We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.
1. A bag re-sealer I'd personally buy for the looks alone (it's basically a tiny hair straightener! CUTE!), for anyone who would love the chance to reseal their snacks and keep them feelin' fresh.
Promising review: "Just got this cool new gadget! So sick of never having a clip for the million bags of chips I open daily. This sealer worked great. Heated up in, like, 40 seconds and sealed this chip bag in seconds, and now, I don't have to find a clip! I'm sure the chips will stay fresh much longer, too, since it's sealed like I just bought it! Would recommend!" —Stacy0814
Get it from Amazon for $9.77 (available in three colors).
2. A tomato knife to make chopping up this pesky piece of produce tomat-oh so easy!
Promising review: "I love this knife! I stumbled upon a description when I was shopping for a sushi knife. It was so cheap, I decided to take a chance. Wow. It is such a great little knife. Yes, it works perfectly on soft tomatoes. But, to be honest, I use it for many other fruits and vegetables. It is amazingly sharp, the serrated edge is very effective, and it has a great feel in my hand." —Jane S.
Get it from Amazon for $15.60.
3. And a collection of three corrosion-resistant knives from Material Kitchen that are RAZOR. SHARP. One look at these knives and your cucumbers are gonna be quaking in their boots. Salad, anyone?
This includes The Almost 4” Knife, The Serrated 6” Knife, and The 8” Knife.
Material Kitchen is an Asian-owned small kitchenware business making professional-grade products that'll make cooking at home so much easier!
Promising review: "This is our first set of 'adult' kitchen knives. We wanted to ditch the large block of knives and go with a cleaner look. The knives are so beautiful and the block is gorgeous. It's an investment that is well worth every penny." —Stephanie M.
Get it from Material Kitchen for $170+ (available in four colors, with or without the stand or sharpener).
4. A crepe maker with its own easy-to-use batter spreader. With this nifty tool you can effortlessly make a brunch worthy of a 5-star Yelp review from the comfort of your own kitchen.
Promising review: "I LOVE this crepe maker! I love thin lacy french crepes and they turn out perfect every time on this. I have also made pancakes, including attempts at pancake art. It heats up quickly and changes to the desired level quickly as well. The nonstick surface is so easy to clean. Just wipes right off! This is my kitchen favorite and I am 100% satisfied with this purchase." —abc
Get it from Amazon for $37.95.
5. A cutting board prep station to slice, dice, and store your meal prepped masterpieces all at once.
Promising review: "I purchased this product because I do a lot of food prep and have challenges placing prepared cuttings into containers. This unique cutting board allows me to cut various foods and slide them through an opening directly into a sealable plastic container. the time savings and organization allows for faster prep time. The bamboo board works well for this purpose." —N Hara
Get it from Amazon for $68.99+ (available in two styles).
6. A dishwasher safe garlic peeler — simply toss your garlic in, press down, and roll for perfectly peeled garlic in seconds. This is gentle enough to keep your freshly peeled garlic cloves intact while the grip from the material will keep the peelings inside as your cloves pop out, making meal prep simple.
This includes a ventilated case for storage.
Promising review: "OK, this is DEFINITELY not a gimmick! Follow the instructions and this will save you time and sanity in the kitchen! Roll it with minimal pressure and it works like a champ. It also rinses very easily and dries quick. The case has holes on either end to ensure it dries completely in between uses when you toss it in a drawer. I will never hand/knife smash garlic and fight with those pesky skins sticking to everything ever again." —ThatKasper
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
7. A garlic rocker that'll, ahem, rock your world. This tool is so much easier than a traditional garlic press.
I cook with a shocking amount of garlic and I always hated dealing with my old garlic press. This one-piece solution is SO much better than the old school tool! You simply place your peeled garlic under and rock at an angle, it minces just the same. This also comes with a (TBH very cute) scraper *and* a silicone sleeve that'll help you peel your cloves in an instant.
Promising review: "I like garlic very much, so I use this garlic press every day. It works very well, is easy to use, and easy to clean. Compared with the garlic press I used before, this is more labor-saving and comfortable." —Jessica
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
8. A darling pig egg yolk separator for when your recipe calls for separated eggs and you don't want your meal to turn into slop.
9. A nifty strainer that'll save all the storage space a traditional colander takes up *and* make straining a far simpler situation.
It's made of flexible silicone and designed to fit most pots and pans.
Promising review: "This product has changed the straining game in the kitchen. Gone are the days of one pot for cooking, one for straining, and another for mixing whatever you just cooked and strained for consumption. This attaches very easily to any pot via the clips, although it does require some effort to properly lodge into place. It functions as advertised with no issues. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to purchase and I will buy another one as needed for my kitchen." —Jacob K.
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in five colors).
10. A sleek stand for keeping both your stirring spoon and the lid of your pot upright and nearby, preventing you from making a mess on your counter by simply laying them down.
Promising review: "I personally always hate it when you pull off the lid of something and the lid is leaking water everywhere while being super hot. With my new solid-surface counters, I definitely don't want to set the lid on there and ruin them and putting it on the stovetop is either annoying due to the water mess or impossible if you are using the whole stove. This was made for the fussy new-home person like me. I can now set the lid down down safely and not worry about where all that hot water is going." —Susan
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
11. A pack of cheese storage paper can keep your cheese fresh far longer than wrapping it in plastic wrap (cheese is alive — it needs to breathe!).
The paper recreates the environment cheese is aged in by breathing just the right amount and maintaining perfect humidity.
Promising review: "Before I bought this cheese paper I would do the cheese search in the refrigerator. After buying cheeses, opening them, and then rewrapping them in heaven knows what (namely plastic wrap, aluminum foil, and plastic containers), it was always the same result: moldy cheese. This box contains the paper in sheets plus some stickers that you can write on with the name of the cheese and the date it was wrapped or even sell by date. There are also pictures of a sheep, cow, and goat so the source can be identified by circling or checking one of them! What I also like is that the cheeses can be rewrapped after use and amazingly the stickers still stick! The paper can also be cut to size to wrap smaller cheeses. So far I have noted that the cheeses have stayed fresh with not a trace of mold. I highly recommend this product to all cheese lovers!" —Prairie Woman
Get a pack of 15 sheets from Amazon for $15 (also available in larger packs).
12. An herb stripper to easily separate each herb from its stem. You won't be-leaf how much time this saves!
Promising Review: "This is sturdy and easy to use. It's worth the money." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $6.85.
13. And a pair of herb scissors that'll ~cut~ your prep time in half when chopping things like cilantro, parsley, and dill.
Promising review: "I like to grow herbs and use them in salads, soups, and many other recipes. I received these as a birthday gift and can't believe how fast and easy it is to cut up cilantro, basil, parsley, lovage, etc. My husband tried them today too for the first time while making guacamole, and found that slicing the cilantro went very quickly. The storage case-cleaner is very efficiently designed too. I ordered four of these sets to give as gifts." —Lucille P. Nawara
Get them from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in two colors).
14. A cookie gun can help you punch out perfectly pressed cookies in a mere moment. Sweet.
This kit includes 14 different steel disks, six decorating tips, a storage box, recipes, and it's dishwasher safe!
Promising review: "I bought this press a few years ago and have used it several times. I just got it out for this year's batch of Christmas cookies, and was reminded again of how well this works compared to others I have used. I have owned four other presses, one electric and three manual, plus I remember fighting with my mother's manual press many years ago. This one makes perfect cookies! One squeeze of the handle dispenses the correct amount of dough for the cookie. It is easy to fill, easy to change cookie molds, and easy to clean. I would definitely buy this for a gift." —Laura M. Young
Get it from Amazon for $35.09.
15. A 6-piece storage set for keeping your leftovers and meal-prepped masterpieces fresh, organizing your fridge, and keeping frozen meals from getting freezer burn.
Promising review: "This is my third set because I ADORE them! Tight fit, stack perfectly in my fridge, freeze well, and microwave well with vented sides when latches are up! They have been dropped, tipped over and quite frankly brutally beaten up by my crew and they haven't cracked or broken to date! Even better, the lids store well! Honestly the best containers I've owned! *Gazes into cabinet and realizes adulting is weird when you are this excited to review plastic containers.*" —K McB
Get it from Amazon for $34.59.
16. A pack of fine steel mesh strainers, because when a recipe needs to be strained you're sure to be wracking your brain trying to figure out how to manage that with random tools around your house. PSA: just owning a strainer is MUCH easier.
Promising review: "This came very well-packaged. The three various sizes were zip-tied together and the mesh kept its shape. It feels sturdy and the grip is really nice as it is nonslip! I love cooking and this will be very useful as I am a clumsy person. I used to have a plastic one and the the handle kept slipping so I burned myself when I would remove water for pasta and such. I was also very happy to see that there is a hook on the top of the mesh so it could hang on the wall! Very convenient and overall satisfied with this purchase!" —Jennifer
Get three from Amazon for $14.99.
17. A handcrafted rolling pin — it's gonna up your baking and pasta game and have you on a roll when pizza night comes around.
This Red Lodge, Montana small business is owned by Bradley Bernhart who hand makes serving spoons, spatulas, and rolling pins out of the highest quality products. If you're planning to fill your kitchen with the high quality craftsmanship, you can't do better than Earlywood!
Promising review: "Very high quality and craftsmanship. I used my friend's last week and it was significantly easier to roll out cookie dough, so I bought one for myself! Came gift ready in a professional box with company logo and nice packaging inside. It also came with a little free gift to help keep the wood in good shape." —Inactive
Get it from Earlywood on Etsy for $46+ (available in three styles).
18. An Instant Pot — a modern classic that can replace half your appliances and make full meals in minutes, saving you kitchen space *and* saving you money.
Promising review: "My mama found herself needing this after a funeral when somehow she wound up hosting several guests from the funeral for lunch. She had no meat defrosted and had little time to spare. She had not used this before and she is not tech savvy at all. She did not have any directions whatsoever. But between my dad and she, they were able to cook a frozen (whole) turkey in minutes (and were able to figure out how to use it easily without killing themselves). This is a miracle machine! They were amazed how brilliantly the turkey turned out. It was cooked perfectly!" —Southern Charm
Get it from Amazon for $83.99+ (available in three sizes).
19. A mortar and pestle set that'll make cooking sexy...you'll be ~grinding~ all the time once you have this in your life!
Promising review: "This mortar-and-pestle is really awesome! I just love it and I suggest you all get one now and start appreciating your herbs more! It brings out such flavor and aroma! And it's very therapeutic to grind herbs. I had a very slight issue with mine, and the customer service I received just blew me away! They fixed my issue and then some!! I'm very impressed and love my purchase. Get this today!!!!" —Carol Joyce Mountain
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
20. A rice cooker is gonna take the guesswork out of making the perfect bowl of rice. It's time to finally make the crispy rice sushi bites TikTok keeps talking about!
Promising review: "I love this product. I've made so many different rices in it. The only thing I suggest is when making rice that might end up sitting in the pot for a while, put some olive oil on the bottom as the rice tends to stick if it's sitting on the 'warm' setting for too long, or add some extra water. The rice cooker is wonderful though. It's a real time-saver." —Michelle
Get it from Amazon for $19.59+ (available in three sizes).
21. A 10-piece mixing bowl set you can use as mixing bowls, serving dishes, leftover containers, and the family popcorn bowls. I own these and have told my whole family to get them. You all were next on my list! Get them.
I bought these bowls after a coworker found them (oh yeah, I'm totally a sucker for BuzzFeed shopping posts) and I can't help but rave about them! They all nest easily, which makes storing simple in my tiny Brooklyn kitchen, and the lids are a major bonus for storing leftovers. They're also practically indestructible – my cat has knocked these off the counter as a set and individually (he's a monster) and they've held up great!
Get it from Amazon for $31.91+ (available in two styles).
22. A pickle keeper and juice strainer — tip this over like an hourglass and eat pickles to pass the time *without* the juice making a mess.
Promising review: "I love pickles and olives but hate the mess and pain of pickle/olive brine. I've been known to just drain it out of a jar immediately, even if that means having to throw away the pickles or olives sooner. I randomly discovered these containers from some online article, and knew right away I would be getting one. I now have two but plan on buying more. They're just great. The only thing is, you need to be 100% sure you've got the lids on completely or you will have a disaster on your hands. Check and double check each time you are securing them. The tongs are useful just to have around for anything, too." —Nick
Get it from Amazon for $10.36 (also available with add-ons).
23. A milk frother for coffee connoisseurs who have ~bean~ wanting a tool that creates a rich, creamy froth for their daily drinks.
Promising review: "All of my friends and family had this so naturally I had to get one and I am obsessed. Makes every homemade coffee taste like you went out and bought one. Very affordable and worth every penny. I love that is comes with a cute holder for it." —Kayla Dillinger
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in 28 colors).
24. A digital food thermometer — it's gonna take the (terrifying) guess work out of preparing meat. It's always nice to know you won't be giving your guests salmonella when having a dinner party.
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, lightweight, it's easy to pull out the probe, and very easy to read the temperature. I purchased several as stocking stuffers for Christmas – just three months away! I highly recommend getting several with the holidays coming up. They make a gift that will be appreciated for it's 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 $14.99+ (available in three colors).
25. A genius tofu press so you can efficiently drain tofu to get the perfect texture and taste, mess not included.
BTW locals, TofuBud is based in San Fransisco!
Promising review: "I was resistant to getting a tofu press. Another kitchen gadget! But this little guy does not disappoint. It saves time and is clean, fast, and easy. I thought I would want something made of wood or metal — but really this is just the thing. It’s cute, rinses out licketty split, and gets the job done without messing up towels or having to boil off extra water. My countertop stays clean. I’ve been a vegetarian all my life and this little gadget is already indispensable." —Maria Lewis
Get it on sale from TofuBud for $26.95.
26. An immersion blender, because cold soup season is almost here and I plan on eating gazpacho...daily. What do I not plan on doing? Cleaning a blender daily. Grab this and you too can have delicious chilled soup without the extra dishes!
This blender includes a whisk and milk frothing attachment.
Promising review: "In looking for a new hand blender I felt fortunate to find this. At 500 watts this one is more powerful than most, the steel feels substantial, and the attachments are very easy to change. I am impressed with how fast it is and cleanup is super easy. This one is perfect for my needs, no frills, just a very sleek tool for a serious cook!" —farm folk
Get it from Amazon for $29.97.
27. A tortilla press kit made in Mexico out of old Singer sewing machines...seriously. You'll be hard pressed to find another tortilla maker this cool. Go ahead, leave this useful piece of decor out on the counter.
This woman-owned small business was founded by a mother and daughter, Jules and Jacquie. They curate products for their shop that are "made in the country of origin using traditional practices." Verve Culture is based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Promising review: "This tortilla press is SO cute and lets you make delicious tortillas super easily. I love the pop of red on my counter and guests always give me compliments when I take it out for Taco Tuesday!" —Carly
Get it from Verve Culture for $48.
When that garlic peeler starts convincing me to cook with fresh cloves again:
