Affiliate disclosure. Some links on this page are Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. These are the gadgets that save me time and stress in the kitchen, and make cooking feel doable again. 1. Multi-Function Instant Pot An Instant Pot combines several appliances into one: pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, and more. This gadget can cut cooking time dramatically. For example, a stew