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    38 Kitchen Tools And Gadgets That People Actually Swear By

    According to rave reviews, these kitchen tools are what's cookin'.

    1. A tomato knife that'll be tomat-oh so satisfying to use when you're making a salad and plan to chop 'til ya drop! I own this knife and have recommended it to my whole family. Now I'M Grandma Nene's favorite.

    2. A too-cute four slice toaster you're gonna love if serving your whole family at once keeps you from being ~toast~ in the morning rush to work and school.

    Darling stainless steel toaster with white knobs on either side

    3. A 10-piece set of glass food storage containers to keep your leftovers and prepped fresh without stinkin' up your fridge. These are stain-resistant, microwave-safe, and oven-safe up to 450 degrees. Bless.

    overhead shot of different sized glass food storage containers with food inside

    4. A handy Souper Cubes freezer tray sure to make it ~souper~ easy to freeze things like soups and sauces. With this you'll be able to heat up a perfect portion without waiting on an entire pot to boil. That's right, Virgos. We found a way to organize soup!

    5. A superstone bread dome for at-home bakers who love a *perfectly* crispy crust. Invite. Me. Over.

    Baked bread inside a bowl with handles and a lid

    6. Or a silicone bread maker, an inexpensive option that'll help you ~rise~ to the occasion whenever you want to bake a perfect loaf of bread. The partially closed design allows steam to circulate to keep your bread from drying out, while the openings on the side help heat disperse evenly, creating a golden crust.

    7. An Always Pan designed with a slippery nonstick surface, a vented top, a steaming basket, and a wooden spoon that hooks onto the handle. Owning kitchen tools that are both beautiful and functional? That's sure to be a treat.

    Pan with lid off and cooked meal inside

    8. An electric knife that'll make cutting roast so much easier you'll be thrilled you and this inanimate object were able to ~meat~.

    9. A set of six pantry organizers – they're gonna help keep snacks on hand, keep your fridge looking crisp, and also prevent any spills or drips from making a mess. Cool.

    Reviewer's fridge filled with several labeled pantry organizers

    10. A pair of leakproof, silicone food storage bags you can use to store soups, sauces, and juuust about everything else. Bonus: these are both dishwasher and freezer safe!

    11. A roll-up drying rack made with metal grates covered in soft silicone that'll prevent scratches and take up no space to store.

    Roll up rack over sink drying cups

    12. A stunning concrete turntable for foodies who know it's all about the presentation.

    Gray circular lazy Susan with raised lip

    13. An adjustable rolling pin that hits the exact width you need your baked goods rolled out at. This thing works so well it'd be worth spending some serious ~dough~ on. Fortunately, the thrifty price is just as sweet as the things you're gonna make with it.

    14. A nitro cold brew maker sure to make you espres-so excited about your daily cup (or, um, cups) of coffee.

    Stainless steel cold brew maker with curved spout

    15. A partyclette you can keep out this winter when you want a meal as cozy as your home in the snow *and* when you want a chance to prove you're way past the microwave stage of cheese melting.

    Gadget over flame cooking cheese. Includes base and wood handle.

    16. A collection of three corrosion-resistant knives from Material Kitchen that are RAZOR. SHARP. One look at these knives and your tomatoes are sure to be quaking in their boots. Heirloom salad, anyone?

    the trio of knives in a wooden block

    17. A pack of colorful reusable baking cups for home chefs who want waste-free treats that still look good enough to gobble up.

    Person peeling back cupcake cover showing flexibility and reusability

    18. An herb stripper with a specific cut-out for each different type of herb. Oof, that efficiency is downright delicious.

    Metal tool with several different holes, all labeled with the herbs that can be stripped with each size. Four images show the different ways to pull leaves and chop them with the single tool.

    19. A Lodge cast iron dutch oven is gonna change the way you bake, especially if you haven't jumped on the sourdough trend yet. This treasure is here to help.

    Pot over open flame stovetop

    20. A set of four egg cookers to use on mornings when you've gotta ~scramble~ to make a full breakfast that requires little clean up.

    21. A rotary peeler with the choice of three different blade types, for perfectly peeling all your favorite fruits and vegetables – helping you ~produce~ some seriously impressive prep work.

    Peeler beside carros, a tomato, and a potato

    22. A cabinet hammock – a fun, decorative option that'll delight folks who love having produce ~hanging~ around within eye site. I can't think of anything that'd convince me to impulse-eat fruits and veggies as well as this cute display!

    23. A refrigerator odor eliminator so you can finally ~chill out~ and stop worrying about your fridge smelling like the bottom of a trash bin.

    Baking soda holder designed to look like person in coat and mittens

    24. A roll of machine washable reusable bamboo towels that'll be so easy to use you won't feel like you've gotta throw in the towel on your eco-friendly goals. Avoiding wasting money on wasteful products will be easier than you think!

    25. A bestselling pair of kitchen shears for anyone who realized they've been doing their prep work all wrong after watching Always Be My Maybe.

    Dark colored kitchen shears

    26. A handmade countertop dough roller – at 12 inches wide, this nifty kitchen gadget can flatten fondant, press pasta, crush pizza crust, and make your kitchen far more efficient.

    27. A heat proof pastry brush is gonna help you ~brush up~ on your basting skills like a master chef.

    Brush smothering sauce on cooking meat

    28. A dishwasher safe garlic peeler – simply toss your garlic in, press down, and roll to get 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 mercilessly simple.

    29. A flexible spoon with a one-tablespoon measure that can stir, flip, and add the perfect amount of oil every time you sauté.

    Silicone spatula spoon with tablespoon mark

    30. A pack of five airtight silicone lids in different sizes to securely store leftovers without waisting a punch of plastic wrap *or* wasting a bunch of time trying to find a perfectly sized container and lid.

    31. A digital food thermometer so you can get an instant temperature read, keeping you from being intimidated when cooking a turkey.

    Thermometer in cooked chicken

    32. A collapsible popcorn popper for movie-enthusiasts who love popcorn, but would also love an alternative to the microwave bags they've been using since childhood.

    Silicone popcorn cooker coming out of microwave

    33. An Instant Pot – this replaces nine common kitchen appliances. Use it as a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, yogurt maker, egg cooker, and more with its ability to sauté, steam, warm, and sterilize. Get ready to replace your entire kitchen with one tiny tool.

    Instant Pot

    34. A professional cream whipper so you can fill your dessert-loving heart to the brim (much like the bowl of whipped cream you eat after getting this).

    35. A pack of three floral wine stoppers for people who can't finish a bottle to save their life but want to save that bottle for as long as possible.

    Daisy wine stopper inside upside down bottle of wine

    36. A cold-brew maker that's gonna delight coffee snobs who feel like they've ~bean~ looking for the perfect cold brew maker forever.

    Cold brew maker with clear container and sleek black handle/lid

    37. A Filtrete under-the-sink water filtration system so you can grab a glass and drink straight from the sink, knowing it's already filtered perfection.

    38. And finally, a set of six champagne glasses to properly toast your superb shopping skills (those plastic Disney princess cups simply aren't cutting it. Sorry, Elsa).

    Multiple wine glasses in an amber color

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