15 Genius Kitchen Gadgets That'll Make You Say 'I'll Take Two'

Whether you're a wiz in the kitchen or anything but, it's always nice to have help when whipping up your favorite dishes. And thanks to a lovely little thing called the internet, handy gadgets that can make baking and cooking easier and more enjoyable are available at your fingertips.

1. An Herb Stripper

Amazon | Chef'n

Not only does this little device prevent your fingers from smelling like a spice drawer, but it also measures out the herbs you are stripping with ease!

2. A Banana Slicer

Amazon | Chef'n

Bananas and cereal are a match made in heaven, and if it's a combo you enjoy on a regular basis, you may want to treat yourself to one of these clever contraptions. Its efficiency is BANANAS! B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

3. A Steamer Lid

Amazon | Fred and Friends, CA

ALL ABOARD! Steamed veggies may not seem all that exciting, but when you throw in a steamer lid that has an itty bitty steam ship on top of it, it's a game changer.

4. A Spaghetti Measurer

Amazon | Joseph Joseph

The struggle is real when it comes to making the right amount of noodles for any-size spaghetti dinner. If you can relate, put this brilliant tool at the top of your Christmas list.

5. A Loch Ness Monster Ladle And Colander 

Amazon | Vinmax

They're cute, they're colorful, and they're actually super useful! This dynamic duo will make everyday kitchen tasks way more fun and enjoyable than you could ever imagine.

6. An Ergonomic Hand Juicer

Amazon | Joseph Joseph

Keep your hands clean and your freshly squeezed juice free of seeds and other undesirable things with a juicer that provides more power with less force.

7. A Double-Dish Bowl

Amazon | Wowly

My aunt has one of these and it's seriously one of the best things she's ever purchased. If you're serving up cherries, pistachios, or any other type of pit-filled snack, this double-dish bowl keeps things neat, tidy, and easy to dispose of.

8. An Over-The-Sink Board

Amazon | Snow River

For those of you with limited counter space, this is the perfect kitchen tool. It fits over most sinks and has a handy little basket on one end for straining and discards.

9. A Smart Paper Towel Holder

Amazon | Bloomingville

One of my biggest pet peeves is when our paper towel slowly unravels on its holder. The one we use doesn't have anything on it to hold the end piece in place! And after seeing the genius behind this design, I may have to consider buying a new one.

10. A French Press

Amazon | Bodum

Okay, so this may not necessarily be a genius gadget, but I had to include it on the list because it's just so pretty! There's something to be said about a coffee press that gets the job done while looking good at the same time.

11. A Taco Stand

Amazon | Johnson And Smith

Tacos are awesome enough on their own, but when you throw in one of these Tricerataco holders, they become even better. And you won't have to worry about your shells falling over as you fill them ever again, which is a major win for taco-lovers everywhere.

12. A Hot Handle Holder

Amazon | Sunsella

There's nothing worse than forgetting that handles get hot in the kitchen and totally annihilating your hand because of it. Make sure that never happens again with one of these handy covers.

13. A Jar Opener

Amazon | OTOTO

I've struggled with enough jars in my life to know how valuable a tool like this is. I can definitely see myself putting this on my Christmas wishlist.

14. A No-Waste Funnel

Amazon | Dripit No Waste Funnel

This one will make the penny-pinchers of the world squeal with delight. This special funnel allows you to get every last drop from containers of all shapes and sizes. Brilliant!

15. A Hot Dog Slicing Tool

Amazon | SLOTDOG

Lastly, this is the device you didn't know you needed. The Slotdog slices a hot dog so that it crisps up perfectly on the BBQ. The slots also act as the perfect crevices for your favorite toppings.

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