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1. A versatile chopping device that'll also dice and grate veggies to your heart's content. Stop wasting time (and tears) chopping onions by hand.
2. A large Oxo salad spinner to ensure that your lettuce is dry and ready for all your salad fixins and dressing.
Promising review: "This salad spinner is so easy to use. Spins fast and gets all the water off my fruits and vegetables. Would highly recommend." —Patricia Snyder
Get it from Amazon for $29.95.
3. An easy-to-use pasta measuring tool if eyeballing the amount of spaghetti you add to your pot usually results in waaaay too much pasta for just one person. Slide your pasta through one of the four holes so you know that you're cooking the correct serving size.
Promising review: "I am forever making too much or not enough pasta. This works perfectly, and I don't have to force the pasta into a hole." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $7.97.
4. A KitchenAid stand mixer because it's got 10 speeds that'll literally ~whip~ up anything you need. It also comes with a 5-quart stainless steel bowl that can contain a single batch of nine dozen cookies. That bake sale won't know what hit 'em!
Don't have the budget for this splurge-worthy device? Check out this more affordable hand mixer.
You'll get a coated flat beater, a wire whip, a coated spiral dough hook, and a pouring shield.
Promising review: "I bought this to replace my 17-year-old KitchenAid stand mixer that I had finally worked to death. (Actually, it wasn’t completely dead, just wheezing and coughing. A death rattle, if you ask me.) I am in love. It works just as well as the old one and I adore the color (matte velvet blue). Here’s hoping that this one lasts me another 17 years." —Shannon C.
Get it from Amazon for $449.95 (available in 22 colors).
5. An electric egg cooker for effortlessly preparing perfect eggs. Now you don't have to worry about cracking into a hard-boiled egg and finding a runny yolk. Get ready for instant hard-boiled eggs, poached eggs, and omelets!
It comes with a measuring cup so you pour the perfect amount of water for the style of eggs you want.
Promising review: "This product is truly a life-changing product, and the eggs are SO GOOD. I can't believe I have lived this long without one, I feel like a fool." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in eight colors).
6. A stainless-steel immersion blender to quickly grind, froth, and whisk! This 12-speed blender is designed to meet your many cooking needs. It even comes with attachments that'll help you make smoothies, baby food, soups, and more.
Check out a TikToker use this immersion blender to make a milkshake here!
Promising review: "The easiest, small appliance kitchen gadget. I use it all the time for smoothies, mayonnaise, guacamole, and salsa. The best thing about this product is the cleanup takes two minutes or less." —davidh5991
Get it from Amazon for $27.58.
7. An electric mini garlic chopper if you need minced garlic for pretty much everything you like to eat, even recipes that don't call for garlic. #RelatableContent. This can also chop other small ingredients like chili, parsley, shallots, and more.
Check it out in action on TikTok here!
Promising review: "Finally I can effortlessly chop garlic, shallots, lemongrass, ginger, etc. thanks to this little helper. The design is sleek, elegant. The size is compact and takes up so little space in my kitchen. And what I like most is the cordless design and the rechargeable battery." —Connie Nguyen
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in two sizes).
8. An under-the-cabinet jar opener because no tight lid should get in the way of you enjoying some good ole Ragú.
EZ Off is a small biz working to make life in the kitchen a little bit easier with their jar opener.
Promising review: “I have tried a million different tools and gadgets for help in opening jars of all sizes, and each one had its own issues! Finally, someone has invented the perfect jar opener that is simple and requires no space in your kitchen drawers or counters. It works perfectly and easily. I have already placed an order for another one for a gift or my sister." —cat lover
9. A Vitamix Explorian blender with 10 speeds that can create any texture. Soup, sorbet, and salsa are all a few pulses away. Its high-performance motor can deal with the toughest ingredients. And did I mention that it's self-cleaning? No? Well, it's self-cleaning.
Reviewers have made smoothies, soups, from-scratch dips and salsas, nut milks and butters, and more with this blender!
Promising review: "The Holy Grail blender, y'all. I grew up with a Vitamix (big, tall, classic model), and since being on my own I have really missed it. I tried food processors (because they're cheaper), less expensive blenders, immersion blenders, etc. Nothing came close to what a Vitamix can do. If you're wondering if it's worth the price, I would give a resounding YES. And it's super easy to use AND clean." —lovespuppies
Get it from Amazon for $349.95 (available in three colors).
10. An Anova sous vide precision cooker you can connect to the Anova app to control how your meal is cooking from the next room over. It'll also provide notifications and 1,000 recipes. All you need to do is put this in a pot with your sealed food to ensure you get perfectly cooked meals every time.
The temperature range is 32–197 degrees Fahrenheit.
Promising review: "Since I started cooking sous vide, my family says my cooking has gone to a new level. I started with the original Anova, and just recently picked up this Nano. The Nano is awesome because it's much smaller vs. the first Anova, making it easier to store in a drawer or something. It sounds trivial but by making it easier to grab. Set-up is so much quicker, and I can cook a beef roast for 30 hours without adding ANY water. If you're just starting out in sous vide, I recommend this cooker." —Jeff Nichols
Get it from Amazon for $149 (available in two styles).
11. A Levo infusion machine so you can infuse any herb into just about anything you can imagine: oil, butter, honey, etc. Simply set it and forget it! You can either use Levo's default settings or customize the time, temperature, and cycles you want for your unique creation.
P.S. you can even make soaps, bath bombs, and ~infused~ brownies or gummies with the Levo. All you have to do is fill the herb pod and set your dry or activation cycle, add oil or butter, set your infuse cycle, dispense, and enjoy
Based in Denver, Colorado, Levo is a woman-owned small business.
Promising review: "We love our Levo II! Can't imagine a better way to spend time than learning how to make my own infused oils that help our whole family, whatever the need. Want to add zest to a recipe? Make a concoction to help your loved one sleep? Try a new salad dressing without the mess? Whatever the need, LEVO II will help make an oil, a botanical, a new soap, tea or a lotion that is perfect. The app is abundant with recipes and ideas, so I feel supported with each and every step. East fast cleanup. End to end customer experience is exceptional!" —Kendall E. Coleman
Get it from Levo on Amazon for $299+ (available in four colors).
12. A Philips compact pasta maker because, as much as you love pasta, you don't love the rolling-out-dough-by-hand process. This will make the task of combining ingredients and getting the perfect shape soooo much easier. Homemade spaghetti? Yes, please!
It comes with shaping discs for spaghetti, fettuccine, penne, pappardelle, tagliatelle, angel hair, and lasagna. Plus, there's an included recipe book for meal inspiration.
Check it out in action TikTok here!
Promising review: "I was just as skeptical as you are. I, too, have been doing the old school — make the dough, roll it out, run it through a pasta machine, etc. — method. It's a production, all for AMAZING pasta. With this, you put the ingredients in, push a button, and watch for AMAZING pasta to be extruded. I had hoped I'd be able to multitask a bit more, but it extrudes so fast there isn't much time for other tasks between cutting it. But I think that seems reasonable. The other thing to consider is that you have to be VERY exact with the measurements of the ingredients. I've found weighing them works best. The recipes in the included book work great. Don't use other pasta recipes not developed for this machine unless you are up for some experimentation. The dough will be drier than the traditional method and has to be to feed through the auger and extrude properly. So it also does take a bit longer to cook than traditional fresh pasta, but when it's done it's that same amazing taste and texture!" —Conversio
Get it from Amazon for $179.42+ (available in black or white).
13. A pair of claw shredders that'll make easy work of barbecue prep. No more messing around with knives and forks to shred your chicken. These time-saving claws are also melt-proof so you don't have to worry about them being next to a hot grill or oven.
Bear Paws is a small business specializing in products that'll help you become a grill master.
Promising review: "These claws are just what you need for shredding pork, chicken, beef or any other items. The points are sharp, narrow, and long and work well as a pair. It's much more efficient and quicker than using two forks. I thought I might have been a little extravagant in ordering this but now I realize it is very useful beyond shredding — e. g., holding a watermelon with one hand/claw as you cut with the other hand." —J. Renfrow
Get them from Bear Paws on Amazon for $11.99+ (available in four colors).
14. A pair of wear-resistant herb scissors whose five blades do the work of 10 knives. You're about to garnish the heck out of Sunday dinner!
You'll also get a cleaning comb which makes it easy to get out every last bit of your herbs.
Promising review: "We use HelloFresh which has a lot of meals with scallions. My uniform knife cutting skills are sketchy at best and I just knew there had to be a gadget out there that would make things easier. These herb shears are awesome! They make my life much easier. They are just like the description says, easy to use, easy to clean, and so far seem pretty durable." —Mike Taylor
Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in three colors).
15. A set of bake-even cake strips if you're tired of having to lob of the domed tops of your cakes. Just wet these strips and wrap them around your pans, and you'll have perfectly level and moist cakes every time!
Promising review: "I first heard about these bake-even strips on a baking blog and just had to try them out. I am so glad I did! My cakes would usually come out looking like a dormant volcano and I'd have to spend quite some time trying to cut them down to be level, usually ending up trimming almost half the cake away! But with these bake-even strips, my cakes came out flat and pretty evenly baked without the darker, slightly overcooked edges. I even got compliments on how even my cake levels looked... A definite MUST-HAVE for those who do a lot of baking." —snakgurl
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $17.69 (also available in packs of two).
16. A stainless-steel 4-in-1 air fryer because you've been wanting a faster and easier way to cook with less oil. This nonstick air fryer preheats quickly, so your fried/baked/roasted meals get to your table in no time!
Read our in-depth Instant Vortex Plus air fryer review.
Promising review: "I have a small kitchen and limited space. I was able to get rid of my microwave and toaster oven and use this product. Hot sandwiches are amazing in the Vortex. We've cooked some veggies, pork chops, and chicken. Overall we are pleased." —SFB
Get it from Amazon for $99.95.
17. A pack of two magnetic air fryer cheat sheets to help you prepare over 100 recipes to the perfect temperature instead of winging it and ending up with a raw dinner. Just stick this on your fridge and have perfectly air-fried food all the time!
Promising review: “This chart is easy to read and lists most commonly cooked items. Magnet sticks well to my refrigerator so it can be easily accessible when using my air fryer. I have a 1,500-watt fryer and the temps listed are spot on with the quick temps on my fryer.” —N. Nick
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two colors and in a Spanish language edition).
18. A foldable and dishwasher-safe mushroom-shaped funnel — just flip it inside out and stick the cute little "stem" through your container's opening to transfer oils, spices, and more!
See it in action on TikTok here!
Promising review: "I am obsessed with this funnel!!! I juice a lot of citrus and juices for cocktails, and this little guy is the perfect size for bottling. It’s beyond cute and really great quality. I’m always hesitant about buying silicone items, as I don’t want them to be too thin. This is perfect! Sturdy and cute! Can’t get better than that! The perfect addition to any cottagecore kitchen!" —Abbey Klem
Get it from Amazon for $17.95+ (available in two sizes).
19. The Always Pan from Our Place if you're never sure what pot, pan, or tray to use to roast, saute, or steam. This multipurpose pan can braise, sear, steam, strain, saute, fry, boil, serve, store, and is even oven-safe. Finally take the guesswork out of cooking.
Promising review: "Literally the best pan! Cooks things so easily and without sticking. I love the peace of mind now knowing I am cooking with quality non-toxic cookware and it works exceptionally well. The utensil is also perfect and the steam basket is just an added bonus." —Tiera W.
Get it from Our Place for $150 (available in eight colors).
20. An indoor grill and electric griddle for easily whipping up some burgers, pancakes, paninis, and crispy bacon. Yes, that means breakfast, lunch, and dinner can all happen in this combo cooker. Oh, and its nonstick removable plates are dishwasher safe.
Promising review: "Had indoor grills previously, but this one is awesome. So far cooked pork chops, steaks, hamburgers, even grilled shrimp. This thing is ultra-easy to use and the fact that you can throw everything into a dishwasher, in my opinion, has already paid for itself. For years I've tried to replicate hamburgers that my dad and I used to have at a small diner in western NC, and I've pretty much matched the cooking and flavor. I think having the lid actually helps the food stay more moist and cook evenly. Even if it broke today, I would possibly order another." —jle
Get it from Amazon for $52.49.
21. Or a versatile 3-in-1 indoor grill whose large pot and grill plate mean you can grill (duh), slow cook, steam, simmer, and serve all from the same convenient device. Say hello to sizzling steaks, stocky stews, and so much more!
And if cleanup is the thing you're trying to avoid, this has a raised grill surface so excess fat can drip away as the food cooks, which means no sticky situations for you!
Promising review: "Admittedly, at first it seemed strange that this hot pot could boil and grill better than its $100+ counterparts. But I am now fully convinced of the validity of Amazon's customer review system. Boil: For hot pot, we add room temperature chicken broth and some spices. It takes about 6 minutes to get it to a rolling boil on the MAX setting. Much faster than my stove top. Grill: It takes about a minute to get to the searing temperature on MAX setting. I drop some cuts of Char Siu on it and get PERFECT grill marks in 30 seconds. Also, you can grill fish on this thing and it tastes amazing! Each piece of fish will have the crusty outer layer (yum) and a very moist interior. Steam: Just put food in and add some water. We steam spinach and broccoli in a few minutes. We recently started using this machine the same way that we would use our oven for baked ginger, onion, sugar, and soy chicken. The ingredients make a pretty amazing sauce and this machine will cook the drumstick chicken in 15 minutes. The exterior will have a nice glaze and the interior is super moist — almost wet — but cooked thoroughly." —Minoh Kim
Get it from Amazon for $31.10+ (available in black and white colors).
22. A pancake batter dispenser to help make breakfast time a quicker and less messy affair. No more splattering! It even comes with a wire ball you can drop inside so you can mix your batter without having to take out and clean any appliances.
Promising review: “If you’re thinking of buying this item, DO IT! I originally purchased it because I was tired of scooping my batter with a measuring cup, dripping along the way, just to have oblong-shaped pancakes. This thing makes the perfect round cakes with no mess! I was skeptical about it holding as much batter as we usually use; enough for four people. But it was perfect when we doubled the original recipe! It has a built-in stand when you add your ingredients through the bottom and cleanup is a breeze.” —Michelle W.
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in two colors).
23. An adjustable measuring cup if switching between fifty-leven measuring spoons and cups just causes you too much stress (and mess). Its rotating body and plunger can easily measure and dispense whatever you put in it (even sticky things like peanut butter and batter).
Promising review: "This is the greatest kitchen tool ever! I cook and bake often and was forever having to first dig for, then clean endless numbers of measuring cups; I actually had three sets. No more though. I just need this one extremely well made, adjustable measuring cup. It works perfectly for me for all kinds of things, such as flour, butter, syrups, dressings, oils, etc. If I am baking, I will first use it to measure the dry items. I then just wipe it out with a paper towel and measure out the butter, etc. This way involves less washing. The suction is as effective as day one, and the units of measure on it are clear and not at all faded." —Gabriella W.
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
24. A sleek oil dispenser and mister set with a built-in measuring pump so you know exactly how much oil you're spraying on your pan.
See it in action on TikTok here!
To use, just hold the button until the oil in the measuring cup reaches the amount you need. Oh, and it comes with an olive oil mister that'll help you get light, even coverage.
Promising review: "This product is easy to use and is the perfect addition to any kitchen! I love how easily I can measure out olive oil and how smoothly it comes out of the bottle. It is great for cooking or for drizzling over salads! Not only is it easy to use, but it also looks nice in the kitchen. Unlike a plastic olive oil bottle, this dispenser is a beautiful addition to my counter top. Also, for anyone who is interested in measuring out their olive oil without needing to constantly pull out a tablespoon, this is the perfect dispenser for you! The spray bottle is also great for cooking! I love that I know exactly what comes out of the spray bottle, rather than a store-bought spray bottle with additives. 10/10 would recommend!" —Clotilde D.
Get it from Amazon for $29.89.
25. A multi-purpose kitchen stand that can hold up cooking gear or cookbooks so you can more easily handle what's happening on the stove over there.
Promising review: "I love this product! I have always had a difficult time removing hot and steamy lids from dishes with no place to put them without making a mess on my countertop. If placed upside down on the counter, then it's too hot to pick back up. This stand works perfectly for all my lids from my heavy lid on the Dutch oven to small lids. It's also great for large spoons and ladles without making a mess. I highly recommend it." —Colleen R.
Get it from Amazon for $22.50 (available in two colors).
26. A luxe automatic spice grinder for topping off your home-cooked meals with salt or pepper. You'll be glad to keep this cool mill on your kitchen counter or dining room table. It has interchangeable salt and pepper pods so you can get the most bang for your buck.
Promising review: "I just got one of these snazzy kitchen gadgets, and now every time I use it I think to myself, 'How was I living life before this thing?!' It finely grinds salt down to that nice flaky texture, and then easy pops out the pod if I want to use pepper. I even got a different type of pod ideal for more oily spices (think mustard or flax seed). Now I am looking for reasons to use this thing... Salt on cake???" —Kayla Suazo
Get it from Amazon for $44.99 (comes with two interchangeable pods; available in four colors).
27. A digital food thermometer if the reason you haven't been baking chicken, deep frying doughnuts, and smoking salmon is that you're afraid of undercooking absolutely everything. Get consistent and quick temperature readings with this oven-safe gadget!
Promising review: "I ordered this specifically for certain features. The most important is its ability to recalibrate because if your thermometer isn't accurate, then it's useless. I also liked the dual probe option. Super convenient! I'm happy to say that this is a great thermometer. Directions for use are clear and easy to follow. You can use the probe in the oven, as the wire is sturdy and allows the oven door to close completely. Then just unplug the wire and you have a handheld probe. You can also set a timer for when food temperature is reached and it beeps when ready. It's not an instant read but truly it just takes seconds. Highly recommend plus it's a super buy!" —Cheryl
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in two colors).
28. A two-stage knife sharpener so you don't have to spend infinity attempting to chop one onion because your so-called "good knife" ain't up to scratch. Either lay its non-slip base on your countertop or place its grip on the edge of your countertop and sharpen away.
Read our full review of the KitchenIQ knife sharpener!
Promising review: "Wow, this little gadget is pretty amazing! I have some old (expensive) nonserrated knives that are supposed to never need sharpening but unfortunately, lost their sharp edge long ago. I saw this gadget and decided to try it. I set the bottom of this gadget on the edge of the counter and ran one of the knives through the side labeled 'Coarse' about 10 times, then ran it through the side labeled 'Fine' another 8–10 times. Bingo! The knife was transformed back to its former high-dollar cutlery glory. I could hardly believe how effectively it had sharpened the knife, which I had been ready to throw away a week before. I've been happily sharpening all our knives and trying to add up in my head how much money I've saved by NOT having to buy another set of expensive knives. I don't know where else you can spend $6 and get this return for the money. Great score!" —Schelly L. Wagoner
Get it from Amazon for $10.30.
29. A big blue whale strainer that'll allow you to strain water from the pot without having to dump your food out of it, too.
Promising review: "OMG. This item should be in EVERY kitchen. It's beyond useful as well as cute and whimsical. I use it for all kinds of foods that need straining because I don't have the sink space to plop down a huge colander. It's hard to see in the picture, but the 'whale's gills' has a lip that snugly hugs onto the curve of a pot or bowl. It's also great for when you don't want to strain all of the liquid out, like when making ramen. Needless to say, this thing stays within reach of the sink at all times now!" —zaozaokitty
Get it from Amazon for $14.30.
30. A handheld spiralizer because the only way you're fitting zucchini into your diet is if you cover it in butter and garlic and pretending you're at a fine Italian restaurant. And that's OK.
Check out our Vegetti vegetable slicer review!
Promising review: "What a fantastic kitchen widget! I actually have a large spiralizer and never use it because it is a pain to get out and clean. I saw this and bought it and couldn't be happier. Easy to use and easy to clean if you rinse and clean right away. Small and compact makes this easy to store without taking up tons of space! The option for two different size of noodles is a nice feature!" —Jamie M.
Get it from Amazon for $12.03.
31. A nonstick baking mat if you're annoyed by sticky dough and flour on your kitchen counters. It's also perfect for keeping your baking trays unscathed by gooey and burnt ingredients.
Promising review: "I've never used these before, and I regret all of the time I've lost scrubbing baking dishes clean. Now those days are over for me. These clean up easily with soap and water, and the baking sheets are spotless. The really great thing about these mats is you can roll out the dough on the mat and place the mat directly on the baking sheet to go into the oven. Just lift and go. It's really great for making pizzas. I even use the pizza cutter on it without damaging the mat. Bonus: everything comes out beautifully. I haven't had any dough stick to the mat. Everything we've baked has an even, tawny color on the bottom." —bfcomedywriter
Get it from Amazon for $14.90.
32. A set of pink and gold cooking utensils to help you get your Gordon Ramsay on with a little more flair. These stylish and durable pieces are made with nonstick silicone so cleanup is a breeze.
This set includes: a spoon, a turner, a spatula, tongs, a ladle, a whisk, and a matching holder.
Promising review: “They are true-to-color blush pink and gold. Matches my kitchen perfectly! I have used these almost everyday for cooking and baking and they have held up awesome!! I was afraid of peeling but they haven't peeled and I have put them in the dishwasher several times. Would definitely recommend.” —Trudy Anne
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (also available in red and white).
33. A digital food scale so you'll always have a perfectly precise amount of dry or wet ingredients for your recipes. Because your version of a "pinch of salt" is just...not accurate.
Promising review: "This scale is accurate and so easy to use. I like that you can zero it out with a plate or other container on it, then put food in container and get only the food weight, then scale doesn't get dirty. I also like that you can switch the measurements from ounces to grams in the middle of weighing. It more than meets my needs for measuring food and liquid portions." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
34. A manual heat-resistant food chopper for nailing that stubborn ground beef in your grandmother's famous pasta sauce recipe. You can also use it to chop boiled eggs, potatoes, fruits, and more.
Promising review: "This is truly a game changer and time saver when you are cooking ground beef/turkey. It was so easy to break up the meat. Even better, the meat didn't fly out of the skillet or splash hot grease onto my hand. This utensil is sturdy; no bending or melting. This really is an invaluable tool." —jellybean55
Get it from Amazon for $8.69+ (available in three colors).
35. A Hamilton Beach panini press because you deserve gourmet meals without gourmet prices. Sandwiches, quesadillas, desserts are yours for the making!
Promising review: "You can't beat this press for the money! Got it less than a week ago and family has already had Cuban sandwiches, quesadillas, and lots of grilled cheese sandwiches. Heats up within a couple of minutes, then takes about four minutes to grill the sandwich. Just wipe off to clean." —jim
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in two colors).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.