Growing up, I never cared about cooking. In fact, my lack of cooking skills lasted well into my early and mid-20s. It wasn’t until a couple of years ago that I realized that it’s not only something that I should be able to do, but it’s also something that I enjoy doing. There’s just something therapeutic about listening to relaxing music while you cook your favorite meal.
Whether you’re a professional chef who loves hosting your family and friends over for dinner parties or you’re an amateur cook who’s preparing food for one, it’s important to have good kitchen tools to make the job easier. From cutting boards and knives to waffle makers and fondue pots, you can find so many cooking goodies on Amazon. Ready to show off? Then get these 37 kitchen tools that will put your cooking skills (good or bad) on display.
Cook Pasta In The Microwave With The Fasta Pasta
While I try to cook healthy, hearty meals every single day, there are a lot of times when I’m just feeling lazy. And on those days, I cook pasta. Because it’s delicious and easy. Now, with the Fasta Pasta, it’s even easier. You can heat your pasta in the microwave and get a deliciously al dente meal in minutes.
These Spoons Can Be Used For A Variety Of Things
There are some basic utensils that every household needs and these spoons fall into that category. The pack of two comes with one slotted and one serving spoon, perfect for serving up soups, chili, pasta, casseroles, and more.
Make A Breakfast That’s Too Cute To Eat With This Waffle Maker
There’s nothing that makes breakfast more enjoyable than when it comes in fun shapes. With this waffle maker, you can make seven different emoji-inspired waffles that look like pizza, pineapples, avocados, tacos, and more. You and your kids will look forward to Sunday waffles with this one.
Make French Pastries With This Crepe Maker
I went to Paris a couple of years ago and ate crepes for pretty much every single meal. If you wanted them to be savory, you could get savory. If you wanted dessert, you could get sweet. Once I was home, I knew it was something that I wanted to keep up. That’s why I got this crepe maker. This one is cordless and tells you when it’s hot enough to cook perfectly thin crepes every time.
This Knife Set Is Perfect For The Everyday Chef
I’m in the market for a new knife set and I’ve had this one sitting in my cart for some time now. For under $100, this 19-piece set is wildly affordable, has every kind of knife you could need for your cooking, and has almost 10,000 reviews from happy Amazon users.
Make Restaurant Quality Pizza With This Pizza Board
There’s no denying that pizza is one of the best foods ever invented. And there’s just something about getting a pie at a restaurant that hits differently. Well, now you can make your own restaurant-quality pizza in the comfort of your own home with this pizza board. Not only will it make you feel like a pro, but it also helps transfer your pizza from the oven to the table to avoid it becoming deformed.
Love To Host? Use This Serving Tray
I absolutely love hosting friends over for charcuterie and wine or tea and finger foods. There’s something about it that makes me feel so darn sophisticated. So of course I need good serving dishes just like this serving tray. It’s great for meats and cheeses, veggies, homemade loaves, desserts, and more.
Keep Your Counters Safe With This Cutting Board
Anyone who spends a lot of time in the kitchen knows just how useful a nice set of cutting boards can be. And with almost 3,000 reviews, this set has earned its 4.8-star rating. The high-quality boards are made of durable high-density polypropylene that is built to stand the test of time. And they’re dishwasher safe, so you can pop them in once you’re done cooking.
Make Your Own Sausage And Meatballs With This Meat Grinder
While you could buy already prepared sausages and ground meat, you could also make your own with this meat grinder. Use it for turkey, beef, pork, chicken, and more to make whatever the ground meat of your dreams.
Use This Melting Pot With Chocolate Or Cheese
Although it’s not something that I eat often (in fact, I haven’t had it in years and just typing this has me craving it now), I love some good fondue. There’s nothing better than warm chocolate on your favorite fruits or cheese-covered pieces of bread. If you like hosting dinner parties and small get-togethers with friends, you need this melting pot. Use it to melt chocolate for dipped pretzels, fruits, and more.
Satisfy Your Cooking Craze With This Bamboo Cutting Board
Those who love cooking will enjoy preparing a meal on the Natures Kitchen round bamboo cutting board. This conveniently reversible cutting board features an elegant design and more than enough space to chop everything you need to put into a meal. You can use one side to cut your wet goods and the other for all your dry ingredients making cooking a breeze.
This Tray makes a Great Display
What’s better than a single display tray? One with three distinct levels, of course!
The reviews say: “This stand is beautiful. I use it to display my products. It’s easy to assemble and take apart and takes up minimal space. It could be a little wobbly but it stays put.”
Meal Prep With These Containers
One of the only ways that I will eat healthy food is if I prep healthy meals ahead of time. I try to pre-prepare chicken, rice, and veggies every Sunday so that I can be ready for the week. That’s why I bought these containers. They help keep everything organized and fresh, so you can focus on more important things.
This Pizza Cutter Is Super Versatile
This may just look like your everyday pizza cutter, but it is so much more. It can easily slice through pizza but can also finely dice herbs, chop veggies, split brownies and cookies, cut your peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and more. Basically what I’m saying is, what can’t this thing do?!
Save Space With This Collapsible Colander
As someone who has a fairly small kitchen, I am all about saving as much space as possible. That’s why I immediately bought this collapsible colander. It works perfectly for all of the pasta I make and it takes up virtually no space–a win/win.
Create Your Own Pasta Sauce With This Tomato Strainer
Why spend the money on average pasta sauce when you can make your own with this tomato strainer? No need to peel or core since it gives you a smooth puree in a matter of minutes. You can also use it to juice tomatoes for bloody marys.
Avoid Under Or Over Cooking With This Thermometer
I don’t consider myself a terrible cook but I also don’t consider myself a pro by any means. I definitely need help from time to time, especially when cooking meats. That’s why I recommend this thermometer. It gives you an accurate reading in seconds, so you’ll never have under or over-cooked meat ever again.
No More Wandering Whites With These Egg Cups
I typically eat scrambled eggs, but I’m always looking for new ways to prepare them. I’ve heard nothing but great things about poached eggs but I was always afraid to try them because I was afraid I’d mess it up. With these egg cups, I don’t worry about that anymore. Just crack the egg into the cup, add it to boiling water, and get a perfectly cooked poached egg in minutes.
Bake Your Favorite Cookies With These Baking Mats
Out of all the types of cooking, baking is my absolute favorite. It could be because I have such a strong sweet tooth. But you can’t tell me there’s anything better than freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. That’s why you need baking mats like these. They keep your food from sticking to the pan, so you can enjoy perfectly cooked desserts every time.
Cover Your Cooking Bases With These Measuring Cups
No kitchen is complete without some high-quality measuring cups. They take the guesswork out of cooking (aka adding too much or not enough), so you can feel confident in your food.
These Cooling Racks Are Ideal For Heating Up Or Cooling Down
Everyone needs at least one sturdy cooling rack in their kitchen. Even if you never bake or you’re just getting started in the cooking world, you never know when you may need it. And because this one is so high quality, you never have to worry about it warping on you.
Use This Wok Pan For Stir Fry
Asian meals are some of my favorites to cook because they are not only delicious, but they’re also extremely easy to make. That’s why having a big pan like this is a must for me. My favorite thing to cook with it? Stir fries with rice, chicken, and veggies.
Make Traditional Danish Pancakes With This Ebelskiver Maker
I’ve never had an Ebelskiver before, but after seeing this maker, I am intrigued. The traditional Danish pancakes can be filled with jelly, custard, and more. Think of them almost like tiny donuts. And who doesn’t love donuts?
Bread Your Food With Ease With This Breader
To get perfectly fried food without making a mess, use this breader bowl. It comes with three parts: the bowl, where you put your breading and seasoning, the sifter, where you put your food, and the lid, which keeps everything together. Simply give it a quick shake and your food will be perfectly covered.
This Oyster Shucking Kit Is Essential To Coastal Life
Oysters are a coastal must-have for dinner parties, and if you want to shuck like a pro, use this shucking kit. It comes with a stainless steel knife and a small leather carrying case, so you can take it with you everywhere for all of your shucking needs.
Cook A Full Meal In These Casserole Dishes
I am a huge fan of one-dish meals that require very little effort. If I can cook everything in one place, I’m not only saving time, but I’m also avoiding a sink full of dishes later on. That’s why I love casseroles. But you can’t make them without some casserole dishes. This set of four comes in four different sizes, so you can prepare a full-fledged meal easily.
Make A Fair Favorite At Home With This Corn Dog Maker
Corn dogs are everyone’s favorite meal at the fair, and with this corn dog maker, you don’t have to go to an amusement park to enjoy one. You can make them in minutes at home! Just pour the batter over your hot dogs and voila. It can also be used for cake pops.
Make Homemade Guac And Sauces With This Mortar and Pestle
As someone who used to hate guacamole and avocado, I’m now 10% obsessed and love homemade guac and chips on a warm summer day. Now that the temps have risen here, you can bet I am using this mortar and pestle to make some to enjoy by the pool. Not a fan of guac? Use it for curry, pastes, dips, dressings, seasonings, and more.
Enhance Your Food’s Natural Flavor With These Grill Toppers
Prevent your food from falling through the grill with this grill topper. The carbon steel non-stick topper is great for veggies, seafood, stir fry, meat, and more. Not only will you get more evenly cooked food, but you won’t have to worry about losing half of it.
Make Your Own Bloomin’ Onion With This Set
If you’ve been to Outback Steakhouse, then you’re probably familiar with a bloomin’ onion aka one of their most popular appetizers. Well, now you can make them at home with this onion blossom set. It has everything you need for breading and frying!
Add Dimension To Your Cooking With This Cheesecloth and Twine
This cheesecloth and twine set can be used for a wide variety of reasons. Whether it’s making dairy, flavoring dishes, straining soups and stews, de-seeding jellies, or keeping meat moist, it’s a useful thing to keep on hand just in case.
Smoke Your Meats And Cocktails With This Gun
I’m sure you’ve heard of smoked meats or cocktails. You may have even tried some at one of your favorite restaurants. But now you don’t even need to leave home to experience it. This smoking gun is super easy to use and gives you that smokey flavor many love, all without the hassle.
Chop Easily With This Mezzaluna Chopping Board
Chopping veggies, herbs, and other foods have never been easier thanks to this mezzaluna chopping board. All you have to do is throw your food onto the cutting board and chop away. Use it with the Checkered Chef mezzaluna knife and you’ll be ready to go.
Make Your Pasta Dreams Come True With This Pasta Maker
I love cooking with my boyfriend. In fact, it’s my favorite kind of date night. Not only can it be romantic, but you also get a delicious meal at the end of it. And one of my favorite things to cook is pasta. To take it up a notch, sometimes I like to make my own pasta–and this pasta maker allows you to make your favorites in the comfort of your own home. All you need is a nice bottle of wine.
These Mixing Bowls Are A Kitchen Staple
With eight different sizes, these mixing bowls are ideal for every chef and baker of every skill level. They’re high-quality, versatile, functional, and great for all kinds of cooking. And they come with airtight lids, so you can use them as Tupperware to hold your food once you’re done cooking.
No Fiesta Is Complete Without This Tortilla Maker
No true fiesta is complete without homemade tortillas, which are super easy to make with this tortilla maker. The non-stick coated plates evenly distribute heat, giving you uniformly cooked tortillas every time. Make your own quesadillas, empanadas, and more! Bonus: it can also be used for gyros and arepas.
Get Extra Tasty Meats With This Steamer
To get the most flavorful meat, use this steamer. Fill the shallow shaft with beer, fruit, veggies, sauces, wine, and more to get juicy meat in a pinch. It will change the way you grill forever.
Feel Like A True Chef With This Cleaver Knife
Sometimes you just need a heavy-duty knife for some heavy-duty jobs, and this cleaver knife can help you with that. It’s professional quality at an affordable price and is ideal for thick pieces of meat.
Cook Eggs Every Way Possible With This Egg Cooker
Looking to minimize the manual labor that’s involved in cooking? I understand! Sometimes you’re just not in the mood. This egg cooker is as easy as it gets. It can cook omelet rolls, frittatas, and more.