It's the perfect time to be a home cook, especially with new and innovative kitchen appliances appearing on the market every day. As 2023 draws to a close, we've taken a look back at the kitchen products that our readers weren't happy with over the past 12 months. In case you need some gift inspiration for the new year, our Food & Wine reader has rounded up his most-purchased cookware, tools and cleaning supplies on Amazon.
From a four-function knife sharpener to a gorgeous French press, here are the products we bought, gifted, and loved the most this year. Prices start at just $5 (no wonder we love it!).
Food & Wine Readers' Favorite Amazon Products of 2023
- Longzon Knife Sharpener with Cut-Resistant Gloves, $14 (originally $21)
- Nesco Deluxe Food Vacuum Sealer for $107 with coupon (originally $140)
- Grillart Grill Brush and Scraper, $18 with coupon (originally $30)
- Big Red House Heat Resistant Oven Mitts, Set of 2, $18 (originally $30)
- Nordic Ware Commercial Bakers Half Sheet and Big Sheet, $29 (originally $43)
- Ninja BN401 Nutri Pro Compact Personal Blender, $75 (originally $100)
- Y Yhy 30 oz Pasta Bowls, Set of 6, $27 (originally $30)
- Bodum Chambord French Press, $28 (originally $55)
- All-Clad Hard Anodized Nonstick Frying Pan, $56 (originally $110)
- Stardrops The Pink Stuff Miracle All Purpose Cleaning Paste, $5 (originally $6)
Longzon Knife Sharpener with Cut Resistant Gloves
This multifunctional knife sharpener has everything you need to avoid injury and maintain control in the kitchen. This tool includes a blade for sharpening scissors and a blade for repairing, polishing, and sharpening dull knives. Sharpening your own knives can be a relatively tedious task, but this sharpener has an ergonomic design that's easy to grip, and comes with gloves to protect your hands from accidental cuts.
Nesco Deluxe Food Vacuum Sealer
This year, our readers loved this food vacuum sealer from Nesco. With its intuitive design and double heat-sealing feature, it's easy to see why. This tool helps reduce food waste by keeping produce, prepared meals, and more fresh up to five times longer than typical plastic wrap and storage containers, making it better for the planet and your wallet. It will be. The vacuum's suction power is powerful enough to seal and protect wet or liquid-based foods for weeks at a time.
Grillart grill brush and scraper
Cleaning the grill is always a tedious task. But this grill brush makes what is usually a tedious task much more efficient. It features a rust-free metal frame, durable stainless steel bristles that easily cut through gunk and buildup, and a metal scraper to tackle stubborn residual debris. This brush also has a non-slip 18-inch handle to help you clean your grill without getting burned. According to the brand, this tool will help you clean up to 5 times faster, and right now he can get it for 40% off.
Big Red House Heat Resistant Oven Mitt
This reader-favorite set has everything you could want in an oven mitt. It's machine washable, lined with comfortable cotton and terry cloth, and features a thin strip of silicone for easy grip even on small pot handles. It's also resistant to temperatures up to 480°F, has a loop for easy hanging, and comes in six different colors. The Royal Blue color is currently 40% off.
Nordic War Commercial Baker's Half Sheet and Big Sheet
If your cookies keep baking, an old baking sheet may be the culprit. The set includes one half sheet and one big sheet to accommodate tableware of all sizes. Not only are these pieces effective for creating evenly baked cookies, they're also great for everyday sheet pan dinners. Get these reader-favorite items at Amazon for his 32% off.
Ninja Nutri Pro Compact Personal Blender
It's time to ditch your bulky blender. This personal-sized blender has a 24-ounce capacity and is perfect for smoothies, sauces, dips, and more. User-friendly and easy to set up, this small but fast device with an 1100-watt motor easily crushes ice and slices through hard, frozen foods. As an added bonus, the blender cup can be converted into a to-go cup with an easy-to-sip spout lid.
Y Yhy 30oz Pasta Bowl Set of 6
Food & Wine readers love pasta bowls, and it's not hard to see why. It's incredibly versatile, sitting somewhere between a bowl and a plate, so you can use it for almost any meal. This porcelain set from Y Yhy comes with six of his 20-ounce bowls that are perfect for a variety of dishes besides pasta. I love using it in salads, chili, and just about anything I would normally put on my dinner plate.
Bodum Chambord French Press
Whether you're looking for a great gift for a coffee-loving loved one or looking for a new way to enjoy your morning coffee, this French press is worth buying. Especially now that she's on sale for 49% off. The minimalist design fits into any kitchen interior and is designed for ease of use. Additionally, it can be used to brew loose-leaf tea.
All-clad hard anodized non-stick frying pan
Coveted cookware brand All-Clad's pans feature a highly effective and incredibly durable non-stick coating. The set includes one 8-inch and one 10-inch stainless steel skillet, both of which are oven safe up to 500°F. Both are currently available for just $56. At just $28 each, they're a total bargain when it comes to all-clad.
Stardrops The Pink Stuff Miracle All Purpose Cleaning Paste
The more you cook, the more you have to clean. And while most of us don't like the task of scrubbing kitchen counters, tiles, and dishes, you can make the task just a little bit more difficult with the right products. This pink paste is the ultimate all-purpose cleaning agent. Can be used on almost any surface, is rust resistant, removes stubborn build-up from frying pans, and is useful outside the kitchen for cleaning shower tiles, removing scratches and ink stains from walls, and more.