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1. A prep and pour cutting board because how many times have you cut up an assortment of fresh veggies for a chopped salad just for a quarter of those veggies to end up on the floor instead of the bowl when transferring them afterwards?! If you're anything like me, then too many.
Promising review: "I gave one to my daughter and kept one for myself. I like how it folds to get all the ingredients into the bowl or pan on the first try. My husband used it for the first time and said this works great!" —Sheri Marley
Get a set of two from Amazon for $19.99.
2. And some brilliant fog-free onion goggles you'll wanna add to your cart if you plan on using your new cutting board to chop onions but don't want to turn into an endless stream of tears while doing so.
My former colleague, Britt Ross, swears by these! Check out what she has to say about them:
"OK, maybe they're not the coolest-looking accessories in the world, but NONETHELESS (!) they are an absolute lifesaver if you suffer from painful eye stinging and tearing while slicing those alliums. I used to avoid recipes that called for any onion that wasn't a scallion because I hated preparing onions with all my might, but once these entered my life, I found myself chopping away with ease. The key is to make sure the goggles create a really tight seal around your eyes — I have a smaller head, so I sometimes have to really push them on to make sure they're airtight, but once I figured this out, it was a total game changer. Will you feel super silly while you have 'em on? Yes! Will you care after you see your finished pile of onions that were chopped without shedding a single tear? No! And if I'm willing to plaster myself wearing them all over BuzzFeed, you can definitely wear them in the privacy of your own kitchen. I highly recommend them to anyone who also suffers from onion tears!"
Get them from Amazon for $19.75+ (available in five colors).
3. Or a veggie chopper if the thought of cutting up produce by hand is daunting. Do yourself a favor and grab this. I own this and let me tell you, it is a DREAM kitchen product. Sometimes you're just too hungry or impatient to do the prep work yourself and that is OK!!!
Fullstar is a small biz that specializes in super useful kitchen gadgets!
Promising review: "Makes life so much easier. I can't imagine chopping onions or bell peppers by hand anymore, and it does so much more. We used to have a Prepworks chopper which was a similar idea, but you had to press so hard to chop, and it broke after not too long. This one requires very little effort to cut through the food and it has a generous container." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $32.99 (available in three colors).
4. An oil solidifier powder (from Shark Tank!) you just sprinkle over hot oil (do it dramatically like you're a fairy godmother and it's magic dust) and let solidify. Then scoop out the now-hardened leftover oil from the pot/pan.
This product is made from 100% plant-derived fats.
Promising review: "Honestly I didn’t know if this would work. Waiting for it to cool down made me nervous, but once it was at room temperature it was solid. It popped out of the fryer so nicely. Worth every penny." —Emma
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three sizes/styles).
5. A microwave pasta maker that'll make it super easy to eat a big bowl o' carbs. No stove, no stress!
It yields up to four servings at a time, and is top-rack dishwasher-safe.
Promising review: "Works great for a lazy cook like myself who prefers to put in as little effort as possible. Easy to use, and doesn’t boil over and make a mess in the microwave. Have used it to make about four different types of pasta, and all have turned out great using the times given in the easy guide." —michael lemke
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
6. Non-stick oven liners for catching things like crumbs and other food particles/residue, so all you have to do is clean these liners and not the oven itself.
These are PFOA-, and BPA-free, and works well in electric and gas ovens, microwaves, toasters, and can also be used as a grill or baking mat, or pan liner. They're non-stick, reusable, can withstand temperatures of up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, and dishwasher-safe!
Promising review: "I love these liners. When stuff drips, I can just take it out and clean it in my sink in soapy water or throw it in the dishwasher. Don't have to scrub the bottom of the oven. Just remove the liner carefully. Less need to turn on the self-cleaning feature and endure the smells and smoke that are emitted as part of that process. The worst is usually the floor of the oven and this minimizes the problem." —wifi-er
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $11.99.
7. A cauliflower prep tool that'll make de-stalking the vegetable less chore-like. We want you to spend more time eating your veggies, not taking them apart.
This tool features an ergonomic handle that'll be easy on the wrist while using, so those with arthritis can use it without worry. It's dishwasher-safe and easy to store.
Promising review: "I love cauliflower, but what a pain it is to cut off the little florets. This actually works, and works well. It doesn't seem very sharp, but it sure preps like it is." —Animal Lover
Get it from Amazon for $6.65+ (available in two colors).
8. An air fryer for turning all of your favorite foods into deliciously crispy versions, minus all the oil! Chicken tenders and french fries for dinner every night? Yes please!
All you have to do is put your food in the fryer basket, set the temp and the timer, and your food will come out crispy and delish. The auto-shutoff feature will help prevent overcooking, and the cool-touch handle means no hand burns when pulling your food out. Comes with a recipe book for inspo!
Promising review: "I always thought of the air fryer as being a thing for the lazy. Yes, it is. But it makes miracles! You have tons of possibilities‚ you get crispy tasty food, you can easily clean it, and there is absolutely NO SMELL of plastic or burned parts. Great size, perfect for one to two people. A lifesaver." —Flávia De Luca
Get it from Amazon for $49.95 (available in five colors).
9. Or a set of silicone air fryer liners if the only thing stopping you at the moment from living your best "air-fried food every night" dream is the thought of having to clean the air fryer basket after. Just pop the silicone bowl in the dishwasher when you're done and voila!
Promising review: "I bought these because I was tired of cleaning the whole air fryer container. These were bought on a whim for both mine and my boyfriend's parents, who each have an air fryer. They work great, keeping all greases and crumbs inside, and make it easier to clean. The only bad thing (and this may just be me) is the ridges/ripples on the bottom of the inside of the liner. When you try to wash it in the sink, don’t put the stream of water right on those unless you want to take a small bath. Other than that, these are fantastic. My boyfriend also says that it seems to make everything crispier, and we love that." —Jordan Hixson
Get a set of three from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes and two color combinations).
10. A tofu press to make quick work of removing the water from your tofu — resulting in a better flavor and texture. YUM!
All the water collects at the bottom so it won't get messy and you won't need paper towels!
Promising review: "I've been a vegan for 13 years and I can't believe I went this long without a tofu press. So much more enjoyable cooking with tofu after pressing it. This press is different than all the rest as it has a tray that catches all the water. You can put the whole thing in the fridge and it's hassle free. Take it out the next day and drain the liquid and you're good to go. The other presses require a plate underneath and some require tightening and adjustments as it presses. I'll admit after reading some of the reviews here of users with broken Tofuture presses I was hesitant to order but I've just been careful with mine and haven't had any problems so far." —Conner
Get it from Amazon for $23.50.
11. A silicone baking mat set so you can finallllllly peel roasted veggies, mini pizza bagels, and baked treats off the pan with ease. Long gone are the days of losing a boxing match just to taste test your freshly baked croissants.
Promising review: "I use these mats multiple times a day. They make cleanup super easy, which is really important in my hectic life. They wipe off easily with just water." —Tasia Lung
Get a set of two from Amazon for $12.59.
12. A breakfast sandwich maker to actually make you excited to get out of bed in the morning. Why place a Seamless McDonald's order when you can just use this baby?
It only takes about five minutes to make your breakfast sandwich. The surfaces are covered with durable, nonstick coating, and all removable parts are dishwasher-safe. Comes with some recipes for inspo, and PSA: If using meat, it must be pre-cooked. Read our write-up of this cool breakfast sandwich maker!
Promising review: "I'm gadget-crazy and bought this on a whim, and I'm pretty impressed. I used Pam spray, English muffins, ham, cheese, and an egg. I heated it up a little past the recommended time, set a timer for five minutes, used tongs to lift up the compartments and whaddya know! A perfect, cute little sandwich! I pulled it out with a plastic spatula and set it on a tiny cookie rack to cool so the bottom wouldn't get soggy. Nothing leaked, nothing stuck. Very compact and tidy. Let the contraption cool, then rinse and wipe." —Amazoniac
Get it from Amazon for $25.49+ (available in five colors).
13. A clip-on colander that'll make draining the liquid from the pot and pan incredibly easy and preparing dinner a lot less messy.
Designed to fit almost all round pots, pans, and bowls! It's compact and easy-to-store. Plus, it's BPA-free, FDA-approved, made of top-quality silicone, and dishwasher-safe!
Promising review: "After many years of failing to drain skillets and pots by using a lid, I searched for and bought this guy. Wow! I can't believe I lived without this for so long. It's a dream to drain water from pasta, and grease from meat. No slippage, and it works great. Just need to be a little careful if you've got a lot of food in the pot/pan, as some of it can escape over the top, but the use of a spoon to keep it at bay works well." —R. Higgins
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in five colors).
14. Or a colander spoon to help eliminate the struggle that is...well..dealing with colanders. Just scoop up your food directly from the pot!
It's made from toughened nylon and is suitable for use on nonstick cookware. It's resistant to temps of up to 392 degrees Fahrenheit, and it's dishwasher-safe!
Promising review: "I've owned this for just over a month and I don't know how I lived without it! From spooning potatoes into boiling water without a mess, to draining a full can of beans and far, far beyond, this scoop is a must-have in the kitchen. I find myself reaching for it every day. It has easily replaced the other spoons/scoops that I would usually use. You cannot go wrong with this purchase!" —Jill Clement
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two colors).
15. A set of sheet pan dividers so you can cook all the different elements of your meal in one pan in the oven and ensure they heat up evenly too. Now that's what I call a win-win situation.
Promising review: "Brilliant. 100,000% recommend them! They let me separate veggies by how long they take to cook so they are all ready at the same time and nothing is over- or undercooked. I love these cheat sheets. They are a great tool for my kitchen." —yule
Get a set of four from Amazon for $29.99.
16. A high-quality Our Place pan designed to replace 10, that's right, 10 pieces of cookware — this thing braises, sears, steams, strains, sautes, fries, boils, bakes, serves, and stores all in one. It also comes with a spatula AND it's ridiculously easy to clean.
This features a nontoxic, nonstick ceramic coating. Plus, it's dishwasher-safe and oven-safe up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit!
Promising review: "Love my new Always Pan. Heats and cooks evenly, it's the perfect size, very versatile, and cleans up like a breeze! Couldn't be happier with my purchase." —Wendy H.
Get it from Our Place for $150 (available in eight colors).
17. A measurement conversion decal so you can refer to this handy cheat sheet while cooking and baking instead of having to constantly rely on a Google search.
LatigoLace is a small business that sells these super helpful, aesthetically-pleasing kitchen measurement decals to seriously help simplify the task of figuring out the right conversions.
Promising review: "I am so happy with this purchase! It was one of the things on my list of things to better organize my kitchen! Great quality and just what I had hoped for!" —Ann Riley
Get it from LatigoLace on Etsy for $13+ (available in four sizes and two colors).
18. A microwave panini press because what could be better than turning your sad and cold cheese sandwich into a grilled cheese by using this neat gadget and your microwave? NOTHING, THAT'S WHAT!
19. A butter stick holder so you can spread butter onto a pan, a slice of toast, or wherever else your heart desires in a pinch. Goodbye greasy fingers, shaking the skillet around in an attempt to evenly distribute, and trying (and failing) miserably to spread it on your bread with nothing but a knife and a dream.
The Magnetack is a small biz based in Miami that sells magnetic pushpin photo and poster holders.
Promising review: "Absolutely perfect. It holds a whole stick of butter and the butter stays in place — unlike some of the other products on the market that are supposed to serve the same purpose." —Michelle
Get it from The Magnetack on Etsy for $14.95.
20. A sous vide that will have you making 5-star meals right at home. Wearing pajamas while eating restaurant-worthy steak is a dream come true.
The temperature range is 32-197 degrees Fahrenheit. The cooker can be controlled right from your phone, so you don't even have to stay in the kitchen while cooking. It also provides cooking notifications, and stays connected through Bluetooth from up to 30 feet away. Plus, you get access to over 1,000 recipes, so you'll have inspiration for yummy meals! Get the Anova app here.
Promising review: "I use this at least three times a week. Great for us lazy cookers, so you don’t have to stand in the kitchen waiting for your food." —Craig R Payne III
Get it from Amazon for $149 (available in two colors).
21. A pancake batter blender and dispenser to make the most important meal of the day the most simple one, too. Just add your ingredients to the bottle along with the blending ball, give it a shake, and then have some fun by pouring the batter onto your pan/griddle in fun shapes or diner-quality perfectly round circles.
Promising review: "If you like to eat pancakes for breakfast a lot and want to avoid a lot of dishes, please get this! This is so worth it. I saw this on TikTok and had to get it. Just make sure you’re putting the amount of water that’s right for the amount you’re going to eat." —Buchii
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in two colors).
22. A Crock-Pot that is sure to become your new favorite appliance. All you need to do is plug it into an outlet, put your ingredients for whatever you plan on making inside, turn the switch to your desired heat level, cover, and then go about your day.
Be sure to check out my colleague's wonderful Crock-Pot review!
Promising review: "I use this during my busier days or if I feel lazy, (i.e. I don't want to cook at night). If you don't know how to cook, you should definitely get this as it will save you money in the long run: all you need to do is chuck in a bunch of food into the pot and set it on low for a few hours." —William Htoo Wai Lwin
Get it from Amazon for $26.37+ (available in three sizes). If you're feeling like the heart eyes emoji right now looking at Rachel's red Crock-Pot in the picture above, get a similar one from Amazon for $64.99.
23. And if you're lazy when it comes to cleanup, too, these liners make for the simplest slow-cooker cleanup you'll ever experience. You're welcome.
Promising review: "These things EXIST?!?! My lazy dinner days just got even lazier and I am HERE FOR IT. 10/5 stars!" —Ashmac2112
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $3.48.
24. A grease splatter screen so you can cook up a storm without having to worry about dangerously hot oil hitting your skin.
This should fit most pots and pans. It's made of 304-grade stainless steel and extra-fine mesh to prevent 99% of splashes. It comes with a lifetime warranty.
Promising review: "After putting it off for years making do with a cheapo splatter screen, I finally purchased a new one. This one is great quality, and my husband and I think it will last nicely for many years to come. I love the reinforcing 'cross-members' and little feet to set it down on the counter without leaving a grease outline. I know you can always buy the cheapest one out there, but it is usually (in my opinion) worth it to spend a bit more for a quality product!" —Julie
Get it from Amazon for $14+ (available in four sizes).
25. A veggie spiralizer for making "vegetable pasta" with just the turn of a handle. Yep, it's really that easy. Now all you need to do is cook it up with your favorite sauce and toppings!
It comes with seven interchangeable blades and four e-books filled with delish recipes; the spiralizer has a lifetime warranty and is easy to take apart for top-rack dishwashing.
Promising review: "You're not going to find a better built, better functioning spiralizer anywhere! I wasn't planning on buying one — I started out just researching. After researching the various models and reading reviews, I thought, 'I gotta get me one of those.' This is probably one of the best purchases I've ever made. My girlfriend just bought one two weeks ago and after seeing mine, said said there's no comparison. She's sending hers back!" —Marie Walker
Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in a 7- and 10-blade model).
26. A rapid egg cooker to prepare your favorite style of the yummy breakfast food EGGtra quick — hard/medium/soft boiled, poached, scrambled, omelet — breakfast for every meal, anyone?
It also features an auto-shutoff function! It can boil up to six eggs at a time, poach up to two eggs at a time, or make an omelet! There's a poaching tray, omelet tray, a six-egg holder tray, a measuring cup, a recipe book, and access to a recipe database. All nonelectric parts are dishwasher-safe! To learn more about this EGGcellent product, check out our write-up of the Dash Rapid Egg Cooker!
I love cooking, I really do, but there are two very inconvenient times that my cooking laziness strikes, and that is first thing in the morning when I wake up, and at the end of the day when it's time for dinner. Thankfully, in the morning, I now have this rapid egg cooker which allows me to make soft-, medium-, or hard-boiled eggs, poached eggs, or an omelet, all without having to stand over the stove.
It's also a great way to whip up a high protein snack during the day when you're busy with work, school, or just in the middle of a very important Netflix binge. The egg maker will let out a sound when your eggs are cooked, and then all you have to do is enjoy them!
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in eight colors).
27. A magnet set for hanging on your fridge (or any other magnetic surface in your kitchen) so you always have a handy reminder nearby of what temperature meat should be cooked to. It's easier than having to constantly search on Google!
Moonshine and Glitter is a small biz based in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina that sells gorgeous wooden signs and home decor!
Promising review: "I got this for my mom since I'm a chef and she's always asking me what temps to cook things too! Great quality and my mom smiled when I opened it! We put it on the side of the fridge for her to see and it's been a good laugh for her whenever she needs to know a temperature. THANK YOU!" —Eliza Schane
Get it from Moonshine and Glitter on Etsy for $8+ (available in four sizes).
Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.