These 18 Kitchen Gadgets Will Cut Your Cooking And Cleaning Time In Half

Think you can’t create decent pasta in the microwave? Think again. This plastic microwave cooker measures, cooks and drains to produce perfect al dente pasta every time. That means no more waiting for water to boil, and no more messy clean up. Quicker than you can say Fettuccini Alfredo.  Says one smart noodle, “I don’t want to get all gushy over a pasta maker, but man…I really love this gizmo! I get the exact amount of correctly-measured spaghetti; it’s faster than boiling water in a big pot then having to watch and stir the pasta; the pasta comes out perfectly cooked every time; and the cleanup is a snap.”

As much as you probably love pulling out your grandma’s ancient, heavy wooden rolling pin and dragging it across whatever flour-dusted mush of dough you’re trying desperately to flatten (#NOT), we’ve got a better option. This stainless steel rolling pin can be customized to create the perfect thickness for whatever you’re rolling out. Thicker for cookies, and thinner for pizza crusts. Plus, it comes with a heat-proof silicone mat. Says one happy roller, “Rolling out cookie or pie dough has long since been the thing I dreaded because inevitably it would be uneven. This tool has changed the game for me, and I’m so grateful for it! I love the mat for measurements, and the rolling pin with adjustable rings is a snap to use.”

Ah dish racks. Super valuable when you need them, super in the way when you don’t. That’s why this amazing roll-up dish drying rack is about to change your kitchen and your life. How has no one ever thought to do this before! It’s high-end quality, ENTIRELY FDA food-safe grade silicone-coated steel, resistant to rust, non-slip, and so durable. Says one dry customer, “This may have been the best purchase I’ve made in the past two years. I can use it as a drainer for vegetables I’ve just washed or as additional counter space over the sink. If I need to drain a lot of dishes, I can always pull out my collapsible dish drainer in addition to it, but most of the time, this is all I need.”

If you’re like us and sick of going through a cycle of dish sponges that quickly get old, raggedy, stained, and mildewed, you’re going to (g)love these silicone dish cleaning gloves. They’re BPA-Free, FDA-Approved, LFGB Standard, fast drying and don’t build up bacteria or residue. Plus, you can clean them in the dishwasher! Says one glove convert, “I’m a lifelong committed rubber-glove-hater… and I REALLY LIKE these! They don’t have the yuck feel inside that traditional rubber gloves do. I have fairly small hands with longer fingers, and I find that these gloves fit quite nicely. The little spikes are hilarious, and I do find they help with cleaning. And I love how the gloves truly shield your hands from hot water.”

Afraid to open your kitchen drawers because there’s so much stuff jammed in there, you’ll never be able to close them again? Yeah, we’ve been there. Keep everything in its place with these adjustable, 100% premium moso bamboo, eco-friendly drawer dividers. Says one newly organized customer, “These fit so well and look so good! Every time my husband goes into the drawer he remarks about how nice they are and how smart his wife is. I’m a gadget person who loves to cook and bake so I have many utensils. These divers really made my drawers functional.”

Cleaning the microwave is one of those things you never remember to do — until the next time you use it and realize how disgusting it still is. This cute misting microwave cleaner does the job for you — although she doesn’t look happy about it. Fill her with vinegar and stick her in your microwave for a few minutes to steam clean the entire oven. Says one clean customer, “She loosens all the grease and grime on your microwave walls and floor. All you have to do after use is wipe with warm sponge, like magic your microwave is clean.”

Whether you’re keeping an eye on your portion sizes or need more accurate recipe measurements than “pinches” or “dabs,” you’ll love the convenience of this digital food scale. It measures in multiple units and has a stainless steel platform that stays, well, stainless. Plus, it’s got 10K reviews on Amazon. One customer weighs in, “This scale was extremely accurate and precise. When measuring cooking ingredients, I was relieved to know that the digital scale did not become imprecise, meaning bouncing back and forth between decimal points despite the unit changes when shifting to and from grams, ounces, and milliliters.”

Yes, you read that right. These wine condoms do what any other condom does – they wrap tightly around the wearer for protection. In this case, they protect your opened bottle of wine creating a water-tight and air-tight seal that is fully reusable. Originally created by a mother son duo (that doesn’t sound like an awkward collaboration at all), these make a funny gag gift that’s actually super useful. Says one well wrapped buyer, “So good I had to buy two! Not only are these wine condoms a gift that people will talk about, but they’re a responsibly way to keep your wine sealed between drinks.”

Ready to get serious with your culinary skillz? These multi-blade stainless steel herb scissors will make quick work of your parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme. Cut for recipes or slice garnishes right onto a plate. Plus, they make great craft scissors. Says one sharp reviewer, “I love my new gadget. It works just as shown and it is a real lifesaver for onions as well as herbs. We like our onions and peppers very small and my old hands suffer when cutting them with knives. I have had this item for 4 days and used it 9 times already.”

We’re pretty certain this is how they would keep herbs fresh on board the Starship Enterprise.  These tiny sleep chamber-looking pods triple the life of your fresh herbs.  The hard shell protect leaves from being crushed by other items in the fridge while letting them breathe at optimum hydration levels. Add fresh water and replace every 3-5 days. Says one buyer, “These are terrific! I’m always tossing out fresh parsley, cilantro and asparagus before I get around to using it all, but these and other herbs last for weeks in these container.”

If your Tupperware cupboard has become a wasteland of random mis-matched lids and bottoms, you’ll love these soft silicone lids  that stretch to be used over bowls, pots, containers, mugs, cups, cans, jars, or even half-cut melon or watermelon. Says one covered customer, “These are so stretchy and adhere well to any surface that they are very easy to use. I’m a big fan of the Glad Press’n Seal but always felt bad about creating waste. These serve the same purpose but are much environmentally friendlier.”