I spend a lot of time in the kitchen cooking, baking and grilling all my favorite dishes. Amazon kitchen's section is my go to whenever I am looking for items that can save time, energy and, of course, money. Last year saw us all having to upgrade our cooking skills, 2020 was the year I bought several kitchen items that make cooking way easier. Just like this electric egg cooker that helps me be super-fast around breakfast hours. Another favorite is the magnetic knife bar that keeps the kitchen counter less crowded. And I've learnt almost everything from Magnolia Table, a popular recipe book that has delicious recipes of American foods. Such items and many more have simply changed my cooking style and I hope you too find something versatile and useful from my list. I am super excited to share my list of 37 useful kitchen items that will definitely change your life as they did mine. Enjoy reading.
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This Sedhoom Food Chopper Pro is the Best Kitchen Helper
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I don't know about you but I love to have veggies in my meals but I hate chopping them. Whether you want to do peeling, grating, dicing, cubing, slicing, or spiralizing, this vegetable chopper can do it all without a mess. No matter how hard the vegetable is, it will do a perfect job for onion, cucumber, carrot, zucchini, potato, tomato, cabbage, strawberry, beet, pepper and apple. Also, it is so easy to use that you will never have to use a knife for chopping these veggies.
Give Your Kitchen are Facelift with these Decorative and Functional Towels
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My kitchen towels were old and stained and some of them I have had since college. I just love the print on these kitchen towels. They add a breath of fresh air to your kitchen with their unique designs but they are also functional and ready to attack the drying of everything from utensils to pots and pans.
This Non-Stick Thermo Heat Spot T-Fal Pan will Give You the Best Cooking Results
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This non-stick pan is a workhorse in my kitchen. I love it because not only does the thermo heat spot tell me when the pan is hot the technology means that heat is evenly distributed on its base, cooking the dish perfectly and using almost little to no oil. Perfect to cook meats and saute veggies, so prep, cook, serve, and dish wash; the job is done.
This Milk Whisker and Frother Makes Barista Like Beverages
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I'm obsessed with coffee! I like all my hot and cold beverages to look and taste just perfect, and this milk frother does a great job. What a guy! I can make rich, creamy froth on cappuccino and latte without spending much from my pocket. Even my kids enjoy using it for hot chocolate.
This Magnolia Table Recipe Book by Joanna Gaines has 22k Reviews
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Take the pain out of meal planning! Joanna Gaines has done it again and this time she has created a cook book so simple to follow that all you have to do is enjoy eating healthy, delicious meals with the family. Over 22k customers rave about how yummy the meals and healthy snacks are from chicken pot pie to overnight French toast. This book has got my meal plan game on point and we are most certainly saving money by limiting when we have take outs.
These Chopping Boards Will Prevent Cross-Contamination in Your Kitchen
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I prefer having different chopping boards for vegetables, fruits, and meat to avoid any kind of food contamination. These three chopping boards come in three different sizes, which make them perfect kitchen tools. Customers rave about their non-slip grip and groovy ends!
This Oil Sprayer is a Breeze to Use with it Simplistic Design
Amazon
Say bye-bye to oil spillage and wastage when you have this oil sprayer. It gives an even spray of oil when you only need a few drops while grilling, roasting and making barbeque. No spillage and stickiness at all. I even use it for spraying lime juice evenly on salads and roasted meats. Such a great item at an affordable price.
This Pasta Cooker has 6k Reviews and Saves a lot of Time
Amazon
Whenever I have to make pasta I reach for my Fasta Pasta cooker. There is no boil over and the pasta cooks evenly without sticking, giving perfect al dente pasta every, single, time.
This Single Hot Plate will Cook Any Dish the Same as a Normal Cooker
Amazon
Do you ever run out of hot plates in your kitchen? Then it is time to extend your kitchen without investing much. This single hot plate is portable and cooks all kinds of dishes from boiling eggs to making chicken curry. It works on regular household power and shows four temperature settings that will work perfectly. The plate remains hot even after turning it off, keeping your meal hot for longer duration.
This Electric Egg Cooker will Cook Your Eggs Any-Style to Perfection
Amazon
My mornings are super busy especially around breakfast hours. However, making eggs of any-style now feels like a cinch with this egg cooker. I simply add six eggs to the cooker and they come out ready while I'm rounding up the kids. My husband prefers omelette or scrambled eggs in a sandwich and this cooker does that as well. Everyone enjoys their healthy and high protein snacks.
This Salad Spinner Cleans Bacteria Off Store Bought Lettuce
Amazon
When I think about how many hands a store bought lettuce has had on it I cannot stop thinking about the potential amount of bacteria. Hello to this salad spinner. Soak and rinse your leaves then spin to dry out the leaves with no fuss. I have also found that washing the whole lettuce when I get home from the market increases it's shelf life. So it also saves me money.
This ThermoPro Multi-Purpose Kitchen Timer has Two Displays
Amazon
When I'm multitasking, I usually forget to check the second or third dish I put on the stovetop. Like most cookers my oven has the one timer which is not that helpful when multiple ingredients are being cooked at one time. But this dual clock solves all of that. I can monitor dishes on the stovetop and whatever is in the oven.
This Sandwich Maker is a Time Saver for Prepping Breakfasts
Amazon
My family loves having hot sandwiches for breakfast and this sandwich maker does the job. It's brilliant for transforming a breakfast muffin stuffed with patties, eggs and whatever toppings you enjoy. Within six minutes the sandwiches are cooked to perfection and ready to eat. I even make burgers with it. And there is no need to worry about cleaning as it is a super easy to pull apart and clean.
This Magnetic Knife Bar will Clear the Way on Your Countertops
Amazon
I don't like kitchen counters to look overcrowded. I also found myself really disliking my old knife block. It got dirty easily and took up loads of space on my countertop. This magnetic knife bar attaches to the wall and takes up no counter top space at all. It also comes with the necessary mounting hardware so it was super easy to install it.
These Measuring Cups will Up Your Baking Game
Amazon
I simply love the colors of these measuring cups and spoons and they make baking and prep time a little more fun. They also have a handy ring attachment which makes it impossible for me to misplace anything in the set. Also, the 18/8 stainless steel set is durable and easy to clean so I feel like you get more bang for your buck than with a plastic set.
This Tortilla Press with 10k Reviews Makes a Wide Variety of Tasty Recipes
Amazon
Good-bye to frozen tortillas bought from the store because now making evening sacks is such a cinch with this tortilla maker, and I have to admit that it's worth the investment. It is easy to use, one press down and you get a fresh, healthy tortilla made at home. You can even make patacones, tostones, empanadas, arepas and more using this kitchen tool.
Use This Multi-Cooker to Steam, Blanch or Deep-Fry
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I use this multi-cooker for making soups, steamed vegetables and rice, pasta, and roasting beef and pork. I simply leave it on while I'm away and when I return our evening meal is cooked. I also love that it fills the house with a nice aroma of the delicious dishes that I cook in it. I also love it because it's really easy to clean. It really just requires on decent scrub and it's ready for the next dish.
This Microwave Popcorn Popper Prepares a Healthy Treat in Minutes
Amazon
I pop popcorn like a pro when using this popper. All you need to do is pour a quarter cup in the bowl, cover the lid, and put it in the microwave for two to three minutes. You will enjoy healthy popcorn at home or office, or even while watching your Netflix movie.
This Non-Slip Runner Rug is Hit on Amazon with 15k Plus Reviews and Counting
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Runner rugs are a great decor item for any corner of the house. I have this in my kitchen with no regrets at all because of the non-slip material. It comes in a variety of shades so you can select on that matches with your home decor. I have the camel rug in my kitchen and am thinking of getting the brown for the hallway.
This Air Fryer with 8 Cook Presets needs Almost-No-Oil
Amazon
For all the health conscious people out there, this air fryer is the best kitchen equipment to make your favorite foods. You can choose from eight different modes: warm, fries/chips, chicken, steak, shrimp, pork, cake, and fish for a great outcome. I recently used it to try out the TikTok craze of making an instant dessert by wrapping puff pastry around a block of chocolate. Omg! Calorific but delicious.
These LED Lights are Super Bright and Rechargeable
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These little lights are easy to use anywhere in the house with the help of sticky tapes. Super useful in dark corners such as cabinets, drawers or closets can be lit up with these lights. It has three working modes ranging from on, off to G (which means motion sensing mode). Now all the dark areas can have better light.
This Self-Adhesive Film will Give Your Kitchen a New Look
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Give your surfaces a facelift with very little cost. I used this on the surfaces of my kitchen counter to prevent further wear and tear and it absolutely transformed the space. This contact film can also be used in kitchen drawers, counter, cabinets and even wall for a smooth, finished look. You can easily cut the paper by following the grid on its back and stick it on the surface you like.
These Microfibre Cleaning Cloths with 31k Customer Reviews are Super Absorbent
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These microfiber cleaning cloths have earned more than 31k reviews with 4.7 star rating because they are super absorbent to clean any dust off any surface. Not only are they good at absorbing water quickly they leave sparkling surfaces free of lint and streaks. The best part is they are reusable so you just wash them and go again. So you save money and the environment with one simple purchase.
This Pancake Batter Dispenser will Save You From Creating a Mess
Amazon
Our family loves pancakes at the weekend for breakfast or brunch. However, as we all know the batter causes a huge mess. I had no idea that someone had the brilliant idea of creating this pancake batter dispenser tool for pouring the mix of anything from a pancake to waffles to cupcakes. No more spillage.
20k Customers Rave About this Perfect Coffee Maker
Amazon
My love for brewed coffee is infinite and Mr.Coffee Maker gets the job done in our house every day§. In fact, it is the most popular product in my house. It is easy to use, super easy to clean, and makes enough coffee for everyone. One customer says, "We are avid coffee drinkers and the coffee is good, hot and fresh. No risk here."
This LCD Screen Digital Food Scale has 70k Positive Reviews
Amazon
Having the right proportions of any ingredient in any recipe is an absolute must. To make sure you have accurate measurement then turn to this compact food scale. I love to get the best results when cooking and this scale has an easy to read LCD screen which gives me accuracy with every dish.
This Apron has 13k Reviews Will Keep You Protected for Accidental Spills
Amazon
Do you always spill coffee on your outfit five minutes before leaving the house? I got this apron after I poured the entire contents of my coffee down the front of a new dress. The design includes handy pockets useful for storing my phone.
Transform your Salt & Pepper Game with this Electric Grinder
Amazon
Say bye-bye to traditional pepper grinders and welcome this electric one. I bet you won't regret investing in it. This is super easy to use by simply pushing the top button for grinding pepper or salt. Push and sprinkle. This kitchen tool will change your life.
These Heat Resistant Silicone and Recycled Cotton Oven Mitts have 7k Reviews
Amazon
You will always find these oven mitts in my kitchen as these have heat resistant silicone strips for extra grip so items won't slip out. They also are a little longer which give extra extra protection to arms. It is so much easier to flip cookies and hold steaming pots wearing these mitts that reduce chances of any injuries. I chose red, now it's your turn!
This Rotating Oven will Evenly Bake Pizza, Quesadillas and Much More
Amazon
It is fun to watch this rotating oven working! I got this home last season and no regrets. I bake homemade pizza, quesadillas, pan fried fish steaks, grilled sandwiches, and bread toasts on this. Being non-stick, it is super easy to clean and evenly heats all my favorite dishes. You won't regret investing in this one.
This Pair of Shredding Claws will Hold, Pick and Shred Pieces of Meat
Amazon
My family enjoys eating all kinds of slow cooked meat from chicken to pork, and these shredding claws are everyone's favorite in my home. My husband loves this tool to pull the meat apart with ease. With their wooden grip they are non-slippery, making them the perfect kitchen tool to have.
These OXO Stainless Steel Tongs with Silicone Grip are Sturdy
Amazon
None of the tongs I have bought have ever performed so well as these ones have. Designed with stainless steel and nylon heads, these tongs are the sturdiest I've ever used in my kitchen. Now I flip, pick, and hold everything from bagels to meat pieces with ease. A perfect kitchen tool.
These Non-Stick Cookie Sheets will Give You a Perfect Bake
Amazon
Baking is fun and when you have the right equipment the result are even more delicious. These non-stick baking sheets are cost effective and the results are like a professional baker did it. I enjoy baking loaves of bread, cookies and little desserts for my kids (and always get compliments in return).
This Vegetable Peeler with 20k Reviews is a Home Chef's Best Assistant
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Peeling is an annoying job and this peeler that is effective and affordable. The swivel and sharpness of the blade offer effortless peeling of all veggies from potatoes to cucumbers without gouging them. Its ergonomic design makes it easy to use and hold and simply a must-have for every kitchen.
This Herb Stripper will Easily Chop and Strip all your Green Herb Leaves
Amazon
I've learnt to find the smart kitchen tools on Amazon. This herb stripper is one of them. Now I don't have to spend all my time pulling leaves off parsley, thyme, or cilantro. I easily use this stripper, insert the stems, and one pull does the job. The handheld design is used to chop safely.
These Blackout Curtains are Simple Yet Sleek and Have Over 74k Reviews
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The right curtains can turn the look of a room into an elegant and modern space. These curtains come in a variety of lengths so you are bound to find a length to suit every window in your home. There is also 30 different shades to choose from so there is sure to be a shade that works with your decor. The best part is that they are thermal and blackout curtains all in one.
This Multi-Purpose Food Processor is Your Go-To for Chopping and Blending
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With over 13k positive reviews, customers rave about how easy this food blender is to clean and make delicious smoothies for breakfasts. I usually make strawberry-banana smoothies for kids and even use it for chopping and blending some veggies to prepare meals. It comes with two different sized jars with one-touch pulsing technology.