This plate-shaped tool for making spätzle has large holes on its surface and a graduated edge, so it can nest securely on pots of various sizes. To make the dumpling-like pasta, simply push spätzle batter through the holes into boiling water using the small scraper accompanying the lid. We like that KuchenProfi's product is much easier to use and clean than box-style spätzle-makers; not only is it made from dishwasher-safe stainless steel, but also the scraper is great for cleaning the grooves of the lid when hand-washing—though there are much fewer nooks and ridges than conventional spätzle makers to begin with.

We love this stainless steel funnel-filter combo because of its extra wide mouth and stable base, which make straining and rinsing easy. It’s width prevents unwanted splashing, while the graduated shape balances perfectly in any size of jar. It includes a removable mesh strainer insert for catching pesky particles and an ergonomic handle that’s comfortable and helpful. Beyond jams, desserts and sweets, this makes straining homemade stocks very easy too.

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This three-piece set of heavy-gauge stainless steel mixing bowls has a more durable construction than others. Each bowl has a black silicone lining on its bottom, which prevents the bowls from shifting and slipping during prep work. They are fairly tall-sided, rather than widening further from the base toward the rim; this means less food spilling out and a generous capacity to prepare large batches of food at a time. We also appreciate how the non-slip linings are tightly adhered to the bowls; on poorly made models, this rubberized base may detach and fall off over time.