When preparing food, manually measuring spices can sometimes be a bit too much work. This rotating mountable spice rack features twist dials that measure out 1/4 teaspoon precise amounts and stacks for easy storage. No more having to worry about getting out those pesky measuring spoons (plus, the hassle of washing them between spices).
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Angry Mama Microwave Cleaner
Cleaning a microwave can be an incredibly messy experience: there are lots of nooks and crannies, food gets burned on to it, and it never seems to stay clean for long. But don't despair: this little kitchen gadget will remove all that grime from your microwave walls and door with just water and a little vinegar.
Simply fill the body of the Angry Mommy with water and vinegar, then place the head on it. Steam will come out of the holes in the head to soften burnt-on foods and grease.
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Snap and Strain Strainer
This gadget clips onto the side of your pot and makes straining pasta a breeze — no more bulky bowl strainers that don't fit neatly in your sink or cabinet.
Plus, this way you won't have to hold down the lid of the pot and try to squeeze out all the water. Slightly To be honest, it always ends in confusion and disappointment, so leave it open a bit.
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Al Dente – Singing Floating Pasta Timer
Have you ever wished you had a little helper that would keep an eye on your pasta and let you know when it's just right? How about a little dinner helper named Al Dente who has a song in his heart? This floating singing pasta timer comes with 4 different songs that sing at 3, 7, 9 and 11 minute intervals to let you know when different types of noodles are done.
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It overcomes spicy spills and splashes on the stove with an ingenious cone-shaped guard that goes around the pot, keeping the contents contained and cooking, meaning you spend more time enjoying your meal and less time cleaning up.
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Bamboo cutting board with drawer
When you're cutting multiple fruits and vegetables, your cutting board can quickly become cluttered.
Not only does this system have an opening to put your freshly cut ingredients in, but it also has three containers underneath to catch all your ingredients – for things like soups and salads, you can keep your ingredients separate until it's time to mix them up.
For single ingredients, use one container for cuttings and another for leftovers, which can easily be tossed in the compost or trash.
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Instead of chopping your salad ingredients individually, just put them all in this innovative bowl. Place the green cover on top, flip it over, and slice on the grid. To thoroughly chop everything, rotate the grid a half turn and slice again.
When you're done, flip the device over, remove the lid and enjoy your perfectly chopped salad – simply transfer to a plate and drizzle with dressing.
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If you've ever made butter using mason jars, marbles, and heavy cream, this is essentially the same thing; Method Low labor intensity.
With this crank, you can make fresh, homemade butter in just a few minutes. Plus, you can use it to tire out your kids when they're being too energetic. This set also includes two butter paddles and a recipe eBook.
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2-Slot Hot Dog & Bun Toaster with Mini Tongs
Love a good hot dog? Before you fire up your outdoor grill, toss your favorite ingredients in this retro toaster for a meal that'll make you say, “Hot Diggity Dog!” Frankfurter and bun rolled into one, just the way we like it.
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This Cosori Pro Gen 2 Air Fryer has a 5.8-quart capacity to feed the whole family and is one of the most versatile and best-selling air fryer models. It can easily cook vegetables and desserts in just a few minutes. The basket is large enough to hold a 5-pound chicken.
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We've all been there: You try to cut the corn kernels off the cob, they roll off the cutting board and end up all over your counter, then a week later you find a few bits of corn hiding behind your coffee maker. that This corn peeler quickly and easily separates corn kernels from the cob without any mess.
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This wiper is so much easier than licking icing off the teeth of your whisk. Just place the wiper on before you use your whisk and press down on the teeth when you're done for a stain-free tool. Cleaning after baking just got easier. So Much better.
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Clean Dreams Kitchen Sponge Holder
No more wet, soapy sponges on your clean kitchen counters with this cute (and kinda silly) kitchen sponge holder. Not only does it keep your sponge away from frequently used surfaces, it also helps your wet sponge dry faster. Sweet dreams to your sponge!
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Particulet Takeout Mini Raclette Set
Sweet dreams are made of cheese. Make your cheese dreams a delicious reality with this portable mini raclette machine from Boska Holland. Just light a tea light, heat it up, and you'll be in melty cheese heaven in no time.
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Stop buying cans of nonstick cooking spray and use what you already have. This mist spray allows you to grease pots, pans, and baking sheets with your favorite cooking oil, or mist food to keep grease from pooling at the bottom of salad bowls.
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This easy wavy cutter will slice your potatoes to perfection so you no longer have an excuse to keep buying frozen wavy cut french fries. You can also get more ambitious and slice your potatoes thinly to make wavy cut chips, or you can make your own carrot chips or wavy pickle slices.
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Chopping small herbs can be a dangerous task for clumsy people like our Best Products team members. These scissors chop up tiny herbs like chives and cilantro, not only preventing irregularly sized herbs from getting into your food (we've all had that whole cilantro leaf in our guacamole), but also preventing cuts and nicks on your fingertips.
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With over 158,000 reviews, this Instant Pot IP-DUO60 6-quart model is one of the most popular models of this gadget.
With 14 built-in microprocessor-controlled programs, this cooker can slow-cook everything from meats, stews, and chili to rice, breakfast porridge, and other grains. Truly versatile.
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Soft Shell Ice Cream Ball
Making homemade ice cream at home with your kids has never been more fun thanks to this ice cream bowl from Yaylabs. Just add all the ingredients to the bowl, shake well and enjoy perfect ice cream or frozen yogurt all year round.
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Here at Best Products, we love a good spiralizer, and this best-selling handheld product from Fullstar is one of the easiest to use. With four different blade options, this handheld kitchen appliance is super versatile and a real pleasure to use while you're prepping dinner.
Zarah Kavarana is a contributing editor at BestProducts.com where she spends her days searching for shareable home, tech, fashion, beauty and lifestyle bargains while fighting the urge to put them all in her cart. A Boston University Journalism graduate and red wine lover, her secret talents include poaching eggs and wearing winged eyeliner on the subway.
Katherine (Katie) is the Associate Editor of Best Products, where she loves to curate unique gift ideas, test trending products, and overfill her cart with research. You can also find more of her work on: My Domain, Birdieand Oprah DailyWhen she's not writing, you'll likely find her tending to her 50+ plants, starting a new DIY home improvement project, or playing with her puppy, Olive.
Danielle is the former Food & Beverage Editor for BestProducts.com and has used her knowledge as a cocktail consultant and connoisseur. You can also find more of her work on: Thrillist, Food & Wine, anddeliciousBefore joining BestProducts.com in 2016, she was sipping fancy cocktails in Brooklyn and reporting on the best bars and restaurants in the country. Food and Wine He loves to read magazines and drink all the New York whiskey he can find, and when he's not working, he can usually be found enjoying happy hour at his favorite NYC bar or coming up with a cool new drink recipe.