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Oct 15, 2024

35 Kitchen Products So Good, Reviewers Say They Bought Them For Friends And Family

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Now your legacy as a friend can be "the one who got them their beloved Nessie sugar spoon and absurdly fast veggie chopper."

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Kitchen Gizmos is a small business that specializes in kitchen accessories.

Promising review: "Handy kitchen gadget. I love it so much I got three more to give as gifts. So much easier to store, wash, and use than any of my other strainers. Get a bright color so it’s easier to find!" —Meg Adams

Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in five colors).

Crack'em is a veteran-owned small business established in 2013 that specializes in family-friendly kitchen accessories.

Check out a TikTok of the egg cracker in action.

Promising review: "I got this because I am ALWAYS having to pick out the shell when I crack an egg, whether for breakfast or my baking. Since buying this I have cracked dozens of eggs without ANY shells in it. To say I am happy is an understatement. If you don't have one you should rush to get one. We are going to get them for wedding gifts when we know that the couple loves to do their own cooking. Kudos to whoever thought of this. It works perfectly, every time." —Edwin Myers

Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in six colors and three-packs).

Promising review: "I received these as a gift and I loved them so much I bought them for my sisters-in-law and my son. They are so cool. I love my albums. Would definitely recommend." —Stacey Frailey

Get a set of six from Amazon for $5.99.

Promising review: "Love this spoon. Way too cute. Bought an extra one for my daughter for Christmas and she loves it!" —Jeanie Schwader

Get it from Amazon for $7.95 (also available in sets of four and eight).

Caraway is a small business that specializes in cookware and prepware for the home,

Each set includes a fry pan, sauce pan with lid, sauté pan with lid, Dutch oven with lid, modular pan rack, and three-slot canvas lid holder.

Promising review: "I bought this set for my younger sister as she was using my mom’s old pans. I’ve had my set in Navy Blue for over a year and love them! Some stuff may stick a little in the pan while cooking, but it comes right off when you wash them. They are heavier than normal pots and pans, but you can get used to it after using them every day. A great set for people who cook every day!" —CountryHolly

Get the 12-piece set from Amazon for $395+ (available in eight colors).

Fullstar is a small business established in 2017 that specializes in kitchen gadgets.

Check out a TikTok of the veggie chopper in action.

Promising review: "If you cook, you need this product! I have had this chopper since 2018 and it is by far my favorite kitchen purchase. I have used it hundreds of times over the years and it has held up great. I just bought my MIL one for Christmas and she already loves how much easier it has made meal prep. It is well made and I like that there are multiple attachments and sizes. I would recommend this chopper!" —Steph

Get it from Amazon for $29.97.

Check out a TikTok of the Gracula in action.

Promising review: "This lil' Gracula is the most adorable thing in my kitchen! He works SO great, too! No wasted garlic and you can control the size you get. I bought one for myself, and then after seeing how great it works I ordered two more as gifts, and I will definitely order more! Ya just gotta love Gracula!" —Meow Ma

Get it from Amazon for $19.95.

Check out a TikTok of the rectangular Lazy Susan in action.

Promising review: "This thing is great! It is sturdier if it has a lot of weight on it or at least if the weight is evenly distributed. Totally helps to keep from 'losing things' at the back of the fridge. I'm buying three more as gifts." —Reviewer

Get it from Amazon for $19.99.

Promising review: "This is one of those products that I didn't know I needed until I had it. I use it a couple of times a week and actually just bought a second one for my mother-in-law for Christmas. It's super easy to use and clean up afterward. Having arthritis, it has been difficult for me to peel potatoes in recent years. I've been using this for about a year now, and I honestly don't know how I ever made it without it. It does a great job of peeling potatoes with minimal waste." —Damien S.

Get it from Amazon for $19.98.

Promising review: "This scoop is wonderful. I don't know why, but it works so well. It was my gift to everyone this year. So many different colors — one to match the personality or decor of every recipient! Highly recommend." —mj

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in 18 colors).

Dan O's Seasoning is a small business established in 2017 that gained popularity after taking to TikTok during the pandemic, where the company now has 4.4 million followers with plenty of droolworthy food content.

Promising review: "Love these seasonings. I tried this product after seeing multiple ads on TV about its versatility. Bought a jar at the grocery and was thoroughly impressed with the flavor. I bought this set as a birthday gift for a friend of mine, and she was in agreement with its flavor profile. Highly recommend this product and you won't be disappointed." —JackMc

Get a pack of two (one original, one spicy) from Amazon for $20.94.

Promising review: "I love the Dash brand waffle maker. These waffles have the perfect size for breakfast sandwiches. We use it to cook waffles, but also to make eggs (either scrambled or just opened onto the waffle iron). The nonstick is great as well. I love this thing so much I give them as gifts." —Taz

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in 23 colors).

Promising review: "With the high cost of premade shakes I opted to use powder shakes in my shaker cup and the shakes were gritty. NOW with my new Hamilton Beach mini blender, the shakes are smooth and delicious! I bought a second one for my daughter out of state and she loves it too!" —Denise Goban

Get it from Amazon for $19.85 (available in five colors).

(Psst — you can also use these to reheat french fries, pizza, and even mini tacos, and get all that glorious heat without them getting all soggy from the microwave. Leftovers just got lit.)

Promising review: "I saw these on TikTok and decided to give them a try. Well, I love them. So easy to use and produces a great toasted sandwich. No dishes to clean!! I’m buying them for Christmas gifts for everyone." —Robert

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $5.99.

I've owned one of these babies and have faithfully used it every week for upwards 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 absolutely freaking LOVE this thing. I eat LOTS of eggs because of food allergies and immune issues, which mean I can’t eat other things. It’s so easy to use this cooker. And it doesn’t take any longer than waiting for water to heat and boil the eggs on the stovetop? AND it’s only about $20?! Marry me, Dash Egg Cooker. This thing has completely streamlined and enhanced my life, and I’m never going back to the stovetop method if I can help it. I’ve already bought one to give as a gift, too. How can you not?" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $18.99+.

Promising review: "Super handy! I like this gadget so much that I bought one for my father-in-law. It has VERY sharp little teeth, which is great for cleaning out the insides of the peppers, but BE CAREFUL. Don't put in soapy dish water and then reach in. Overall, great tool. Makes the job so much easier — and kind of fun!" —Dawne

Get it from Amazon for $7.99.

Bottle Bright is a small business that specializes in effortless bottle cleaning products.

Promising review: "These work great, I’m really impressed. I bought additional packs to give as gifts." —laughinggoddess

Get a set of 12 from Amazon for $7.99.

PureWine is a small business that specializes in wine accessories.

Promising review: "I'm a wine lover and migraine sufferer. Wine plus migraines do not work. Some wines give me headaches, and some give me migraines. Some wines also made my chest red and itchy. Kinda scary. I had to stop drinking certain wines altogether. This wand is incredible. The first thing I noticed was that the wine tasted 'fresher.' I don't know how to explain it. No headaches since using it. I also gifted packs of these for Christmas to family members." —J. K.

Get a set of three from Amazon for $11.99.

Promising review: "So handy! I was very skeptical at first, but I tried this and will never boil noodles on the stove again!!!! In fact I bought three more to give as gifts!!" —Debbie Klinger

Get it from Amazon for $16.99.

Check out a TikTok of the cheese slicer in action.

Promising review: "Great and looks nice on the kitchen counter. The slicer cuts cheese well and any thickness you want. Cleans easily, comes with replacement slicing wire which I haven't had to use, the first one is still going strong. My daughters liked it so much that I just bought two more for Christmas gifts." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $18.47 (available in two colors).

Promising review: "I bought these two years ago and have loved using them. So, so easy to clean, things do not stick, and they fit my two cookie sheets perfectly. I'm giving these to some of my baking friends as Christmas gifts. I wish they were available in cake and brownie pan sizes. Mine show no wear after two years if very heavy use." —Kate

Get a set of two from Amazon for $12.99.

Promising review: "Smooth coffee. This is the best way to have coffee without the acid and still have the caffeine. Easy to use and so much cheaper than buying cold brew coffee. I have bought several over the years for friends. I’ve owned mine now for four years and still love it." —Terry

Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "I ordered a set of four and use them on my fridge and the side of my washing machine. I was just expecting to put a few spices in them to unclog my spice cabinet but the magnet on these shelves are good enough, I use one to store canned kitty food. I loved them so much I bought two more sets of four to give as gifts. The lucky two that got these as gifts from me have let me know that they love these shelves themselves." —MissT

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $21.99 (available in five colors and in larger packs).

Um, I'm obsessed with this pan. I make those gooey three-layer brownies that are cookie dough on the bottom, Oreos in the middle, and either brownie or Nutella on top, and I famously underbake them because salmonella doesn't apply to me. Which is to say, usually when I make these it's a big gooey mess and my friends have to dig in with a spoon and it's less inviting for guests to take one. With this tray, it was SO easy to put the batter in, stick the divider on top, and bake individual small bars. it was completely nonstick, and it was easy to pull the divider out once everything was cooked. The uniform brownies were a huge hit at a party!

Promising review: "I didn’t have high hopes because these things are never as spectacular as they are advertised to be, but the price was right. I was so pleased with it, my baked goods come out perfect and it’s so easy to clean. I bought several more as gifts!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $19.95.

Promising review: "I love this pan, and so do my kids! We loved it so much that we gifted it to a family friend of ours, who also loved it. It’s so easy to use (non-stick), easy to clean, and an absolute hit at our house! I don’t think it matters if you have kids, who doesn’t love emojis?!" —Cuffcakes

Get it from Amazon for $19.99.

Promising review: "I am pleased with this product. It is almost impossible to remember the cooking times and temperatures of so many items that can be cooked in my air fryer. This handy guide takes the guesswork out of the process. I bought three for family members for Christmas." —Gerry L. Winters

Get it from Amazon for $7.87 (available in two colors).

Gripstic is a small business that specializes in reusable chip clips.

Promising review: "I love that they are durable, come in a variety of lengths, and will close a bag made from heavier material than another brand I tried. I bought several bags of these because I am going to give them to family members as gifts." —Anne Scott

Get a set of 24 from Amazon for $23.95 (available in four sets).

Promising review: "Makes baked potatoes so easy. Just wash them, poke them with a fork, and place in your microwave. A few minutes later, it's time to eat. I bought my first bag about eight years ago, and finally, it was time to replace it. If you have never tried one of these, you should. I bought extras so I could give them to friends as a small gift and to save them time." —Dennis S.

Get it from Amazon for $13.78.

Promising review: "I make a lot of things in muffin tins, and it can be an absolute pain to get things out once they’re cooked. This alleviates that problem. Everything comes right out with ease. I did find that I needed to place it on a baking sheet for stability going in and out of the oven, but otherwise, this is perfect. Just bought a second one as a gift." —Amazon Customer

Get one from Amazon for $11.99.

Promising review: "Brought this on a family vacation, and everyone had fun creating their own burgers. I bought extras as gifts after I got home." —Sonya

Get it from Amazon for $10.39.

I'm definitely going to sushi jail for this, but I've started putting peanut butter in my avocado rolls. Don't knock it until you try it. Anyway, each kit comes with two sushi rolling mats, five pairs of chopsticks, a paddle, a spreader, and a PDF of instructions, including recipes for six popular rolls.

Promising review: "I purchased this product for myself and have since bought four more for gifts. I think it is a great value for the price. It is a compact kit for storage, they clean up well, and the chopsticks are a nice bonus!" —DJK

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

Promising review: "Roasts much more evenly than roasting in foil. The kitchen fills up with a wonderful aroma. Good to use in garlic mashed potatoes or as a spread on crackers or crusty bread. I soak the lid in water for 10 minutes which makes the garlic stay moist. Just purchased another as a gift for my daughter, who loves garlic, too! You will be very happy with this excellent product!" —Trilogy Check

Get it from Amazon for $15.75+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "I love mine so much. I got another for a gift. Really saves hands, especially if have arthritis or painful fingers for multiple reasons. VERY helpful." —allegro

Get it from Amazon for $6.98.

Hover Cover is a small business that specializes in microwave covers for home kitchen use.

Check out a TikTok of the microwave cover in action.

Promising review: "This plastic food cover has magnets and stays attached to [the] inside of [the] microwave until needed. Bought it as a gift after my cousin saw mine. She loves it." —M. Frenendall

Get it from Amazon for $23.94.

Promising review: "I got them as a novelty, but just bought a second set as a gift. The receptacle for the citrus is small; it is only for one slice. But it successfully filters out seeds, is not hard to squeeze, keeps your hands from getting wet with fruit juice, and seems sturdy enough to last if you don't bang them around in the sink. They are also a nice way to get citrus onto the food without a mess because the spout concentrates the flow." —GG

Get it from Amazon for $6.99.

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