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Because if you’re going to sacrifice precious kitchen counter/drawer/cabinet space, it better be for something GREAT.

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Promising review: "I use this bottle every time I make pancakes. Before this bottle, I would use a measuring spoon to pour it on the griddle pan, and it was always messy and slower at adding the batter to the pan... I always mix the batter in a bowl first, then pour the batter into this dispenser bottle for quick and easy dispensing. Takes up less room in the refrigerator than mixing bowls for times I need to keep it cold, too. I love that the silicone tip/gasket is removable for easy cleaning. I stick it all on the top rack of the dishwasher and wash the lid and red silicone in the utensil basket. Highly recommend." —Mechow

Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in a Bluey version!) 

Y'all, it's me: I use this literally every single time I cook. I love flaky, fresh pepper and salt, but do not have the time to crank a manual grinder a million times. I've had these for years, bought them as gifts, and plan to never be without them again.

Promising review: "This thing has been a game changer in my kitchen. I cook often, and I needed an electric salt and pepper grinder that I could use with one hand. I saw many that had to be charged directly on the grinder, but this one had a charging station. I was sold on the convenience alone. I was a little reluctant because of the price; however, when it arrived, I knew I made the right decision. The quality is superb; the grinders hold a lot of product, and I have an extra grinder for another type of pepper or whatever I want to use. I highly recommend this product. Well worth the money!" —lpickel

Get a set of two from Amazon for $42.99 (also available as a single grinder or set of five).

Promising reviews: "I've been a chef for 20 years, and I have used these countless times. They're totally reliable and useful for even the most amateur cook." —Chef Chaz

"Nice peeler. Threw my old one away. My daughter has one too and convinced me to get one. She uses hers all the time." —Susan Krueger

Look, I love digital stuff as much as the next 30-something, but sometimes there are just too many options on those tiny screens, and you want to just turn a dial and get it done now without having to scroll through one hundred choices, thanks. Plus, I SWEAR it cooks faster than our others did. 100% rec. 

Promising review: "Favorite and most-used kitchen appliance. This is a perfect solution for a multi-use kitchen appliance. It does it all, and it’s a size that is in scale with most kitchens. I use it daily for many functions — I was able to get rid of the toaster and instead use the Our Place Wonder Oven. The spice color is also a refreshing change from the stainless steel. Price-wise, a bit more, but the design and practicality made it worth every cent. By the way, I really like that the inside light is on while the oven is on so food can be monitored." —C. A. Kleckner 

Get it from Amazon for $149+ (available in two sizes and five colors).

Promising review: "Our daily driver! A bit noisy, but really does a great job opening cans. This can opener has become our daily driver, primarily used for dog food cans and canned tomato sauces. The opener is noisy but does an excellent job of removing the lid in a way that the lid can be replaced to reseal the can. We love it." —Sea hare

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in four colors).

Promising review: "I have difficulty opening jars, water bottles, etc. I have been using some handheld jar openers, but decided to try this. It was very simple to install and so easy to use! It isn’t seen unless you look under the cabinet. I use it daily to open small tops on a water bottle, as well as large lids on a jar of spaghetti sauce. I highly recommend it for anyone who needs help opening lids of any size." —picky1

Read BuzzFeed's full EZ Off jar opener review here.

Seriously: It's such a pleasure to use??? Which sounds weird, but if you're going from sad lil' plastic cutting boards to this beauty like I did, it's seriously a night-and-day experience. This gets daily use in our household and is the new centerpiece of the kitchen. 

Promising reviews: "I absolutely love this board. The colors are beautiful in person, and the pictures do it no justice. It's fairly lightweight for its size but still extremely heavy-duty. Extremely smooth surface. It's ready to use right out of the box with a quick wash... I have a few of their boards (five), and wouldn't look anywhere else in the future. What are you waiting for? You won't be sorry... Get one! 🔥" —Dana463

I've had this one (and the matching kettle!) for months now, and it has held up beautifully to literal daily use, including with my beloved toaster bags. Join me in making grilled cheese (and tea!) a go-to dinner snacklet.

Promising review: "Aesthetically beautiful, and a quality toaster for a fraction of the cost of other top brands! As a family of seven, we use this toaster daily, heavily, and we are super happy with this purchase!" —Andrew R Brown

Get it from Amazon for $71.99 (available in six colors).

You can also heat up pizza slices, chicken nuggets, and more with it, meaning you'll have dinner ready in a matter of minutes. Reviewers say these are also great for anyone with a gluten allergy who needs to keep their bread separate in the toaster.

Promising review: "My pop-up toaster has a new purpose: to use these bags. Quick garlic toast, cheese sticks, hot sandwiches, and just about anything you can think of. Some Dawn cleans them up, then dry. I get about 10–16 uses out of each bag in a pop-up toaster. I’m impressed and use these daily." —Amazon Customer

Promising review: "I really like this little rice cooker. It’s compact, lightweight, and doesn’t take up much counter space. It’s the perfect size for cooking rice for one or two people, making it great for small households. The color is also beautiful and looks great in the kitchen. It cooks rice evenly and has been a great addition to my daily routine." —Shujie Chen

Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in three colors).

Promising review: "This pan allows you to make three different types of lasagna or use just one line for two people. It's terrific for making sub roll bread as well. I wasn't sure if I would like it because it's so specialized, but I use it all the time. One recommendation is to thinly slice eggplant and use it instead of lasagna noodles for a delicious eggplant Parmesan." —R. S.

Promising review: "I waited so long to get this scraper because it felt more like a 'luxury' kitchen utensil to use here and there. I use it all the time to scoop up chopped veggies, so now I wish I had bought it sooner!!! Great quality, too." —Hello Beautiful

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two colors/materials).

Check out a TikTok of the veggie chopper in action. 

Promising reviews: "I use it daily. It replaced my Oxo chopper and is so much easier to operate, clean, and has different-size grates." —Donna

"Love it! My go-to product every time I cook. Saves me time, and my food looks all the same size and beautiful." —Arista Corica

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in five sizes and four colors).

Fullstar is a small business established in 2017 that specializes in kitchen gadgets.

BuzzFeed writer Emma Lord says: "I recently purchased this because it was my cheapest option for making zoodles, and also because my apartment is the size of a shoebox and there was no room for anything bigger. I LOVE how easy it is to swap out the caps to do other things, too — I've started grating my own cheeses and feel very fancy. But mostly I just love that it's very safe to use (it comes with a finger guard!), super easy to figure out, very compact, and even has measurements on the inside of the cup if you're ever portioning things out for a recipe."

Promising review: "Works great. Makes perfect 'zoodles.' I use it all the time now. It is manual, so get ready to get your forearm twist on. Works best on larger squash; smaller ones are too skinny to reach the cutters." —Dlhussier

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (also available in a 4-in-1 version).

Check out a TikTok of the fruit and veggie divider in action. 

Promising review: "I love this little tool. I use it for my fruits and vegetables. I definitely eat more when I use this. I use it daily for my afternoon snacks and sometimes for my breakfast platter." —JLD

Promising review: "I use this almost daily. I really love it. It works perfectly. It works with all pastas. It actually is easier and faster... I also make rice. I absolutely love it." —Hootie

Promising reviews: "My teenage boys love this thing. Ramen is a daily snack at our house now." —Jennifer Cammpbell

"We have 12- and 16-year-old boys in our house. They could seriously live on ramen noodles. Every day of the week! We had started teaching them to use the stove, but they still get nervous, and we don’t let them use the stove if we are not home. Having this ramen cooker has been a lifesaver! Both boys use it almost daily! It works exactly like it’s supposed to." —Cari A.

Promising reviews: "Works great. Clips on easily to several-size pots. Strains pasta quite well. Use it daily." —Michael

"I use the strainer almost daily. It is so versatile and fits almost any pot. I have had it for a couple of years, and the quality and durability are outstanding. I love not having to take out a big strainer." —Cherish Ansbaugh

Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in five colors). 

Promising reviews: "I was given one of these over 20 years ago and use it almost daily. When I found them on Amazon, I bought two to give as gifts... I use it to drain any liquid out of the product I don't wish to keep, such as my tuna... You can use it from either side as well. 💖" —KMD

"I use this strainer almost daily... even purchased a second one! Wish I had found this jewel years ago! I eat lots of canned tuna, and this strainer makes the process of tuna salad sooo fast and easy. Cleans well in the dishwasher, too. 😃" —Susan B Orihuela

Promising review: "I'm so glad I found this product!!! Since receiving the holders, I've used them daily. They're perfect for meal prepping, as I can fill the baggies with food, lay them flat, and freeze. When I go shopping, I usually get a few pounds of chicken, and I DREAD separating the breasts to freeze because they always end up touching the outside of the bag or the zip portion, and I have to clean up afterward. Now, I just set up the bags in my holder, place the chicken, and am left with no mess! I bought two, and they're worth the price for the convenience. It's rare that a kitchen tool (other than knives and cutting boards) gets used DAILY in my home, but in eight days of owning these, they are indispensable! I love that I can wash the bags and use these to dry them. My advice to you: buy two, it's like having extra hands!" —Amazon Shopper

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $22.99 (also available as a single and in a six-pack). 

Souper Cubes is a family-run small business with a passion for better frozen meal prep and food waste reduction! Plus, their products are BPA-free, dishwasher-safe, and have fill lines on the side of the compartments for half and full cups. 

Promising reviews: "Love mine, use it all the time. I love these. This is my third set. I needed a set for my camper. I purchased the one-cup ones because, this way, I can use for 1/2 cup as well. Caution: other brands may be less expensive; you will be disappointed. These have steel inside the rim; this makes a huge difference during removal. I also like the lid; many don’t give you that, and it’s a long walk for me from the kitchen to the freezer. SPLASH." —D. Porrett

Get it from Amazon for $21.99 (available in seven colors and packs of two and four).

Promising reviews: "This has been a perfect addition to our kitchen. We use it every day." —Kavitha

"Such a great product. I use it on the daily, and it really simplifies my morning routine because I can just set two eggs in there to hard-boil. When it’s done, it chimes, and they’re good to go. I don’t have to monitor it or keep track of time. It tells me when it’s done. Really good for multitaskers." —Lauren S

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three colors).

Promising review: "I was originally introduced to this handy kitchen gadget when we visited out-of-town friends. We used it daily throughout our visit, and I said I would buy one when I got home. I decided that it was 'just another unneeded appliance' that I would never use, so I didn't buy one. Looking for a small gift for my adult daughter who is into nutrition, I sent her the sandwich maker from Amazon. She LOVED it and swore she was using it each morning. After that, I ordered my own, and I have used it several times a week... It works exactly as promised, and the ease of cleanup is wonderful. Cleaning it amounts to wiping the surfaces with a paper towel. Since then, my son and other people who have stayed in my own home have bought the sandwich maker." —P. Shaw

Get it from Amazon for $29.95+ (available in five colors).

Reviewers cook everything on this, not just pizza. A lot of them use it as a substitute for an air fryer and love how easy it is to store. And if pizza is what's for dinner, don't forget to throw some Mike's Hot Honey in your cart to drizzle on top. (You're welcome in advance if you haven't tried this life hack.)

Promising reviews: "Two and a half years later, we still use our Pizzazz almost daily and still love it. In fact, I just made some strombolis on it, and it works the same as when new. Something we discovered early on is that many store-bought pizzas that tasted so-so actually taste pretty good when made with the Pizzazz. Have a few minutes? Pick up some packaged pizza dough, sauce, cheese, and toppings and make your own from scratch... Buy it, you'll love it!" —It's Easy DIY

Get it from Amazon for $79.99+ (available in two colors).

These bags can also be used for sweet potatoes and corn!

Promising review: "Love this! Use it all the time! Cooks potatoes great! Would recommend it highly!" —Jkf

Handwashing is recommended, y'all. Don't go ruining your brand-new tomato bestie.

Promising review: "Very pleased. Bought it six months ago and use it daily for slicing tomatoes and onions for omelets." —Thomas R. Metzler

Get it from Amazon for $15.55+ (available in two colors and multipacks).

Check out a TikTok of the appliance sliders in action. 

Promising reviews: "These are a game changer! I have some heavy appliances like my espresso machine and reverse osmosis filter that I hate to pull out to fill with water. These tiny sliders have been incredible! Immediately better, and so far (about three months in), no issues at all. Still gliding!" —sara

"My coffee maker must be moved to fill with water. After applying, it now easily slides. It will make this daily task much easier." —Mp

Get them from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in various pack sizes and colors).

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