
Recently rediscovered the joys (and struggles) of making everything at home?
If you want to step up your game or just catch a break, we have gadgets, goodies, and great advice for you!
After reviewing hundreds of products, you can swear by these to help give joy, relieve stress, fight germs, and just generally make your time spent in the kitchen that much better.
Introducing, the winners of the 2020 Healthy Cooking Awards.
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These magical gadgets—big and small—will make you feel like a real freakin’ rock star at the counter.

The sleek sous vide (a water bath simmers foods low and slow) aces eggs, medium-rare steaks, and more.

Roast a chicken or braise dinner all day in this gem that goes from oven to table.

Pineapples, with their spiky skin and hard core, are tough to dive into. This makes light work of the fruit.

Press a panini or whip up pancakes on this machine. When you’re done, pop the reversible plates into the dishwasher. Voilà!
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More cooking = more cleaning. These picks make washing dishes, counters, your hands—dare we say it?—a little fun.

This kit of reusable containers comes with various dissolvable soap tabs that will replace your gaggle of cleaning products.

A sensor dispenses different amounts of soap (for little hands and grown-ups), keeping digits germ-free.

The built-in dispenser means no fussing around with detergent bottles while doing the dishes, and the drip tray equals clean counters.

Fill with water and vinegar, add to your microwave, and turn on. After 5 mins, steam will help you wipe away all the stains.
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Every little bit still counts, even when you’re rushing from the fridge to the (home) office.

Ideal for novices and pros, this multi cooker is a one-pot wonder. Chop, blend, stir, and also steam, simmer, and slow-cook.

Squeeze the last drop out of your oranges, lemons, and limes with these easy-to-grip handles. So fresh!

Via a smart speaker or app, ask it to measure a refreshing cup of water, dispense H20 at various temps, and more.

This one has six settings, including Dehydrate and Bake. (Hot tip: The basket is big enough to roast a whole chicken.)
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You have enough to worry about…don’t let wasted food, raw meat, or dull knives bring you down.

Swap single-use plastic for an eco essential: Made of beeswax, it can be cut to size, used, then washed and given another go!

Poke the thermo in your food and control doneness with the app. The result? Practically foolproof protein cooking.

The interior cameras scan the shelves and notify you about anything you’re out of.

Sharp knives mean smoother prep; this small but mighty tool offers pro-like edges and fits in any drawer.
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Take Care Beeswax wraps should be cleaned in cool water with a gentle soap. Be sure to air-dry to make the most of their awesome powers. And FYI, when they lose their stick for covering bowls or wrapping sammies and produce, they’re compostable. Win!

How you start your day is how you live your day, and these products will make sure that means: happy as hell.

A lightning-fast boil, plus buttons that specify tea types, so each gulp is flavorful.

Irons can get messy, but this has a built-in moat to catch spills. Program the browning, too, to serve an epic b’fast for all.

The pitcher is great for pureeing large-batch bevs; the solo cup is portioned for you. A blend above the rest!

Calling all slow sippers: This brilliant cup keeps your Bev at a preset temp—designated by you—all a.m. No more old, cold drinks, #Bless.