37 Amazon Items That Make Cooking At Home A Little Easier

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. I had to upgrade my home set up and 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. I have been able to up my game in the kitchen and also find my groove with my cooking style. 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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Cuisinart Mini Food Prep 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 chopping or grinding this mini-prep 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.

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Function Can Also Be Pretty With These Lovely Cotton Kitchen 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.

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Get The Best Results With A Non-Stick Thermo Heat Spot T-Fal Pan

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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.

Whip Up Beverages Like a Barista With This Milk Whisker and Frother

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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. My kids enjoy using it for hot chocolate.

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.

Prevent Cross-Contamination With These Chopping Boards

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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!

Evenly Coat Every Time With This Glass Oil Sprayer

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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.

Save Yourself Time With the Fasta Pasta Cooker

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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.

Single Hot Plate will Cook Any Dish the Same as a Normal Cooker

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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.

Boil Eggs to Perfection With This Electric Egg Cooker

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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 healthy and high protein meals to start their days.

You Need This Salad Spinner to Clean Bacteria Off Lettuce

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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.

ThermoPro Multi-Purpose Kitchen Timer Has Two Handy Displays

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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.

My Family Love This Sandwich Maker

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My family loves having hot sandwiches 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.

Instant Countertop Space With This Magnetic Knife Bar

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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.

Cute and Colorful Measuring Cups To Up Your Baking Game

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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.

Create the Most Incredible Dishes With This Tortilla Press

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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.

Steam, Blanch or Deep-Fry With This Multi-Cooker

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I use this multi-cooker for making soups, steamed vegetables and rice, pasta, and roasting beef and pork. I regularly use it to slow cook during the day so when I get home our evening meal prep is minimal. I also love that it fills the house with a nice aroma. And, the dish itself is super easy to clean.

Healthy Treat on Movie Night With This Microwave Popcorn Popper

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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.

Prevent Slips and Spills With This Non-Slip Runner Runner

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Runner rugs are a great decor item for any corner of the house. I have this in my kitchen because it is made with non-slip material. It comes in a variety of shades so you can select the one that matches your home decor. I have the camel rug in my kitchen and am thinking of getting the brown the patio entrance.

Healthier Cooking Minus the Oil With This Air Fryer

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If you are trying to be more health conscious then this air fryer is the best kitchen gadget for low fat cooking. You can choose from eight different modes: warm, fries/chips, chicken, steak, shrimp, pork, cake, and fish. And well… you can also do dessert in it. 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.

Handy LED Light Strips That Are Super Bright and Easy-to-Install

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These little LED light strips are easy to use anywhere in the house where you need a little more light. Super useful in dark corners such as cabinets, drawers or closets. They have three working modes ranging from on, off to G (which means motion sensing mode). Absolute genius.

Give Your Furniture a Facelift With Self-Adhesive Film

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Give your surfaces a facelift at very little cost. I used this self adhesive contact film 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, wood finish look. You can easily measure what you need and use the grids to cut what you need. It’s also easy to remove which makes it a dream.

Switch to Microfibre Cleaning Cloths With Over 48K Positive Reviews

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These microfiber cleaning cloths have earned more than 48k reviews because they are super absorbent and clean 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.

Make Sundays Easier With This Pancake Batter Dispenser

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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.

Filtered to Perfection With The Mr Coffee Maker

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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.”

LCD Screen Digital Food Scale has 79k Positive Reviews

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Having the right proportions of any ingredient in any recipe is an absolute must. This compact food scale is so accurate and has an easy to read LCD screen. It’s also super easy to clean.

The Chef’s Apron With 13k Reviews

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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.

Don’t Manually Grind When You Can Have This Electric Grinder

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Say goodbye to traditional grinders and upgrade to this electric grinder. I bet you won’t regret investing in it. It is super easy to use – simply push the top button and out sprinkles your freshly grinded pepper or salt. Life changing.

Protect Your Hands With Heat Resistant Silicone Oven Mitts

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You will always find these oven mitts in my kitchen. They have heat resistant silicone strips for extra grip so no chance of hot dishes slipping. They are also a little longer on the arm which give extra extra protection. I chose red, now it’s your turn!

Hey Presto! This Rotating Oven Evenly Bakes Pizza and Much More

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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.

OXO Stainless Steel Tongs With Silicone Grip Are Sturdy

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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.

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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).

Vegetable Peeler with 20k Reviews is a Home Chef’s Best Assistant

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Peeling is an annoying job and this peeler takes the pain out of it. The ergonomic swivel and sharpness of the blade offer effortless peeling of all veggies from potatoes to cucumbers without gouging them. A must-have for every kitchen.

Strip All Your Herbs With This Herb Stripper Gadget

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I’ve learnt over the years to hunt down to find the smart kitchen tools. 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.

Blackout Curtains With Over 74k Reviews

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The right curtains can transform the look of a room into an elegant and modern space. These blackout curtains come in a variety of colors and lengths to suit your decor and window size. The best part is that they are thermal and blackout curtains all in one.

Get the Ninja Multi-Purpose Food Processor for Chopping and Blending

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With over 13k positive reviews, customers rave about how powerful this food blender is. I usually make strawberry-banana smoothies for kids and even use it for chopping and blending some veggie soups. It comes with two different sized jars with one-touch pulsing technology.

Easily Tackle Cooked Meat With This Pair of Shredding Claws

My family enjoys eating all kinds of slow cooked meat from beef to pork, and these shredding claws are brilliant. My husband loves these claws as they help pull the meat apart with ease. They are non-slippery and can withstand high heat. Oh and they are BPA free too.