From measuring spoons that level themselves, to gadgets that make average hot dogs magical, we’ve cobbled together twenty-three of the handiest kitchen gadgets out there. And as an added bonus, every one of them costs less than twenty bucks.
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This Compact Can Opener That’ll Save Valuable Drawer Space
It’s also easier to use (and less hard on your hands) than classic metal models.
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This Handy Reamer That Makes Seed-Free Juicing Easy
All the juice, zero seeds!
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These Plastic Claws That Make Meat Shredding A Breeze
Serious tools for the carnivore, these durable plastic claws are even dishwasher-safe. Cause who wants to hand-wash their claws after an unctuous feast of shredded pork?
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This Clip-On Gadget That’ll Strain Away The Fat
Pasta lovers rejoice: it’ll also replace your colander!
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This Simple Coffee Strainer That Actually Works Great
This $5 gadget makes single-cup pour-over coffee insanely simple.
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This Genius Cutting Board That Funnels Your Food For You
It’s like the cutting board version of bumper bowling. And who doesn’t love bumper bowling?
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These Semi-Hilarious Tiny Tongs That’ll Keep Your Fingers Nice And Clean
Sure, you won’t be able to lick sauce off your fingers anymore. But you can always lick sauce off your Trongs.
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This Handy Device That Always Keeps A Trash Bag At Hand
This tiny gizmo is a WILDLY popular addition to any oft-used kitchen. It’s perfect for onion skin and carrot tops and mushroom stems and whatever other cuttings you generate.
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This Ultra-Sharp Grater That Folds Flat For Easy Storage
If you’re like (basically) everyone else, you’re still searching for cabinet space to accommodate your stubbornly non-folding grater. Perhaps it’s time for a change.
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This Genius Invention That Can Juice, Crush, And Rice Almost Anything
This impressive device is called The Helix, and it uses the power of the inclined plane to turn your hands into juicing, ricing, and crushing machines. And I want one.
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This Versatile Tool That’s Probably The Only Stripper You’ll Want In Your Kitchen
Bye bye, rosemary hands! Hello, perfect piles of efficiently-stripped herbs.
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This Roll-Up Non-Stick Pastry Mat That’s Even Got Built-In Measurements
Oh, and it rolls up (and buttons shut) for easy, easy storage.
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This 5-In-1 Kitchen Tool That Can Handle Almost Anything
It’s called the Organic Wizzard, because it works magic in the kitchen (and doesn’t care about spelling).
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This Incredibly Specific Type Of Fork That’ll Live With Your Pickles
Do you need specific forks for your pickles? No. But at a cost that’s barely more than a jar of kosher dills, you can afford to treat yourself. And your pickles.
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This Adorable Gadget That Lets You Make Pro-Quality Popcorn At Home
Homemade popcorn is cheaper and FAR healthier than the bag-popped stuff.
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This Adjustable Rolling Pin That Should Be A Lot More Expensive
Take the guesswork out of baking.
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This Ridiculously Handy Set Of Measuring Spoons That Level Themselves
Why don’t all measuring spoons level themselves?
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These Reusable Silicone Food Wraps That’ll Replace Your Saran Wrap
Just stretch one over your food to keep it fresh.
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This Simple Invention That Makes Average Hot Dogs So Much Better
Slotdog takes the most pedestrian of grilling meats from seriously drab, to ultra-fab.
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These Silicone Food Bags That Are Basically Immortal Ziplocs
Stasher is changing the ziploc-bag game, with a line of silicone ziplocking bags that are both environmentally friendly, and beautifully made.
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These Popular Tongs That Come With Their Own Built-In Kickstand
No more tong-mess all over the counter!
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This Cute Plastic Volcano That Erupts With Grease-Busting Steam
Just fill it with water and set it a-cooking. A few minutes later (and a whole lot of steam), you’ll be able to wipe your microwave clean.
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This Absolutely Brilliant Gadget That Makes Food Storage So Much Friendlier
Short of an assistant in the kitchen, this is as close as you’ll get to a pair of helping hands.
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