If we’ve learned anything about cooking (thanks to our friend Ina Garten), not all cookware is made the same. What you choose to mix, fry, or chop with can make or break your recipe — and you — so it’s important to choose wisely. With the holidays right around the corner, you’ll be spending more time in the kitchen real soon. Now is the perfect time to take stock of the tools you have, throw out anything that no longer works, and upgrade your kitchen with genius products that will make cooking and baking a breeze this holiday season.RELATED STORY21 Ina Garten-Approved Kitchen Tools & Ingredients That Double as Great Holiday Gifts
Ahead, you’ll find 15 genius kitchen tools that will save you time and energy so you can spend more valuable holiday time with friends and family and not working away in the kitchen.
- Automatic Stirring
Image Credit: UutensilRaise your hand if your least favorite part about cooking is sitting over the stove stirring until your hand feels like it’ll break off. Now, that problem is in the past thanks to this too-good-to-be-true automatic stirrer.BUY NOW:$36.95on Amazon.comBUY NOW - Handy Accessory
Image Credit: Le Creuset.Nothing slows down meal prep like getting burned, so protect yourself by slipping this silicone cover over your Le Creuset pan’s handle. It comes in five different colors to match your cookware. BUY NOW:$19.95on Amazon.comBUY NOW - Easy Open
Image Credit: EZ OffIt doesn’t matter how old or how strong you are, opening jars can be such a struggle sometimes. Fortunately, we found the EZ Off Jar Opener that’s said to “remove tight lids effortlessly.” It works on all lid sizes and can be mounted under your kitchen cabinets or counter for easy access. This is one tool that’ll save you both time and frustration.BUY NOW:$13.99on Amazon.comBUY NOW - One Stop Chop
Image Credit: Black+DeckerThis electric food chopper from Black+Decker will save you a ton of time on prep. It’s compact and won’t take up a ton of space on your already full counter. According to the thousands of positive reviews, it does a really good job of chopping quickly.BUY NOW:$14.99 $19.9925% Offon Amazon.comBUY NOW - Cool Cookware
Image Credit: Great Jones.Great Jones dropped the ultimate bakeware set we’ve been dreaming of. “Sweetie Pie” will cook your pumpkin pie to perfection and “Breadwinner” will ensure your sourdough impresses everyone in the house. BUY NOW:$175BUY NOW - A Multipurpose Must-Have
Image Credit: HOTPOPWhether you’re making cookies, macarons, or croissants, these multipurpose baking mats will make your life so much easier by eliminating the need for cutting parchment paper or greasing the baking pan. It’s non-stick, cleans easily, and even comes with two smaller mats for toaster ovens. BUY NOW:$15.99 $19.0916% Offon Amazon.comBUY NOW - Double the Yum
Image Credit: Chicago MetallicWhy choose between pumpkin and pecan pie when you can have both? This genius pie plate lets you have both without dirtying an extra dish. Pie Pan Divider$22BUY NOW - Tiered Cooling
Image Credit: GeestaTalk about a game changer! Free up your counter space with this top-rated tiered cooling rack on Amazon. It was designed to fit everything from cupcakes and muffines to large pies and cakes of “signficant weight.” It’s collapsible and easy to store. You can choose to get this with three tiers or four.Geesta Tiered Collapsible Cooling Rack$31.99BUY NOW - Temperature Check
Image Credit: GoveeYou can prepare your turkey correctly, but if you under- or overcook it, it’s game over. Prevent your golden turkey from getting burned with this innovative WiFi meat thermometer which allows you to monitor the temperature wherever you are. It will even give you suggestions based on the type of meat you’re cooking.BUY NOW:$56.99 $89.9937% Offon Amazon.comBUY NOW - Perfect Eggs Every Single Time
Image Credit: DASHIf deviled eggs are on the menu this holiday season, DASH’s best-selling Rapid Egg Cooker is a must-have for your kitchen. You can cook up to six eggs at once, and choose the level of firmness. It has over 86,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, and numerous shoppers say it truly gives you perfect eggs with every use. BUY NOW:$16.99on Amazon.comBUY NOW - Pioneer Woman 2-piece Rectangular Backing Dish Set
Image Credit: Ree Drummond/WalmartGo straight from oven to table with these gorgeous rectangular baking dishes. You can skip replating everything — these dishes are pretty enough to sit centerstage on your holiday table. Plus, with Pioneer Woman quality, you’re guaranteed a perfect bake, roast, or broil every time!BUY NOW:$19.72BUY NOW - Pioneer Woman 5-Piece Measuring Cup Set
Image Credit: Ree Drummond/WalmartYou’re going to be measuring anyway, so why not measure with some style? Bring a vintage-inspired look to your kitchen with these beautiful retro measuring cups. Made of durable stoneware, so no worries about chips or breaks, this set is available in multiple patterns so there’s sure to be one that speaks to your inner kitchen maven.BUY NOW:$18.86BUY NOW - KitchenAid Artisan 10-Speed Stand Mixer – Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
Image Credit: Magnolia/TargetThe Kitchenaid stand mixer is a kitchen must-have for cooking newbies and pros alike. But now you can elevate your mixer with a touch of Joanna Gaines’s impeccable taste. This Kitchenaid 10 speed Artisan series stand mixer from Magnolia Hearth and Home is a powerhouse kitchen tool that will take your cooking and baking from good to amazing!BUY NOW:$449.99BUY NOW - 6pc HexClad Hybrid Cookware Set w/ Lids
Image Credit: HexCladIf you’re ready to ditch those old pans, you know, the “nonstick” pans that everything sticks to, it’s time to move up to this 6-piece HexClad cookware set. These Gordon Ramsey-approved pans are truly unparalleled. Stainless steel durability and always reliable nonstick surface means your dishes will be perfect every time.BUY NOW:$319.99BUY NOW - 11.5″ Wooden Cake Stand with Glass Cloche – Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
Image Credit: Magnolia/TargetBaking is a labor of love, and your creations deserve better than a plastic cake cover. Highlight your baking with this elegant wooden cake stand with glass cloche cover. Your desserts taste amazing and should look amazing, too!BUY NOW:$39.99BUY NOW
