Cool Kitchen Gadgets Any Foodie Would Love

Whether you're picking out a tool for yourself, or a gift for a friend, we've got you covered.

Sometimes it can be hard to shop for foodies who already stock their kitchen with the latest and greatest in appliances, tools, and utensils. But with this list of cool kitchen gadgets, you will be equipped to serve up some great gift for foodies, whether it's their birthday, anniversary, or holiday.

If your loved one is a bonafide kitchen pro, or if they’re working on developing their skills at the stove, getting the best cooking tools for the (budding) chef in your life means that they can sauté, stir, chop, and  bake with ease, while having so much fun in the kitchen. These tools will make cooking (and cleaning up!) easy, safe, and fun, and whether they're making weeknight dinners for the whole family, or perfecting the next big holiday meal.

We're total suckers for cool kitchen gadgets and gizmos. However, fun does not always have to mean frivolous. From a mess-free pancake batter dispenser to a singing pasta timer for perfectly al dente noodles every time to a measuring cup that also weighs your ingredients, the kitchen gadgets we found below are quite literally game changers for home cooks. Plus, it's hard not to smile when you look at them — there's just something about a colorful kitchen gadget that makes you happy.

Whether you're looking for a funny conversation starter (like a silly-shaped timer or a googly-eyed colander) or a time-saving tool that'll make cooking at home way more enjoyable, these kitchen gadgets are actually useful, in addition to being delightfully quirky. I mean, how could you not giggle a little bit when your pasta timer sings to you? Scroll through our picks, and remember that cooking should be fun — and delicious.