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From genius gadgets to game-changing appliances, these kitchen finds have reviewers feeling seriously chef-y.

I have been writing for the BuzzFeed Shopping team since 2020, with an emphasis on home goods, kitchen gadgets and must-have Amazon products, but when she's not writing, you'll find her eating cheese and watching reality television, though not necessarily at the same time.

Promising review: “I put this on any dish that I want to add flair to. It’s great on guacamole. I’ve put it on Guinness brownies. I’ve used it on scrambled eggs. I feel like it elevates any dish. I feel like a pro chef with it.” —JB

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: “This kitchen gadget is a game changer! From setup to cleaning, this veggie slicer is a breeze to use, saving both time and energy during meal prep. Whether you're chopping, slicing, or dicing, it empowers you to handle ingredients like a seasoned chef. Maintaining this onion chopper is a hassle-free experience; simply toss it on the top shelf of your dishwasher, and you're done. For storage, the compact design allows you to neatly place the blades inside the tray, ready for your next culinary adventure. The Fullstar Vegetable Chopper has become my kitchen sidekick, making prep work a pleasure rather than a chore!” —Maximus

Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in five styles and four colors).

EZ Bombs is a small biz that specializes in different cooking bombs like pozole, tinga, and, of course, birria!

Promising review: "Saw these babies on TikTok and thought, 'Meat? Water? Flavor bomb? Say less.' Tossed it all in, said a little prayer to the dinner gods — and boom, magic. My son now thinks I’m a professional chef and won’t stop asking for them. Honestly, I’ve never felt more powerful with so little effort. 10/10, would fake gourmet again." —Carly

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $19.99 (also available in three other styles and a pack of four).

Promising review: “OMG. I used to be so annoyed trying to dig and find the seasonings I need. Cooking when stressed is no fun. Now, I feel like a glorified chef. Every time I open the spice cabinet, a choir sings 'HALLELUJAH!' It’s so nice being able to see everything and grab what I need right away. Whoever invented this probably had my struggle, so I’m grateful someone went ahead and did something about it.” —Maria M

Promising review: “I feel like a chef when using it.” —Reggie

Get it from Sur La Table for $3.50+ (available in 11 sizes).

Promising review: “This is my first Instant Pot. I have been told in the past how great they were, but never in a million years did I think I would go from not really being able to cook to a chef LOL. I make homemade chicken noodle soup, rice, spaghetti, really good pot roast with carrots and potatoes, my next recipe I'm going to try is a cheesecake. This thing can really do everything, and it is so fast. This is one of the best inventions in the whole world, in my opinion.” —Riley

Get it from Amazon for $109.99 (also available in 3-quart and 6-quart sizes).

Promising review: "Love it! I feel like a chef even though I do not know how to cook. Everything comes out so good." —Cary

Get it from Amazon for $119.99+ (available in four colors and with a stainless-steel finish).

Promising review: "I honestly can't eat eggs without this anymore. Scrambled eggs, fried eggs, you name it, this stuff is a game changer. Try it, your friends will think you're a professional chef!" —K. Ury

Get it from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in four flavors).

This much-loved product can make one to four servings of pasta, individual servings of rice, lasagna noodles, and gluten-free pasta. The lid doubles as a sieve and helps you drain the pasta once you're done — mere minutes later. I myself love this product!

Promising review: “Easy to make spaghetti, tortellini, or any pasta. I’m not a chef, and this cooker makes me feel like a chef.” —bgbcam

Basically, every recipe calls for garlic — and with this tool, you'll easily have the power to crush it into a paste.

Promising review: "I love my new [garlic press]! It's ridiculously easy to use and is very efficient in that it presses every bit of garlic from the clove. Fresh garlic [brings so] much more flavor and fragrance than jarred minced garlic — I feel like a real chef every time I use it!" —SNT

Get it from Amazon for $13.59+ (available in six colors).

This set includes a chef knife, a slicing knife, a serrated bread knife, a santoku knife, a utility knife, and a paring Knife, as well as a matching blade guard for each knife.

Promising review: "I bought two sets of these after being exposed to them earlier last year. They are really sharp and cut with precision. I feel like a real chef cutting up veggies and other produce. I gifted one set to my sister for Christmas because we both love them! Cute colors too!!" —Linseey Johnson

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in seven color combinations).

Promising review: "Works exactly as advertised! You will look like an amazing chef to your family and friends! Avocado? Yes, Please! This tool is awesome. Easy to cut open the fruit. Pit remover works well, just push onto the pit and give it a twist, and the pit pops right out. The best part is the slicer. Makes beautiful slices for a great presentation. The tool can then be used to scrape any remaining fruit out of the skin. Really happy I bought this tool" —NPR MAN

Promising review: "This pan brings out the chef in you (and your food). Great for meats, vegetables, eggs... Sear meat on the stovetop, finish in the oven. Juices reduce, sugars caramelize." —F Sean H

Get it from Amazon for $49.90+ (available in seven sizes and also available in a set of three).

Promising review: "Best Dutch oven I ever had. Just does everything you wanted to do in a simple, noncomplex way that makes it so easy to cook and be the chef de jour." —Jldm

Get it from Amazon for $325 (available in six sizes and 18 colors).

Promising review: “I am not a chef in a professional kitchen, but this sure does make me feel like it. It is easy to use and easy and quick to clean. It is loud af but hey, it is a blender..” —David B.

Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in four different colors).

Promising review: "It is so sturdy and solid. I can really get things smashed. It makes me feel like a real home chef!!" —Michele Swerdlow

Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in two colors and four sizes).

Promising review: “I love my new KitchenAid mixer. It's opened a whole new world of baking for me. It's so fast and easy, even I can be a pastry chef!!” —Love at First Sight

Get it from Amazon for $479+ (available in 27 colors).

Promising review: “Ya gotta be kidding!!! This is a wonderful hand mixer. PERIOD. It has everything the occasional chef wants and needs in a whipper-upper. Lots of power, six speeds, AND A BURST mode!!! Feels good in the hand, sits up nicely on its end, and has a bowl rest to keep you at ease.” —HELPFUL Reviews

FYI: Just remember to empty the old water and refill it every three to five days.

Promising review: "I love it. I love that I can cook my food with fresh herbs every day just by cutting a few leaves of cilantro and all my other herbs I use. I just wish it was wider to fit all of my cilantro. I just ordered five more to put all of my other herbs [in]. It’s awesome. It saves me a lot of money and [the herbs] don't go to waste. It makes me feel like a chef, and what I love most is I can buy all the leafy herbs I love without worrying [if] it’ll go to waste." —Blanca👑Nieves

Get it from Amazon for $15.01 (also available in a set of three or six).

Promising review: “I read all the reviews for 10-inch sauté pans… and chose as others did. [It's] better than expected and the more you use it, the more wonderful it becomes… It’s like it seasons itself. Just be patient, read the directions, and follow the directions. It’s heavier than expected … makes cooking a pleasure again. [It] makes you feel like a worthy chef. ❤️” —Amazon Customer

Get the 10-inch pan from Amazon for $148.77 (available in four sizes and with a lid).

Promising review: “[I] finally feel like a chef. All of the spices very handy. Awesome variety too.” —Vanessa

Get it from Wayfair for $50.99 (originally $60).

Promising review: “I actually love these bottles and feel almost like a top chef when using them. They are quite functional and prohibit the oils from spilling out and leaving a mess after the pour. [I] really like them and I receive compliments on their unique look and purpose.” —Margaret

Get it from Wayfair for $25.99+ (available in five colors).

This set includes a spoon spatula, a large spatula, a long spatula, a mini spoon spatula, and a small spatula.

Promising review: "These various spatulas are just what the chef ordered! I got them because using a spoon to scrape out the last of the mayonnaise from the jar is just too much work, LOL! The spatulas are just what I needed! The different sizes and styles are also a big plus. They have a nice weight, the handles are stiff, while the spatula ends are soft and pliable. I like that they're made from silicone, they should last a good long time!" —ChicoThorn

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in 15 color combinations).

Promising review: "I have A LOT of cookbooks, I don’t think I’ve ever read any of them from cover to cover. I read Justine Cooks cover to cover. Her summaries before each recipe were just as interesting as the recipes themselves. I found myself smiling reading each. I fell in love with Justine’s recipes via TikTok and am so thrilled to finally have a book to cook my way through. The recipes are simple, but when I serve them, I feel like a Michelin-star chef. They are both gorgeous and delicious. Thank you so much, Justine! I can’t wait for your next one!!" —Nancy Lowe

Get it from Amazon for $16.31 (also available in a spiral-bound version and via Kindle).

Promising review: "I'm seriously a chef now that I have bought this! I bought this to make baby food, and boy, does it do the job! Puréed fresh food in seconds! This baby is powerful and so easy to use. In the two weeks I have had it, in addition to baby food, I have used it to make homemade biscuits (dicing the flour and butter together), apple-cinnamon muffins (dicing the apples), hummus, salsa, guacamole, and much more. I can't wait to buy the bigger version! Easy to clean and stylish finish. I'm hooked." —The Rickest Rick

Get it from Amazon for $39.95+ (available in five colors).

Promising review: “They are very convenient. Makes me feel like a professional chef.” —Jeii

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in 10 colors and sets of two).

This set includes an 8-inch frying pan, a 10-inch frying pan, and a 12-inch frying pan.

Promising review: “What else can I say. It's a professional cookware set that has made me an exceptional chef... Wait, that's not right. Ego is apparently included, so beware. Honestly, all kidding aside, Made In doesn't make a bad product.” —William Schroer

Get it from Amazon for $299 (also available in a set of two).

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The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.