We’ve all been there—caught up in the excitement of a shiny new kitchen gadget that promises to make life easier, only to find out it’s more trouble than it’s worth. You know the ones I’m talking about—the tools that seemed brilliant in the store but now sit in the back of your drawer, collecting dust. Let’s be honest, some of these gadgets are just overpriced space-takers that you’ll use once, regret buying, and then completely forget about. But hey, at least they make for a good laugh (and a lesson learned). How many of these are hiding in the corner of your kitchen drawer?

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Banana Slicer

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You thought slicing a banana by hand was a hassle, but after one use, you realized your knife does the job just fine without the unnecessary cleanup. Plus, it only works on perfectly straight bananas, which are practically nonexistent.

Electric Egg Cooker

A hand places an egg into an egg poacher with three other eggs, against a bright yellow background. An egg rests on the countertop beside the poacher, along with a transparent lid.
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You imagined perfectly boiled eggs with zero effort, but this gadget takes up space and isn’t faster than boiling them in a pot. It’s now a dust collector, just like your forgotten New Year’s resolutions.

Pasta Measuring Tool

A bundle of spaghetti is boiling in a pot of water on a stovetop.
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You bought this to avoid making too much pasta, but after realizing that eyeballing works just as well, it’s now buried in the drawer. No one ever complained about leftover pasta anyway.

Herb Scissors

Fresh greens including a jar of herbs, lettuce on the left, and spinach on the right, arranged on a light-colored surface.
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These multi-blade scissors promised perfectly chopped herbs, but cleaning those blades is a nightmare. A simple knife would’ve been better—and easier to clean.

Avocado Slicer

An avocado split in half on a wooden surface next to a green avocado slicer holding an avocado pit.
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You thought this would revolutionize your avocado toast game, but it turns out a spoon and knife are way less annoying to wash.

Butter Spreader

A piece of butter on a piece of foil.
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Spreading cold butter with ease sounded appealing, but after one messy attempt, you’re back to using a knife like everyone else.

Strawberry Huller

Fresh strawberries in a plastic container.
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You wanted perfectly hulled strawberries, but this one-trick pony isn’t worth the drawer space. A paring knife does the job with less fuss.

Garlic Peeler Tube

Garlic in a wooden bowl on a wooden table.
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Rolling garlic in a silicone tube seemed clever, until you realized smashing it with a knife is quicker and less frustrating. Plus, now your kitchen smells like garlic all the time.

Egg Separator

A hand holding a metal egg separator over a glass bowl, with an egg yolk in the separator and egg white in the bowl below.
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You thought separating yolks from whites needed a special tool, but using the eggshell works just as well and doesn’t require washing extra dishes.

Pineapple Corer

A person uses a pineapple corer to remove the core and slice a pineapple on a wooden cutting board. A knife lies nearby.
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Perfect pineapple rings sounded great until you realized you need Hulk-level strength to use it, and cutting it with a knife is easier. Half the pineapple ends up wasted with this tool anyway.

Avocado Keeper

A halved Hass avocado with its pit on a textured surface.
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You bought this to keep your avocados fresh, but it turns out that they still brown, and a squeeze of lemon in a ziplock bag works better.

Taco Holder

Three tacos filled with marinated meat, chopped onions, and cilantro are arranged on a slate serving board with lime wedges in the background.
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You thought it would keep your tacos upright and tidy, but after realizing that tacos get devoured too fast to need a stand, it’s just another unnecessary piece of plastic in your kitchen.

12 Small Gadgets That Will Completely Change Your Kitchen Game

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You think your kitchen is set, but guess what? It’s missing a few game-changers. These small gadgets might seem unassuming, but they pack a punch and will completely change how you cook. From speeding up prep work to making cleanup a breeze, these little tools will make you wonder how you ever lived without them.

Read it Here: 12 Small Gadgets That Will Completely Change Your Kitchen Game

Toss These 11 Kitchen Counter Clutter Culprits Now

Various kitchen appliances lined up on a white countertop against a white wall.
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Is your kitchen counter a magnet for random stuff? That’s the case for so many of us. Counters tend to collect everything from appliances to that weird utensil you never use. But a cluttered counter can make cooking a hassle and your kitchen look messy. Tackle those space-wasters and get your counter back to being a functional, tidy spot with these tips.

Read it Here: Toss These 11 Kitchen Counter Clutter Culprits Now

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Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.

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