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Nov 19, 2023

Elevate Your Eating Experience with These 30 Kitchen Products

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed collects a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.

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A box of flaky salt that sounds like the most basic of things but hear me out. Maldon salt adds a bunch of flavor to virtually any dish, but it also has a lovely crunchy texture that gives your food a little somethin' somethin' extra. Try sprinkling a pinch on some warm chocolate chip cookies and your life will never be the same again.

A jar of powdered cheddar (yes, powdered cheddar) to take your love to cheese to the next level. The blend is cleverly designed to meld with butter, sour cream, or other sauces for tasty cheesy blends, and some reviewers also swear by sprinkling it on popcorn, veggies, eggs, and chips. It's also gluten-free and keto-friendly!

A charcuterie board set because is it even summer without a charcuterie board at every single gathering? Keep it as a simple circle spread for smaller parties, or really go to town and open it so you can elegantly display your carefully crafted prosciutto roses.

Promising review: "I am a person who will make myself sick eating buckets of popcorn (I have no self control). This has by far been my favorite 'TikTok made me buy' item. My at-home popcorn is now my favorite thing to make and I don't need to go the theater for popcorn. Very much worth the purchase and this will last me such a long time." —S Martinez

Get it from Amazon for $9.45 (available in two other flavors).

Promising review: "I bought this in hopes to make egg bites similar to Starbucks and I have not been disappointed. I chose this one after reading reviews on the smaller four-bite size. I have used it multiple times and have had excellent results each time. I followed the recipe in the booklet and used a tip from another reviewer that suggested to triple the cottage cheese amount. It's very easy to use and clean." —April124

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in three colors).

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

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in three colors).

Promising review: "As someone who has a child (now a teenager) that will not eat any form of cheese, this pan is amazing! I typically avoid making any food that has cheese mixed into it but now I can make him a section without cheese and the rest of us our regular cheesy goodness. Another benefit to this pan is how well the portions slice. One cut with the spatula gives you a perfectly formed square. Each section makes four regular-sized portions for our family." —TLC

Get it from Amazon for $24.08.

Promising review: "Rarely do I buy something that delivers 100% of what they claim it will. I'm happy to report that this completely lived up to my expectations. Truth be told, it works even better than I expected it to. I made a batch of guac a week ago. Two or three times during the week, I unlocked it, dipped a chip or two and then re-locked it. After a week, the guacamole is as fresh as if I made it this morning. I typically make a batch of guac each week and use it as a snack or as a spread on sandwiches. I also typically throw out one-third of the batch because it spoils before we can eat it. Not any more. I estimate the food I'm not wasting will actually pay for the Guac-Lock in about a month." —mhogan

Get it on Amazon for $33.25.

Check out a TikTok of the split cereal bowl in action.

Promising review: "This product is something I didn't know I needed. It's like the creator crawled into my soul and found the deepest desire of my heart and then invented it. If you think I’m being dramatic, you should try soggy cereal and then eat cereal from THIS bowl. I’ll take 30 more, please, and hand them out as gifts." —Sarah F.

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

Two Tumbleweeds is an Arizona-based, sister owned Etsy shop established in 2014 that specializes in products for foodies and people who like to cook.

Each set includes five main dice (protein, cooking method, grain/carb, herb, bonus ingredient) and four seasonal veggie dice. All you gotta do is roll 'em up and send them scattering and they will decide what kind of meal you should try to prep. Bonus — these are all naturally gluten-free, if you or a foodie you love has any dietary restrictions!

Promising review: "Such a fun gift! My husband loved the idea and we already successfully made a dish!" —Kasia

Get it from Two Tumbleweeds on Etsy for $24.

Promising review: "I love it. My family loves it. We used to use a hand-held flat cheese grater. It took forever to grind enough cheese out of that thing. This little jewel cranks out grated cheese. We tried all sorts of hard cheeses just to see the thing work, then froze some soft cheeses to see how they worked. Now we mix our cheeses just because it is so easy to do. Asiago/Parmesan rock fish? Simple. Pretty neat. It works. It's cheap. Easy to clean. Handy as hell. Buy one." —Aranhas

Get it from Amazon for $22.95

Promising review: "I saw one of these in action at a friend's house like five years ago and thought it was just a made up memory, because making ice cream out of solely frozen fruit seems wild. But when I saw a TikTok about it I immediately went to Amazon and bought it. Literally this was the BEST decision of my life. I cannot believe still how amazing this thing is! It makes the creamiest, best tasting fruit ice cream ever. It's easy to take apart and clean, and super easy to use." —DMCKAY

Get it from Amazon for $39.28+ (available in six colors).

The flavor enhancement is most noticeable on sharper and vinegar-based foods, like tomato sauces, dressings, and cheddar cheeses. The effects last up to an hour, and also increase saliva production for easier swallowing.

Promising review: "Don't hesitate to buy. I saw these on TikTok and wanted to try them. They’re awesome and make everything taste sweet." —Amazon Customer

Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $15.99.

Promising review: "Bought an air fryer several months ago which I haven't used a whole lot because it came with only a few recipes but not enough info on other items to cook. The Lotteli cheat sheet gives you cooking times and temperatures for a lot of your common everyday foods in a magnetized easy-to-read, two-sheet combo that fills in where air fryer pamphlet that came with the unit leaves out. I also bought an air fryer cook book but this only comes with specific recipes, whereas the cheat sheet fills in the void for quick basic needs. Very happy with this purchase! 😁" —B. Frank Smith

Get it from Amazon for $9.75 (available in two colors).

Promising review: "I never had an air fryer before, but now that I have one (in the toaster oven), don't know how I lived without it! This little oven does it all! Easier to clean with the slide-out tray and the air fryer, oven & broiler (that's all I've used so far!) all work great! Can't wait to try & make my own beef jerky! Best money I've ever spent on a small appliance!" —Ally

Get it from Amazon for $149.99+ (available in two colors).

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

Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in eight colors).

Each kit comes with three fermenting lids with airlock valves, date setters, and an easy release tab, as well as an oxygen extractor. The lids are compatible with most wide mouth mason jars (you can snag two Ball mason jars on Amazon for ~$10).

Promising review: "I have now been using my Easy Fermenter for several months. I continue to be delighted with the results. My favorite recipes are a cabbage/carrot sauerkraut, and a blend of fermented peppers (some sweet, some hot). I have recommended these fermenting lids to many of my friends because they make fermenting foods so incredibly easy! You will NOT be disappointed." —K. Dixon

Get it from Amazon for $19.99.

Promising review: "The avocado oil tastes so much better than other oils, and you can put it right on your food. This is an excellent alternative to olive oil, and not as expensive." —CM

Get it from Target for $14.99.

Promising review: "At first, I laughed thought it was too small to really do anything. I was so wrong — it's an amazing little waffle maker!! Can cook almost anything on it! I have cooked eggs, waffles, and French toast." —S PETERSON

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 20 colors).

Promising review: "This is a fantastic product. I’ve been cooking for more than 50 years. Pasta has always been a simple go-to dinner for me. Tending to the boiling pot of pasta was just part of the process. I’ve been getting tired of cooking as I’ve aged. This simple little microwave pasta cooker has simplified cooking so much more than I could have imagined. Seems silly, but it's kinda like a little miracle. No more toting a heavy pot to the stove. No more pouring pasta and boiling water into a colander. It's simple, lightweight, and foolproof. You’ll never regret buying this. I suggest buying the larger size to have more portion options." —Winky

Get it from Amazon for $17.99.

Promising review: "This product is just what I was looking for! I love to make cauliflower and cheese instead of Mac and cheese, and this sauce works perfectly. I was tired of making a cheese sauce from scratch and now I don't have to! I am sure that I will find many other ways to use this delicious powdered cheese!" —Jeanne Ray

Get it from Amazon for $12.95.

Here's what BuzzFeeder and air fryer recipe extraordinaire Hannah Loewentheil has to say about this sauce:

"There's one ingredient that makes even my most average home cooking taste amazing, and it's this truffle-infused hot sauce. I first heard about Truff on a list of Oprah's favorite things, and I knew she would never lead me astray. So I quickly realized I needed Truff in my own kitchen.

There are three kinds of Truff hot sauces: the classic black truffle sauce, a 'hotter' sauce, and the crown jewel, the creme de la creme, a white truffle hot sauce. Look, the white truffle–infused hot sauce quite literally tastes like heaven, but IMO, the classic black truffle hot sauce is the most versatile and a staple in my kitchen. And while at first $20+ seemed like an absurd price to pay for hot sauce, this stuff is worth the price tag. I mean...truffles. And here's the thing: I've tried plenty of truffle-infused hot sauces, olive oils, and what-nots in the past, but they often taste overpowering or low-quality. Truff hot sauces are the perfect balance of decadent truffle, heat, spice, and a tiny bit of sweetness. Now I'm completely and most likely irrevocably hooked to this liquid gold. I slather it on pretty much everything savory from eggs and tacos to sandwiches and fried rice. If you're looking for a way to add flavor to your home cooking or turn basic meals into pure extravagance, you should probably invest in a bottle of Truff."

Get Truff from Amazon: the black truffle hot sauce for $14.25, the "hotter" sauce for $13.98, and the white truffle hot sauce for $26.99.

Promising review: "These bowls are great. I lived my entire life until now without owning shallow bowls. I’ve been eating spaghetti off of a plate like some kind of wild animal. My life is forever changed." —JessieMo

Get a set of four from Amazon for $30.18 (available in three colors).

The Grate Plate is an Oregon-based, mother and daughter–owned Etsy shop established in 2016 that specializes in colorful, handmade graters.

Bonus — these are dishwasher safe!

Promising review: "I love this Grate Plate. We were replacing one that we (unfortunately) broke. The shop of this plate is attractive, easier to hold onto than my old round one and it works really well! And the color is lovely, too." —Sandy

Get it from The Grate Plate on Etsy for $31.99 (available in 14 colors; this item ships for free!).

BuzzFeed's Emma Lord wrote of the seasoning:

"*wheezes in truffle* Okay, I bought this on a whim because there's a sushi place down the street from me that makes truffle avocado sushi rolls and I was like, I need these in my life, but I also need money to live. I decided to DIY it with a regular $4 avocado roll and this seasoning and the umami bliss of it all basically exploded my brain. Since then I've tried it on eggs, on burritos, on potatoes, on chocolate mug cakes, pretty much every sweet and savory thing I can think of. The best part is you really get an excellent bang for your buck — it's so flavorful that I've been using this for months now and have barely made a dent in the container!"

Promising review: "Yes, I'm a truffle lover to begin with. And, of course, only a truffle is a truffle. But I gotta tell ya this delectable heaven-sent powder is one heck of a more versatile option. Utterly AMAZING on popcorn, in eggs, added to soups and sauces to layer flavors, veggies, PASTA...the list is endless (I think the only thing I haven't tried was sprinkling it on ice cream...although LOL). It is a bit salty, so I advise testing the waters first. But I just ordered my ninth and tenth bottle of the Truffle Zest." —Greengirl

Get it from Amazon for $13.99.

Hot N Saucy is a New York City-based, Black woman-owned business that specializes in unique flavors of hot sauce (and VERY cute merch!!).

Get it from Hot N Saucy: the Black Garlic N Peri Peri for $10 and the Sweet Potato N Habenero for $10.

Promising review: "Absolutely awesome way to cook either a homemade pizza or a frozen store bought pizza! If you’re sick of your pizzas not cooking fully and/or correctly, I highly recommend this product!! It's oversized surface makes cooking any size pizza extremely fast and easy!" —Calvin W Bulford

Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in three sizes).

Promising review: "I use this on everything, but I especially love it on pizza! Instead of ordering a Hawaiian pizza (which I'm the only person in the house who likes it) we order a pizza with ham and I top with this. Soooo yummy!" —Deb

Get it from Harry & David for $8.99.

Promising review: "This is now a staple for my kitchen. How I cooked without it before, I'll never know. Makes the best vinaigrette ever and quick pan sauces for pork; plus, it adds unexpected zip to dozens of dishes. Does it come in gallons? Have given it as hostess gifts several times, and everyone gets hooked." —Martha Ronemus

Check out BuzzFeed's review of Mike's Hot Honey for more info!

Get it from Amazon for $13.49.

Promising review: "Single best appliance I own. My boyfriend sent me this sort of as a joke; we both thought it was both ridiculous and brilliant to have a McMuffin maker in your house. And then I tried cooking with it for the first time. Holy crap, it's AMAZING. I ended up using frozen waffles for the bread; you have to trim them just a tad, but they are the perfect amount of crispy. I love experimenting with this, and have built some truly amazing sandwiches. Waffles, eggs, avocado, Swiss, and ham. Waffles, egg, corn salsa, jack cheese. If you can fit it into the rounds, you can make a sandwich with it. The panel under the egg slides out easily and cleanly when the egg is cooked (I find four minutes is perfect for cooked eggs with runny yolks), and the whole middle section can simply be tossed in the dishwasher." —Elizabeth Joy Weaver

Get it from Amazon for $15.15+ (available in five colors).

It has completely changed my life: I even enjoy sprinkling Maldon salt on my ice cream!

Promising review: "We are hooked on Maldon Salt. It's hard to imagine that just the texture of the salt could have such a big impact on the experience of tasting food. We have this in a marble salt pig on the counter next to the stove and use it all the time. We've tried a lot of different salts, sea salts, Himalayan pink, rock, smoked, kosher, etc. Nothing beats Maldon. If you've never tried it, give it a go. If you like it, get a classy salt pig and kick-up your kitchen a little." —Eric

Get it from Amazon for $6.99.

Set includes one board, four ceramic bowls, and four cheese utensils.

Promising review: "I bought this as a Christmas gift to myself on Black Friday. I am so pleased with it! The packaging was great, and I feel this is such a cute board. I love how it opens up and closes, which is very smooth. I’ve had a lot of compliments on this board from family members already. Very happy with my purchase! I could see myself buying this for a gift in the future." —Jake

Get it from Amazon for $49.99.

Promising review: "So hard to find good garlic aioli. I was surprised this was so tasty. Great on sandwiches, in coleslaw, and anything!!" —FL G8r Girl

Get it from Target for $9.99.

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