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Cult-favorite cooking pans, organization must-haves, and *so* much more. BuzzFeed Staff It comes with a small-dice blade, large-dice blade, spiral blade, and ribbon blade that are interchangeable and

Cult-favorite cooking pans, organization must-haves, and *so* much more.

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It comes with a small-dice blade, large-dice blade, spiral blade, and ribbon blade that are interchangeable and gives you the option to chop, slice, and julienne vegetables. Plus, you get a lid with a built-in chop and a storage container to hold the veggies.

Promising review: "I’ve had this for a couple of months now, and it makes my life SOOOOO much easier. Anything I’ve thrown at it, it’s sliced with ease. Tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, onions, celery, carrots...EASY! I even use to chop the eggs when I make potato salad now since it’s so easy and makes perfect slices...What used to take me three to four mins chopping up an onion and then a face full of ruined makeup, now takes less than one minute and no makeup ruined. The blades are SHARP, definitely be careful when removing them. But the lock on the tray makes it easy and so far I haven’t hurt myself with it. Typically, I’ll use it and then rinse out the top and put it in the dishwasher. It’s been through on the top rack well over 20 times now and still looks brand new. If something ever happens to this one, I’ll be back to get another one. It saves me so much time when cooking dinner!" —Macygrey09

Get it from Amazon for $23.99.

Promising review: "I have a tiny kitchen with only three drawers, so space is at a premium. My silverware organizer took up almost all of one drawer, so this organizer is a godsend. You can fit quite a few spoons, etc. in each slot. My beater attachments fit perfectly into the top two hollows. I will say I have to flip my forks over face down in order to be able to shut and open my drawer, but then the drawer itself is kind of shallow. You NEED this if you have a small kitchen with few drawers!" —mialro

Get it on Amazon for $11.99.

PS: You can get the knife organizer (also pictured above and available in four colors) for $11.99+ too.

Promising review: "A kitchen staple...These are great for so many reasons. We're in a mixed gluten household (one person has celiac and is diabetic, but we are not all doing a gluten-free diet). We can portion control and separate out gluten-free vs none on one pan. Plus, cleanup is just throwing in the dishwasher!" —J Fans

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 for a set of four (available in gray and navy).

The SodaStream also comes with a 60-liter Co2 cylinder, a one-liter BPA-free reusable carbonating bottle, and lime flavoring! Reviewers suggest also buying two CO2 cartridges and trying various natural fruit flavors to spice things up!

Promising review: "Why didn't I buy this sooner? Let me start by saying I drink a lot… A LOT… of seltzer. I was going through multiple cans a day which added up quickly in my garage and was a hassle to return). The Sodastream Terra has been a welcomed change in our household. I keep three 1L bottles cold on hand in the fridge at all times and rotate them around as we use them. The machine itself is so easy to use and fits right under the cabinets in my kitchen with very little footprint. The first canister lasted around a month, depending on how much fizz you enjoy it could last more or less. The CO2 quick connect is very easy to install as well making this item 1000% worth the time and energy to make my own seltzer vs buying at the store." —MM

Get it from Amazon for $99.99 (available in four colors).

Check out BuzzFeed editor Abby Kass's full SodaStream review.

Promising reviews: "This cutting board looks so nice I keep it on my counter all the time. Handy and sturdy. I like that one side has a grooved border that catches any juices from meat or poultry that's resting before carving. I'm very happy with this purchase!" —Joseph G.

"I already own these amazing cutting boards and just bought one for each of my daughters. The slot for your phone is genius, they are very generously sized, and easy to clean and maintain." —Kathy H

Get it from Food52 for $29.99+ (originally $40+; available in two sizes).

Need some coffee to go with? Try this variety pack of 60 K-Cups ($26.99) or these reusable K-Cups ($13.95) for a low-waste option.

Promising review: "It’s the PERFECT size for my dorm room. Super pretty color and super cute. Nothing bad to say about this product. Shipped quickly and works great. Can’t wait for my 2 a.m. essay coffees with this bad boy!" —Mary

Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in five colors).

Each of these holds up to 36 standard-sized K-Cups.

Promising review: "I am so glad I got this. It makes for such great streamlined storage. Keeps things tidy and neat, and also helps me keep track of how many cups I have left to determine whether or not I need to add to my grocery list. It is very sturdy and I fit my machine on top. The top is very durable, hard plastic and does not buckle with the weight of the machine filled with water on top." —tunisianswife

Get it from Amazon for $14.89+ (available in nine styles).

Promising reviews: "I’m obsessed with this sprayer!! I think I want to buy a few more because they’re the perfect size and so versatile! 1) The main selling point was how stylish and classy they look… It really upgrades the look of the the typical oil sprays, and makes it look expensive!! 2) It saves a lot of money in the long run! Goodbye the days of me buying $4 olive oil spray and throwing away the canister with about a months use. I can use a giant jug of olive oil for maybe $15 and use this spray to refill about 10 times!! 3) The way it sprays is honestly flawless. The size is perfect to me, small enough to fit with the spices in the spice cabinet but not too small because it can still probably last a good while." —Monica

"This is a great item for lightly spraying salads, roasting vegetables, or adding some oil to a prepared plate of pasta. Avoids using more oil than necessary so that’s a saving right there. I also use it to put a light coating of oil on all my cast iron cookware to prevent rust. Best of all, it looks great on the dinner table. Lots of uses which really makes it an asset in the kitchen. It seems that it should last a while so I think it is worth the few bucks spent." —Clancy

Get it from Amazon for $11.97.

Promising reviews: "I am very happy with it. When I'm rushing in the morning before work, it's nice that I can throw everything in the cooker, go get myself ready, wrap the finished sandwich in foil, and throw it in my purse for later. At 6:30 a.m. I'm not going to mess with clanking pans and utensils and wake my family up." —Student

"It is perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and 'fast' meals. I fix bacon in the microwave, and it cooks the egg, melts the cheese on bagels, English muffins, hamburger buns, and other round breads. If I had one with squares I would make sandwiches like grilled cheese and ham. It can even cook a round omelet!" —Bonita

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in six colors).

Promising review: "I had tried everything to get the hardware stains off my shower. CLR, metal scrubbing pads, vinegar, and many other things. I thought I'd end up having to replace all the faucets, knows, etc. I saw this in a BuzzFeed article and thought, no way it's THAT good... It's that good. It's better than good. It's wild how good it is. My shower looks better than new. It took rust stains off tile. It took years of hard water scale buildup off in seconds. It is literally a miracle product." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $5.

YouCopia is a woman-owned small biz that makes ingenious home and kitchen storage solutions.

Promising review: "Do I really need a tea bag organizer? That's what I was thinking when I ordered this. And when I took it out of the box. And when I filled the first little bag holder. But as the pile of empty boxes grew larger, I knew the answer was yes, I do need a tea bag organizer. I was using a whole shelf and a half of jumbled tea boxes that I had to sift through to look for a specific tea. In the end, I think this held about eight or nine boxes of tea bags (I crammed some of them). I am so happy that I got this!" —Sarah C.

Get it from Amazon for $24.99.

It's dishwasher-safe!

Promising reviews: "Saw a video of this product on TikTok and knew I had to get it for our kitchen! Makes it a breeze to fill muffin liners!!" —Amazon Customer

"I can’t say enough good things about this little tool! It changed my cupcake game forever! No mess and uniform sized cupcakes every time." —Jillip

Get it from Amazon for $10.49 (available in pink and blue).

Promising review: "So much to love about this kettle!...THIS Cosori product is sturdy and made well. It looks SO nice sitting out and we love that we can set the water temperature! I drink matcha tea each morning and my husband drinks coffee so filling the kettle, setting the temp is easy and accurate. The kettle beeps three times when the water is heated to your liking and then it shuts off which is nice. The weight of this beauty is very sufficient and the gooseneck pour is elegant and fun. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to get away from the bulky electric hot water kettles and have a great looking product sitting out on your counter." —Chris Baum

Get it from Amazon for $69.99 (available in two colors).

This set comes with nine lids and containers: three with 1 compartment, three with 2 compartments, and three with 3 compartments.

Promising reviews: "These glass containers are sturdy and great for meal preps! i have really enjoyed using these in my day-to-day life! also very easy to clean and take care of! 10/10" —Braden Foster

"These glass containers are so convenient. Love that they have different ones if you want to separate your food. So nice when you don’t want your food to mix. The glass and lids are very sturdy. Have put them in the dishwasher with no damage. Highly recommend these." —pau

Get a nine-pack from Amazon for $26.98+ (available in five colors).

Promising review: "I was tired of stacking my frying pans on top of each other and was looking for something to both organize my pans and give me easy access to them. Before this organizer, I would have to unstack several pans in order to get to the middle pan that I needed. Now, I can just reach in and immediately get the frying pan that I need without having to unstack. The quality of this organizer is pretty good." —L

Get it from Amazon for $14.87 (available in three colors).

Promising review: "Great for organizing. Bins are clear so you could easily see what you have and what you need. These are a perfect addition for my refrigerator to keep items organized and within reach. They are sturdy and will last a long time. Very easy to clean. Will recommend this." —Deepika

Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in four sizes and in packs of two, four, six, eight, or fourteen).

Promising review: "I have made my money back and then some with this cold brew coffee maker. I make a fresh batch each evening and have coffee for the next day (or two, depending on how much I drink) instead of going out to buy iced coffee everyday. I followed other people's advice and pour the water over the grinds as I fill the container. My coffee comes out strong and smooth the next day. If you love iced coffee, I recommend this product to save you time and money by making iced coffee at home." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $27.99 (available in two sizes).

And to learn more, read the full review of the Takeya cold brew coffee maker here.

Promising review: "We have three kids and a very small kitchen with very little cabinet/counter space. We used to keep our cereal boxes on top of our refrigerator, but I've been trying to de-clutter, and also come up with a solution for our kids to be able to get their own cereal in the mornings. THIS IS IT!!!! It looks great on our counter and we have very little space, so it fits just right! This has been the perfect solution to giving our kids the independence they need to get their own breakfast! It has been a lifesaver!!! Love it!!!" —tenle

Get it from Amazon for $28.40 (available in eight different sizes and four colors).

The temperature range is 32–197 degrees Fahrenheit. Plus, you get access to over 1,000 recipes, so you'll have inspiration for yummy meals!

Promising reviews: "After years of hearing about how great sous vide cooking is I finally pulled the trigger on this unit and it really does live up to the hype. Super easy to set up and the app provides a ton of recipes to use." —PL

"Since I started cooking sous vide, my family says my cooking has gone to a new level. I started with the original Anova, and just recently picked up this Nano. The Nano is awesome because it's much smaller vs. the first Anova, making it easier to store in a drawer or something. It sounds trivial but by making it easier to grab. Setup is so much quicker, and I can cook a beef roast for 30 hours without adding ANY water. If you're just starting out in sous vide, I recommend this cooker." —Jeff Nichols

Get it from Amazon for $99+ (available in two colors and multiple sets).

Promising review: "Luxurious look. This product has a fancy design and is super quiet! It's easy to use, and within seconds you will have wine ready to pour. Hassle free and a neat way to open bottles of wine. It lights up blue, easy to recharge, and most definitely a good product to give as a gift." —Babi Gendut

Get it from Amazon for $20.49.

The pan also comes with an oven mat that’s a reusable parchment alternative. It even has a super-handy, one-inch checker pattern that can be used to measure dough!

Promising review: "A solid pan, and the silicone sheet is one of the best I have ever used. Easy to clean, and everything in the oven is baked to perfection. Love the color as well. It is a versatile pan that can be used on the stove. Cooked an entire breakfast, eggs, sausage, and potatoes all in one pan." —Mary N.

Get it from Our Place for $125 (available in nine colors).

Promising review: "I'm obsessed with it. This Cosori air fryer is incredibly easy to operate and clean. The design is sleek and appealing (I leave it out on my counter). And the results have greatly exceeded my expectations. I'm hooked and I think for the foreseeable future I will be using this almost every day. Here are just a few examples of what I've made so far:- Brussels sprouts: the results of cooking these at home in a normal gas oven have always sucked. While not quite restaurant quality (restaurants use oil fryers) the Cosori comes incredibly close and shaves about 10 min of cooking time.- Reheating french fries: This alone was worth the purchase. They were crispy and just as delicious as the night before.- Reheating steak that I cooked to a rare temp the night before on the pan: no complaints and super easy to clean afterward.- Bacon: Way faster, way cleaner (and can easily save the bacon fat) and turned out perfect.I'm so excited to experiment more with this awesome machine. 5/5" —Nolan S.

Get it from Amazon for $99.99+ (available in two sizes and four colors).

Promising reviews: "I absolutely love these liners. I love the fact that you get three in the package so you don’t have to immediately wash the one you’re using before you reuse it you can just simply use one of the other two, this was a brilliant idea." —Roxanne C

"These are nice silicone liners. They fit our 5.8-quart Cosori air fryer perfectly. They’re easy to clean and can be washed in the dishwasher. They also make cleanup of the air fryer easier. They’re perforated, so you can still make food crispy." —Terry R. Nye

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $10.17 (available in multiple sizes and shapes, including round versions for $10.99).

Promising review: "I ordered a few different sets from this company and all seem really airtight so far. I like how they stack and am loving the label options. My pantry is looking really organized. Yay!" —Jackie

Get them from Amazon for $23.99 (available in three colors).

Promising review: "I bought this on Amazon in March of 2015. It is just as reliable and helpful now as it was then. I like the V-shape so that I can hold it against the countertop corner and not worry about accidentally slicing at my counter...It helps get my knives to a sharp enough edge so that I'm not crushing grapes, tomatoes, or other soft foods...Eight years later and I haven't lost it yet, and it still works great on my old knives." —MGerry

Check out BuzzFeed's full review on the KitchenIQ knife sharpener for more details!

Get it from Amazon for $9.46.

Gneiss Spice is a small biz based in Bethel, Maine. They specialize in stylish and sustainable spice organization.

Promising review: "These little jars have added such charm to our kitchen. They are not only beautiful and showcase the gorgeous spice colors, but are incredibly functional and make great use of our extra fridge space. The magnets are strong, the pack comes with a TON of sticker labels for any spice you can imagine, and the small jars are honestly just the right size." —Gretchen K.

Get it from Amazon for $70+ (available in two sizes and packs of 12 or 24).

Image Works VA is a Virginia-based, husband-and-wife-run small business that takes organizing seriously. In addition to handmade spice organizers, they've got K-Cup *and* Nespresso pod organizers, too.

Promising reviews: "This item is exactly as described. It is extremely high quality and is absolutely perfect for the dimensions of my drawer. I looked into getting this done custom by someone in town and it was 5x more expensive. I am so glad I went with this one instead." —Kirsten Matelich

"I could not be happier, they fit perfectly! I went from having a disorganized disaster of a spice mess to a neatly organized drawer :-)" —Kathleen Arlia

Get it from Image Works VA on Etsy for $60+ (available in three row options and a variety of widths).

For the pasta lovers out there, here are some hearty five-ingredient pasta recipes to give a try, like pasta bolognese and creamy sausage and tortellini soup. Pro-tip: this microwave pasta maker works on lasagna and ravioli, too!

Promising review: "I've had this thing for less than twelve hours and I've used it three times ... IT'S MAGICAL. I eat a lot of pasta — like, A LOT. I probably eat pasta at least seven times a week; I love pasta! Boiling water is a pain and I've always hated having to wash the big pasta pan afterwards. Well this Fasta Pasta puts that to an end. Now all I have to do is measure my pasta, fill to the water line, and wait. It's kind of like Ronco's 'set it and forget it.'" —Kate Slater

Get it from Amazon for $17.99.

Fabberforge is a Nebraska-based, veteran-owned, family-run small business that specializes in 3D-printed home decor and gadgets.

Promising review: "I got a few of these as stocking stuffers (including one for myself!) and I found it to be incredibly accurate. I never know how much pasta to make for meals and always over or under estimate so when I saw this product, I knew I had to have it. I've loved using it for the past couple of months and they were a hit with my family, too." —Amanda Griffiths

Get it from Fabberforge on Etsy for $7 (available in 10 colors).

Promising review: "These things are flat-out AMAZING!! Area 51 Tech combined with Eye of Newt Magic Spells!! Unearthly non-stick capability!!! Arcane heat resistance!!! I've cooked fish, rolls, even BACON on these little miracles in the oven. Literally NOTHING hurts them, and everything bakes/cooks up beautifully! About all I haven't tried is taking them outside and testing different rifle rounds against them; but I'm willing to bet they make it at least up to .308. These. Things. Are. AMAZING!!!" —J. Erskine

Get a set of two from Amazon for $14.24.

These tablets are designed to penetrate, dissolve, and remove odor-causing residue that accumulates inside your dishwasher over time, as well as remove lime and mineral buildup. Using Affresh tablets once a month can prolong the life of your dishwasher and make it more effective at doing its job: cleaning your dishes.

Promising review: "I've seen this item on soo many BuzzFeed lists, so I figured I would try it during one of my cleaning sprees. Wow does it really work! I don't use my dishwasher often, so it often gets a little crusty looking...but I just threw one of these packets in there and ran a normal cycle and it got rid of all the yucky stuff! It's super simple to use and leaves your dishwasher fresh and clean without any leftover residue." —Christine Doan

Get a six-pack from Amazon for $8.54.

Lucto Pottery is a small biz based in Salvisa, Kentucky. They make gorgeous handmade kitchen items such as spoon rests, salt jars, dishes, teapots, and more.

Promising reviews: "This was the cutest and most perfect egg-separating device I could have purchased. My husband is the baker in our house and he has extremely large hands and struggles even cracking eggs so he was very happy to have this tool. My belly is equally happy!." —Veronica N. Young

"I bought three different colors: Blue Suede, Jade Moss and Northern Woods. I love them! They were exactly as described and the craftsmanship was beautiful. Very well made. I was going to give all 3 away as gifts but I'm keeping one for myself!" —Marianne

Get it from Lucto Pottery on Etsy for $13.50 (originally $15; available in 20 colors).

Promising review: "These are nice pieces that helped me organize underneath my bathroom sink! They fit perfectly! After organizing everything, I was so surprised I had so much more room that I grabbed more items out of the linen closet to fill it up. I still have a lot of room left. I bought these based off the high ratings and they hold true. (This is Brad's wife.)" —Brad J. Leahy

Get it on Amazon for $24.97 (also available in bronze).

BTW, one rack can hold up to nine standard size glasses.

Promising review: "Overall very pleased with product. Found some floating shelves to match a cabinet. Then added these to make my custom wine stem rack. Quality better than expected and love the darker finish and not the standard Chrome option. These also were the right size for the width and depth of the Shelf. So far I've gotten several compliments." —Ms Lila

Get it from Amazon for $19.93 (available in four sizes and in four colors).

Promising review: "Randomly write reviews, but you need this! EXACTLY what we were looking for. Oak color blends right into interior of cabinets and white supports match our dishes. Going to, for sure, buy more for every cabinet in the house. Instantly gained twice the storage. No longer have to pick up a stack of dishes to grab a tray, etc. Bargain as well. Looks way better and supports so much more than old wire shelves... Solid wood/metal. Easy to install each shelf with nothing but the four screws included and a Phillips head screwdriver. Had all four 'built' in less than five minutes. 100% recommend! —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in four colors).

Promising review: "I bought these to replace the lids on my Pyrex because they were all cracked. I have multiple sized Pyrex including rectangular ones. These lids are thin and stretchy which work perfectly around pretty much any dish. Even though they are all circular they stretch to fit the rectangular ones great!" —Matza

Get a set of 18 from Amazon for $7.38.

The dividers are adjustable so you can customize your set depending on what size containers you have!

Promising review: "I love, love, love this storage container. Sounds silly, but it changed my life. No longer do I have storage container Jenga! No more stuff falling out of the cabinet every time I open the cupboard. Now I can stack my lids in the organizer and my storage containers fit nicely on the shelf, and I have a lot of storage containers. I would definitely buy this again and again. Great product." —Laura H.

Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in five sizes).

Promising reviews: "Worth the hype! My disposal had been very smelly and no matter what I did, nothing helped. Citrus peels, vinegar, baking soda, bleach, you name it. Honestly I was shocked how well these work. I highly recommend if you’ve tried everything, they really work!" —CatReed

"This product is amazing. Every time I ran the dishwasher there was this horrible smell. So much that you could smell it throughout the apartment. I even started just hand-washing my dishes. But after about a week, the smell came back. I bought so many products to try and eliminate the smell, but after a couple of days, it would come back. Then I saw this product on BuzzFeed and thought to myself, why not? The first time I used it cleaned it out pretty well. Better than the other products. But then I used it a second time, and there was no smell. I'm going on two weeks of using my dishwasher, and I can't smell anything. I highly recommend this if you're having the same problem I was. This is by far the best kitchen cleaning product I've ever purchased." —khrystyne torres

Get it from Amazon for $3.78.

This Instant Pot happens to be a #1 best seller with over 36,000 5-star reviews!

Promising reviews: "I thought the hype was just hype, but this is the kitchen tool I didn't know I would love as much as I do. From frozen to cooked chicken while retaining more moisture than any other method I am used to using." —Amanda T.

"If you're wondering if the hype about instant pots is legit, I'm here to tell you that it IS and you need one. It's really helped me since I frequently forget to thaw meat the night before. Also, being able to throw everything in and have a fantastic white chicken chili come out in less than an hour, is just ideal... It came with a little recipe booklet, as well as a cheat sheet of reference times for cooking, which is hugely helpful, since I don't always want to Google for every single thing I cook. It works as a slow cooker, pressure cooker, has a saute function, can cook rice, make yogurt, steam eggs, and basically anything else you want. It's been helpful for me because I've been able to branch out into different meats that I might not normally have the time or know-how to cook properly. If you're stressed about safety, this is reassuring because the directions are very clear, and it locks in. I was really freaked the first time I used it, and knew nothing about pressure cookers or Instant Pots at all the first day....Anyways, the amount of cupboard space this takes up is worth it, and if we had a bigger kitchen I would leave it out all the time on the counter. I love it THAT much." —emrev

Get it from Amazon for $99.90+ (available in three sizes).

Promising review: "I am so happy that I decided to give this product a try! What an amazing idea. I placed the smaller magnet right on the Instant Pot and use it daily for a quick reference. Instead of searching the cookbook or internet, I can just glance over and know in an instant how to program my IP for that particular product." —Olesya R

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two sizes).

Reviewers use this handheld blender for everything from making salsa and soups to beating eggs and frothing milk for coffee! The possibilities are endless with this kitchen gadget.

Promising reviews: "I LOVE it! I've intended to get a hand blender for years and finally just did it. I looked at ones that were much more expensive and was worried that this would be cheaply made (because you often get what you pay for). However, I have been pleasantly surprised with this one. At 500 watts it has serious power and it is super easy to use. I made tomato soup and it blended it in under a minute, then I just popped the bottom off and washed it! Super simple. Super happy with my purchase!" —amazonaddicted

"Worked great, feels sturdy, took on boiling temperature to blend, but the top of the shaft stayed cool. Great buy!" —Nol

Get it from Amazon for $34.97.

Promising review: "I like to grow herbs and use them in salads, soups, and many other recipes. I received these Jenaluca Herb Scissors as a birthday gift, and I can't believe how fast and easy it is to cut up cilantro, basil, parsley, lovage, etc. My husband tried them today too for the first time while making guacamole, and found that slicing the cilantro went very quickly. The storage case-cleaner is very efficiently designed too. I ordered 4 of these sets to give as gifts." —Lucille P. Nawara

Get it from Amazon for $12.99.

This colander can expand from 14.5–19.5 inches. It's top-rack dishwasher safe as well!

Promising review: "I’m obsessed with this. I leave it in my sink always. It makes washing fruits or draining pasta so much easier and has such a simple cleanup. It also adds a nice pop of color to my kitchen. I highly recommend it." —Alyssa

Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in six colors and in two-packs).

Includes a remote that can adjust the brightness.

Promising review "This is a wonderful product; just what I wanted. Super easy to install and I love that it breaks off into sections so you don’t have any hanging over to hide. The remote is awesome and there are lots of brightness settings. I’m going to use these everywhere!" —Queen Halloween

Get the six-piece kit from Amazon for $16.79 (originally $20.99; available in three light colors).

Promising review: This is the best breakfast invention after the waffle maker. LOVE IT! As someone who makes pancakes or waffles three to four times a week (my kids are pretty spoiled, but breakfast is key to getting through the first part of the school day), this is the easiest and fastest way to get that done. I just add everything to the bottle, shake, and pour into the waffle maker or griddle. When I am done, just add some water, shake again, empty, and then place everything in the dishwasher." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $16.75.

Promising review: "Saw it on TikTok and had to get it! I love waffles but I don't always remember to buy them so I love being able to make them super easily with this mini waffle maker. It's so easy and convenient for me because I didn't want anything that would take up too much time and space. It's perfect. I also used the waffle recipe provided by Dash and it's great!" —Ken

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in 23 colors).

Simply plop the timer and the color of the timer will change to indicate how boiled the eggs are, so you know when it's time to take 'em out.

Promising review: "Is this 100% necessary? No...however, it does make one thing a little easier for me in the morning. Instead of watching the pot and waiting for the water to boil to start the timer you can just put the NobelEgg in the pot with your eggs, start the heat, and just wait for your eggs to be done. Can't wait to give some as gifts!" —BaileyBoo

Get it from Amazon for $6.99.

It also features an auto-shutoff function! It can boil up to six eggs at a time, poach up to two eggs at a time, or make an omelet! There's a poaching tray, omelet tray, a six-egg holder tray, a measuring cup, a recipe book, and access to a recipe database. All nonelectric parts are dishwasher-safe!

BuzzFeed's own Samantha Wieder absolutely loves this egg cooker:

"I love cooking, I really do, but there are two very inconvenient times that my cooking laziness strikes, and that is first thing in the morning when I wake up, and at the end of the day when it's time for dinner. Thankfully, in the morning, I now have this rapid egg cooker which allows me to make soft-, medium-, or hard-boiled eggs, poached eggs, or an omelet, all without having to stand over the stove.

It's also a great way to whip up a high protein snack during the day when you're busy with work, school, or just in the middle of a very important Netflix binge. The egg maker will let out a sound when your eggs are cooked, and then all you have to do is enjoy them!"

Promising review: "I didn't believe the hype until I bought it for myself. My boiled eggs come out perfect EVERY TIME. Trust me this is not one of those kitchen products you buy to make life easier that just ends up sitting on top of the cabinet collecting dust. If you are a deviled egg / hard boiled egg / omelet lover, YOU NEED THIS." —M. Brown

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in eight colors).

YouCopia is a woman-owned small biz that makes ingenious home and kitchen storage solutions.

Promising review: "I have a bad habit of buying reusable water bottles. This one is cute, this one has this feature, this one has that. What resulted was a cluttered cabinet, a ton of water bottles falling on me every time I went to get one, and I was only using the handful right at the front. This is a great solution! It keeps the cupboard organized and I can see what I have and quickly grab the bottle I need. As a bonus, it also creates a built-in limitation on how many water bottles I can have at any given time. Really recommend." —Miki

Get the three-shelf version from Amazon for $24.99 (also available in three other sizes).

Bee’s Wrap is a woman-founded small business that's been handcrafting their eco-friendly product in Middlebury, Vermont, since 2012. The company works closely with a number of environmentally conscious groups including 1% for the Planet, The Bee Cause, The Rozalia Project, and National Geographic.

Promising review: "This product totally lives up to the hype. I feel like I'm doing something positive for the environment by using it, and it works really well so far! I'll likely buy more." —Rachel A.

"Can't recommend these beeswax wraps enough. The antimicrobial aspect of the beeswax keeps fruits and vegetables super fresh for much longer than plastic bags. They keep bread soft and fresh for much longer than Ziplocs. They are so much better for the environment, and they can be reused for months. We have been using our set for almost two years and they are still as good as new. No waste! Just make sure to wash them with cool water, as warm/hot water will melt the wax." —Publisher

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $14.89.

Promising review: "These are my new favorite cleaning tool. They worked great for dishes, but they are even more useful for cleaning the house. I am going to get a second pair to use for dishes and keep this pair for cleaning the bathroom. So great for scrubbing the tub/toilet/sink etc. You can easily clean in small crevices with these and you don’t have to worry about dirty rags and brushes because they are easy to sterilize and everything rinses right off of them. I am so happy with these!" —Brittany

Get it from Amazon for $8.39 (available in three colors).

Promising review: "Love! Love! Love the GarlicZoom! Mincing garlic has never been more easy or fun. It makes mince work out of garlic, onion, chilies and herbs. I'm not sure what I love most about this little gadget. Not smelling stinky garlic fingers all night? No burning fingers or eyes from chopping a super hot chile? Or mincing fresh herbs in a blink of an eye. I have a problem wrist from an injury and an arm and hand that suffers from nerve damage. I can still manage to zoom this. When people ask if the can help in the kitchen, this is the chore that I give them and everyone loves it. They think it's the neatest little thing." —Kennedy Collins

Get it from Amazon for $12.

I own the cream-colored sauté pan from this set, and OMG, the hype is absolutely real. This cookware is gorge in person, but I love that it's actually non-stick! It's so easy to cook on, it's easy to clean, and it's cute enough to leave on top of the stove for all (i.e. me) to see. I'd say it's definitely worth the investment!

Learn more about this cookware set in our full Caraway Pan Set review!

This set includes a 10.5" frying pan, 3-qt. saucepan and lid, 6.5-qt. Dutch oven and lid, 4.5-qt. sauté pan and lid, four modular magnetic pan racks, and a canvas lid holder with hooks.

Get the 12-piece set from Amazon for $395 (available in six colors) or straight from Caraway for $395 (originally $545; available in 10 colors).

You can also shop the pots and pans individually on Amazon or Caraway starting at $85.

Psst — a lot of reviewers with arthritis swear by these for pain-free, easy opening, and parents say it makes it a lot easier for kids to open jars, too!

Promising review: "Having had arthritis in my hands since my teens, I have used many jar/bottle openers out of necessity. The OXO ones work well, but wear out within a year because of the volume of usage. This fabulous opener has yet to find a container that it cannot easily open, even bottles of water with heavily sealed caps. I love it so much I ordered another one to have in two drawers on either end of my kitchen. This gripper does not exacerbate my carpel tunnel syndrome, either. I would give it more stars if I could." —Patrizia L.

Get it from Amazon for $6.97 (available in more colors here).

Based in Plymouth, Massachusetts, 1620 Designs is a small biz making assorted laser-cut and engraved items for home and business use.

Promising review: "It's handy in my kitchen. Helps when I’m cooking and I have to include different measurements." —Scotty Tew

Get it from 1620 Designs on Amazon Handmade for $10.99.

BuzzFeed writer Jennifer Tonti credits this burner cover for basically doubling her meal prep space:

"OK so I just bought this for my own tiny apartment (pictured above) and OMG you guys. Life = changed. Food = chopped. Counter space = doubled. I mean the math is all there."

Promising review: "This is so perfect for extra space. It covers the top of my apartment-sized stove so I can then use my stove space for my Instant Pot and food prep. The best space-saving and cosmetic thing I have ever gotten for this tiny apartment." —Talyn Amber Skye

Get it from Amazon for $121.95 (available in four sizes).

Just add this to your pre-wash chamber with detergent. If you don't have a pre-wash chamber, don't fret. Just add 2 tablespoons to the bottom of your dishwasher!

Promising reviews: "I could not get my flatware to come out clean from the dishwasher and I wondered if it was the hard water. I was using up to three soap blocks in each load with only partial improvement. I used this the first time and voilà! Perfectly clean flatware for the first time. I LOVE this!" —Susan A

"We have ridiculously hard water...My dishes, especially my Pyrex bowls and casserole dishes were almost white from the build up. Nothing ever seemed clean. I tried this, and it’s an absolute miracle. My dishes are clean again. See the comparison in the picture [above on the right]. The bowl on the left is 'clean', it was washed without the Fibish booster. Bowl on the right was washed with. I’m totally not kidding- it completely does what it says!" —CB

Get it from Amazon for $6.88.

Promising review: "Rice cookers are fantastic. I used to cook rice in a pot and I would invariably make subpar rice. This rice cooker makes fantastic rice, my only recommendation would be to use stock (chicken or vegetable) instead of water to give the rice a lot of extra flavor. It does a really great job of cooking rice perfectly and consistently. You can't beat the price either." —JP

Get it from Amazon for $29.92+ (available in two styles).

Cozy Simple Living is a Pennsylvania-based small biz that sells a wide variety of handmade items (face masks, napkins, coasters, and more).

Promising review: "I love these paperless towels. They are soft, absorbent, and great quality. I bought two packs of 12 and rolled them onto a cardboard cylinder and have them in my kitchen. Love the pattern. I chose all the same pattern but might consider ordering the variety next time to make it fun." —Lorie Mathe

"I love these!!! They are of great quality, beautifully made, and work great. I would definitely buy from Cozy Simple Living again." —Robin Gorman

Get it from Cozy Simple Living on Etsy for $26.50 (available in 40+ colors/designs).

Promising review: "If you’re having doubts about this blender, DON'T! It’s small and compact, the cord wraps around the bottom, which is nice! And most of all it blends amazingly! Just press the button and it starts, it’s not loud at all either, a lot quieter than the bigger ones. Easy to clean as well. Blends frozen food great! I had no problems making my smoothie with protein powder and multiple fruits as well...There's nothing caked up at the bottom or in the blades after I used it. Very happy overall and the color is pretty as well. Great buy especially if you have a small kitchen and just need a personal blender for smoothies etc." —Kim

Get it from Amazon for $20.85 (available in five colors).

Promising review: "I bought this drying rack to use in a garage apartment with limited space that I rent out. I like it so much that I am ordering one for my own kitchen and one for my daughter. It saves counter space and is useful not only for drying dishes but also for rinsing and processing vegetables." —joybo

Get it from Amazon for $8.41+ (available in eight sizes).

Promising review (for bag organizer): "This looks amazing, has saved space in my drawer, and keeps everything neat and organized. I love the sliding top. It stays secure." —Annon66

Promising review (for plastic wrap organizer): "What did I dislike about it?....... NOTHING!!! The wife and I love this, No more fighting with the flimsy box the products come in. Just insert the new product roll and you are ready to go!" —leecarlson

Get them both from Amazon: the snack bag organizer for $29.98 (available in two sizes and four colors), and the plastic wrap organizer for $29.98 (available in three sizes and four colors).

Promising review: "This organizer is so useful! I recently moved and ended up with a much smaller kitchen, so I've been doing everything I can to make sure there's a place for everything and no wasted space. Luckily, I have pretty wide cabinets, so this works out perfectly. I have one holding my cutting boards (four standard plastic boards) and another holding my foil, cling wrap, and parchment paper boxes. The organizer is super easy to assemble and it's completely versatile. Hang it over the cabinet door or attach it to the wall/cabinet door, which means it's great for renters and owners." —Kerry

Get it from Amazon for $16.97.

It makes cooking and baking so much easier, and your measurements will be more accurate! The set comes with 1-cup, 2-cup, and 4-cup angled measuring cups.

Promising review: "This is a very inventive design for something that cooks use every day. I originally purchased the 2-cup model of the Oxo measuring cup and liked it so much that I decided to buy the set. These are so much more usable than the Pyrex or Anchor traditional glass measuring cups because they so much easier to read. I have some Anchor measuring cups that are 20+ years old and the red markings have faded and are really hard to see. Since the Oxo can be read from the top, the measuring cup can rest on the counter for accurate measurement. No more holding it up in the air like a mad scientist measuring out liquids! Even the rubberized handle is well designed. Since these are made from clear plastic, they are very lightweight. The handle goes all the way to the counter to stabilize the measuring cup. It's very well thought out." —Bocaboy

Get the set from Amazon for $23.95.

Promising review: "I don't know why it took me so long to buy this thing, but I'm glad that I finally did. Yes, to some it might be silly, but there are times when I forget or can't tell whether my dishes and glassware are clean. This $3 magnetic sign saves me from washing the 'dirty' dishes another time." —Colmac

Get it from Amazon for $4.99.

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