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These gadgets are great for people (like me) who hate cooking (Photo: Amazon)
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While some people see cooking dinner as a relaxing and enjoyable way to signal the end of the workday, I personally have always found it to be quite the opposite. From endless peeling and chopping veggies to putting away and cleaning up when I’m done, I find the whole cooking process maddening and time consuming.
But in an effort to make sure I avoid takeout – and continue my quest to cook healthy meals – I bought this top-selling 4-in-1 vegetable chopper a few weeks ago. It really changed my life, and I’ve since become obsessed with finding other gadgets, tools, and accessories that reviewers say have made cooking so much easier. Here are a few that interest me.
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This measurable oil dispenser with silicone brush
Measuring how much oil you need is so much easier with this handy 2-in-1 glass container and dispenser. Once you squeeze the dropper, the oil will be brought to the top of the container, where you can see on the scale how many you have.
£8.99 from Amazon
Amazon
This automatic electric peeler that will remove the skin from all potatoes
Whether you’re dealing with potatoes, apples or oranges, this electric peeler will save you from removing tough skins from fruits or vegetables. Simply attach the fruit insertion pin, adjust the blade so it’s in the correct position for peeling, flip the switch and watch it go to work!
£26.98 from Amazon
Amazon
This viral crimper for making delicious toast in minutes
Taking TikTok by storm, this nifty gadget will help you make the most delicious toast from any bun or pocket. Simply assemble your dreamy mini toastie in the container, push the lid down to crimp it all together, remove it, then pop the sandwich straight into your toaster!
£14.99 from Amazon
Amazon
This collapsible trash can that hangs on the closet door
There’s nothing worse than having lots of vegetable peels and scraps to clean off the counter after you’re done cooking. So keep on top while you cook by hooking this collapsible trash can to a cupboard door and cleaning up as you go.
£15.99 from Amazon
Amazon
This clever silicone storage pod for half an avocado
This stretchy silicone sleeve was designed to fit half an avocado snugly and help it stay fresh longer. A much more efficient and ecological solution to cover it with a plastic film.
£4.99 from Amazon
Amazon
This set of three heat resistant silicone mats
These silicone mats not only look great, but they will also help protect your worktops from burns with their heat resistant properties. Moreover, they are available in different colors and patterns.
£12.99 from Amazon
Amazon
A mini electric chopper for small ingredients like garlic and ginger
This mini chopper is ideal for delicate ingredients that need to be very finely diced, such as garlic, ginger, chillies and shallots. Once charged by the USB cable, it will have enough power for up to thirty-five uses.
£12.99 from Amazon
Amazon
This mini bag sealer for half used packs
Tidying up after cooking can be time-consuming if you’re working with lots of half-used ingredient bags. But with this handy mini sealer, you can seal packets of rice and pasta quickly, without leaving a mess.
£13.99 from Amazon
Amazon
A safe and easy to use knife sharpener
Unsurprisingly, chopping with a knife that isn’t completely sharp makes the whole process much longer. So make sure you’re working with the best tools by using this highly rated knife sharpener to keep all your blades in tip-top shape.
£6.25 from Amazon
Amazon
This best-selling meat thermometer is a must-have
Replace having to constantly cut your chicken breasts to check that they are cooked by simply inserting this smart thermometer. It’ll tell you the temperature in seconds, so you can be sure you’re serving food that’s been cooked safely.
£9.99 from Amazon
Amazon
This super useful adjustable sink strainer
Whether you’re washing fruit, draining rice, or defrosting frozen foods, this adjustable sink strainer is up to the task. In addition, it is available in five different colors and can also be used as a drying rack for cutlery and utensils.
£17.99 from Amazon
Amazon
An innovative apple corer and slicer
I’m a firm believer that an apple tastes best when cut into chunks, and this simple gadget is sure to make coring and slicing my precious daily Pink Lady a lot easier.
£8.99 from Amazon
Amazon
An easy-to-use hands-free electric can opener
Especially useful for those with arthritis or sore hands, this electric can opener will remove the lid from any tin can with a simple touch. It’s much faster than a manual option and leaves no sharp edges.
£14.99 from Amazon
Amazon
This portable milk frother with a stylish matching stand
If you like your coffees very frothy, treat yourself to this battery-operated portable whisk that will leave your cappuccinos with a perfect layer of foam. In addition, it comes with a stand, so it is very easy to store.
£12.99 from Amazon
Amazon
This incredible pineapple corer and peeler
I love pineapple, but I often end up buying expensive pre-cut packets so I don’t have to cut one. But the reviews of this amazing corer and peeler have convinced me that it doesn’t have to be such a time-consuming task. It also comes with a wedge so you can turn the rings into bite-sized pieces.
£11.99 from Amazon
Amazon
A few scissors specially designed for cutting herbs
Fresh herbs really complete a meal – but they are Phone a pain to cut. Featuring five layers of stainless steel blades, these scissors have been designed to make the task much less of a pain. Plus, they work great on spring onions too!
£6.99 from Amazon
Amazon
This smart whip that can twist completely flat
If you’re tired of your utensil drawer constantly getting stuck on your bulky whisk, upgrade to the silicone one that folds flat so it’s much more compact and easy to store.
£10.10 from Amazon
Amazon
A gadget to separate egg whites from the yolk
When placed over a bowl, this clever egg separator holds the full yolk, while the whites are released through the small gaps. Perfect for making meringues or making protein-rich egg white omelettes!
£4.59 from Amazon
This article originally appeared on HuffPost UK and has been updated.
