Garlic Press
Save yourself from the hassle of hand-peeling and mincing garlic. Fumbling with those cumbersome cloves takes time that could be put to better use, and dirties knives and cutting boards. Switch to a garlic press like this one from Zyliss, and you can simply slip a whole, unpeeled clove into the slot and press down for minced garlic. Available on Amazon ; $15.49.
Herb Scissors
It takes a lot of time to mince chives, parsley, basil and other herbs into fine strips for cooking or garnish. Instead of spending your time with a knife and a cutting board, grab these herb scissors and snip right over the sauce pan or the plated dish for extra flavor—fast. Available on Amazon; $14.87.
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Microplane
In a rush to get dinner on the table, you might try to bypass the smaller details, like adding a garnish of lemon zest or grated cheese—but it's often those touches that add flavor and appeal to the meal. With a microplane grater, like this top-selling model available on Amazon, you can you quickly and comfortably grate citrus, cheese, and whole spices. There's no need to skimp on flavor when cooking a quick meal. Available on Amazon; $12.89.
Peeler
Dinner prep lags when you use flimsy tools. For instance, with the wrong tools, peeling veggies goes from a quick step to a laborious task that can cause cramps to your hand and wrist. A y-peeler, like this version from OXO Good Grips, available on Amazon, is a must-have for home chefs. It’s comfortable to hold and can be used to peel all different shapes and sizes of food, making your job easier and quicker than ever. Available on Amazon; $8.99.
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Chopper
Say goodbye to tedious slicing, dicing, and chopping when you pop your ingredients into the Ninja Food Express Chop and get the job done almost instantaneously. The petite countertop appliance can handle mincing, dicing, chopping, blending, pureeing, and pulsing a range of ingredients. You can make a homemade sauce or dressing and still have dinner done within an hour. Available on Amazon; $19.99.
Veggie Steamer
It seems like the quickest meals to make (or, let’s be honest, order at the take-out window) are the unhealthiest, but you shouldn’t have to sacrifice nutrients for convenience. With this microwave steamer available at Target, you can zap your veggies for a quick and healthy meal. Available at Target; $6.99.
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Citrus Juicer
Squeezing all of the juice out of a lemon could be your arm exercise for the day if you're relying on a traditional countertop citrus juicer to do the job. Of course, you could upgrade your citrus juicer to this one available at Target, to quickly and efficiently extract all the juice. The tool is easy to grip and drains a half of lemon in a matter of seconds. Available at Target; $17.99.
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Instant Pot
Any list of time-saving kitchen gadgets would be incomplete without mention of the Instant Pot. If you haven’t heard by now, this 7-in-1 super appliance can take on virtually any recipe and, when programmed to the pressure cooking setting, can speed up cook time by 2–6 times. Whether you want to make rice, soup, or braised meats, you can do it all with this countertop appliance to create an entire meal in less than an hour. Available at Target; $79.99.
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