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” 🧇 by Negesti Kaudo BuzzFeed Staff Facebook Pinterest Twitter Mail Link 1. A 15-piece set of airtight food containers because an organized kitchen is the first step to cooking some incredible meals. No more confusing salt for sugar or realizing you have waaaaay more Basmati rice in your pantry then you should.
www. amazon. com This set also includes reusable labels.
I have this set and TBH, I have another set in my Amazon cart, just waiting. I personally bought this to keep my food safe from vermin in my very small kitchen, but I’ve found that each of these containers is worth way more than what I paid. I use them for everything ! I have a few in the freezer keeping cookies ready for reheating, several in the pantry with teas, rice, sugar, and cereal — and I’ve even used them to carry a large amount of dog food on the go! They are easy enough to clean in the sink, but also dishwasher-safe.
Highly recommend! Promising review: “I have tried other brands of containers for airtight storage but they are a hassle to clean. This system is fantastic for an airtight seal yet easy to clean. I like the variety of sizes, the cute labels, and the chalk marker.
I will be ordering more!” — mds2006 Get it from Amazon for $23. 99+ (available in three colors). 2.
A glass and stainless-steel oil sprayer to effortlessly grease your pans, veggies, and meat with a consistent mist instead of a haphazardly eyeballed drizzle. With this, you won’t miss a spot on your veggies when prepping them to roast. www.
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com Promising review: “The sprayer is made with a high-quality glass container and a spraying nozzle capable of producing a very fine mist. This is perfect for coating baking pans with oil and other cooking needs. The trigger is smooth and easy to use.
The slim profile makes it easy to store and doesn’t clog up precious kitchen storage space. ” — K. K.
Get it from Amazon for $9. 23 . 3.
A handheld garlic press in case you are not a chef and have no idea how to “mince”, so crushing involves slamming a garlic clove over and over until it looks right. Simply press and roll this gadget onto the cloves, and actually follow the amount the recipe calls for. Amazon Promising review: “If I could give this product more than 5 stars I would.
It cuts through and minces garlic easily and is much easier to clean than the traditional garlic press. I bought another one for my mother-in-law and she LOVES it too. She cooks a lot and said it made her life so much easier too.
” — Mattix Get it from Amazon for $9. 97 . 4.
A trio lasagna pan — with this you can make three versions of lasagna to appeal to all your houseguests *OR* you could make an entire batch of brownie edges, so no one has to fight over them. Pastries, lasagna, breads. .
. the possibilities are endless! www. amazon.
com , www. amazon. com Promising review: “Question: What do you do if you are a vegetarian and your family eats meat and you want a lasagna but don’t want to make two full pans? Answer: Get this product right now! With this pan you can make a quick meal since you don’t have to cook the noodles, even with the regular lasagna noodles.
I find the walls of these pans are compact and the heat from the channels cooks the pasta around it quickly, resulting in fork-tender lasagna without boiling first. The trick is to use a lot of sauce and cover it with foil. “The added bonus with this pan is the fact that the leftovers can be stored easily and simply in containers ready to go for tomorrow’s lunch — no cutting and messing with lasagna slices in a flat pan.
Take care of your products though, as others have said, do not let this soak in water too long or it may rust. ” — PinkSugar Get it from Amazon for $22. 99 .
5. An 8-inch Misen chef’s knife designed with long-lasting high-carbon stainless steel makes a sharp and dependable assistant in the kitchen. Why spend hundreds of dollars on a fancy knife when this one was created to be the ultimate sous chef for professionals and amateurs alike? www.
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com Promising review: “Love this knife! It cuts incredibly quickly and I’ve used it at least eight times in just two days. I was mincing onions and garlic like a professional chef. I have been so accustomed to using less-than-ideal knives, so switching to this incredible knife was a lifesaver.
The grip is perfect and I wish I had more items that were made of this material. The knife felt very secure in my hand, and the curved edge about the handle allowed me to cut with precision and speed without any pain to my index fingers. I have found that slicing bagels in half with any knife that is not serrated can be difficult, but not with this knife! Highly recommend to both novice and professional cooks.
” — Jeff Parrott Get it from Amazon for $55+ (available in four colors and three sizes). 6. An Instant Pot 7-in-1 multicooker that will literally change your life once you start making large-batch meals with this thing and learn meal-prepping doesn’t have to take up your entire day.
From stews and soups to rice and slow-cooked meat, you’ll be eating good with half the effort after investing in this kitchen must-have. Amazon It can be used as a rice cooker, pressure cooker, slow cooker, steamer, sauté, yogurt maker, and warmer for lots of food. For more inspo, check out our full review of the Instant Pot and Instant Pot recipes that’ll basically cook themselves .
Promising review: “There are so many people who say the can’t cook, but I swear I’m on a whole new level of not being able to cook. This little appliance helps expand our menu and I have learned to do so much with it. I will sum up in a nutshell, I love how easy it is and how I throw everything in it comes out done.
No stirring and not many messy dishes. I still don’t love it for meats (which I don’t eat much of anyway), but I think that’s just a matter of needing to experiment more with them. I seriously can’t believe how many foods can be cooked in here!” — Aundrea Get the 6-quart from Amazon for $99.
99 (also available in 3- or 8-quart sizes). 7. A rapid egg cooker for anyone who loves egg dishes and wants to become a pro at making the perfect soft-boiled or poached eggs.
This lil’ cooker will have your eggs done in minutes and your successful egg recipes will have you one step closer to chef-level expertise! www. amazon. com Promising review: “I was skeptical when I ordered it but use it constantly .
I live in barracks and do not have a stove. I bought it for boiled eggs but use it much more for breakfast burritos. Super easy.
Butter tray, put in egg and water, press the button, and walk away. By time I’m dressed for work it’s ready. Throw it in a tortilla and walk out with it.
More nutritious than Pop-Tarts. It does hard-boiled eggs well but don’t assume that’s all its good for. Great for college kids, military people, traveling workers, or anyone without access to a full kitchen.
” — a. l. s Get it from Amazon for $19.
99+ (available in eight colors). Check out our Dash Rapid Egg Cooker review for more deets! 8. A Lodge pre-seasoned cast-iron skillet because I firmly believe that everyone should have one in their kitchen, and this one won’t put a dent in your pocket.
Now you can make a perfect imitation of that buffalo chicken dip or jalapeño honey skillet cornbread you’re obsessed with, or even bring the restaurant experience home by searing up some delicious fajitas. The possibilities are endless! www. amazon.
com BuzzFeed Shopping contributor Rachel Dunkel has this and raves: ” This is the cast-iron I have, and it pretty much just lives on my stovetop because I use it so much. While cast-irons are most well-known for getting a good sear on meat, it’s just as — if not more — amazing at crisping up veggies to perfection. To clean, simply hand wash (I usually opt for no soap, but you do you) and rub with vegetable oil to keep it nice and seasoned.
” Get the 10. 25-inch from Amazon for $19. 90 (available in five other sizes).
9. A plant-based cooking oil solidifier if you’re a fan of making fried foods, but have not figured out the *best* way of getting rid of leftover grease. With this, you can sprinkle the powder into the remaining oil while it’s hot, let it cool, and then scoop it into the trash in one solid, mess-free piece! Easy peasy! Amazon 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 styles). FryAway is a Latine- woman-owned small business. 10.
A pancake batter mixer , so not only are you using fewer dishes for your favorite breakfast staples, but you can pour perfect amounts *and* store whatever’s left in the fridge for later! The key to this nifty gadget is the built-in BlenderBall wire whisk designed to mix your wet and dry ingredients as you shake it! www. amazon. com Promising review: This is the best breakfast invention after the waffle maker.
LOVE IT! As someone who makes pancakes or waffles three to four times a week (my kids are pretty spoiled, but breakfast is key to getting through the first part of the school day) , this is the easiest and fastest way to get that done. I just add everything to the bottle, shake, and pour into the waffle maker or griddle. When I am done, just add some water, shake again, empty, and then place everything in the dishwasher.
” — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $14. 29+ (available in two colors). 11.
A digital food thermometer for anyone who likes their meat rare, but simply eyeballs the color. (Should it be red, crimson, pink, carnation???) This tool will actually make sure your meat is cooked properly and probably help you avoid some regrettable food prep mistakes. www.
amazon. com 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 and lightweight; it’s easy to pull out the probe and very easy to read the temperature. I purchased several as stocking stuffers for Christmas. They make a gift that will be appreciated for its size and ease of use, but most importantly, it will be a gift that gets used instead of put away in the closet.
” — Yardleydoc Get it from Amazon for $13. 99+ (available in red and gray). 12.
A cutlery drawer organizer because having a drawer of loose utensils is not only stressful, but can also be a safety hazard. Organize your full set of knives, forks, spoons, and wine stoppers in a way that makes sense, but also takes up half the space of a typical organizer, making room for larger cooking utensils that desperately need a place to go. www.
amazon. com One tray fits up to 24 pieces of cutlery. Promising review: “THE BEST silverware storage organizer compartments I’ve EVER had in my entire life! We have a large family and therefore have the need for a lot of silverware.
Unfortunately we have a small shallow and narrow drawer in our house but it was always full! Constantly disorganized before, and now amazingly organized. The only reason I would hesitate would be if your drawer is not adequately deep, but from reading reviews people said if they had 3. 5 inches of depth it would be just fine which is exactly what I have and there’s adequate drawer depth for me.
I measured my skinny drawer and realized I still had space for two units and took the plunge and am so glad I did! Silverware goes quickly from the dishwasher straight into the drawer and you don’t have to stack perfectly to put a lot in!!! ADD IT TO YOUR CART NOW, you’ll be glad you did if you have the same problem as we did! ” — oceantiff Get it from Amazon for $11. 99 . 13.
A meat tenderizer that’ll make your discount meat taste just as good as an expensive entree from your favorite restaurant. Tenderizing beforehand means you’ll have meat that’s less tough, more flavorful, and ready-to-eat in less cooking time! Amazon The tenderizer features stainless steel blades and is dishwasher-safe. Promising review: “This thing really works great.
Takes only seconds to tenderize any kind of meat. I’ve used on pork, beef, and chicken and the results are these meats cook and taste so much better after being tenderized with this. Many people ask about dishwasher-safe.
I have used it for a while and always put it in the dishwasher and it’s fine. It’s plastic and stainless-steel so I don’t think the dishwasher can hurt it. ” — 5280 Get it from Amazon for $17.
49+ (available in three colors and a 16-blade option). 14. An air fryer to help you dramatically cut down on the amount of takeout ordered to your front door (sure, it’s convenient, but also expensive).
This top-rated kitchen appliance fits on your counter and allows you to make wings, fries, mini tarts, egg rolls, and more without waiting on a delivery driver. You may end up even wanting to cook more once you start using it! Hannah Loewentheil / BuzzFeed BuzzFeed editor Hannah Loewentheil bought this air fryer during quarantine, and has zero regrets: “Friends of mine were raving about their new Instant Vortex Plus 6-in-1 Air Fryer, so after reading similar feedback on Amazon, I decided it looked like a winner. I figured I would be using this appliance primarily as air air fryer, but as an added bonus, it can also roast, broil, bake, re-heat, and dehydrate food.
I’ve had this air fryer for about three weeks now, and I can honestly say it’s become the hero of my kitchen. It preheats quickly, it’s large enough to hold a good amount of food at once, it’s easy to clean, and it makes food taste crispy on the outside and moist on the inside without any oil. I’ve been using my air fryer to make vegetables just about every night and it makes them taste so good.
If you’re cooking for kids, picky eaters, or you just don’t get so excited about eating vegetables, the air fryer could be perfect for you. If you like chicken, the air fryer might change your life, and I don’t mean that to be dramatic. The air fryer produces restaurant-quality chicken that tastes absurdly decadent, except there’s no oil involved in the cooking — just air.
Thanks to the air fryer, the chicken gets so crispy. I couldn’t believe I made this at home!!” To learn more, read her glowing air fryer review . Get the 6-in-1 4-quart size from Amazon for $106+ (available in five sizes and four styles).
15. A magnetic stove shelf , so all your go-to ingredients and spices are within reach as you cook. And you won’t have to worry about them tumbling onto the counter or into your cooking pot! www.
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com Promising review: “This is amazing, and I have no idea why I didn’t buy one of these years ago!!! My new stove wouldn’t get close enough to the wall to allow me to rest anything on top without it falling behind. This was absolutely PERFECT. I am very happy that the magnets provided were able to be moved.
This allowed me to place them perfectly for maximum hold because my top was slightly curved. ” — JStill Get it from Amazon for $39. 99 (available in three sizes and three colors).
16. A two-pack of Dan-O’s Seasoning (one original, one spicy) if you’ve been looking for a go-to seasoning to give your meals a little “oomph”! These top-rated low-sodium mixes are perfect for adding flavor to anything from meats to veggies to eggs, and more. www.
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com Promising review: “I became interested in this product while watching TikToks. I have been adding it to so many things. I use it in spaghetti, on fish, and one of my favorites is to add it to popcorn.
My husband had to ask why my popcorn smelled like steak. I love the fact that it is low sodium as well. I am not a fan of extra salt and most foods already have plenty of salt but need some seasoning.
This should be your go-to seasoning. ” — Heartcri Get it from Amazon for $13. 98 (also available in a four-pack).
Dan O’s seasoning is a small business that rose to TikTok fame during the pandemic. 17. A terra-cotta bear because nothing is worse than going to make from-scratch chocolate chip cookies and realizing your brown sugar is basically solid.
By keeping this in your airtight brown sugar container (like the ones in #1 above!), you’ll have fluffy, moist, ready-to-use sugar all the time. www. amazon.
com Promising review: “After a number of containers for my brown sugar and continuously throwing my brown sugar away due to giant hard lumps, I began to wonder why our brown sugar never lumped as a child. That’s when I remembered a weird brown bear in our sugar. After a quick Google search, I found this! I soaked it in water for 30 minutes and then added to my lumpy brown sugar.
. . two days later, there is not a single lump in my sugar! Yay!” — Sneezeloaf Get it from Amazon for $6.
27 . 18. A 2-in-1 chop ‘n’ stir tool , so you can ground meat for spaghetti or shread chicken for tacos much faster, saving you all the time of finagling with a spatula, knife, and spoon to get it all done.
You could also use it to mash potatoes, fruits, and veggies for whatever craving your stomach insists on having. All you have to do is press and twist! Amazon Promising review: “I love making chicken tacos in my pressure cooker, the meat ends up tender but sometimes doesn’t fall apart. I’d seen this online and it worked out perfectly; not only does it smash but it chops at the same time.
While the chicken is still hot in the pot I can use this to smash/shred the chicken, making perfect shredded chicken taco meat. I have also used while cooking ground beef doing the same, chopping while I smash. I even used it to smash/chop some cooked meatballs making meat sauce.
I love this thing. ” — Eric M. Schloegel, Jr.
Get it from Amazon for $8. 69+ (available in three colors). 19.
A three-piece pizza grilling set by Cuisinart that features a must-have ceramic pizza stone, a stainless steel folding pizza peel to carefully remove and place pizza into your oven, and, of course, a stainless steel pizza slicer. Now, you’ll have everything you need whenever you want to make homemade pizzas that taste like they’re straight outta the wood oven. www.
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com BTW, this is designed to be used in the grill, but reviewers say they’ve used it in the oven — the only thing you have to do is preheat the oven with the pizza stone inside! Promising review: “I have to admit that I was already a Cuisinart fan as I own a Cuisinart outdoor grill and have given two as wedding gifts. I was anxious to receive the new outdoor pizza maker as we live out in the country without the option of pizza delivery; so all of my past attempts at pizza making was with a boxed mix. My husband had the pizza maker assembled (along with the stand that is sold separately) and heated before the dough had even finished rising.
Only have one recommendation: READ the Pizza Making Guide that includes several informative tips, especially the one suggesting to use cornmeal on the peel. We’re pizza-making pros now (by the second batch) and started experimenting with different recipes. When not in use, I like the design that mirrors the cosmetics of my outdoor grill.
” — Kris F Get the set from Amazon for $31. 99 . 20.
A cutlery brush that’ll clean your sharpest utensils thoroughly. Thanks to the safety grip, you won’t have to worry about accidentally slicing yourself as you scrub! Amazon Promising review: “This product makes cleaning knives easy. The worst thing I do to my knives is leave them in the sink because I set them aside to wash with other dishes.
This specialized tool makes it easy to do a quick pass on my knife right after I use it . ” — cooljames Get it from Amazon for $8. 99 .
21. A super handy clip-on strainer just in case your pot lids aren’t designed with strainers. (Wah!) Keep your noodles, veggies, and whatever else in the pot where it belongs while draining with this innovative gadget that attaches directly to the rim of the pot.
Not to mention, this definitely takes up less space in your cabinets compared to a full-size colander! www. amazon. com Promising review: “Pouring a scalding hot pot of pasta into a colander brings back memories of said colander tipping over and pasta spilling all over the sink or the bottom portion of pasta sitting in a shallow pool of water you just poured into the sink.
Not to mention the splash back when the water hits the rim or side of the colander just perfectly. This product relieved me of having to worry about those catastrophic events. Just snap onto your pot while still having two hands to control the pour.
” — John C Get it from Amazon for $13. 49+ (available in four colors). 22.
A reviewer-beloved veggie chopper if the only thing stopping you from meal prepping or cooking regularly was the fact that you don’t have time to do it all. Now, you can prep those fruits and veggies in no time (and even in advance), without worrying about whether or not you can mince or chop like a top chef. www.
amazon. com , Amazon This vegetable chopper not only chops, but also dices, spiralizes, and ribbons your foods for a versatile kitchen gadget! Check out a TikTok of the veggie chopper in action. 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 $24. 98 (be sure to clip the coupon to get that price!). 23.
A simply marvelous six-piece nonstick baking set for anyone whose kitchen is their small-but-mighty workspace. This space-saving set features a roasting rack, cookie sheet, muffin pan, a bread loaf pan, a square baking pan, and a full-size roaster that effortlessly nest into each other when not in use. For under $50, this means you’ll have a perfectly-sized baking pan for whatever you’re in the mood to cook! Amazon Plus, the entire set is dishwasher safe, too! Promising review: “Love these.
Very sturdy, no warping. Easy to clean, no sticking. These pans brought back my love for baking.
” — Jody Hunter Get it from Amazon for $45. 50 (available in blue and black). 24.
A nifty multitool jar opener that’ll become your favorite sous chef in the kitchen for the way it effortlessly opens jars. It can also be used like a bottle cap grip, a jar breaker claw, a pull tab assist, a soda can tab opener, and a bottle opener! If there’s one thing that should be in your kitchen, it’s this. www.
amazon. com , Amazon According to reviewers, it’s very easy to use even if you’ve got weak grip strength or arthritis. Promising review: “Having had arthritis in my hands since my teens, I have used many jar/bottle openers out of necessity.
The Oxo ones work well, but wear out within a year because of the volume of usage . This fabulous opener has yet to find a container that it cannot easily open, even bottles of water with heavily sealed caps. I love it so much I ordered another one to have in two drawers on either end of my kitchen.
This gripper does not exacerbate my carpel tunnel syndrome, either. I would give it more stars if I could. ” — Patrizia L.
Get it from Amazon for $7. 87+ (available in 15 colors). 25.
A 4. 6-rated set of assorted deli containers with over 14,000 5-star ratings from reviewers whose meal-prepping and food storing has elevated to a whole new level of aspiring chef. These leak-proof, airtight, microwave- and freezer-safe containers are just perfect for any and all kinds of cooking needs, and include a variety of sizes that *all* stack into each other when not in use.
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amazon. com Promising review: “These containers are leak proof, dishwasher safe, durable. I use to clean, prep and store chopped ingredients to ensure that I eat my fruits and veggies daily.
I’m just more likely to include if already chopped when I’m cooking. ” — Steven Wallace “After seeing these things in essentially every restaurant kitchen and being used by quite a few of my favorite chefs, I decided to buy a pack of them. They are dishwasher safe and essentially watertight.
They stack well for storage as well as in the fridge, and I don’t feel bad if I break one once in a while. Well worth the money. ” — Kurt Get a variety pack from Amazon for $22.
91+ (available in various sizes and assortments). 26. A two-tier stackable steamer to cook your veggies, rice, or meat simultaneously, so you can sit back and relax (or even knock off other things on your to-do list), and have a ready-to-eat meal in no time at all! www.
amazon. com The steamer is designed with an automatic shutoff to help prevent any accidents or ruined food, and the glass steaming baskets can conveniently be used for storage! Promising reviews: “Honestly the thought of steamed food didn’t sound super appealing to me but I wanted to try healthier dinners. I will NEVER go back! Not only is this thing quiet AND mess free.
. . it’s fast and so simple I just turn the knob and walk away.
And the food?!?! Amazing! I was scared it’d make the meat dry but it doesn’t at all. 10/10!” — Bambie “First, it has a dial timer which makes it so easy to use. Second, it’s oblong and allows for food to fit easily in its spacious inner tray.
Third, it has a shield between the large water reservoir and the food so as not to contaminate. Also, it has a reservoir refill slot so you can add water without disassembly. Plus a label on the outside with cooking times.
All these features make it so easy to use and so very easy to clean. I love love love mine. ” — Bentley Get it from Amazon for $32.
81 . 27. A cast-iron Dutch oven because why take up space with a number of pots and pans when you can use one really good one to do it all? With a Dutch oven like this, you can bake, roast, boil, braise, marinate, slow cook, simmer, and more.
It’s officially Fall, so you’d be remiss not to whip up a batch of your favorite soup and get cozy. www. amazon.
com , www. amazon. com Promising review: ” Wow I don’t know how I lived without an enamel Dutch oven for so long! We use this for so many recipes, whether or not this is technically the best pot to use for them.
I love that the enamel is safer and more durable than nonstick but doesn’t sacrifice that function. We only hand wash it because we don’t want to ruin the finish, but that has been very easy so far. It is also great for baking.
Overall, could not be happier with this product . ” — RMS Get it from Amazon for $79. 90+ (available in 17 colors).
28. A rotary cheese grater that’s created with a razor sharp steel drum to make grating cheese less of a pain and give your wrists a break. And let’s be honest, unlike at a certain restaurant, you’ll never have to say “when.
” Amazon Promising review: “I love it. My family loves it. We used to use a handheld flat cheese grater.
It took forever to grind enough cheese out of that thing. This little jewel cranks out grated cheese . We tried all sorts of hard cheeses just to see the thing work, then froze some soft cheeses to see how they worked.
Now we mix our cheeses just because it is so easy to do. Asiago/Parmesan rockfish? Simple. Pretty neat.
It works. It’s cheap. Easy to clean.
Handy as hell. Buy one . ” — Aranhas Get it from Amazon for $22.
95 . 29. A KitchenAid mini stand mixer if you’re ready to improve your amateur baking skills from Nailed It! to Great British Bake-Off expertise.
Get started with this artisan-quality mixer that can produce enough dough for up to five dozen cookies at once. . .
so definitely call your friends over for testing! www. amazon. com , www.
amazon. com This 3. 5-quart mini mixer includes a wire whisk, flat beater, and dough hook.
It is dishwasher-safe and sports a powerful 10-speed slide control. Promising review: “I’m in love! I’ve been waiting to buy a mixer for so long and I finally pulled the trigger. I was hesitant to purchase the mini thinking it was too small — boy was I wrong! This powerful little machine is already the bell of the ball in my kitchen.
Don’t let the word ‘mini’ scare you off, this has no problem making double batches of bread. If you’ve been thinking about buying one, don’t hesitate; you won’t regret adding this beauty to your kitchen arsenal. ” — Dani Get it from Amazon for $379.
99+ (available in nine colors; available alone or with two attachments). 30. USA Pan sheet pans that are top-rated for several reasons: dependable nonstick design, easy cleanup, and the ability to withstand high heat without making that very concerning *popping* sound your current cookie sheets do when in the oven.
You won’t even need to use foil, cooking spray, or parchment paper once you start baking with these (but you can, of course)! www. amazon. com Promising review: “These pans are very well made and seem very durable.
They seem to conduct heat very evenly which is very important, but they also have an amazing nonstick surface that makes it a breeze to clean them. I was very impressed and I think they are well worth the money even if you only occasionally bake, because they will last a very long time. ” — Z Get a set of two from Amazon for $43.
99 (also available individually ). 31. A Dash mini rice cooker because who really knows how to make the perfect batch of rice? I sure don’t.
This countertop must-have takes up barely any space and saves you time since you don’t have to boil, simmer, and drain anything to have a go-to side dish for every meal. It literally takes less than 20 minutes for perfectly steamed rice! www. amazon.
com , www. amazon. com And a warming function means you won’t have to spend time reheating! The rice cooker comes with a recipe book and can be used to make soup, stews, oatmeal, and other grains.
Promising review: “I bought this for my daughter for her dorm at college. She loves making flavored rice and warming up soups and things. She likes it so well that she brings it home from college with her on breaks.
It is especially nice that it has a removable pot, which makes it so much easier to clean or keep leftovers in. Would definitely buy again, don’t waste your money on a slightly cheaper one that does not have a removable pot. ” — midohtree Get it from Amazon for $22.
99 (available in eight colors). 32. An Escali Primo kitchen scale for anyone who prefers to be extremely precise in the kitchen, down to the decimal.
This affordable gadget is simple to use and will make sure your recipes, and especially your from-scratch baking, come out perfectly each time (or. . .
at least the measured ingredients will). www. amazon.
com Promising review: “It is very light and compact, making it easy to store and bring around with you. The accuracy is impressive. I have another scale which caused me a lot of frustration as the grams change many times within seconds, but Escali’s scale gives a definite number up to 1g accuracy .
We weigh food to get accurate amount so this is a big plus for me. I also like that the screen takes longer time to turn off as I don’t have to worry about reweighing everything again while trying to get more food to add to the scale to reach my desired mass. ” — Shannon Lim Hui Yu Get it from Amazon for $24.
95+ (available in nine colors). 33. An adjustable measuring spoon that practically takes up zero drawer space and can replace all your other measuring spoons you’ve collected over the years.
This spoon can measure dry *and* wet ingredients up to 1T or 15 ml. Amazon This can also measure dry ingredients from ¼ tsp up to 1 tbsp. Promising review: “One measuring spoon to replace several.
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. . how can you go wrong? The two pieces are completely separate so you can wash it thoroughly! Pleased with my purchase and the amount of room it just freed up in my drawer!” — zonneschijn Get it from Amazon for $7.
84 . 34. A two-stage knife sharpener to make sure the knives you spent a ton of money on can actually cut through the foods you want to chop and eat.
It’s designed with a coarse sharpener for dull knives and a fine sharpener to polish and touch up already or still-sharp knives, plus its unique shape grips the countertop for safety. If you want to feel like a real chef, then you need a knife that’ll slice through a hunk of meat like it’s butter. www.
amazon. com , Elizabeth Lilly / BuzzFeed Would your current knife slice through a cake and leave no crumbs? If not, add this to your cart ASAP. Promising review: “These are so easy to use that the knives are now always sharp.
We keep it by the knife block for quick sharpening. It’s constructed to be placed onto a corner so it’s very easy to use. ” — TinaZ Get it from Amazon for $6.
40+ (available in three colors). 35. A five-pan organizing rack if your stovetop always looks cluttered because you have nowhere to put your pan set.
This rack allows you to maximize storage space in your cabinets, so you can actually see and utilize your countertop or stove. www. amazon.
com It also includes hardware in case you want to screw it into a fixed position! Promising review: “This organizer works beautifully! No more cluttered cabinets! When I need a skillet, I pull one out in a matter of seconds versus digging through hazardously piled pans that my family carelessly threw back in after they were clean. I did not have any issues with any of my pans fitting in the slot, and even my extra large pan (used for sautéing large quantities of veggies) fit into the slot, but does stick out ever so slightly. The ONLY pan that does not fit into an actual slot is my deep pan skillet, the one I use for making stews.
I was entirely expecting that and instead use the very top rack for it to sit on top of. So counting the top space, this rack fits UP to five skillets. “— Ally Get it from Amazon for $16.
87+ (available in three colors). 36. A top-rated Cuisinart ice cream maker because sometimes you randomly have a taste for ice cream, but don’t want to leave the house to get it (aka me, all the time).
Instead of stocking up on expensive pints that end up freezer burnt, invest in this innovative appliance that has over 14,000 5-star rating customers happy and satisfied with their homemade sorbet, frozen yogurt, and/or ice cream creations. www. amazon.
com , Amazon Promising review: “This is my first ice cream maker. I had been looking into getting one for a while and was suckered into getting this one from all of the positive reviews. I’m happy to report that I was not disappointed.
The machine is a little noisy, but that’s the only drawback that I can really think of. The first ice cream we tried to make was a twist on Ben and Jerry’s Cherry Garcia ice cream made from real cherries and dark chocolate chips. The ice cream froze well and was absolutely delicious.
Since then we’ve also made blueberry cheesecake with a graham cracker twist running through it and a chocolate brownie that didn’t last two nights! Either way, it makes fantastic ice cream that you can make as you want, and overall it’s much cheaper than constantly buying pints of ice cream in the store. Definitely worth the price and I would definitely recommend it. ” — Krasava M.
Get it from Amazon for $98. 66 . The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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