Our Favorite Kitchen Tools That Helped Us Cook Our Way Through 2020

BUY IT: $21.95; amazon.com

"I finally was able to convince myself to throw out my dirty old sheet pan when I got this one. It works like a charm for everything I need, from healthy weeknight dinners to the emergency chocolate chip cookies I need AFTER the healthy stuff. It never warps when under super hot heat." -Kaitlyn Yarborough, Assistant Editor

BUY IT: $18.49; amazon.com

"This baking mat makes me feel like a pro—even if I'm just making a batch of break-and-bake Disney Frozen 2 Sugar Cookies, which go over like gangbusters in my house." -Patricia Shannon, Senior Editor

BUY IT: $49.95; crateandbarrel.com

"We hand-wash a lot, and this sleek dish drying rack helps my small kitchen feel less cluttered after dinnertime. Even though it looks nice sitting out, we can easily stow it away under the sink if we have guests over." -Mary Shannon Hodes, Assistant Editor

BUY IT: from $120; lecreuset.com

"I splurged and bought my first cast iron skillet from Le Creuset earlier this year while it was on sale, and it's been worth every penny. I find myself looking for reasons it use it, bringing a smile to my face each time I pull the Caribbean Blue skillet out of cabinet." -Jenna Sims, Associate Editor

BUY IT: $16.95; amazon.com

"This year, I've gotten into the habit of making cookie dough and freezing it for spontaneous dessert cravings. A silicone spatula (any model from GIR) helps me scrape up every last bit of batter in the bowl and the flexible design feels good in my hand." -Lisa Cericola, Senior Food Editor

BUY IT: $16.99; amazon.com

"The soft handles on this garlic press make it comfortable to grip and squeeze, producing beautifully, evenly minced garlic almost instantly. It cuts down on prep time and keeps my digits clean and stench free!" -Rebecca Angel Baer, News Editor

BUY IT: $14.45; amazon.com

"This condiment fork has made my dad much happier this year. It attaches to any size jar and allows you to access your favorite jarred foods with ease and without dirtying any extra utensils." -Rachel Ellis, Production Director 

BUY IT: $49.99; amazon.com

"I'm blown away by the sheer versatility of my Instant Pot and how much less cleanup is required once you don't have to use any other pots or pans. You can still have all of your slow-cooker favorites and so much more, too." -Kaitlyn Yarborough, Assistant Editor

BUY IT: $17.60; amazon.com

"Making cheesecakes has become like therapy to me, something I like to take on after I've exhausted the full-house stress clean. This pan is the secret to perfectly even baking and easy maneuvering onto the cake stand." -Patricia Shannon, Senior Editor

BUY IT: $28; surlatable.com

"Goodbye, tedious cleaning; hello, rice and a side of potato salad because gumbo's a-comin'. The key to this easy-to-clean device is a tiny blade beneath the hooked end. As you push the Frogmore from head to tail, both the shell and the vein come off in an easy motion. " -Valerie Fraser Luesse, Senior Travel Editor

BUY IT: $149.95; williams-sonoma.com

"I got a big olivewood wooden salad bowl for my birthday (thank you, in-laws!) and not only does it look great displayed on my countertop, it makes the most simple salad feel extra special." -Lisa Cericola, Senior Food Editor

BUY IT: $14.99; amazon.com

"This shaker allows you to make, store, and pour homemade salad dressings or marinades with ease. Plus the markings on the side make measuring easy without having to use any other dishes." -Rachel Ellis, Production Director