you can accurately measure wet and dry ingredients. If you always get recipe measurements confused or hate washing dishes, but enjoy trying your hand at cooking, you need this. It cuts down on the number of measuring spoons you'll have to wash after you somewhat successfully make the focaccia you've seen on TikTok.
5. A handheld mandolin that comes with six adjustable thickness settings, three interchangeable blades for slicing, crinkle and waffle cutting, dicing and julienning.
Get it from our Goodful shop for $49.99.
6. A knife sharpener reviewers say works wonderfully and is easy to use. It comes with two grooves, one for coarse sharpening and the other for touch-ups. You need this sharpener because it's more dangerous to work with dull knives, rather than sharper ones.
Promising review: "This sharpener is nice and compact. It fits in the kitchen drawer nicely without taking up too much space. As someone who has never owned a knife sharpener before this one,I can tell you that I wish I bought it sooner! Everything is so much easier to chop/dice/slice, etc." —Alyssa B.
Get it from Amazon for $10.60.
7. A soap-dispensing dish brush that might make doing the dishes a little more enjoyable. Take your plates from filthy to spotless without you touching a single inch of disgusting wet food residue. Also, every chef should know the #1 rule — clean as you go!
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Katy Herman has this and writes: "I actually put this in my dad's stocking last Christmas, but it was a gift for us all. The handle is the perfect length and thickness to give you lots of control while keeping your hands clean, and the soap-dispensing button is so easy and satisfying. It does need frequent refills, but those are easy — just unscrew the handle! I also didn't even realize it has a built-in scraper on the end till just now, so I can't wait to try it out and potentially fall in love with this thing even more than I already have.".
Promising review: "The best dish brush! Bristles are tough but soft. They don’t break down over time easily. And they don’t scratch my dishes. Soap dispenser has a button to squirt out dish soap easily. Works well, every time. Biggest con for me is how little dish soap it holds. But then again, I’m known for using A LOT of dish soap so it’s partly my fault for using it all up so quickly. It’s a small con for me since this is easily my favorite dish brush I’ve had. I bought a second one and filled I with Dawn and white vinegar and keep it in my shower to clean as I shower. Super easy and doesn’t feel like a chore. Highly recommend!" —SMH1106
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
8. A silicone splatter screen made to keep the grease popping to a minimum. This is a must-have for anyone who might want to try frying wings or fries for the first time, without risking possible injury. Once you're done cooking, you can throw it in the dishwasher and it will be as good as new!
Promising review: "It is big — so it will fit large frying pans, etc. Yet it works on pans smaller than it diameter as well. It did a good job of lessening grease/fat splatters. It was placed in the dishwasher and came out clean and intact. Nothing high tech here — but he silicone does clean up nicely." —G.H.
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
9. A basting brush in the shape of a skull wearing a top hat that's perfect for marinating, covering anything in butter, or giving your pastries the perfect egg wash.
10. An 11-in-1 Instant Pot Duo Crisp made especially for the ones who either don't have the time or simply don't have the energy to actually cook a full meal. It's totally fine if you'd rather push a button or two to make delicious meals and stay on top of your meal prep. In addition to being a pressure cooker and an air fryer, the IP Duo Crisp can also sauté, steam, sous vide, bake, broil, dehydrate, and more!
Promising review: "We have been eating out almost every night for the last few years since there are only two of us most of the time and it seemed like the prep and cleanup was not worth the effort. We have been eating in almost every night since we bought this. You can cook most meals in just one pot and it is super fast. We made a chicken pot pie that was awesome. Sautéed the chicken in the pot, added other ingredients and then pressure cooked for 10 minutes, then added crust and cooked with the air fryer. It was flaky and delicious! Can't wait to try more recipes. We are more likely to cook healthier meals at home since the cook time is less and the cleanup is so simple." —Geri C
Get it from Amazon for $149.95 (available in three styles and two sizes).
11. An adorable bear-inspired cheese grater named Barry. This little guy is also an excellent vegetable grater. Once you're ready to receive your shavings just pop open the back and you'll be ready to add them to your delicious creation!
Promising review: "Barry the Bear is such a cute cheese grater! Perhaps the cutest in the world! I am biased though because my husband and I love bears. We use Barry every taco night to grate the cheese because he works really well. Much better than box graters. He is super easy to clean. I hand wash and towel dry him. I actually think that Barry is easier to clean than my old cheese grater because he comes apart and snaps back together. Box graters do not. When he is not being used, Barry stands up on his own on the counter. He is only two pieces (front and back - the grater). Barry is not very tall, but works well. I’m glad I bought him! If you love bears and cheese, Barry is for you!" —Favorite Girl
Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
12. A mixer attachment organizer that can be mounted on the wall and support three stand mixer attachments. If you're a pro at baking, or even a beginner who has all the tools, this is definitely something you should have in your kitchen.
This Texas-based small business stocks lots of helpful kitchen products, including plenty of other accessories for your prized KitchenAid mixer.
Promising review: "The second handy item from this seller that I’m loving! For years now, my mixer heads have taken up valuable space in my cabinet and when you have limited space, you look for solutions. This gadget is now installed under a cabinet out of the way. I think it actually looks like a bit of kitchen sculpture. A clever solution to keep clutter at bay!" —esmosmom
Get it from 3D Home Solution on Etsy for $12 (available in three colors and with your choice of Command strips or wood screws for mounting). You can also get a version that just holds a single attachment here.
13. A garlic press for anyone who is tired of taking forever to mince garlic by hand, or they just can't stand the smell that's left on their fingers.
Basically every recipe ever calls for garlic — and with this tool, you'll easily have the power to crush it into a paste.
Promising review: "I have had it for over a year with no problems. No sticking of the handles, no rust, easy to clean. I use it daily if not multiple times a day as I cook meals for two other households as well, so honestly at times it gets used 15x a day when cooking up monthly meals." —Cymbeline
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in four colors).
14. A set of three dough presses that'll help you shape and seal your empanadas, patties, pies, dumplings, etc. They come in different sizes as well, so all you'll have to do is place the dough, fill it, and close it. Before you know it, you'll be saving yourself so much time and frustration!
Promising review: "This was a great purchase for the price. I was making empanadas and folding them by hand, which didn’t look too good. This set helps me cut them easily into circles and then easily presses them close. Consistent look each time! I like that there are three sizes in the set so I can make them according to my mood. Easy to wash and use. Would highly recommend for the price and functionality!" —Sox
Get a set of three from Amazon for $14.62.
15. An avocado slicer and pit remover, because you just want an easier way to make guac and avocado toast. The 26,000 5-star reviews will make you want to ditch your weak butter knife for this multitool.
Promising review: "Avocado? Yes, please! This tool is awesome. Easy to cut open the fruit. Pit remover works well, just push onto the pit and give it a twist, and the pit pops right out. The best part is the slicer. Makes beautiful slices for a great presentation." —NPR Man
Get it from Amazon for $11.53.
16. A rotating utensil holder so you can hold over 15 large handle tools without using drawer space. It has three compartments, nonslip feet, and is dishwasher safe. Now you don't have to go digging through a drawer full of spatulas and large spoons just to find what you need.
Promising review: "I cook a LOT. I had a utensil holder, but it wasn't big enough so it was hard to slide the utensils in — and if it was semi-empty, they were tilting and falling. I threw it away and used a drawer but then was super sick of digging through everything to get what I needed, especially when you have something on the stove and you need it pronto. I ordered this and love it. It rotates so you can spin it around to get what you need really quickly, has three dividers in it (so the utensils aren't falling over every time you pull one out), and is big enough to fit everything. I have maxed it out with all my utensils — I have 16 cooking utensils in it at a time. It also looks really nice and sleek on the counter. I highly recommend this product." —Jessie
Get it from Amazon for $22.99.
17. An oil mister so you won't oversaturate your food in oil before popping it into the oven. This especially works well for diced sweet potatoes, or almost any diced veggie for that matter.
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 $9.23.
18. A 6-quart air fryer, because you love fried food but you're looking for ways to cook your meals without added oils. You can make anything from fries to wings to even a whole roast chicken. It even works wonders for reheating foods, if you're not a fan of using the microwave.
It has a six heating options: air fry, broil, roast, dehydrate, bake, and reheat.
Promising review: "After listening to dozens of clients and friends talk about their air fryers, I decided it was time to bite the bullet so to speak. Consumer Reports' rave reviews led me to the Instant Vortex Plus. I LOVE LOVE LOVE ❤️ IT! Everything seems to taste better cooked in an air fryer. Even salmon is more moist and flavorful. Plus food cooks faster than traditional oven or fryer methods. The Vortex is large capacity so it’s easy to cook two or more types of food at the same time. Do it...you won’t regret it!" —Rosanne Heideman
Get it from Amazon for $129.95 (available in five other styles and four other sizes).
19. A rapid egg cooker if you always undercook or somehow overcook your eggs. This little machine only takes a few minutes to perfectly poach, scramble, or boil eggs, without you ever needing to grab a pan.
Some reviews note that the alarm on it is a little loud, but the new models have significantly decreased the volume and sing a little song instead! Also, fellow BuzzFeeder Marquaysa Battle loves this gizmo as well — you can check out her full review of the Dash egg cooker for more deets!
Promising review: "I saw someone on TikTok with this and gasped! Ordered it right away. I had no idea these things existed. Super easy and convenient and the hard-boiled eggs came out perfectly. I’m testing a batch now without punching a hole in the eggs to see how they come out. Because why not make an easy process even easier?!?! LOL." —Gina
Get it from Amazon for $16.14+ (available in eight colors).
20. A *super* compact 8-in-1 spiralizer that juices, grates, shreds, and more. It's easy to assemble and can make thin, medium, and ribbon-cut sizes. Grab your veggies, cheeses, oranges, and berries if you want to turn your groceries into something delectable.
BuzzFeed's senior shopping writer Emma Lord has this to say about the spiralizer, "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!), 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: "This is the second spiralizer that I have purchased and by far the best I have used. It's super easy to use and clean. My other spiralizer that I had was difficult to clean properly, and I want to use they as often as possible so the use and cleaning of the product are very important! Fullstar Vegetable Spiralizer is a great product, and I will be purchasing more to give as gifts for the holiday season. I would definitely recommend. A+++ item." —Yvonne I
Get it from Amazon for $19.98 (also available in a 6-in-1 version).
21. A vegetable brush so you can clean your veggies thoroughly. While it works well for removing dirt from produce, one reviewer said they also use it to clean their mesh strainers.
22. A silicone colander that clips on to the sides of your pots or pans, and keeps your hands safe from being burned by hot lids. It's also smaller than a traditional colander, so it's quicker to clean and easier to store.
It's made of flexible silicone and designed to fit most pots and pans.
Promising review: "Wish I had bought this sooner! It stays secure when pouring water out of the pot, and I no longer have to wash a separate colander." —getfuzzy77
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in two colors).
23. A ninja cutting board so you can have a little fun while you give your ingredients a good chop, chop, chop. It's also a good size for serving a charcuterie platter.
Promising review: "Cutting boards are a kitchen staple, so why not make it cute and whimsical. This board is great for cutting small items, like fruits & veggies. The knife is super handy. This lil guy is also easy to clean. And most importantly, it looks super cute sitting on our kitchen counter!" —Isabel
Get it from Amazon for $29.95.
24. An apple slicer that only takes one motion for you to have perfectly sliced fruit. Now you won't have to worry about having sore or tired hands when you cut your apples.
Promising review: "Seriously, why has this never been invented before? It's the best thing in the history of apples! It cuts the apples in perfect sizes for kids (and even me), and the bottom base that makes it simple to push the blade all the way down is a game changer. I always hated cutting apples because the last push was annoying and made slices fly everywhere. This is easy and keeps them all mostly attached. Love love love it!" —jbug
Get it from Amazon for $11.95.
25. A citrus reamer in the shape of a squid to make squeezing citrus juice a lot less stressful on your hands.
Promising review: "This reamer quickly juices citrus with just a few turns. Squeeze the rind for more pulp (or not). Reamer is easy to wash and small enough to easily store. It’s sturdy and I feel it will be around a while." —In Phoenix
Get it from Amazon for $15.01.
26. A sleek utensil that resembles a spatula but can do soo much more than flip foods. It's a 5-in-1 utensil that you can use as a slotted spoon, solid spoon, spatula, turner, and a cutting tool. You need this in your kitchen drawer right now.
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." —Meredith
Get it from Amazon for $15.73.
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