Amazon's genius kitchen gadgets to make winter cooking easier, all for under $20

When the weather outside is terrible, it's so much fun to stay holed up in the kitchen. It's easy to survive a snowstorm if you have a cozy spot next to a warm oven. So if the weather forecast doesn't show the sun anytime soon, it's the perfect time to embrace cold-weather recipes like soups, stews, and hearty casseroles. You may already have a long wish list of big-ticket items, like Ooni's new indoor pizza oven or Le Creuset Dutch oven, but if you're trying to stick to your financial resolutions, check out the best kitchen tools for winter Found 9. Don't go bankrupt.

Right now, Amazon is offering great deals on genius gadgets that make preparing seasonal favorites a breeze, including soup socks, clip-on pasta strainers, and oven rack shields. Best of all, they're all under $20, so you can “Add to Cart” without going over your budget. Read on to get all your winter favorites starting at just $8.

Amazon Winter Cooking Essentials

KitchenAid Beacon Two-Tone Non-Slip Mini Oven Mitt Set

Freezing weather naturally encourages us to cook at high temperatures. This time of year, we tend to want our soups and stir-fries to be very hot. That means it's more important than ever to stock up on protective oven mitts to protect your hands and wrists from accidental burns. This two-tone set from KitchenAid ticks all the boxes. The mitts are mini-sized, so they are lightweight and easy to put on and take off. Additionally, it has a silicone grip for safe handling and a loop for easy hanging. Get the set now for up to 59% off.

Souper Cubes Silicone Freezer Tray

Batching soup is all fun and games until you transfer it to the freezer. Liquid leftovers have traditionally been difficult to package and store for later without making a huge mess, but Souper's Cubes are here to change all that. Silicone freezer molds make it easy to portion and reheat leftovers throughout the week, and they come with tight-fitting lids to prevent spills and leaks. It is also dishwasher safe, so it is easy to clean. This tray has six 1/2 cup slots, making it the perfect size for a single-serving lunch.

regency wrap soup socks

If straining is your least favorite part of the soup-making process, give it a go. These soup socks make your job quick and easy, allowing you to make flavorful soups without the mess. The large mesh bag can hold a whole chicken and plenty of vegetables, herbs, and whole spices to add depth of flavor to your stock. It works the same way as a loose leaf tea infuser. After hours of slow cooking, simply remove the bag with tongs or a waterproof oven mitt and enjoy perfectly clear, strained soup. Each pack contains 10 bags and costs less than $1 per bag.

Gizmo Snap N Strain Pasta Strainer

There's nothing like a hearty bowl of pasta to warm you up on a cold night. Noodles are great for a quick weeknight meal, but they add the tedious extra step of pureeing, especially if your sink is already full of dishes. Instead of making room for a colander, buy this snap-on pasta strainer from Amazon. This gadget can be hooked to the side of the pot, making it easy to pour water while keeping food in the pot. Get this time-saving tool during the 60% off sale.

Linda's Essentials Silicone Oven Rack Shield

There's no wrong time to bake, but winter seems to increase our sweet cravings. If your oven is working overtime this time of year, he may have gotten a burn or two on the super hot oven grates. Hang these silicone oven rack bumpers to protect yourself from future baking injuries. The flexible part is heat resistant up to 446°F and easily hooks onto oven racks, staying cool to the touch even as the rest of the oven heats up. Get your 3-piece set now for 31% off.

oven electric kettle

When temperatures drop below 20°F, hot beverages become a household staple. And when it's really, really cold, you don't want to wait for the kettle on the stove to whistle. That's why you should get the Ovente electric kettle. This appliance boils water in just minutes and includes a cool-touch feature and auto-shutoff feature for added safety. At only $13, it's a great deal.

Esre Stainless Pepper Core Remover

The best winter recipes literally bring the heat. Spicy dishes warm you up to the core, so it's great to stock up on chili peppers to add to chilis, stews, stir-fries, and curries. This genius tool makes it easy to remove super hot seeds from the inside of peppers without making a mess or risking burning your fingertips. The sharp blade cores peppers and other produce in seconds. You can get it now for 29% off.

Elite Gourmet Immersion Hand Blender

Tired of messing up a sink full of dishes just to make a bowl of soup? Ditch your full-sized blender in favor of a convenient handheld blender. Pureed soups typically require you to transfer the ingredients from the pot to a large blender and back into the pot. But with an immersion blender like this one from Elite Gourmet, you can skip these time-consuming steps and blend directly in the pot. This little tool can also make creamy sauces, aioli, smoothies, and more.

angadna silicone bread sling

What would a bowl of soup be without some warm, crusty bread? No-knead bread is surprisingly easy to make, especially if you have the right tools. These extra-thick silicone bread slings fit snugly into any Dutch oven, prevent the bottom of your bread from burning, and also feature convenient handles for easy transportation. It's oven safe up to 480°F, and best of all, when it comes to cleanup, you can toss the silicone liner straight into the dishwasher.