Just 10 Tasty Products That'll Make Cooking Easier For You
With these products from our Tasty collection on Amazon, it'll basically be like having Remi the Rat in your chef's hat doing all the work for you.
1. A personal air fryer that does half of what your oven might while taking up a fraction of the space. This 2-quart unit is perfect for whipping up a solo meal or a crispy midnight snack — and it does it all without tons of oil, grease, or time wasted!
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Promising review: "Bought this for my dad as a gift. He uses it almost every day. Great for 1 or 2 people. Easy to use for for an older person. Great to heat up leftovers." — Swab
2. A hot air popcorn popper if your weekly movie night needs a new BFF. Able to whip up a whopping 8 cups of fluffy, crunchy goodness in a snap, this handy gizmo makes theater-quality popcorn without any of the iffy preservatives or oils you've been avoiding. However, if you want to luxe it up with a little melted butter, the built-in measuring cup doubles as a butter warmer!
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Promising review:"My microwave dies, so no more microwave popcorn. Luckily, I was able to get this little beauty, and I'm making popcorn like I did as a kid, AND I can dial in the butter and salt easier. Plus, it's such a cute color!" — Lily Elmore
3. A mini rapid egg cooker because you don't just want your eggs fast, you also want them perfect. Who needs all the fuss of boiling water and timers when you could snag one of these guys? Featuring a five-egg capacity as well as an omelet bowl, the only thing that'd make breakfast any easier is if it served itself.
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Promising review:"Easy to use, easy to clean. I love the small size. With a small household it's all I need. Have used several times for hard-boiled eggs and they have been perfect every time. I have never been too keen on specialty appliances but this one is worth it." — brownnc
4. A mini rice cooker since we've all been hurt by stovetop rice recipes — and for that matter, why don't rice recipes on the back of the bag ever work?? They had one job?! (I digress.) Leave all of the guesswork and tears of soggy rice behind with this oh-so-easy-to-use kitchen essential.
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5. A mini sandwich maker for when you need an Emotional Support Grilled Cheese like... yesterday. This little powerhouse will crank out golden paninis, elevated PB&Js, and any other hot sando your heart desires — all with no burnt edges, mess, or fuss.
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Promising review:"It heats FAST (despite only being 600W), is EASY to clean (despite not having removable plates), light works perfectly, and works OVERLOADED (two slices of cheese, meat, and tomato). Quickly makes an evenly toasted cheese sandwich. Or is that a panini? And oh yeah, it's cheap. What's not to love? I have yet to make an Apple Pie Presswich. But that's next." — Jm Ap
6. A slow juicer since store-bought juice is basically expensive sugar water (that's right, shots fired — pew pew pew). This slow juicer uses nutrient-protecting tech, which means more juice, less waste, and smoother, bite-free sips whenever that green-juice craving comes around.
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Promising review:"Where has this been all my life! I've make juice EVERYDAY this week. I try to clean it as soon as but it's sooo easy to clean. I just give it a rinse and maybe use the cleaning tool that came with it. It's so easy to take apart and put back together. I've been making this juice once daily it has lettuce, spinach, cucumber, radishes, and pears." — Katy Evans
7. A julienne vegetable peeler complete with ~extra sharp~ blades so you can add shredded carrots to your stir fry without having to figure out how to shred carrots with a... knife? This also makes removing skin from cucumbers, potatoes, and more STUPID simple. You're welcome.
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Promising review:"There were lots of julienne tools to choose from so I had to kind of had to do "eeny-meeny-miney-mo" to make my selection. I've used both the julienne blade and the long peeler blade with great success, so I have been very pleasantly surprised. Both are very sharp, cut very evenly, and the brush that came with the package is very helpful for clearing out the small julienne slots. AND it was a great price. I highly recommend this tool." — Letabug
8. A full knife set that'll have you slicing, dicing, and batonette-ing everything you can think of! With everything from chef's shears to a serrated bread knife tucked neatly into a knife block, you'll be ready for your Chopped appearance in no time.
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Promising review:"Really love this knife block! Color is perfect as was shown. I love the size as it still holds all the knives, but it is more compact as I have a small kitchen area. Packaging was great! All the knives were in a cardboard sleeve, and had an extra piece of plastic protection on the end. I would definitely recommend it." — Dena Jarvis
9. Or an in-drawer kitchen knife set if your counter space is simply nonexistent, but you cannot fathom the idea of having to try and slice a tomato with a dull knife ever again (the horror). These are sharp, sturdy, and come with their very own home to live in when not in use!
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10. And finally, a two-piece Tasty salad shaker set so you don't have to try and fuss with putting all the ingredients in a bowl and somehow mixing them without tossing half of the contents on the floor (salad spoons are a hack). Just throw your ingredients in this, close the lid, shake together, and enjoy a mess-free, perfectly combined salad!
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27 Classroom Items Teachers Say Their Students "Love'
A set of play fruit that teaches everything from colors to counting and might impress parents if it encourages your students to eat a fresh fruit or two at home. Promising review: "I am a preschool teacher, and I love these. We can use these to teach colors, farming, health, and nutrition, and use them for dramatic play. They seem to be well-made and durable. Very cute!" —JennyGet it from Amazon for $31.97. A set of 16 posters so your students never have to look far for a reminder on everything from emotions to days of the week to seasons. Promising review: "I enjoy knowing that I'm supporting a family while using their products. I have the posters beside me now, and they are durable and bright. My students love the colors, and I like knowing that I'll have them for years to come." —MeGet it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in three colors). A pack of 100 colorful wooden blocks because some toys never go out of style. Your students can build a solid foundation by sorting these by color or shape, or just stacking the tallest tower anyone's ever seen. Promising review: "I bought these for my classroom. The kids LOVED them. I admit I had to join them and build right by their side. Very colorful and lots of fun! Total engagement. I am ordering a second set!" —SunnyRGet 100 blocks from Amazon for $15.39. A reading comprehension cube to check to make sure your students are make it fun! Pass one of these around for thoughtful prompts that can help spur discussion. Promising review: "Using these in my reading groups makes my students feel like they're having fun playing a game. They are disappointed if they miss their turn to roll a cube and answer a question about our book. They like to roll and choose to answer, OR pass the question to another. Use of the dice is limited only by your imagination!" —A. HightGet a set of six from Amazon for $15.99. A set of magnet tiles for any budding architects to dream big during open-ended play. With bright colors and a variety of shapes, these will keep young students engaged and encourage creativity. Promising review: "I am a teacher and ordered these for my classroom. The kids love them and are very creative with them. Durable and easy to clean." —Amazon CustomerGet it from Amazon for $39.99. A Play-Doh set because sometimes you don't need to mess with a classic. Students can work on fine motor skills during play, or incorporate this into other learning lessons! Promising review: "I'm a teacher and use these in my classroom. They're mini, which I didn't initially expect, but they work well! My students use them for word work during stations, and I'm able to store them in a Kurig holder, which is PERFECT!" —KatyGet a 10-pack from Amazon for $7.99. A Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! 150-Piece Building Set for the student who thrives when constantly tinkering. The possibilities are endless with these gears for structures that really spin. Promising review: "I bought these for my classroom, and of course, they arrived at home, so I can try them out first with my children. They loved them so much that I had to hide them, or they would have never made it to my classroom! I would recommend this item to teachers and parents. Definitely a great gift as well!" —RachelGet it from Amazon for $46.40. A personalized poster because who doesn't love feeling like it's all about them every once in a while. Some teachers use these to highlight students every week, while others use it as a learning tool to get to know their students at the start of the year. Promising review: "My students love decorating these posters when they are the 'Star of the Week' in my first-grade classroom. I send the posters home a week in advance so parents can help their child fill out the poster at home. We display these posters in class and put them in a book for Open House. Students love looking at these posters, and they become a keepsake for parents. The quality is great and I will continue to purchase these every year!" —luv2teachGet it from Amazon for $14.99 for a set of 30 posters. An LED light strip for when shouting "eyes on the board!" over and over isn't helping your sanity or their attention span. Hold their attention (and show off your decorating skills) with this color-changing light. Promising review: "I love these lights for my classroom. My students do too!!! I put these all around my board and cabinets. I'm glad I got the 50ft roll. It fit everything I wanted it to." —Amy VanBuskirkGet it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in five sizes). A set of scented bookmarks teacher reviewers love putting in reward jars and reading nooks. You could have themed food-and-book pairings or let your young readers pick their favorite from the stack. Promising review: "My students love these bookmarks! They are very smelly! Some are not smelly in a good way, some are stinky like the taco one. It actually smells like onions. Most of them are delicious-smelling." —S N TGet it from Amazon for $6.49+ (available in five different pack sizes). A classroom rug that pulls double duty: a nice place to direct students where to sit AND teach them numbers, letters, animals, shapes, colors, the list goes on. Promising review: "Love the brightness of the colors. My preschool students enjoy pointing out the letters, shapes, colors, and numbers on the rug." —ShawnaGet a 6'6"x4'9" rug from Amazon for $59.99. A Pretend and Play calculator cash register because you are never too young to learn financial literacy. Or they're obsessed watching the register at the grocery store. Promising review: "I'm a teacher at a preschool, and I bought this toy cash register for the children in my classroom. First, it came with play money, which is great, but that quickly got ripped, which is fine because the children enjoyed making their own play money. I love that it has sounds and is easy for the children to use. It also incorporates a little math, which is nice. Overall, a great buy!" —SarahGet it from Amazon for $34.97. A self-inking stamp for adding a little pizzazz to your grading and feedback on homework, tests, papers, and more. You'll save some time and your students will be saved some effort to decipher your quick handwriting. Promising review: "My students loved it when I stamped their papers. I teach high school juniors and older adults, and they will compare what stamps they get." —teachhistoryGet an eight-pack from Amazon for $12.85 (available in two designs). A book to set a welcoming tone in your classroom. Teacher reviewers love how this reinforces being kind and respectful to each other, and it comes with activities for the whole group. Promising review: "This book is such a great read for the beginning of the year. It touches on all of the things we want to establish at the beginning of the year: respect, differences, and kindness. There are so many fun activities to do out there that go along with it, too. My class loved it, and it is now a permanent read-aloud for my classroom year-to-year." —Stacey LagroneGet it from Amazon for $12.99. A set of drawing pads so your students can draw over and over and over again without wearing out your printer. Plus, they are waterproof and sturdy enough to withstand a drop or two (a day). Promising review: "I use these in the classroom. Students are excited to use them, and they are very durable. You can freeze the screen so it doesn't erase, but you can't erase mistakes, only the whole screen. Highly recommend. Bought for gifts too, as add-ons to presents. These are so inexpensive and worth it!" —IvyGet it from Amazon for $9.88+ (available in three pack sizes). A magnetic timer because some students need a visual cue for how long they have to complete a task. This can stick to a whiteboard, and is large enough for even those in the back to see. Promising review: "I bought this for my classroom, and it is SO helpful for my students AND me! We try to 'beat the clock' when we have our phonics UFLI lessons (supposed to be 30 minutes on the dot), and it helps them SEE how much time is left since it's not digital. I'm so glad I bought this. It truly is a game changer. Also, I love how it is magnetic. The magnet is so strong that it is literally almost kinda hard to pull it off my whiteboard (which means there's no chance it can get knocked off). Fully recommend." —LynleyGet it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in 10 colors). A set of fidget toys that are must-haves for some students to be able to focus. Teachers love that these are easy to clean, and students can pick from a few different textures. Promising review: "Soft and flexible. Easy to carry in a pocket or toss into a fidget bucket. My students love them; however, I have a few teachers who grabbed one, too. Also super easy to clean, leave out overnight, and ready to go the next day." —Kirsten SGet a six-pack from Amazon for $9.99. A pack of scented markers because you want your students to experience the ~magic~ of coloring in something orange and it actually *smells* like an orange. Promising review: "Mr. Sketch markers are an extremely fun addition to your classroom. My students love getting a star or smiley face on their paper(s) with these, so they can smell all the flavors. They love to guess the scents and by the end of the year have their favorites. They cherish the times they get to use them on big projects. They make the projects look colorful and smell great.😂" —Mary LoftusGet it from Amazon for $14.38. A pencil dispenser so you don't have to go digging through your desk when a student asks if you have an extra. Students love the instant gratification of seeing a new pencil pop down every time they press the lever. Promising review: "I think it is a great idea to use this as a pencil dispenser because my students really enjoy pressing the button and seeing the pencil go down. I usually put pencils with different designs so the students get a different pencil every time. The quality is good and it has great functionality. It is a bit expensive, but I feel like it will last for a while." —RonGet it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in seven colors). A set of answer buzzers to add a little competitive spirit to the classroom. Set-up a quiz show style game or use these to get the energy up before the lesson begins. Promising review: "Used them to play a game and wake up my class. Everything is screen time nowadays, and the students had a great time learning in an 'old-fashioned' way. All four sounds are different, colors bright. Very fun, and I could think of ways to use at home, too." —jjoy29Get a four-pack from Amazon for $16.49. A pack of floor cushions that'll help create seating areas wherever and whenever you need them in the classroom. Your students can even carry these around if they're looking for a quiet space to read or work on something independently. Promising review: "Love these in my classroom, and will buy more! They came out of the box ready to use and matched the pictures in the listing. My students love them and use them every day, and they're holding up well to being thrown around." —Elle SGet it from Amazon for $70.99+ for six cushions (available in two styles and five color combinations). A pack of paint sticks to mentor young Picassos without spending hours scrubbing paint off the floor. These are more pigmented than crayons but quick to dry and easy to wipe off. Promising review: "My students like to paint, but I hate the clean up. I bought these paints for the class, and they LOVED them! Since it dries so quickly, they could take their art home that day. I didn't have papers all over that were drying, AND the colors were not all mixed together into a black mess on their papers. They were all so proud of their work!" —Amazon CustomerGet a 12-pack from Amazon for $12.30. A set of dry-erase sleeves so it's easy for your little learners to wipe away any mistakes while they are still learning. Place your worksheets in these sleeves and they can write, erase, write, erase until they are done. Promising review: "My students love using these with dry-erase markers for practicing what we've been learning. I work with 1-12th graders, and they all like them. Easy to use — easy to clean." —Susan JacksonGet it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in 36 colors). A chair organizer because a cluttered table doesn't help anyone focus. Add these to the backs of your students' chairs and they'll love having a place to put all their things out of the way. Promising review: "These classroom chair covers are a hit at my school. Teachers are constantly asking me where I purchased them from. My students are able to keep their items with them without cluttering the horseshoe table." —abousidi75Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in four pack sizes). A set of table dots that double as dry erase boards so your students can sit in front of their favorite color and take notes. Or place these on a wall or cabinet or door and write instructions or other temporary messages you can wipe away later. Promising review: "These are awesome! They are a great size, colors are vibrant. They were so easy to use. The backing peeled off easily, and they were a nice weight, not flimsy, and easy to stick down. Air bubbles were easy to press out. My kindergarten kids were so excited when they saw them!" —Kindle CustomerGet a 10-pack from Amazon for $14.99. A number line dry-erase board to help young Mathletes practice their addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication without you having to print and cut a thousand sheets of paper. Promising review: "I bought this to teach kindergarteners to add and subtract on a number line. It was great to teach tens and some more ones. Erasing the board is also very easy, leaving no residue. The size is perfect for teaching/learning. The cards are not too big or too small. The numbers are also large enough so the kids do not have any difficulty identifying them. It is also double-sided, so it's great for kids who are not yet identifying numbers past 10. One side goes up to 20 and the other to 10. Great way to introduce and use the number line in the classroom." —KellyGet it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in four designs and six pack sizes). A modeling clay for art projects suitable for all ages. Teachers love that these individually packaged 1-ounce portions don't dry up quickly. Students can make something to go along with the lesson's theme, or let their imagination run wild! Promising review: "As a teacher, I am always looking for ways to engage my students in the projects that we do in the classroom! This product is one of my 'must-haves' for the classroom, especially in the individual pouches! We use the model magic in so many different ways: to make models of creatures, to make historical replicas, to make beads, etc. The BEST part about it is that you can pre-color it by jabbing it with a Crayola marker (the more jabs, the darker the color)! We pre-color BEFORE we mold it, and then it air dries! LOVE this stuff!" —Tracey GrahamGet it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in two pack sizes and color options).
