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The Best Kitchen Gifts and Gadgets

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Kitchen Gifts and Gadgets

I've gathered the most popular, highly rated kitchen gadgets available on Amazon. These are all the top sellers, with the best ratings by those that already have them.

I have it broken down by type, such as breakfast, dinner, baking, and deserts. There is also a general section for the really cool stuff. I would display more but Squidoo is limiting how much we can display, so you'll just have to follow the links and see if there are any other suggestions from Amazon.

Kitchen Gadgets, Gifts, and Fancy Stuff

Many of us have too many gadgets in our kitchens, taking up precious space. However, there are some that are worth having around.

I'd rather let others determine their value first.

You can do just that via Amazon! I went through the best rated kitchen products and categorized them here to make it easier.

Breakfast

Microwave Bacon Cooker

Besides removing unhealthy grease and fat from my bacon, it actually is neater and more convenient than using a frying pan. But health, convenience and neatness be darned! The bacon tastes great!

Presto 05100 Microwave Bacon Cooker

Amazon Price: $10.55 (as of 02/17/2012)
List Price: $17.99

Oster Egg Cooker

You can put your eggs in the machine when you wake up, go upstairs to shower, and never worry about it, because the machine shuts off by itself when it's done.

Hardboiled eggs are done perfectly every time.

Oster 4716 Egg Cooker

Amazon Price: (as of 02/17/2012)
List Price: $29.99

Egg Boiler

Nordic Ware 64802 Microwave Egg Cooker

Amazon Price: $5.99 (as of 02/17/2012)
List Price: $11.00

Egg-and-Muffin 2-Slice Toaster and Egg Poacher

Back to Basics TEM500 Egg-and-Muffin 2-Slice Toaster and Egg Poacher

Amazon Price: $21.99 (as of 02/17/2012)
List Price: $52.99

Lunch and Dinner

Fasta Pasta The Microwave Cooker

This is really a Kitchen must have!

This works perfect if you follow the directions.

Fasta Pasta The Microwave Cooker

Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 02/17/2012)
List Price: $14.99

Oster Electronic 2-Tier 6.1-Quart Food Steamer

Oster 5712 Electronic 2-Tier 6-Quart Food Steamer

Amazon Price: $34.00 (as of 02/17/2012)
List Price: $44.99

Electric Gourmet Wok

Breville EW30XL Electric Gourmet Wok

Amazon Price: $90.00 (as of 02/17/2012)
List Price: $119.99

12-Inch Round Nonstick Grille Pan

This grill is a perfect size for grilling for 1-4 people.

All-Clad LTD 12-Inch Round Nonstick Grille Pan

Amazon Price: $69.99 (as of 02/17/2012)
List Price: $155.00

Baking

Baker's Edge Nonstick Edge Brownie Pan

Amazon Price: $34.95 (as of 02/17/2012)
List Price: $36.00

You can use it for brownies or even lasagna!

Scottish Scone/Cornbread Pan

The scones come out so clean the pan looks like it hasn't been used. The pan is heavy duty, it cooks evenly, washes up nicely

Nordic Ware Scottish Scone & Cornbread Pan

Amazon Price: $21.00 (as of 02/17/2012)
List Price: $36.00

Baker's Secret 10-by-16-Inch Nonstick Cooling Rack

Wonderful for multipurposes, like cooking biscotti (second bake), and even lower temp roasting of meat, like breaded cutlets. Non-stick, still needs some spray for stickier items when roasted. Great deal, fine product!

Baker's Secret 1061483 10-by-16-Inch Nonstick Cooling Rack, Set of 2

Amazon Price: $7.65 (as of 02/17/2012)
List Price: $9.99

Nonstick Baking Mat

Matfer Exopat 11-5/8-by-16-3/8-Inch

They are like having permanent non-stick surfaces for baking, roasting, and even candy making.

Matfer 321005 Exopat 11-5/8-by-16-3/8-Inch Nonstick Baking Mat

Amazon Price: $15.99 (as of 02/17/2012)
List Price: $21.20

Dessert

Cuisinart 1-1/2-Quart Automatic Ice Cream Maker

This Cuisinart ice cream maker is wonderful!

You keep the bowl in the freezer at all times, and when you make up a batch of ice cream, you just pour the cream in the frozen bowl and turn the button to ON. In 20 minutes or less, you have ice cream.

You can also make really good healthier varieties!

Cuisinart 1-1/2-Quart Automatic Ice Cream Makers

Amazon Price: (as of 02/17/2012)
List Price:

Crepe Maker

VillaWare V5225 Crepe Maker

Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 02/17/2012)
List Price: $59.99

Snacks

Stovetop Popcorn Popper

It makes a full pot of fluffy, crisp corn using a minimum of oil, leaving essentially no unpopped kernels.

Wabash Valley Farms 25008 Whirley-Pop Stovetop Popcorn Popper

Amazon Price: $16.99 (as of 02/17/2012)
List Price: $29.98

General

Stone (Granite) Mortar and Pestle

Why this mortar? Granite is heaviest. This one is smooth and cleans out well without leaving any smell residues.

Stone (Granite) Mortar and Pestle, 6 In, 1.5+ Cup Capacity

Amazon Price: $19.50 (as of 02/17/2012)
List Price:

FoodSaver Home Vacuum-packaging System

FoodSaver V2840 Advanced Design Vacuum Food Sealer, White/Black

Amazon Price: $129.99 (as of 02/17/2012)
List Price: $169.99

Brew 'n Go Personal Coffeemaker with Travel Mug

Black & Decker DCM18S Brew 'n Go Personal Coffeemaker with Travel Mug

Amazon Price: $17.39 (as of 02/17/2012)
List Price: $19.99

Coffee and Espresso Maker

Several factors influence the coffee you end up with: the temperature of the water, the way the water mixes with the coffee, and how the coffee is extracted from the grounds. It makes great tasting coffee. It's easy to clean and inexpensive.

Aerobie 80R08 AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker

Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 02/17/2012)
List Price: $31.99

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blanckj Jun 13, 2011 @ 1:58 pm | delete

These are great. Thanks for the list of nifty gadgets.

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Tipi Dec 17, 2010 @ 11:54 pm | delete

Leave it to you to have only the best!

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Ramkitten Dec 17, 2010 @ 1:30 pm | delete

I saw your post about Amazon sales on SquidU, so I came by snoop at your lenses. :-) The best way to learn, I say, is to "study" those that are doing it right. Congrats on your success.

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alteredkat Dec 14, 2010 @ 3:34 pm | delete

All great picks in my mind! Lensrolled to my favorite Pampered Chef products and Unique Kitchen Gadgets lenses. Thanks for visiting and commenting on my Tacky Gift Alternatives lens...your comment made me chuckle...you get thumbs up for that alone!