Upgrade Your Kitchen With These 25 Gadgets

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The way to anyone’s heart is through their stomach … but sometimes, you’ve got to step your presentation up to really make a lasting impression. Whether you’re entertaining new friends or breaking bread with family, these tools will have your guests talking all night long.

1. PASTA MEASURING TOOL; $15

Pasta Measurer Tool
Pasta Measurer Tool / Amazon

Why You'll Want It: Your eyes don’t have to be bigger than your stomach anymore. This handy pasta measuring tool is a fit for those with an itty-bitty appetite, or your pals hungry enough to eat a horse.

Find It: Amazon

2. SPICE RACK WITH GLASS SPICE TUBE SET; $27

Spice Rack Shaped Like Tube Set
Spice Rack Shaped Like Tube Set / Amazon

Why You'll Want It: Muggles, rejoice! This 10-tube spice rack, meant to be filled with the seasonings of your choice, looks like it came straight from a shop on Diagon Alley.

Find It: Amazon

3. CIRCULAR ROLLING KNIFE; $12

Why You'll Want It: Those Friday night pizza parties just got a very special plus one. This wheel blade doesn’t just slice into your favorite pie—it also cuts cakes, veggies, and meats with ease.

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4. FRITTATA AND OMELETTE PAN; $28

Frittata and Omelette Pan
Frittata and Omelette Pan / Amazon

Why You'll Want It: Have a hunch for brunch? Try preparing your eggs in Nordic Ware’s nonstick pan, built with a hinge that makes your breakfast dishes easier to flip.

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5. HERB SAVOR; $30

herb saver
herb saver / Amazon

Why You'll Want It: Lookin’ fresh. Extend the life of your basil, rosemary, thyme, and other garden go-to’s by placing them in the device’s pod and sealing them tightly, and they’ll last up to three weeks.

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6. INSTANT POT DUO MINI; $70

Instant Pot
Instant Pot / Amazon

Why You'll Want It: Talk about an all-in one. Instant Pot is only 8 pounds, but does a host of tasks: It’s a pressure cooker, a rice cooker, a slow cooker, a steamer, a yogurt maker, a warmer, and it even sautés.

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7. MONKEY PEELER; $13

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Why You'll Want It: This bright orange peeler is a perfect fit for all of the party animals out there. So perfect, in fact, that your little ones will actually want to help with the kitchen prep.

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8. ELECTRIC FOAM MAKER; $15

Electric foam maker
Electric foam maker / Amazon

Why You'll Want It: For less than the price of two Venti dirty chais, you can make your own froth with the help of this handheld electronic device. Just pour your milk, whisk, and sip.

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9. SPIRALIZER; $28

Vegetable spiralizer
Vegetable spiralizer / Amazon

Why You'll Want It: Quitting pasta cold turkey is a tough feat for most, but making your zoodles doesn’t have to be. This spiralizer has three blades to slice your fruits and veggies thin enough to trick yourself.

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10. PASTA MACHINE; $93

pasta maker
pasta maker / Amazon

Why You'll Want It: Everyone needs a cheat day (or two). Create your own spaghetti, fettucini, and lasagna noodles at home—and transport yourself to the Old Country without leaving your kitchen.

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11. BAMBOO CUTTING BOARD

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Why You'll Want It: You’ll geek out over this periodic table cutting board, which fuses the elements and your ingredients. It can also double as a serving board for game nights or dinner parties.

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12. EGG COOKER PAN; $36

Egg cooking pan
Egg cooking pan / Amazon

Why You'll Want It: Over easy does it. Your kitchen burners will breathe easier, as this three-cup pan allows you to make eggs, and pancakes at the same time.

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13. BURGER PRESS; $25

Burger press
Burger press / Amazon

Why You'll Want It: Prepare for your friends to rave about all of the homemade dinners you’ll get out of this press. It doesn’t just shape burgers—you can also use it for pasta, rice, and other side dishes as well.

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14. BREAKFAST SANDWICH MAKER; $24

breakfast sandwich maker
breakfast sandwich maker / Amazon

Why You'll Want It: Go ahead and empty your Uber Eats cart. With one machine, you can warm your bread, prepare a sunny-side-up egg, and heat the breakfast meat of your choice for a sandwich that’d make Ronald McDonald green with envy.

Find It: Amazon

15. MANDOLINE SLICER; $19

Mandoline Slicer
Mandoline Slicer / Amazon

Why You'll Want It: One appliance, endless possibilities: This slicer chops cucumbers, grates cheese, spiralizes veggies, and dices ingredients.

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16. STAND MIXER; $280

Kitchenaid stand mixer
Kitchenaid stand mixer / Amazon

Why You'll Want It: Whip your baked goods into shape with the help of this holy grail appliance. The 10-speed KitchenAid, equipped with four attachments, is what your baker’s favorite baker uses to bring life to their batters.

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17. DACHSHUND DOG-SHAPED ICE CUBE TRAY; $20 AND UP

Ice cube tray
Ice cube tray / Amazon

Why You'll Want It: Impress guests with these adorably-shaped cubes. Some buyers have even used the trays as molds to make soap.

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18. TORTILLA PRESS; $34

tortilla maker
tortilla maker / Amazon

Why You'll Want It: Taco Tuesdays will never be the same. After making your masa, simply press down to create your own tortillas and taco shell rounds—as well as roti, dumplings, and even plantains.

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19. RAVIOLI MAKER; $14

ravioli maker
ravioli maker / Amazon

Why You'll Want It: Let the carb loading commence. This gadget is a perfect mold for pasta as well as dumplings, stuffed cookies, and mini pies.

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20. TEMPERATURE CONTROL CERAMIC MUG; $160

temperature controlled mug
temperature controlled mug / Amazon

Why You'll Want It: In this cup (that comes with a charging saucer!), morning coffee, afternoon tea, or after-dinner espresso stays at your desired temperature until the last drop.

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21. PRE-SEASONED SKILLET; $11

pre-seasoned skillet
pre-seasoned skillet / Amazon

Why You'll Want It: Spend less time soaking and more time tasting during dinner. Vegetable oil is actually baked into this pan, ensuring that all of your recipes slide right on out.

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22. FOOD PROCESSOR; $35

Amazon food processor
Amazon food processor / Amazon

Why You'll Want It: Let’s not mince words: Any chef (professional or not) needs this tool in their kitchen. From chopping fresh fruits and veggies to blending smoothies, this Ninja topseller saves you half of the effort with full results.

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23. INDOOR GRILL; $59

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Why You'll Want It: Even though it’s freezing in most parts of the country, that doesn’t mean that you should sacrifice your cookouts. Bring the barbecue inside with an electric grill that delivers A+ sear marks—no charcoal required.

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24. EGG COOKER; $22

Smart egg cooker
Smart egg cooker / Amazon

Why You'll Want It: It doesn’t matter if you like your eggs hard-boiled, soft-boiled, poached, scrambled, or in omelette form, the Dash Rapid has you covered.

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25. ECHO SHOW; $230

Amazon's Echo Show
Amazon's Echo Show / Amazon

Why You'll Want It: Buyer’s remorse, begone. Aside from making hands-free calls and blasting your favorite tunes, Echo (which is the visual component of Alexa, with a video screen) helps you see your shopping lists.

Find It: Amazon