Toiling away in the kitchen is rarely glamorous. In fact, if you are not careful, you will end up hot, sweaty, and smelling of unpleasant things like garlic and curry. But fear not because there are plenty of useful gadgets out there that will reduce your labor and make life a whole lot easier. In fact, if you invest wisely, you should have more time to spend sipping on a chilled glass of Chardonnay rather than making food.

Here are some essential gadgets every glamorous kitchen angel needs to have in their arsenal. If you don’t own any of these, make sure they end up on your Wish List sooner rather than later!

Instant Pot

The Instant Pot has risen from relative obscurity to a sell-out gadget, all within the space of a few years. For converts, the Instant Pot is a fantastic kitchen gadget that you won’t be able to live without once it takes up residence in your kitchen. So, what is this amazing piece of kit and will it change your life?

The Instant Pot is a pressure cooker, but it does a whole lot more than cook tender stews in 30-mins. You can cook everything from rice, yogurt and stew, to joints and veggies, all in one pot. You can even keep food warm! The Instant Pot reduces cooking time by 70%, so a frozen joint is ready to eat in 30-minutes. Just think, instead of slaving away over a family roast dinner, you can spend most of your time relaxing instead. What’s not to like about that?

Garbage Disposal

Garbage is not glamorous. The stink of a ripe garbage bin full of decomposing vegetable peelings is unpleasant and highly attractive to pests. An electronic garbage disposal removes kitchen waste by chopping it up and flushing it away down your home’s sewage system. Say goodbye to kitchen smells and pests and hello to a fresh and fragrant kitchen.

Look for a good quality garbage disposal unit, such as the Insinkerator Badger 5, as you are less likely to have any problems with it. The best disposal units reduce food waste to liquid, so it flushes away quickly and easily.

Divided Meal Skillet

Do you love the idea of cooking one meal in a single pan? If the Instant Pot is out of stock, you can go for a divided meal skillet instead. It isn’t as multi-functional as an Instant Pot, but you can cook pancakes, bacon, eggs, and anything else that takes your fancy, all in one non-stick skillet.

Artisan Coffee Machine

You can’t put a price on good coffee, so be prepared to invest in a top-quality coffee machine. Gaggia makes some great espresso machines, but if you are on a budget, look at models from Bosch, Nespresso, and De’Longhi. Pod or capsule machines are perfect for those with zero time to mess around, but for a more authentic coffee experience, look at a bean-to-cup machine instead.

Got any more recommendations for glam kitchen gadgets? Let us know!