Over the past few years, our kitchen has become a much happier, more delicious place — and it is largely thanks to David stepping into the role of home chef. I have never eaten better, and honestly, it has made everyday life feel a little more special. Along the way, we have discovered that the right tools really do make a difference. Whether you are cooking every night or just looking to make meal prep easier, these are the 9+ kitchen gadgets that have truly earned their place in our home. Check out what we have been cooking lately here and here.

This article was originally published in March 2019 and has since been updated and recirculated for April 2025.

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The 9+ Must-Have Kitchen Gadgets We Can’t Live Without

Reusable Avocado Saver

Keep your avocados fresh with this avocado saver. I love avocado toast and including avocado on my sandwiches and salads, and I also hate wasting the other half, so this is a great way to save the other half for the next day.

Avocado 3-in-1 Slicer

This tool is one of my favorites in the kitchen. It splits, pits, and slices avocados.

Clip on Strainer

The clip on silicone colander fills most posts and bowls. We are alwways looking for gadgets that will make cleaning up easier and eliminate the need to have so many dirty dishes.

Electric Wine Opener Set

This wine opener comes with a foil cutter and makes removing a cork quickly. It also comes with an aerator and an electric vacuum preserver.

Nespresso VertuoPlus Coffee and Espresso Machine by De’Longhi with Aeroccino Milk Frother

After visiting Barcelona last year, I really loved having a single espresso each day. I couple it with a coffee and it makes having coffee nostaglic and special. I have found that I am buying coffee out in public less frequently, as well!

Kitchen Aid Mixer

We received this as a wedding gift from my in-laws, and we both use it for anything and everything we can in our kitchen. There are so many great attachments, including the ice cream maker and the fresh prep attachment.

Silicone Mat

We had baking sheets that were ruined by cooking sprays. These silicone mats are the best for preserving our sheets and make clean up easy.

Microplane Zester/Grater

This is an essential tool for zesting citrus or grating fresh garlic and ginger.

Digital Meat Thermometer

A digital meat thermometer takes the guesswork out of perfectly cooked meats.

Cuisinart Smart Stick 2-Speed Hand Blender

We have loved this for sauces, soups, and even when I make homemade whipped cream for pies during the holidays!

Staub Enameled Cast Iron Round Dutch Oven

I *love* a Dutch oven for soups and sauces, and this one is the best in class. It is also dishwasher safe, and while an investment, I use it so often and it is beautiful left out as a display, too!

Our Place Always Pan^® 2.0

This pan is deep enough to roast a chicken while shallow enough to flip an egg. The Always Pan 2.0 is the gold standard for versatility, doing the job of ten pieces of traditional cookware. It is 10.5-inch pan that braises, sears, steams, strains, sautes, fries, boils, bakes, serves, stores…does it all! The pan is oven safe up to 450°F, for all your favorite stovetop-to-oven recipes. It comes with a lid, a steamer, and a spatula in beautiful colors!

5 Piece Silicone Utencil Set

The craft series utensil set is designed for everyday use, has long-lasting durability and features the most popular silicone utencils.

Now it’s your turn!
What are your can’t-live-without kitchen gadgets? Drop them in the comments. I love discovering new tools that make cooking more fun (and delicious)!