30 Ingenious Kitchen Tools That Will Simplify Cooking—And They're All Under $20

Stubborn cast iron residue has met its match with this small-but-mighty pan scraper. We can’t even express how much this tiny device has revolutionized our kitchen cleanup.

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Gone are the days of filling our blind-bake pie crusts with dried beans. This perfectly-sized, spill-free pie weight will do the trick and keep your pie crusts from puffing up.

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A favorite kitchen gadget of Alton Brown, this bench scraper has so many uses. From transporting ingredients into a pan to cleaning up your countertop, there are myriad ways to use this simple device.

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If the jar is stuck, don’t waste all your energy trying to twist it open with the dishrag. These ingenious jar grippers will make opening even the toughest jars a breeze.

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Taco night just got a serious upgrade. This high-temp meat chopper will help you chop and stir that ground meat faster than you can say “dinner’s ready!”

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Addicted to lattes, but simply can’t replicate that coffee shop taste at home? Save a pretty penny on your morning joe and order yourself a milk frother. It’ll instantly make your home-brewed latte taste professional.

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Instantly upgrade any dish by showering the plate with freshly-grated cheese or lemon zest. Trust us, it makes a world of difference.

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Slice and core your apples in a split second with this handy tool. Baking an apple pie just got so much easier.

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Your cup of morning coffee (or tea) has never tasted better. French press coffee just tastes smoother, and this 12-ounce miniature model is perfect for a single serving—you can even keep it at the office and make your own deskside café.

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Like black pepper, coffee simply tastes better when it’s freshly ground. Buy those beans in bulk and grind them as you need them with this convenient electric coffee grinder.

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Wondering just how much juice is in that lemon? This kitchen gadget is a three-in-one juicer, strainer, and measuring cup, so you can be precise in your cooking and baking.

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These multi-bladed, stainless-steel herb scissors make snipping and chopping a breeze.

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You’ll never struggle with a colander again once you’ve tried this convenient strainer that snaps right onto the lid of your pot.

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Short on cabinet space? Make use of the space on the inside of your cabinet door—these clip strips will turn the empty space into a spice rack.

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Keep those leftovers nice and organized with these lightweight, leak-proof containers. They stack perfectly, are completely microwavable (even with the lids on!), and are clear, so you can see the contents completely. Plus, you can get a 10-piece set (includes 5 containers) for just $12.99.

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If you want to add a hint of citrus to a dish, but don’t want to overpower the flavors with too much lemon juice, just press this handy nozzle into your lemon and mist away!

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Bagging up leftover just got a whole lot easier. This device holds your Ziploc bag open while you ready your sandwiches, chips, or snacks.

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Sick of scrubbing your baking sheets? This silicone pan liner is designed so that even burnt sugar and fat rinses right off in warm, soapy water.

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Peel that clove of garlic in a snap with this silicone tube.

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Meet your new Deviled Egg sidekick. This tiny chamber completely peels your hard-boiled egg quickly and without any breakage.

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Pizza night has never been so fun. Quickly (and safely) slice that pizza with this wheeled pizza cutter. It’s also great for cutting veggies and herbs.

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Ever try to pit an olive or cherry? Don’t, buy this instead.

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Grilling is a rustic sport, but that's no excuse for your grill to be dirty. This brush uses steam to flush out any residue and scrub those hard-to-clean grates.

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Transform your average muffin pan into this starry shape. These molds also work for chocolates, crayons, candles, hard candy, frozen juice, you name it.

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This functional gadget airs out your drying water bottles, props up those plastic bags you’re scooping leftovers into, and even acts as a trash bag holder.

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If you like crushed ice but don’t have a fancy freezer, this invention was made for you. Instead of ice cubes, the thin mold creates sheets of ice. Remove them by crushing the mold and voila! Crushed ice.

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As if we needed another reason to seek out bagels.

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This little guy has three different blades for standard, soft skin, and julienne peeling.

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This handy little gadget pours so many things, from pancake mix to cupcake batter to caramel drizzle.

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Never wrestle with a prickly pineapple again.

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