4 cool kitchen items for New Year cooking success: ‘A win in my book’

If cooking more at home is your lifestyle goal in the new year, this could be a great time to refresh your kitchen's utensils.

Here's a list of nifty gadgets that may enhance your at-home chef experience and make your cooking experience easier, better, and more satisfying.

With the right tools, you can also streamline food preparation, reduce chopping time, and reduce overall cooking time.

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4 smart kitchen items

OXO Good Grip Jar Opener with Base Pad

Whether you're trying to access Dijon mustard or fig spread, opening a tightly sealed jar can be frustrating.

Instead, use OXO's cheaper products and open the jar right away.

The opener has a good grip on the jar lid, and the included base pad holds the jar in place, making opening almost effortless.

Kelsey Zamoyski, a certified occupational therapist in Miami, Florida, told the Global Healthy Living Foundation that people with conditions such as arthritis can benefit from using a jar opener. That's what he said. So, if you or a loved one suffers from arthritis, this handy gadget will make your independent life easier.

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Another benefit of this item is that you can take it with you when traveling, camping, or staying in a vacation rental.

Certain kitchen tools can help enhance your at-home chef experience and make your cooking experience easier, better, and more satisfying. (St. Petersburg)

The bottle opener costs just $15 on Amazon.

Zyliss Easy Pull Food Processor

Instead of using a large food processor to chop vegetables and other dry ingredients for recipes, this mini food processor is a ready-to-use alternative when you want to use a non-electronic device.

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You can chop herbs for a frittata, chop vegetables for a winter soup, or crush nuts for a banana bread recipe.

This cool product saves counter space and can be safely placed in the top rack of your dishwasher. It can help make meal preparation easier.

The Zyliss Easy Pull Food Processor saves counter space and can be safely placed in the top rack of your dishwasher. It can help make meal preparation easier. (Amazon)

“One of the biggest challenges clients complain about when it comes to healthy eating and cooking is time constraints,” says Lisa Moskowitz, author, registered dietitian, and CEO of NY Nutrition Group in New York .

“Any gadget that saves time when cooking and preparing is a win in my opinion.”

“Any gadget that saves time when cooking and preparing is a win in my opinion.”

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Mini Food Processor is $43 on Amazon.

Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug

Hot coffee, piping hot tea, and piping hot chocolate are drinks that go from delicious to disappointing in a short period of time when they cool down.

This nifty smart mug uses a simple app to set the temperature so your hot drink stays at your desired temperature.

Smart mugs and warmers can be a game-changer for people who love their morning coffee but can never keep it warm. (Amazon)

Keep your drinks at your desired temperature for up to 80 minutes on a single charge.

Another perk: It has long-lasting coasters that keep your drinks warm even when charged.

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If your drink is at your preferred temperature, you're more likely to finish it and stay hydrated.

“Whether it's winter or summer, hydration is essential,” Moskowitz told FOX News Digital. “Your body needs a certain amount of water.”

The coaster will last longer after charging and will keep your drinks warm.

This product costs $140 on Amazon.

OXO Good Grip Stainless Steel Salad Spinner

If you want to cut down on your grocery budget by skipping bagged produce and salads, buying a stainless steel salad spinner is a smart way to save money this year.

Grab a variety of vegetables like romaine, spinach, cabbage, and endive and easily rotate them to create salads and healthy meals.

The base of the salad spinner has a non-slip design to keep it sturdy during use. (Amazon)

The result is clean, crispy vegetables. The gadget's transparent lid locks securely and comes with a pump so you can easily turn your vegetables.

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Additionally, the base has a non-slip design to keep it sturdy during use.

Another reason in favor of this spinner is that it comes with a colander.

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Useful and versatile gadget is compact and easy to store.

There are also health benefits to using a salad spinner.

“Washing vegetables and fresh produce before eating can help prevent food poisoning.” (St. Petersburg)

“Washing vegetables and fresh produce before eating can help prevent foodborne illness,” says Moskowitz.

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This product costs $60 on Amazon.