1. A Carote pots and pans set that doesn't take too much negotiation to earn a space in your cabinet because you can nest the pots inside each other and just attach the detachable handle to the pot you need at the time. Pretty nifty! Promising review: "I LOVE these pots and pans.
My boyfriend tells me that I have too many, but I will literally wash one of these and reuse it before I use one of my other ones. I’ve had these for about 3-4 weeks now and I haven’t used another pot or pan since! They are my favorite and definitely worth the money. They are truly non stick.
Love how easily they stack together since you can take the handles off. I would say the only downfall is the silicone lids. They are nice, but I made chili in the bigger pot one night and the sauce kind of stained the lid, but after a couple of washes it eventually came off!" — Sara Get it from Amazon for $69.
76+ (available in four sets and in five colors). 2. An electric can opener that'll hold the can for you and with one smooth touch, open that can up so that you can enjoy your can of Campbell's with zero frustration.
Mmmm mmm good. 😋 Promising review: "This was so easy to use that I actually didn’t even realize it was working. I thought it wasn’t working because it just went in a circle so fast with no effort.
It took me a few min to realize it had already opened the can. It did it so smoothly I hadn’t even noticed the can open. Life changer!!!!!!!! And no rough edge.
No danger!! Sooo worth it!!! So easy to use. The only regret I have is not purchasing this sooner!!!!!!!!!!!!! Every household needs this." — Nicole32 Get it from Amazon for $32.
96 . 3. A butter-storing mushroom — with a bit of cold water and a pinch of salt in the base, you can have fresh and soft butter whenever you need it *without* refrigeration.
This cute toadstool can sit right on the counter for ready-to-spread butter for up to a month. Promising review: "I ordered this for my daughter and she absolutely loves it. We have used butter bells for years - and I've broken a couple because they usually have a small knob at the top that easily slips out of your hand.
The mushroom top is easy to grip and super cute decor for any kitchen. It was a little more than I had wanted to spend but sometimes it's worth it to get something cute and unique." — Mama Dee Get it from Amazon for $16.
99 . 4. A George Foreman grill — a blast from the past that's still remarkably practical which explains why our parents all had one in the '90s.
This grill has a drip catcher that holds all the grease that drains from your burgers and other foods while cooking to leave you with even less of a mess! Promising review: "So they say four burgers, however, I like bigger burgers so only two will fit. This is okay because it is an easy size to store. Best of all are the removable plates that can go in the dishwasher.
We have a large Foreman grill and it is sized for up to 6 burgers it works well, however, cleanup is a pain. In the end, I like this newer unit for cooking just a few burgers or hotdogs and cleanup is so much easier. CAUTION, when you remove the cooking plates, the heating elements are exposed! Make sure the unit is cooled down before removing the plates.
It gets used very often and works as I had hoped. Definitely worth the price. " — Fix-it-Jim Get it from Amazon for $37.
29 . 5. A Nespresso Pop , a single-serve coffee machine reviewers say will be the device to have you nip your coffee run habit right in the bud.
And, the coffee capsules are recyclable, too! Promising review: "Great machine and worth every penny. Once you figure out your favorite pods, sauces, and syrups, your coffee will be better than any take-out place!" — tngirl2024 Get it from Amazon for $129.99 (available in three colors) or Nespresso for $129.
99 (available in 11 colors). 6. A double breakfast sandwich maker because yes, one would probably take up less space, but you know you're gonna want another so let's not pretend.
Or, you can make two because you know your partner is going to see how good yours looks and instead of sharing, you can hand them their own. Promising review: "My husband loves a great breakfast sandwich. This was fun, and quick, and gave us lots of yummy ideas.
The quality was actually amazing and really elevated breakfast and lunch. High performance at a super cheap price, well worth it, and will be buying more for gifts. It’s quick to clean and stores easily away.
The plates are great quality and it’s super stable. My kids love it for a quick meal on the run." — Michelle Jurich Get it from Amazon for $42.
99 . 7. A rapid egg cooker so you can boil, poach, scramble, or even make an omelet super quick.
Now, you can finally fit breakfast into your morning routine. Picture perfect eggs every time, just look at the picture below. 👇🏽 Promising review: "This is the best kitchen appliance I have bought in a long time! Super easy and quick to use.
I have a busy schedule and I make egg salad a LOT to take with me...
this saves me SO much time and effort. Set it and forget it, but the super loud continuous buzzer/alarm will NOT let you forget it, which is a nice safety design. Takes exactly 16 minutes to boil eggs and they are perfect.
They're also REALLY easy to peel! I've never peeled eggs so easily before. Huge plus that I hadn't even considered. This little contraption is also pretty small and stores easily.
Even if you only boil eggs once in a while, it's worth it!" — Jaime Bosworth Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in seven colors). Check out our Dash rapid egg cooker review for more deets! 8.
A set of food huggers useful for preserving your favorite fruits and veggies and looking super cute while doing it. You can also use the cuffs on top of jars, too. Anything that helps you get the most out of your buck deserves a coveted spot amongst your things.
Promising review: "I really liked these colorful different sized covers for lids, veggies and fruits. They don't take up much room which is important to me and are worth purchasing for endless uses. Throw them in the dishwasher, they can withstand rough handling and teens.
Highly rate these handy kitchen helpers!" — Polly Simmons Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in five color sets). 9.
A Yonanas fruit soft-serve maker ideal for vegans (and really anyone!) who want to make a cool and sweet treat as things heat up outside. This gadget will turn your frozen fruit into a delicious soft serve. Promising review: "We bought this for our daughter’s 13th birthday, and she has used it everyday since!! We’ve had to buy more bananas, but it’s soooo worth it! She freezes overripe (cheetah-looking) bananas, then does different frozen fruit add-ins.
She then makes it a smoothie bowl by adding granola, fresh fruit, coconut, mini choc chips, drizzle of Nutella, etc on top. It is very easy for her to clean, and luckily takes up very little counter space. Highly recommend this product!" — Mom in NY Get it from Amazon for $37.
99 . 10. An OXO fat separator also known as a gravy separator, that'll separate the fat and solids from liquids like soups, sauces, and gravies.
You'll still keep the flavor without all the fat. Promising review: "I make a lot of homemade chicken broth/stock. I used to put my broth/stock in the refrigerator for a couple of days until the fat floated to the top so I could skim it off and move on with my life.
That was fine if I didn't need to use it right away...
but now, thanks to the OXO Good Grips 4-Cup Fat Separator, I am saving so much time because I can immediately separate the fat from my broth. This product not only does what it says it will do, but it's easy to use, extremely effective, and simple to clean. I only regret I didn't buy one sooner! I would recommend this to friends and family.
Thank you OXO, for this quality product and for saving me so much time in my broth/stock-making endeavors! " — SuperSixy Get it from Amazon for $29.12+ (available in two sizes). 11.
A Levo infusion machine you can use to incorporate herbs, oils, and flowers into butter, honey, glycerin (for soap), and more. It's also an excellent tool for creating your own edibles for those who indulge in a ~lifted~ lifestyle. Promising review: "Bought this for my wife, neither of us had any experience infusing and we made an excellent batch of cookies and brownies the first day it arrived.
IMO this product is well worth the money and will pay itself off in no time. Definitely worth the buy for new or experienced bakers looking to infuse." — Kade Get it from Amazon for $299 (available in five colors).
12. A rotating 2-in-1 colander and washing basket for one of those ~why didn't I think of this sooner~ buys. It has a handle and simply rotates to drain the water while holding your food in place.
No more having to enact this Barnum and Bailey balancing act to ensure your pasta doesn't go down the drain with the water. Promising review: "This is so easy and convenient to use. The material is sturdy and detachable.
You can use it to easily wash and strain and also use the bucket itself to prepare food. Love it." — swska Get it from Amazon for $19.
09 (available in two colors). 13. A vintage double toaster with extra-large slots, a self-centering function, and a crumb tray to ensure that toasting your favorite bagels, toast, and Eggo waffles is an easy and aesthetically pleasing experience.
Promising review: "Wow do I love this toaster! I didn’t think I would love a toaster so much! It really is worth every penny! I haven’t had any problems with it. It perfectly toasts bread and bagels!" — Christopher Get it from Amazon for $64.99+ (available in seven colors).
14. An electric kettle ideal for tea lovers who will appreciate the ability to set the temperature to the precise hotness you desire to sip your blackberry spice tea. It can keep the water warm for up to 30 minutes, too! Promising review: "I can’t believe how much better green tea tastes using this kettle with its programmable thermostat and gooseneck spout! It really makes a difference—especially if you don’t put anything in your tea! I really like how it stays at the desired temperature too and how the keep warm feature makes it so much faster to brew a second cup! Definitely worth the price! " — XYZ Get it from Target for $99.
99 . 15. An Instant Pot that will do just about anything you want it to.
It's a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, sauté pan, yogurt maker, and food warmer all rolled into one nifty appliance. Read our Instant Pot review for more deets! Promising review: "This thing is great! I bought it to cook dried beans fast, and it does. A process that required eight hours of soaking and two hours of boiling now takes a half hour.
The unit is also easy to clean. Plus it has a whole bunch of cooking modes in addition to pressure cooking. The sauté feature makes it easy to sauté the food in the same pot that you pressure cook in, so it reduces the number of pots and pans you need to cook your meal.
" — S. Coffrey Promising review: " Totally worth it! I use my Insta pot each and every day. Once you learn the instructions, just brief lessons, on YouTube, it is my main cooking appliance.
" — CMedley Get it from Amazon for $79.95 . 16.
A set of collapsible silicone microwave to-go containers thin enough for you to keep one in your everyday bag so you can be ready to take home leftovers when your boss buys lunch for the entire office and there's still a lot of food left at the end of the day. SuperDee Corp is a small business that specializes in food storage products. Promising review: "I hate containers! I hate the mix-match lids, the losing pieces, everything that comes with containers, but these are great! I’ve had my set for about two years and use them EVERY SINGLE DAY! I stick them in the dishwasher, put hot food in them, etc, and they last forever! They take up 0 room in the cabinets, either! So worth it!" — Mackenzie Steele Get a set of four from Amazon for $24.
95 . 17. A Ninja 2-in-1 toaster flip pretty much the perfect kitchen essential because it can not only toast your bagels and pop tarts, but you can flip it down and it's an oven capable of baking, broiling, or reheating your favorite snacks.
Might I suggest some chicken nuggies? Promising review: "We bought this to make more space on our counter. We still wanted the option to use a toaster oven for certain things and this toaster does not disappoint! Sleek and functional and space-saving, and easy to clean! Worth the $$$!" — Mnisha Promising review: "I had my eye on this for a while but thought the price was a bit steep. When my toaster broke I decided to purchase it.
So far I’m very happy! The toaster makes evenly toasted bread and bagels. I love that it I have the option to use the toaster oven and it also is multifunctional. I made s’mores and used the broil feature and I think they came out perfectly!" — Michelle Grams Get it from Amazon for $89.
95 . 18. A nonslip clear food prep and cutting board that'll melt with your aesthetic so good you might forget where you placed it.
It functions the same as a traditional cutting board while being oh-so-pretty. Promising review: "I bought this product a while ago and so far I am absolutely thrilled with it. No scratches and looks as good as the day it arrived.
Really saves my countertop and is super easy to clean. I wish it came in other sizes. Great buy, worth every penny!" — Caroline Promising review : "This piece is beautiful.
I love how it's clear and shows what is underneath. I can have it on my counter all the time, and it looks like it is part of the kitchen. I've chopped many things on it, and I have no scratches.
Very easy to clean." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $52.99 .
19. A stainless-steel digital food scale with a bowl you can remove to use as a mixing bowl. Promising reviews: "I have been searching for a good quality scale to help me with my cooking/baking without breaking the bank.
.. this product is the best one I have come by! It’s easy to use and looks great!" — Ethan Stanley "The product was just as advertised.
No surprises. Easy to use, and the digital readout in the handle is accurate and easy to read. Functional.
And arrived quickly. I am very happy with the performance that does not require additional cables or plugs, nor does it take up a lot of space. Easy to store, and the bowl doubles for other functions as well.
I liked it so much I bought another one." — Bryan Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in three colors).
20. A box grater conveniently designed with a container to catch the food as you grate it. There's even a measuring cup on the container in case your recipe only calls for you to grate so much.
Promising reviews: "I love this grater. Each side has a different size grater on it, making it quite versatile, and the box that attaches underneath is very convenient. The box also comes with a lid to keep your unused grated substances fresh.
The handle is soft and very comfortable to hold and both the bottom edges of the grater and of the measuring box are lined with rubber to prevent slipping. This is a fantastic grater and you certainly can't beat the price. I would highly recommend this to everyone.
" — R. Collier "After reading the reviews, I went with this OXO one (their products have never failed me either), and I love it. The convenience of the little box on the bottom is a GREAT help! I would highly recommend this one as I have had many over the many years but this is real sharp and easy to hold etc.
I have grated, sliced and stored too...
well worth the money. Easy for arthritic hands also..
.ease of operating. Don't hesitate as I cannot find one fault-good luck!" — cmist13 Get it from Amazon for $16.
99 . 21. A marble board wire cheese cutter — a combo item of sorts.
It's half kitchen tool and half super fancy kitchen decor. When the homies come over for snacks and conversation, this sophisticated puppy will kick things off as a conversation piece. It's just begging to be the star of Wine Wednesdays.
Check out a TikTok of the cheese slicer in action. Promising review: "My mother-in-law had purchased one last year, and I tried hers at Christmas and fell in love with how easy it was to use. We have a lot of get-togethers with friends, and cheese is a staple appetizer in our house.
So, I purchased my own and have been using it weekly since. It cuts easily and is mostly easy to clean. Sometimes cheese gets stuck in the crack, but some scrubbing with a small brush usually does the trick.
" — Jessica Promising review: "This slicer is heavy and the quality is great. I like that it has a couple of extra wires in case the wire breaks. It's well worth the money.
" — Chuck Get it from Amazon for $18.05 (available in two colors). 22.
A pre-seasoned Lodge cast-iron skillet , a must-have kitchen staple that'll pretty much make everything you cook taste better. Promising review: "I used this straight out of the box to cook two pieces of chicken breast. I used olive oil and butter to prevent any sticking and to further season the skillet.
I did not notice any sticking to the skillet. After I seared both sides of the chicken, I then let it finish in the oven at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. All I can say is wow! I love this skillet already, and this is my first time using it! I'd never used anything comparable to a cast-iron skillet.
Never again am I going back to frying chicken, or any meat for that matter, on a regular pan. This was well worth the investment. If you're looking at this, just buy it.
" — Eric Get it from Amazon for $19.90 . 23.
A versatile waffle maker to turn those picture-perfect pancakes into Insta-worthy waffles. These waffles will also have deep pockets, ideal for filling with all kinds of delicious toppings. Promising review: "Great waffle maker and a good value.
We make everything in this: hashbrowns, mochi, waffles, green onion pancakes — you name it. We love it!" — J. Law Promising review: "Great little waffle maker.
We have limited space to keep appliances like this, but they are very compact. I watched a YouTube video of this waffle maker, and my first attempt was perfect. I suggest Kristen Belgium Waffle mix; the directions on the package are very good.
Highly recommend." — M&N Get it from Amazon for $30.06 .
24. A splurge-worthy Chef iQ smart pressure cooker featuring a lot of really fancy features so you can go from a PB&J cook into a top chef who can pressure cook, slow cook, sear/sauté, steam, and more. It has a built-in scale to help you measure ingredients as well as an auto release that'll let the steam out when it's done.
BuzzFeed editor Melanie Aman loves this! Here's what she has to say: "I love my CHEF iQ Smart Cooker for a lot of reasons but mainly the smart auto pressure release, so I no longer have to cross my fingers and hope my dinner doesn't explode in my face when I release the pressure valve by hand. It also has a handy built-in scale, which is super useful when a recipe calls for grams and the American education system once again fails me. On top of doing everything your old pressure cooker could do plus a whole heck of a lot more, my CHEF iQ Smart Cooker just looks a lot sleeker, meaning I can leave it out on the counter without it being an eyesore.
" Promising review: "I’ve been on the hunt for a while now for a pressure cooker that comes with lots of features. I have a small apartment, so it was important since I didn’t have the space for several machines. I also love making a lot of different meals and dishes.
I was considering the Ninja one for the longest seeing it in store, but I found this on Amazon, and this machine is literally life-changing. It’s so simple to use and the app really makes it so easy for you to use. I used it to sear steak for the first time, and it was great! It scaled my meat and asked how I would like my steak done.
No messes are made, too, cooking in this thing. Today I’m making chili with this, and usually, I make that on the stove, it takes me 5-6 hours to slow cook, and with this, about 30 minutes!!! I’m super excited to make more recipes with this thing. It’s great because you can come back after a long day of work and school, literally throw things into this pot, and in 30-40 minutes, you have a meal that would’ve taken hours to cook if it were made on a stove!! Don’t hesitate!!!!!!! " — Lina Tran Get it from Amazon for $189.
99 . 25. A complete cutting board set here to make prep work super simple.
It comes with different graters and four compartments to store the shreds and blades. It's an ideal solution for kitchens without a lot of counter space, too. You're gonna be amazed by this chopping board TikTok .
This set comes with: four varied stainless-steel graters, four storage containers, four plastic insert boards that have different corresponding food icons, and a bonus bamboo spoon! Promising review: "I invested in this cutting board instead of having three or four different ones. It’s super sturdy, easy to clean. I love that it catches my produce as I’m cutting it up right there and then.
It’s really a one stop shop. Exactly what I was looking for. Truly satisfied.
" — Kiisey Get it from Amazon for $59.99 . 26.
The Chopula , a geniusly named tool that serves as an upgraded spatula. It has a think and flexible flipper, a curved edge for pan corners, and a flat, hard edge for cutting foods that need separating. Plus, it can sit up on a counter without touching, so no mess to clean.
Promising review: "I first ran across the Chopula at a little kitchen store in North Carolina. I was so impressed with all the ways it can be used, I came back to Amazon and ordered another for myself and one each for my kids. I really do love how easy it is to get underneath fried eggs to flip them with this gadget.
I had other spatulas but they always seemed too think or they were metal and couldn't use them on my nonstick pans. I find myself using it instead of a wooden spoon for a lot of things I stir on the stovetop. You can chop pounds of ground beef with the side of it too.
Nice product for sure! " — Lois Thurston Get it from Amazon for $9.95 (available in seven colors). 27.
A mini ice sphere maker you might have peeped on your TikTok timeline because they're super cool and look amazing. Fill, freeze, twist and voila! You've got the cutest ice spheres. It even comes with a storage container so you can make a bunch of batches to always have spherical ice at the ready.
Promising review: "I’m convinced these make my drinks taste better LOL. I just think it’s such a cute little razzle dazzle to add to drinks. It’s also easy to get the ice out you just gotta twist the tray a tiny bit and they pop right out!" — Isabella Jafarbay Promising review: "These are the cutest ice cubes ever.
The tray doesn’t leak and the cubes are very easy to pop out. It comes with a tray and ice cube scooper that is really nice. They stack together very nicely and don’t take up much space.
It’s definitely worth the money." — trish Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in four colors).
28. An easy-breezy pineapple corer to take away the intimidation from buying sweet pineapples at the farmers market because you've never been quite sure how to unearth their tasty goodness. This thing is so easy to use, you won't be able to resist putting on a mock infomercial for friends and family when they stop by.
"Can I get a volunteer from the audience?" Cut off the top of your pineapple, twist the corer into the fruit (kind of like a wine bottle corkscrew), then pull it out. You now have a cored and spiral-cut pineapple in minutes! Promising review: "OMG! Why did I take so long to get one of these? I would typically spend two or three minutes slicing up a pineapple and I LOVE pineapple so its pretty common for me. Now, I can do it in 30 seconds , and that was the first time not knowing what I was doing or what to expect.
I suspect I'll have this down to 10 seconds on the next go round. Love IT! Oh, BTW, it is sturdy and seems like it should last a while." — riverseine Get it from Amazon for $9.
96+ (available in five colors). 29. A ~guac lock~ container that squeezes ALL the air out of your dip to keep it tasty and fresh even longer.
Promising review: "The Guac Loc is absolutely amazing. It does everything it claims. I’ve had guacamole unopened for four days in it and when I opened it up, it looked as fresh as the day I had made it and more importantly tasted just as fresh.
This product may be a bit on the pricy side, but if you are a guacamole connoisseur and make it on a regular basis and don’t like wasting it, this is a no brainer. It will save every savory, delectable bite for consumption. I couldn’t recommend this product more.
" — Aaron Clark Get it from Amazon for $23.74 . 30.
And a trio pan that'll let you try out three different lasagna recipes at one time. This is an excellent find for people who like to meal prep for the week. Promising review: "There's nothing but good coming from this pan! Yummy crunchy edges on every piece! I made three different kinds of lasagna in this pan and all I can say is that there were already plans for the next batch before this one was gone! This pan is heavy duty, has an awesome nonstick coating, and will definitely stand up to much use.
The recipe called for spraying the pan with nonstick spray but it was completely unnecessary. I've already suggested this pan to others." — srenee Get it from Amazon for $22.
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