Some people are born cooks who make preparing meals for their family look easy and enjoyable. However, some of us never got our sourdough bread past the starter stage and ended up spending 90 minutes preparing a HelloFresh meal that was advertised as a 30-minute dinner. Although getting the right tools is important, you don’t need one of those huge kitchens with endless counter space and a hundred bowls to hold every ingredient. There are many useful devices out there that don’t take up much room and can make cooking anything from weeknight dinners to special holiday treats much easier.
Vegetable Chopper/Spiralizer
Simply position your desired chop size (slice or julienne, spirals or ribbons, etc.) in the pan, add your vegetables, and press it down. You’ll have a container full of perfectly standardized ingredients in no time.
Measuring Cups and Measuring Spoons
These magnetic measuring spoons stick together so you won’t lose track of which one you need in your kitchen drawer. These stainless measuring cups are even more durable than their plastic counterparts.
Bamboo Cutting Board with Containers
If you have back problems and can’t stand at a counter for long periods of time, this is a lifesaver. The cutting board functions as a portable countertop that you can switch to your kitchen table and use when sitting and cutting. Furthermore, the vegetables slide through the opening and into the containers, making it extremely simple to separate the ingredients.
Select-A-Spice Auto-Measure Carousel
You won’t have to think about mixing up teaspoons and tablespoons ever. Simply press the appropriate button, and the exact sum will be dispensed automatically.
Good Grips 3-in-1 Avocado Slicer
With a tool that cuts, pits, and slices your avocado uniformly every time, finishing your guacamole is a breeze.
Echo Show 10
Do you need assistance in the kitchen? Alexa will send you recipes, demonstrate what a julienned carrot looks like, and set timers so your cookies don’t burn. You can get a Food Network Kitchen subscription with your Echo and cook along with your favorite chefs.
Food Strainer
This easy-to-use strainer makes draining pasta a breeze. It easily attaches to most bowls, pots, and pans, freeing up one hand when straining.
Over The Sink Roll-Up Dish Drying Rack
In your tiny kitchen, add a little more semi-permanent counter space. When not in use, this roll-up dish drying rack tucks away so you don’t have a bulky rack on the counter, and it’s durable enough to accommodate a cutting board and some foods during meal prep.
Cast Iron Enamel Casserole Dish
Ayesha Curry’s cast iron dutch oven was one of Oprah’s Favorite Things for a reason. It’s lovely, simple to clean, and ideal for slow-cooked meals.
Powerful 800W 4-in-1 Hand Immersion Blender
You already have a blender, but a handheld immersion blender gives you a bit more versatility than a stand blender. Add attachments to make single-serving smoothies or whisk soups or purees.
