The Best Kitchen Gadgets According to the MYMOVE Team

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You don’t have to be a Michelin star chef to appreciate the value of that one kitchen tool that makes your life so much easier. We asked the MYMOVE team to share their favorite kitchen gadgets they can’t live without. The results will surprise you and are sure to help you fill in some empty countertop space and make meal prepping simpler. 

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Our favorite kitchen gadgets

• Wilton Cookie Dough Scooper
• Longzon 4-in-1 Knife Sharpener
• Kitchen Gizmo Snap N Strain Pot Strainer
• GE Profile Opal | Countertop Nugget Ice Maker
• Augosta Pizza Stone 

Wilton Cookie Dough Scooper

Features

• Keeps cookies the same size
• Fits in kitchen drawer
• Easy to use
• Stainless steel

Buy it here Baking cookies should be fun, but not when you’re spending the next two minutes getting sticky cookie dough out of your fingernails. The Wilton Cookie Dough Scooper is so easy to use that your kids can also join in the baking session and is a great way to reduce the mess and keep the fun. Just scoop the dough and squeeze the handle. This nifty little scooper will keep all your cookies the same shape and size. No more worrying about that one cookie that just won’t conform to your cookie size standard. 

Erica D. | Editorial Director “I love baking and I don't know why I didn't buy a cookie dough scoop sooner. It makes baking cookies so much faster and helps keep cleanup easy!”

Longzon 4-in-1 Knife Sharpener

Features

• 4-stage knife sharpener 
• Sharpens scissors and knives
• Anti-skid
• Three-step sharpener: coarse, medium, and fine
• Cut-resistant gloves included

Buy it here We all know how much of a pain slicing meat and veggies with a dull kitchen knife can be. It can be a huge headache, especially when trying to make those very particular precision cuts. Instead of investing in a new knife set, try this knife sharpener to keep those dull blades razor-sharp and ready for anything.  Longzon’s 4-in-1 Knife Sharpener has four different ways to sharpen your blades: coarse, medium, fine, and a scissor sharpener slot. Just insert the blade, pull it back, and watch that dull blade turn brand new. It also comes with cut-resistant gloves, so you can keep your focus on the sharpening.

Matthew G. | Account Coordinator “Such a game changer. Makes cooking prep so much easier, smoother, and faster. You don't realize how important a good knife is until you start working with one.”

Kitchen Gizmo Snap N Strain Pot Strainer

Features

• Universal design to fit all pots, pans, and bowls
• Small and easy to store away
• Silicone material doesn’t leave scratches on pots and pans

Buy it here You probably don’t think twice about your pot strainer. It has one job and does it well, but did you know it could do even better? The Kitchen Gizmo Snap N Strain clips right onto the lip of any rounded pot, pan, or bowl and is so small it fits right in your drawer. Plus, the silicone material of the clips ensures the interior of your cookware will remain scratch-free. It’s as easy as snap, tip, and strain.

Joe S. | Senior Writer “My sister bought me this for my birthday one year, and I was skeptical I'd ever use it. Did I really need another gizmo just for straining pasta? Turns out, yes. I love being able to just clip it on at a moment's notice, without worrying about getting the huge colander out and cleaning it after.”

GE Profile Opal | Countertop Nugget Ice Maker

Features

• Makes perfectly squared nugget ice
• Creates up to 24 pounds of ice a day
• Automatically refills ice when running low
• Portable with no water hookup necessary 

Buy it here This entry on our list may be a bit expensive, but it’s totally worth the investment if you find yourself constantly craving “the good ice.” Normally, you can only get nugget-shaped ice from restaurant drinks, but this countertop ice maker can satisfy your hunger for that amazing ice right from home. With no water hookup required, all you need is an outlet, and you can place your ice maker anywhere you want. 

Lindsey D. | Senior Account Manager “Everyone is familiar with "the good ice," and this countertop ice maker makes THE PERFECT nugget ice. It is a little pricey but saves us time and money since we were going to get "the good ice" on a weekly basis anyway! Doesn't take up too much room and is quiet. If my house were on fire and my loved ones were safe, this is the item I would take with me.”

Augosta Pizza Stone 

Features

• Creates crispy pizza crust
• Retains heat for an even bake
• Can be used on grills and ovens
• Works with any pastry

Buy it here Everyone loves a brick oven pizza, but we can’t exactly fit a brick oven in our kitchen, right? The Augosta Pizza Stone retains heat, ensuring an even bake and an extra crispy pizza crust. Just preheat the stone, plop your pizza on top, and put it in the oven. Why not spice up grill night by grilling your signature dish on a pizza stone? Pizza night just got a whole lot better.

Alan W. | Director of Partnerships & Business Development  “We use it for almost everything in our oven! Chicken tenders, cinnamon rolls, pizza (obviously), and it gets better with age.”

The bottom line

We all love the cooking hacks that save us time and space in our kitchens. Whether you’re looking to make preparing dinner feel like less of a chore or you want to expand your kitchen toolbox, these gadgets will hopefully make your cooking experience all the better.