These are some of my top useful kitchen items and would be perfect for giving or receiving! Preparing three meals a day can be a delightful but time-consuming task. Luckily, there are a variety of kitchen gadgets and essentials that can make your culinary journey more enjoyable and efficient. Here are some of my personal favorites that have proven to be incredibly useful. They are all Dawn of Cooking favorites!

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Instant Pot: This versatile multi-cooker can be a true game-changer in the kitchen. It combines the functions of a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, and more. With its time-saving capabilities, you can prepare delicious meals in a fraction of the time. I cook rice in 4 MINUTES!!!

Batter Dispenser: This amazing batter dispenser is what I mainly use to measure out pancakes! It is easy to fill and by pulling the handle over your griddle it is easy to control your batter and not make a mess. This is great for kids!

Milk Frother Wand: This is such a nice frother to have, plus it is cute and makes a great gift!

Tofu Press: If you are plant based or know anyone that is this tofu press is easy to use and clean!

Measuring Spoons and Cups Set: These are so colorful and add a POP to your kitchen!

Ziplock Storage Bag Container

Air Fryer Liners: These liners are so great because they make cleanup a breeze!

Electric Water Kettle: This kettle is pretty enough to leave out on your kitchen counter!

Coffee Beans Storage Container: I am in LOVE with this airtight coffee storage container! This container keeps your coffee beans so fresh. This is a wonderful gift.

Plastic Grocery Bag Dispenser: I keep this grocery bag storage dispenser on the inside of my kitchen sink cupboard so it is hidden away. It is so easy to stuff your bags into and to remove them as needed!

Deviled Egg Carrier: This deviled egg carrier is great because it is easy to take to functions and the eggs stay secure! Before I owned this I fell down the stairs to an event with a tray of deviled eggs! This is a must for me lol.

Baking Scoops: I use my baking scoops all the time for cookies, ice cream, muffins and meat balls. In some of my YouTube videos you have seen me use the mini scoop for tiny meatballs!

Parchment Paper Cupcake/Muffin Liners: Eating your favorite muffin out of these parchment paper liners just makes you feel like you are eating something from a fancy bakery!

White Bakery Box: In my YouTube video showing how to make individual charcuterie boxes for my daughter’s baby shower this is what I used! I also prepare mini cinnamon rolls or cookies that I give out to friends in these lovely boxes.

Apple Corer/Slicer: This makes eating an apple so easy and the slices are perfect for dipping. We use this gadget EVERY DAY, it would make a great gift for anyone!

Self-Sharpening Knife Set: This is the knife set that I love and use on a daily basis. It keeps the knives sharp and I use them all!

Glass Bottle Dispenser: Our family uses these beautiful glass bottles for coffee syrups, they look stunning sitting next to your coffee maker! They can also be used for oil, vinegars etc. plus come with lots of printed labels. A wonderful gift to give or receive.

Silicone Utensil Rest: This rest is great because it holds multiple cooking utensils to catch all the drips while you are busy cooking! It comes in lots of colors to coordinate with your kitchen too. YES!

Silicone Whisk Set: I love using a whisk for getting lumps out of any dry mixes, stirring batters, soups etc. A definite must for me in the kitchen! This set comes in lots of colors also.

Lemon Juicer Squeezer: This is a utensil I use on repeat. I prefer to use fresh lemon/lime juice in my recipes for hummus, dressings and marinades. Plus you get a nice hand workout!

Jar Opener: This gadget saves my life constantly! I admit to being weak when it comes to opening jars and this works great. I recommend this!

Condiment Bottles: Do you like to make your own sauces and dressings? These bottles can be labeled and are perfect for all your creations!

My Favorite Pots and Pans!! CAROTE pans are a dream to cook on! They are nonstick plus beautiful.

Serving Tongs: These tongs are great to have when you are serving multiple dishes when company is over. Very useful!

Silicone Baking Mat: These work great to protect your baking sheets. I love to use parchment paper but these work also!

Garlic Baker: Baking garlic in this terra cotta baker will change your life after you spread the hot roasted garlic onto your French bread!

Cast Iron Tortilla Press: A dear friend of mine who is now gone always told me that if you are going to make homemade tortillas a good press is a must, this is it!

Vegetable Ribbon Peeler: I bought my peeler just like this at one of our local Thai restaurants and love it! It quickly will make zucchini or carrot ribbons for you to add to your salad or to make quick noodles in place of spaghetti noodles. LOVE!

Immersion Hand Blender: This stick blender is perfect when you make soups and want to puree them to thicken. it comes with a chopper and whisk also!

Spiralizer: This tabletop spiralizer is so fun and easy to use. Zucchini noodles come out absolutely perfect using this!

Coffee Tamper Mat: If you own an espresso machine this is the mat I have! it hugs the counter and doesn’t move when you are tamping your espresso. It is easy to clean and looks great too.

Butter Crock: This beautiful butter crock comes in so many beautiful colors! The crock keeps your butter fresh and spreadable for weeks without refrigeration. Follow the directions with this crock and it will provide an airtight seal to keep your butter fresh!