Are you a beginner on a mission to improve your egg-frying game? A seasoned pro who strives to cook up the restaurant-quality fare? Rest assured that no matter your skill level, there’s always room for growth. To maximize kitchen success, it’s key to streamline the cooking experience as much as possible—and we have just the tools to do it.
Read on for some of our favorite kitchen instruments, from gadgets you did not know you needed to must-haves you did not even know existed. Whether they’re designed to speed up the cooking process or to cut down on manual labor, every product here is made to improve your time in the kitchen.
- Bamboo Kitchen Compost Bin
Want to jump into composting, but don’t know where to start? Well, start here with these delightful bamboo bins that bring style to composting. No more ugly plastic bins or foul-smelling compost— this one’s made of sustainable materials that will eventually compost themselves!!
- Waterhog Comfort Mat
There is nothing like resting your feet after a long day. And with this kitchen comfort mat, you can do just that—even while standing. Its thick rubber backing shields your feet from the hard floor, melting away the pain that comes with standing for long periods of time.
- Bamboo Drawer Divider Drawer Organizer
You can never go wrong with a drawer organizer, and this bamboo tray fits the bill perfectly. It’s expandable to accommodate almost every drawer width and utensil size imaginable, and its natural color will complement any kitchen palette.
- Stainless-Steel French Press
This stainless steel take on the classic French Press means your coffee will stay hot way longer than the glass varieties. No one likes a cold cup of coffee. Unless it’s cold brew. But that’s a different story.
- Insulated Wine Cooler Bag
Going on a picnic and can’t fathom the thought of leaving your wine behind? Take it with you! This insulated cooler bag will keep your wine (or Champagne) cool, safe, and stylish, too. And it fits two bottles.
- Cold Brew Coffee Maker
Stop paying so much for expensive cold brew! You can make your own at home with KitchenAid’s stainless steel coffee maker. All you have to do is add beans and water (or milk), let it sit for 12 to 24 hours, and voila! A rich cup of coffee.
- Smooth Touch Can Opener
Amazon shoppers are obsessed with the Kuhn Rikon can opener (hence the more than 1,500 five-star reviews). Besides functioning as a traditional can opener, the other end can be used to open tricky metal lids without ruining your nails, twist open stubborn plastic bottles, and pop off glass bottle tops. Plus, the can opener side has a tiny set of tweezers attached so you don’t have to remove lids with your hands.
- Precision Sous Vide Vacuum Sealer
Tired of throwing out food that’s gone bad before you’ve even had a chance to touch it, let alone cook it? A vacuum sealer will seriously extend the lifespan of your meals—up to three years for meat. It’ll extend your freezer space, too!