Kitchen Products You Didn’t Know You Needed

Pancake Rings. This handy coated rings come in a variety of materials and shapes, from the classics (circles) to the quirky (hearts, Christmas trees and even maple leaves). Aside from creating nicely-shapped pancakes, you can also used to prepare fun omelettes.

Pizza Oven. Don’t have a regular oven or yours is too small for a 12″ in pizza? Try the pizza oven, which can cook a large round pizza without the need for any bulky equipment. As strange as it looks, it actually works wonders. It can also be used for grilled cheese sandwiches and even frozen French fries.

Flavors in a Spray. Finally, a way to enjoy all of your favorite foods without experiencing the guilt. Well, sort of. FLAVORSPRAY™ is a zero-calories, zero-carbs, zero-cholesterol, zero-fat spray that can be used ona variety of foods to replace toppings, dressings, and sauces. Available in over 30 flavors, ranging from Banana Split to Buttermilk Ranch, FLAVORSPRAY can be used both as a weight-loss weapon or a cooking aid. Award-winning chef David Burke says he created the sprays so people could enjoy the tastes of all of their favorite foods without experiencing the guilt. "In all of my years of cooking and experimenting with spices, condiments, and flavors, I have never come across anything that can enhance the flavor of food this easily. We are living in a health-conscious society where people are constantly searching for a way to a healthier lifestyle.”

Rice Cooker. Modern electronic rice cookers come with a recipe book that few people even look at. Panasonic makes a rather advanced model that allows you to cook rice, steam food, double as a crockpot and even bakes.

Touchless Trashcan. The trashcan uses infrared technology to automatically open every time your hand comes into a six-in distance from the lid. It closes on its own once your hand moves away. Comes in a variety of sizes and designs.

Hot/Cold Serving Tray. A thermo-sensitive metal tray that keeps food at just the right temperature. Just heat it or cool it once (for example, by popping it into the microwave for 30 seconds) and it will then maintain that temperature for hours.

Oil-Free Fryer. Makes crispy French fries with just one spoon of oil and no participation on your part (other than loading the fryer). You can also use it to cook shrimp and other small items that would normally require a lot of oil.