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37 Kitchen Tools to Help You Work Smarter, Not Harder

If you are anything like me, you probably find it hard to fit absolutely everything you need to into each day. That includes tasks in the kitchen – meal prep, cooking, serving, cleanup and anything in between. Whether you prefer to make a sandwich or something simple and call it a day or you are a chef or baker at heart and truly know your way around the kitchen, we can all stand to save time by working smarter, not harder. Plus, when you make a point of being more thoughtful with your kitchen tool picks, you might even have more fun when it comes time to roll up those sleeves. We’ve got just the right selection of tools and gadgets to help you do just that. From space-saving storage and versatile chopper-slicers to a truly intelligent bottle scrubber, you will find everything you could possibly need right here.

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Spread It Out Evenly With This Quality Baster

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Whether you are a baker, BBQer, or chef, you’ll never have to deal with uneven, messy, sticky sauce or oil again after using this fantastic silicone baster. It’s super lightweight yet durable and made to last, so you can quickly baste and move on to impress your guests.

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Using This Splatter Screen Means You Won’t Get Burned

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Isn’t it just the worst when you’re cooking up some delicious bacon, breakfast sausage, or other tasty treat and the grease from the pan hits you in the face?! Say goodbye to this painful annoyance with this easy-clean splatter screen that keeps the oil at bay as you cook a feast.

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Scrape Every Last Drop With These Quality Spatulas

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If you are sick of dealing with scratches on your nonstick cookware, this silicone spatula set has your name written all over it. The bendable heads are non-stick friendly yet tough enough to get batter or food from every nook and cranny.

Make Cleaning Great Again With Swedish Kitchen Cloths

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These intelligent kitchen cloths are a hybrid dishcloth-sponge, so any spills are absorbed and dried up instantly. What’s great, too, is that they’re environmentally friendly – no more using paper towels needlessly.

Hold It All in This Handy Canister

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If real estate is at a premium in your kitchen, you will love this large yet compact stainless steel canister that holds all of your utensils. It’s got a simple, matte, modern look that suits any kitchen, plus it’s lightweight and easy to clean, making this one a no-brainer.

Cutting Boards Help You Dice, Chop, and Scrape Like a Pro

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Who doesn’t want to save time with meal prep? Exactly. This set of non-porous cutting boards in three handy sizes makes prep and cleanup a breeze. They are durable and tough, made of thick BPA and latex-free plastic, and dishwasher-safe.

Start Your Day Off Right With These Handy Containers

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With these four airtight containers, perfect for cereal, pasta, even dog food, and more, you will no longer have to worry about how fresh your cereal is. They come with a spout that easily pours the food without opening the lid, so freshness is locked inside.

Swerve the Heat With This Solid Oven Mitt Set

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These heat and steam-resistant silicone oven mitts and potholders are great for handling the heat of whatever you are cooking up. They have a secure, non-slip grip for safety, and the potholders can conveniently be used as mats to set your hot dishes down.

Grill to Perfection With This Meat Thermometer

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If you or someone in your household loves to grill, this meat thermometer, with its automatic shutoff feature, will come in super handy. It instantly reads and displays temperature, so you won’t be waiting or guessing if your meat is ready. It’s also durable and waterproof, making it great for soups and stews.

Crack That Bottle Open With This Simple Corkscrew

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If you have had a long day and are excited to put your feet up with a nice glass of vino, the last thing you want to fuss about is opening the bottle. This double-hinged wine bottle opener with extra leverage makes that possible, as it’s super easy to use and serrates the foil quickly.

Impress Your Guests With Some Fancy Farm Dishware

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How cute is this butter dish? While it may not be a must-have per se, it will undoubtedly add some farmhouse charm and character to your dining table and make your dinner guests smile. Made of stainless steel to last for years and a deep frame to keep the butter from becoming a sticky mess, you can’t go wrong.

Scrub it All Off Any Bottle With This Brush

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Okay, I have to admit I am SO excited about this one. Do you know how hard it is to clean the tiny crevices and corners of your water bottles and coffee mugs? Bristle brushes often can’t get to every small spot, and this bottle scrubber fixes that instantly. It’s dishwasher safe, too, which is super handy.

Get Creative in the Kitchen With Oil & Vinegar Dispensers

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Attention all foodies: if you haven’t explored the big, wide world of oil & vinegar, you are missing out, and this dispenser set will certainly help you do that. The four pouring spouts make it easy to serve oil and vinegar for dipping your favorite bread or pouring that tasty salad dressing, and the sleek design displays nicely in just about any kitchen.

Mash it Up or Scoop it With This Ten-Piece Utensil Set

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With this ten-piece non-stick utensil set, you will have every tool at your fingertips, no matter what you feel whipping up in the kitchen. It includes everything from a spaghetti spoon to a potato masher, plus a neat holder to keep it all organized.

Food Containers Conserve Space and Keep Food Fresh

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Check out this set of seven spacious containers – ideal for dry goods like flour, cereal, pasta, snacks, and more and liquids like juice and soup. They will keep everything fresh and organized and are conveniently stackable to conserve space.

It’s Easy to Grab Hot Dishes With These Pot Holders

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Whether you are pulling a small dish out of the oven or you need to rest a hot pan on the counter, these heat-resistant potholders make it simple. They come in seven fun colors, feature silicone striping for grip, and are very flexible for easy handling.

Amp Up Your Meals With Salt & Pepper Shakers

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Add some simple, rustic charm to your kitchen with these farmhouse salt & pepper shakers. Everyone needs a set of these staples for so many dishes, from soups to meat to scrambled eggs, and these are ideal as they’re easy to refill and dishwasher safe.

Lid-Lifting Can Opener: Easy-to-Use Kitchen Staple

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It’s smooth sailing with this futuristic-looking can opener that efficiently opens cans of any size in seconds. Plus, it features a comfortable grip and magnet that hangs onto the lid for simple, clean disposal.

Take Tea Time to a New Level With This Matcha Set

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Whether you have Japanese roots or are simply interested in tea culture, this matcha green tea set is a lovely way to explore the Japanese take on an ancient drink. You will get a whisk, matcha scoop, and teaspoon to make your matcha, complete with its signature delicious froth and earthy scent.

These Reusable Straws Make You Smile as You Sip

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I genuinely believe straws make drinking more fun no matter what I’m in the mood for. And there’s no need to be cruel to the environment with this pack of ten eco-friendly reusable straws. It comes with both bent and straight straws in two heights, perfect for 20 oz and 30 oz tumblers.

Be Precise With This Handy Food Scale

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Whether you are on a specific diet, watching portion sizes, or hoping to nail a tricky new recipe, a food scale can come in handy. This one gives instant ratings of precise measurements on a clear LCD, and you get to choose which measurement units you’d like to see (like oz, lb, g, or ml).

Ward Off Vampires With This Garlic Press

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I can relate and have found a lifesaver if you love eating garlic but hate handling it raw because of the residual smell. This sturdy, large garlic press is easy to use and dishwasher safe, and it maximizes the amount of garlic pressed, so you are not left with waste.

Meal Prep Is A Breeze With This Chopper & Slicer

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Are you throwing a dinner party? Whether you are serving ten or just trying out a complex new recipe for two, this chopper and slicer gadget will save you time and energy in the kitchen to spend more time enjoying your meal and company. The extra sharp blades work for dicing, slicing, chopping, and julienning, excellent for whatever you are cooking up.

Clean or Dirty? Never Wonder Again With These Signs

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If you or members of your household are never sure about the dishwasher’s status, these cute “Dirty” and “Clean” signs will come in super handy—no more opening the door mid-cycle or piling dishes up in the sink. You can use the convenient magnetic backing or double-sided stickers, whichever works for your unit.

Enjoy a Crisp, Clean Salad With This Spinner

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When you use this five-quart salad spinner, your salads will reach a whole new level, with perfectly clean, dry veggies. It features an easy-turn knob and can add and drain water with the lid in place.

This Bamboo Cutting Board is Stylish Practicality

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This simple, elegant bamboo cutting board looks nice and is a great size for cutting everything from fruit and veggies to meats. What’s nice is it’s stronger than other woods but won’t damage your knife blades.

Keep Things Neat in Farmhouse Chic

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No matter who’s at your table and how messy they might be, they will have difficulty resisting a napkin from this cute holder and keeping their place clean. The holder is neutral in color and manageable size and will go great in any kitchen.

Always Get The Perfect Amount With This Measuring Set

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This eco-friendly set of ten stainless steel measuring cups and spoons range from 1/8 cup to 1 cup and 1/4 teaspoon to one tablespoon. Each measurement is conveniently engraved, so they will never fade off. Plus, they come in fun colors to match whatever your kitchen decor might look like.

When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade!

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This sturdy, easy-to-use lemon squeezer adds a bit of sour, tart flavor to soups, stir-fries, and more. You can even squeeze other fruit juice, like oranges and limes. You won’t need to worry about it leaving seeds in your dish, and it’s dishwasher safe.

Make Things Easy With A Multifunction Sink Colander

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Why not make food prep as convenient as possible? With this versatile sink colander strainer basket, you can. Wash your greens or strain hot food over the sink, use it as a dish dryer, or hold things inside it on the counter. It won’t rust and can be washed in the dishwasher’s top rack.

Create Mouth-Watering Pasta or Dumplings With This

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If you have never made your pasta or dumplings from scratch before, now’s the time. This durable ravioli maker holds 37 pieces. Whether you love cheese, veggie, meat, or some combination, it’s simple to stuff each one by hand using this device.

This Mortar & Pestle Amps Up Flavors In Any Dish

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Try this beautiful, easy-to-clean acacia wood mortar and pestle if you want to make curry or reduce nuts, herbs, and spices into a paste or powder for any other dish. It will help you bring flavor to anything you are craving, and it looks great.

Get Every Last Bit Clean With These Pan Scrapers

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Ever wash your pans only to find there are still bits of food remaining after you think it’s spotless? These polycarbonate pan scrapers will fix that problem instantly, without marking up non-stick pans, using four differently-shaped corners that get into any tough spot.

Washing Up is a Breeze With This Super Absorbent Mat

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This absorbent microfiber dish drying mat soaks up water four times its weight, leaving you with super dry dishes ready for next time. It’s conveniently machine washable, folds up easily for compact storage, and comes in 11 colors and styles.

Enjoy Fresh Pineapple With This Genius Gadget

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If you are a fan of pineapple like I sure am, why not speed up the prep so you can enjoy it faster? This peeler, corer, and slicer will get you there in only 30 seconds, whether you prefer rings or wedges. It’s easy to clean, too.

Fumbling With Chopsticks? These Are for You!

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If you are anything like me, it takes you nearly twice as long to eat with chopsticks as it does with a fork. Enter the reusable finger chopsticks. You place them above your fingers, put your index and middle fingers into the holes, and pick up whatever you are craving.

Get Organized With These Cute Labelled Canisters

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These cute farmhouse-style canisters are plenty roomy and perfect for keeping your dry ingredients organized and fresh. Labeled with potato, onion, and garlic, these staples will be ready and waiting for whenever you are ready to cook.