The best of…problem-solving kitchen gadgets

Garden Genie

This battery-fueled planter makes it easy to grow herbs even during the darkest months. Just fill the basin with water and the included nutrients, flick on the LED light, and watch your basil thrive.

$120, tregren.com

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T-fal Actifry

“Heaven has arrived” with this waistline-friendly fryer, which fries four servings of potatoes with just a tablespoon of oil. A convenient mini version will hit stores later this year.

$200, bedbathandbeyond.com

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Breville Tea Maker

Need help taking the guesswork out of brewing perfect tea? This pot heats water to the optimal temperature for any varietal, and the tea basket lowers and rises automatically for an ideal steeping time.

$249, amazon.com

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The Petite Pizzeria

Until you build a backyard pizza oven, this is “your best bet for making a serious pie at home.” It reaches 600 degrees in minutes and comes with a deep-dish pan for Chicago-style pies and a stone insert.

$130, surlatable.com

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Purefizz Soda Maker

This soda siphon consistently produces the tastiest seltzer you can make at home. Plus, Purefizz “lets you carbonate anything you want, from wine to juice, without voiding the warranty.”

$60, shopmastrad.com

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