Why You Should Listen to Me (Or Not)
Look, I’m not a chef. I’m the person who once put metal in the microwave (three times). But after burning approximately 47 grilled cheeses, I’ve finally figured out which kitchen gadgets are actually worth the money and which ones can go straight to Goodwill.
Here’s the thing – most “must-have” kitchen gadget lists are written by people who probably make their own pasta from scratch. This one’s for the rest of us who just want to eat something that doesn’t come from a drive-thru.
The Real MVP Kitchen Gadgets must-have kitchen gadgets
1. A Decent Knife (No, Your College Steak Knife Doesn’t Count)
For years I used what was essentially a butter knife with commitment issues. Then my friend (who actually knows how to cook) saw me “chopping” garlic with it and looked at me like I’d just kicked a puppy.
Pro tip I learned the hard way: A good knife won’t prevent you from cutting yourself, but it will make the cuts cleaner.
2. Instant-Read Thermometer (For When You’re 60% Sure the Chicken Won’t Kill You)
Remember that time I served pink chicken? My family doesn’t let me forget. Now I stab meat like I’m in a horror movie.
Fun fact: Chicken is actually supposed to be 165°F, not “when it stops looking like it might cluck at you.”
3. Silicone Spatulas That Can Survive My Stupidity must-have kitchen gadgets
RIP to the three plastic spatulas I’ve melted. You were too pure for this world.
Gadgets I Bought That Were a Complete Waste of Money
- Avocado slicer: Used exactly once before becoming a paperweight
- Single-egg pan: Cute in theory, useless in practice
- That weird banana slicer thing: I’m still not sure if it’s a kitchen gadget or some kind of medieval torture device
Final Thoughts From a Certified Kitchen Disaster must-have kitchen gadgets
My kitchen still looks like a crime scene half the time, and I still occasionally forget about food in the oven. But with these actual useful gadgets, at least now when I burn things, they’re evenly burned.
Try one thing from this list. If it doesn’t help, you can come yell at me in the comments.
CTA: What’s your most-used kitchen gadget? Or the one you regret buying the most? (We all have that one gadget collecting dust…) Tell me in the comments so I can judge your life choices!
P.S. If you see any typos in this post, that’s just proof it was written by an actual human who definitely didn’t proofread properly. You’re welcome.
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