Kitchen gadgets can take the hassle and mess out of dinner, provided you choose the right ones. Love cooking curries? An electric grinder will make preparing spice blends a breeze. Enjoy salads? A vegetable chopper will let you dice vegetables far more quickly than using a knife. Have a tiny kitchen? A mini food processor will fit in even the smallest corner.
Personally I’m a big fan of anything that keeps the smell of garlic off my hands, so a silicone garlic peeler and dishwasher-safe chopper are two of my favorites. I also love my coffee, and I always turn to my trusty AeroPress if I’m not in the mood to spend time making espresso.
The right gadget can be a game-changer, and makes a truly thoughtful Christmas gift when you know what kind of dishes your loved one enjoys preparing. Here I’ve rounded up a collection of top quality kitchen helpers that your friends and family will use daily — all under $50.
Kitchen heroes under $50
Cuisinart
Spice and Nut Grinder
Chef’n
Garliczoom Garlic Chopper
Salter
Stainless Steel Kitchen Scale
Cuisinart
Mini Food Processor
Crate & Barrel
Dual Citrus Squeezer
Chef’n
Zipstrip Pro Herb Stripper
OXO
Twist & Pour Salad Dressing Mixer
OXO
Good Grips Silicone Garlic Peeler
Cuisinart
Electric Automatic Can Opener
Crate & Barrel
5-Blade Herb Scissors
OXO
Good Grips Digital Thermometer
Microplane
Rasp Grater/Zester
Crate & Barrel
Caraway Mechanical Kitchen Timer
OXO
Good Grips Vegetable Chopper
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