29 Kitchen Products You’ll Use So Often, You’ll Start Calling Them 'Sous Chef'

Check out a TikTok of the veggie chopper in action.

Promising review: "Makes life so much easier. I can't imagine chopping onions or bell peppers by hand anymore, and it does so much more. We used to have a Prepworks chopper which was a similar idea, but you had to press so hard to chop, and it broke after not too long. This one requires very little effort to cut through the food and it has a generous container." — Amazon Customer

The temperature range is 32–197 degrees Fahrenheit. The cooker can be controlled right from your phone, so you don't even have to stay in the kitchen while cooking. It also provides cooking notifications and stays connected through Bluetooth from up to 30 feet away. Plus, you get access to over 1,000 recipes, so you'll have inspiration for yummy meals! Get the Anova app here.

Promising reviews: " For us lazy cookers! I use this at least three times a week. Great so you don’t have to stand in the kitchen waiting for your food." — Craig R Payne III

"Since I started cooking sous vide, my family says my cooking has gone to a new level. I started with the original Anova and just recently picked up this Nano. The Nano is awesome because it's much smaller compared to the first Anova, making it easier to store in a drawer. It sounds trivial, but by making it easier to grab, I'm more likely to use it compared to the Anova, which I kept in a special case in the pantry. Setup is so much quicker, and I can cook a beef roast for 30 hours without adding ANY water. If you're just starting out in sous vide, I recommend this cooker." — Jeff Nichols

Check out a TikTok of the butter spreader in action.

Promising review: "I remember having a butter holder, exactly like this, for corn when I was growing up. It was nice to find the same one. No more having the butter slip off the corn when applying it with a knife. No more tricks like using a fork and having the butter melt through the tines or how about buttering a slice of bread and wrapping it around the corn and spinning it. It’s also great that the butter is covered at one end by the plunger and the other end by a cover. This way, the butter will stay fresh and always ready when you need it." — Allison

This device cooks up eggs in any style: hard-boiled, poached, omelet, or scrambled.

BuzzFeed Shopping editor Emma Lord says, "I've owned one of these babies and have faithfully used it every week for upward of two years, and especially love it while working from home — it simplifies breakfast because I know no matter what assortment of groceries I'm working with, there are precooked eggs to add some protein to it. (I like mine medium-boiled. 🍳) If my dinner is boring or seems like it needs a little extra oomph to it, I'll throw in an egg from this too. Some reviews note that the alarm on it is a little loud, but the new models have significantly decreased the volume and sing a little song instead!"

Promising review: "I saw someone on TikTok with this and gasped! Ordered it right away. I had no idea these things existed. Super easy and convenient, and the hard-boiled eggs came out perfectly. I’m testing a batch now without punching a hole in the eggs to see how they come out. Because why not make an easy process even easier?!?! LOL." — Gina

It's BPA-free and dishwasher-safe! Also, it's perfect for parents who are still in that steaming veggies for the baby phase!

Promising review: "For years, I would buy those metal fan-like steamers that adjusted to the size of the pot; a good concept, but the fins would always fall off in short order, and they really were kind of a pain to clean (plus you had to clean the pot too!). This steamer, on the other hand, is ideal for me. It is the perfect size for a single serving and best of all, it's made for the microwave and not a pot on the stovetop. Cleaning is a breeze, and I usually hand-clean it so it's ready for another meal right away. It does take a few tries to figure out the timing for each type of vegetable, but that's okay — they come out crisp and fresh tasting. I'll never buy another metal steamer again. :-)" — dvd

This is dishwasher-safe!

Promising review: "A dorm room necessity! Makes pretty good rice fast and simple. Way tastier than minute rice, and no hassle of buying an expensive rice cooker or using the stove. Definitely recommend to lazy rice lovers or college kids who barely have time to cook real food." — Cristina L

Promising review: "I love these mixing bowls. The packaging is very beautiful. The bonus for me is the black rings in the bottom to prevent the bowls from sliding around on the counter when you’re mixing/whisking. I bought them to make pancakes, but I use them for everything now. The set is a nice upgrade from using a regular soup bowl for mixing." — Sarita

This set includes a flat frying spatula, a wok spatula, a slotted spatula, a spaghetti pasta server, a serving spoon, a mixing spoon, a soup ladle spoon, a skimmer spoon, a seasoning/oil spoon, and a salad fork.

I LOVE THIS SET! So I've actually never noticed how much of a difference a nice set of utensils can make when cooking — until I got this. They're beautiful, sturdy, easy to clean, and have every tool I could possibly need. Highly recommend!

Promising review: "This set of wooden cooking utensils is a great addition to my kitchen. I recently decided to leave plastic utensils behind and acquire wooden spatulas, turners instead. I wasn’t sure how it would work out, but there was no difficulty in making the transition at all. I enjoy using them. The quality is great. I’m looking forward to taking care of them per the enclosed instructions and using them for a very, very long time." — HealthSmart

Promising reviews: "I have used this several times now using oven heat at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. No chipping of enamel or any other problems. It works as well as the Staub, maybe better with the enamel interior. Considering the low price, this would be my preferred Dutch oven." — David

" Le Creuset? Don't know her. I have always wanted one of these enamel covered cast iron beauties, but even from the outlet stores they were expensive. I saw this guy after finding a stew recipe that went from stove to oven, and I got it. I am DELIGHTED with this purchase! I've cooked in it several times, including a chili recipe tonight that had to reduce by half. It left a ridiculous ring on the inside, and that sucker wiped right out. I haven't burned or scorched any of my foods and it's pretty, too!" — HerRoyalHighness

Promising review: "If you like to wash your fresh produce before consuming (I know I do), a salad spinner is a great asset! It removes the excess water from the surface of your rinsed produce quickly, efficiently, and easily! Saves so much time, especially with a leafy salad. I no longer end up with a pool of water in the bottom of the salad bowl, diluting any dressing. T his particular salad spinner is a good size, transparent, easy to use and to clean, and a great price! Really satisfied with this purchase! Thanks!" — Shirley

Promising review: "I was pleasantly surprised when I first unboxed it; it is of a much better quality, weight, and overall sturdiness than I was expecting. Using it really does make a difference in uniform cuts and sizes, not to mention as a time saver as well. If you cook, you will appreciate having this in your kitchen!" — Dennis Rickerson

Promising review: "These scissors are perfect for cutting herbs. They make quick work of an otherwise tedious job and are easy to clean with the tool provided. So glad I finally bought them." — Carolyn K

It has a built-in camera and a food probe so the food cooks to the absolute perfect temperature every freaking time. The coolest feature? You can use the Anova Oven app to scan almost any recipe from a cookbook or even the directions found on your favorite frozen meals.

I ADORE THIS OVEN AND I WANNA SCREAM IT FROM THE ROOFTOPS. It's actually scary how well and accurately this oven prepares food — especially meat. So the first day I got this bad boy, I decided to test it out with some chicken breast I had in my fridge, so I typed in "chicken" into the app and found a recipe for Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches. Now, I've tried making shredded chicken before, and believe me, when I say it somehow took way too long, and it was absolutely impossible to shred. With this oven, I simply clicked the "start" button on the app, and my oven started pre-heating based on the specific recipe! When it was time to put the meat in, I attached the food probe, and the oven automatically started cooking and stopped when the meat got to the perfect temperature. The chicken shredded like butter. I'm never going back to cooking without this oven!

Promising review: "Highly recommended for anyone who wants professional-level results at home! The app integration is smooth, I love being able to monitor from my phone and adjust the cooking process remotely." — Garcia H.

Promising review: "This pancake batter dispenser is such a game-changer! It makes portioning batter so much easier and mess-free, which is a huge plus when making pancakes, waffles, or cupcakes. Cleaning it is super simple, and the measuring labels are a handy touch. The only small downside is that it leaks just a tiny bit if the batter is very liquid, but that’s understandable and easy to manage. Overall, it’s a fantastic tool that saves time and makes cooking so much more enjoyable." — Karol D

Here's what BuzzFeed Food writer Hannah Loewentheil has to say about it: "I'd been contemplating buying an air fryer for quite some time, but it wasn't until I found myself cooking every night with my family due to COVID-19 that I finally decided it was the right time to get one. Friends of mine were raving about their new Instant Vortex Plus 6-in-1 Air Fryer, so after reading similar feedback on Amazon, I decided it looked like a winner. And it happens to be made by the same company that makes the crowd-favorite Instant Pot. I figured I would be using this appliance primarily as air air fryer, but as an added bonus, it can also roast, broil, bake, re-heat, and dehydrate food.

I've had this air fryer for about three weeks now, and I can honestly say it's become the hero of my kitchen. It preheats quickly, it's large enough to a good amount of food at once, it's easy to clean, and it makes food taste crispy on the outside and moist on the inside without any oil. I've been using my air fryer to make vegetables just about every night and it makes them taste so good. If you're cooking for kids, picky eaters, or you just don't get so excited about eating vegetables, the air fryer could be perfect for you. If you like chicken, the air fryer might change your life, and I don't mean that to be dramatic. The air fryer produces restaurant-quality chicken that tastes absurdly decadent, except there's no oil involved in the cooking — just air. We also tried making sesame chicken in the air fryer using boneless skinless chicken thighs. The sesame chicken tasted almost identical to my favorite Chinese takeout, and it had nothing to do with my cooking skills. Thanks to the air fryer, the chicken gets so crispy. I couldn't believe I made this at home!!"

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