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33 Easy-To-Use Kitchen Products
A two-pack of birria bombs, and no, they aren't bath bombs — they're for tacos, of course! If you're tired of constantly spending $$ at restaurants to get this amazing meat, just add a chuck roast and some water to your Crock-Pot, throw one of these in, and bam! You've got a seriously yummy dinner.
You may have seen these on TikTok!EZ Bombs is a small biz that specializes in different cooking bombs like pozole, tinga, and, of course, birria!Okay, so to use these, grab a chuck roast (up to four pounds), cut it into chunks, add four cups of water (some reviewers use broth instead), and toss one of these babies in. Let it cook *in my GloRilla voice* (cook time will depend on how you cook it), and then add it to your tacos, quesadillas, burritos, ramen, nachos, taquitos, whatever you want! The bombs contain a blend of 13 different spices and chiles like arbol, guajillo, and ancho. Here are the cooking times for different ways of cooking — pressure cooker: an hour and 45 minutes, slow cooker: six hours on high or eight hours on low, stovetop: three hours on low heat *or* until fork tender. Promising review: "This seasoning has been a game-changer for my quesabirrias. I used it with chuck roast, and the results were incredible — full of bold, authentic flavor. It's incredibly simple to use, and the seasoning blend does all the heavy lifting. Definitely worth keeping stocked for quick, flavorful meals." —Ruby VizuetGet a pack of two from Amazon for $19.99.
Or a two-pack of tinga bombs packed with a blend of yummy, flavorful ingredients like chipotle peppers, tomatoes, cumin, oregano, and onions to make dinner delicious, and easy. Forget the long, tedious prep, these make cooking a breeze. Simply sauté some white onion, add your chicken thighs, and plop a tinga bomb in. Wait 20 minutes, and *voila*, tasty tinga!
These bad boys are perfect for tacos, tostadas, sopes, tortas, rice bowls, and 'em out on TikTok!Promising review: "This has been one of the easiest and most delicious meals I've ever made. My kids, who are extremely picky eaters, are completely obsessed with it. I honestly didn't expect them to love it this much, but now it's one of our go-to meals. So simple, so flavorful… total mom win." —nichole munozGet a two-pack from Amazon for $19.99.
A reviewer-beloved 4-in-1 veggie chopper for my friends who can't dice a vegetable without a potential trip to the hospital. (🙋🏽♀️) If chopping those veggies seems too time-consuming, this will save you sooo much time. Spiral, slice, and dice with this super convenient, dishwasher-safe kitchen gadget.
An instant-read meat thermometer because whenever you cook chicken, it isn't totally cooked throughout, or it's super dry because you overcooked it. Well, no more guessing games! This thermometer is unique because it has a temperature chart on it that'll be a guide for all your meat cooking. Plus, it's waterproof so it's soooo easy to handwash!
A cult-fave programmable Instant Pot Duo that's a pressure cooker, slow cooker, yogurt maker, sauté pan, steamer, and rice can't this thing do? Toss the ingredients in, hit the button, and this will handle the rest. Reviewers are making everything from cheesecake and ribs to boiled eggs and flan in it! Kinda like an adult Magic Mixie.
A set of silicone oven rack edge protectors because last week you burned yourself a total of 47 times trying to cook dinner and darn near threw the whole meal away because of it. These'll protect your skin from cooking along with your food when you're sliding things in and out of the oven, so you don't *almost* drop the whole tray of baked mac 'n' cheese and ruin both dinner and your mood.
A Ninja air fryer for the most scrumptious, crispy food with little to no effort. Frozen chicken nuggets, raw steak, pizza, whatever you throw in it will be yummy. This thing is like a literal wish from your fairy godmother because it makes cooking so dang easy and makes meals as magically delicious as the lil' Lucky Charms leprechaun.
Or a dual zone air fryer so you can *finally* make your Trader Joe's wings and waffle fries at the same time. It has precise temperatures for both baskets so as one part of your meal air fries, the other part can grill. This baby can air fry, grill, dehydrate, bake, roast, broil, reheat, and toast and best of all, if you download the app, you can connect to Wi-Fi and control it all from your phone! Obvi, it takes multitasking very seriously.
A bottle of seriously yummy Mike's Hot Honey to take your homemade dinner to the next level. A perfect blend of sweet and spicy — you probz won't be able to resist the urge to put this stuff on literally everything. It'll taste like Gordon Ramsay cooked it, and you won't even have to be called an idiot sandwich.
A set of three angled measuring cups because these are not the same knees you used to drop it like it's hot with and bending down to be eye level with your measuring cup means it'll take you 10 minutes to stand back up.
A frying pan splatter screen so you can fry up that bacon without being constantly popped by the oil (and wanting to pop it back). It'll work like a shield so you don't need to dress like an umpire in a baseball game to be sure that you're not in a scorching hot, greasy battlefield.
A sleek acrylic kitchen conversion chart for your fridge so you don't hit any bumps in the road while baking. Especially since you're easily distracted and end up scrolling for 30 minutes when you go to look up the conversions on your phone.
Circle and Square Decor is a Spanish Fork, Utah-based woman-owned small biz that specializes in family calendars, home and wedding decor, chore charts, and more!Promising review: "I just love my new conversion chart! It's really cute and gives the impression that I'm an excellent cook/baker. :) I even had it personalized to match my family calendar right next to it. A must for any kitchen!" —jacGet it from Circle and Square Decor on Etsy for $32+ (available in three sizes and two colors).
A subscription to Blue Apron if grocery shopping and cooking are things you barely have time to fit in; this'll help take those tasks off your to-do list. You'll get some seriously delicious meals, and many of 'em take less than half an hour to whip up! And if you don't wanna whip up a gosh darn thing, they *also* have fresh, pre-made meals that can be heated up in just two minutes.
A bottle of truffle seasoning to satisfy your bougie tastebuds and your crying wallet at the same time. Your homemade meals just got a major upgrade in a matter of seconds. Ava and Melissa weren't trying to steal those truffles on Abbott Elementary for no reason, y'all — they're delicious!
A rapid egg cooker that'll make you the best eggs everrrrr. Like 'em scrambled? This can do that. Boiled? Not a challenge. Omelet? Easy peasy. And it'll do most of the work for you, so you can relax while your eggs poach.
A pink heart-shaped Paris Hilton Dutch oven you can use as a braiser, sauté pan, saucepan, roaster, slow cooker, and artisan bread pan. It'll def be your new favorite dish because let's be serious, it fits the vibes. How could you not wanna constantly cook in something so cutesy?! It works on all stovetops and is oven safe up to 500 degrees. Think about it, heart-shaped bread — that's hot.
A silicone clip-on strainer that'll make draining pasta, veggies, and everything else a total breeze. Dishwasher-safe, check. Transferring process eliminated, check. Easy to use and store, check. What's not to love?
A granite stone electric pizza oven because fancy restaurant–style pies + friends + wine + blankets sounds like a total vibe. It'll feel like you traveled to Italy for some yummy brick oven 'za when *really* you made it in your living room in under six minutes. OOOH! And! You can whip up ooey, gooey cinnamon buns, *frozen pie*, quesadillas, and apple puffs in this baby, too! treats and pepperoni pies = heaven.
A jar of chili onion crisp that you can basically throw on everything. Veggies, noodles, meat, even ice cream — you won't be able to eat without this savory, spicy, umami-flavored, crunchy goodness drizzled on top. Don't be surprised when this stuff has you in an absolute freakin' chokehold. I won't judge you if you keep a jar in your purse.
A Trader Joe's cookbook because sometimes you think *maybe I should start cooking full meals rather than surviving off of TJ's orange chicken.* I mean, lamb loin with a pomegranate reduction, that sounds so adult-y and delish. Plus, it includes options for different diets like keto, vegan, and vegetarian meals!
A set of three stainless-steel mixing bowls with lids, but not just any lids, they're freezer safe and have built-in graters. From salads to cheese for mac, this'll def make food prep easy as heck.
The lids are not dishwasher-safe, but the bowls are!Promising reviews: "These are great mixing bowls. Each bowl has its own lid. The largest bowl's lid has a removable center that you can place grating attachments in or leave open, and when using your hand mixer, the edge stops liquids from splashing out. The bottoms are rubberized, so no sliding while you mix. I actually had made a salad in the largest container, placed the lid on, and put it in the refrigerator, where it kept everything fresh for the week. No mushy lettuce at the bottom!" —DeeS."High-quality bowls made to last. They haven't scratched up yet. I love the non-slip bottoms; they're perfect for hand mixing on slippery countertops. The lids with shredding/slicing attachments are awesome. Makes prepping so much faster. I'm planning to order more as backups, just so I don't overuse/over wash the one set." —TamiGet a set of three from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in three color sets and a 5-piece set).
A smart cutting board and knife set that comes with four color-coded, stainless-steel knives and cutting boards that are each for cutting up specific items. The boards are labeled — one for fish, one for bread, one for produce, and one for poultry, so you can avoid cross-contamination. It comes with a holder that'll dry your tools and then use a built-in UV light to sterilize 'em so they're ready to go the next time you use them!
A classic KitchenAid stand mixer because although you'll only be making box muffins and brownies, do you really wanna stand there and mix the batter by hand? What is this, the Stone Age? Use it to whip up batches of cookies, knead dough, shred chicken, or even grab attachments for makin' homemade pasta and ice cream if you're feelin' fancy. And it comes in tons of colors to match the vibe of your kitchen.
I def have this and love it. It comes in handy more often than I would have thought. I used to be a baker (I know, what haven't I done, a girl with many talents), so when I moved on my own, although I knew I wasn't gonna be regularly baking tiered cakes, I knew I needed one. I've used it to shred chicken for empanadas, mix up Christmas cookies, whip cream cheese for mini cheesecake tarts, mix deviled egg filling, and much more. It's honestly a must-have. Do I use it daily? No. Weekly? No. But I live alone and survive off of girl dinner, so the oven barely even gets touched, honestly. When I do need it, it's extremely convenient, and the bowl and attachments can easily be thrown in the dishwasher. I love my review: "This mixer is all that I had hoped it would be! Nice heavy weight. Beautiful color. The attachments go on easily and securely. Handles bread dough easily and no sticking on the sides of the bowl. Also handles pizza dough well. Makes kneading super simple. Made cookies for the holidays, and what a dream when creaming the butter and sugar. Cannot wait to try all the other functions that make this stand mixer as well-regarded as it is. Wish I had purchased this years ago. Highly highly recommend!" —MelB33Get it from Amazon for $379.95+ (available in 22 colors).
A Kochblume spill stopper you'll wonder how you ever lived without. No more worrying about the water boiling over the second you take your eye off of it. Cuz nothing's worse than hearing that sizzle of the overflowing water hitting the stove.
A grape and tomato zip slicer, because do you really wanna sit there and individually cut up cherry tomatoes for your salad? Didn't think so. This'll get it done in no time.
A nonstick masher to ensure that you get the smoothest of smooth mashed potatoes every time. Not a single lump will survive against this lil' tool *plus* you can use it to break up meats and veggies and then toss it in the dishwasher after.
A nonstick 4-cup egg frying pan to elevate your DIY McMuffins to the highest of heights. You'll get a perfectly circular egg and be ready to open your own breakfast sandwich shop.
Promising review: "This pan is incredible. If this pan started to wear out after only a year of using it, I would buy it again because I have used this pan every single day this year and it performs the same today as it did when I first bought it. I've made all kinds of things in this pan (mostly eggs), but I have made mini frittatas with fresh veggies, I've made perfect sunny side up, over easy, over medium, and well done eggs. I've cooked burgers in this, a variety of pancake types, bacon bits, and chorizo. This pan cooks perfectly on medium-low. It is so easy to clean. This pan has changed my life and I talk about this pan to everyone I know. Sounds ridiculous, but it is just that awesome." —John it from Amazon for $25.99.
A set of toss-and-chop salad tongs, or "salad scissors" that'll make chopping up your salad into bite-size pieces a total breeze. And these bad boys don't stop at salads, they can cut up your veggies and meats too!
A Dash mini waffle maker that's cute, itty bitty, and will heat up in moments. You can even make a batch and freeze 'em for later rather than buying the ones in the store. And if you're ever just not feeling breakfast, you can make all kinds of other yummy foods like hash browns, paninis, biscuits, or even pizza!
Or a stuffed waffle maker because hellooooo, a stuffed freakin' waffle?! Like, waffles stuffed with Nutella and bananas? Sounds fire. Or stuffed with fried chicken?! Don't get me started.
A set of genius, nonstick, heat-safe sheet pan dividers that'll make meal prepping so much less dreadful. You'll be able to throw everything in the oven all at once and then just grab one of the little trays if your Brussels sprouts take less time to cook than your chicken.
A breakfast sandwich maker so you can save some money in the long run and make some tasty breakfast sandwiches in only five minutes. And there's no need to stress over cleaning it, because every removable part of this appliance is dishwasher safe! Grab those griddle cakes from Trader Joe's and let this bb cook your eggs and bacon while also toasting your little pancakes at the same time. McDonald's is shaking.
A Vitamix Venturist Pro smart blender that'll have you ditching the expensive weekly runs to Smoothie King and making the absolute ~smoothest~ of smoothies right at home. You can make hot soup in this baby (I know, right, witchcraft), as well as frozen treats, purees, smoothies and juices, dips and spreads, dressings and sauces, and baby food, plus grind nuts and coffee and even mix batters and dough. Obvi, its powers are limitless.
