31 Things You Need If You're Hungry But Lazy

Promising review: "God's ramen cooker. This thing may seem like just an ordinary Tupperware, but I assure you it will blow that thin plastic garbage out of the water. It retains heat amazingly and does not bend or falter under extreme temperatures. I'm a college student and I have never felt such joy from making ramen in my small dorm microwave, for a 900-watt I recommend five minutes. Buy this product if you live and breathe air, because it is beautiful." —Theron

Get it from Amazon for $10.98 (available in red or black).

Founder Hidehito Uki moved to Hawaii from Japan in 1981 with one suitcase and a noodle machine. He met with prospective customers and took their feedback to create perfectly customized noodles for different restaurants. Hidehito met his wife Keiko at the okazuya (Japanese delicatessen) she owned down the street from his noodle factory. And it's been delicious magic since then.

Sun Noodle recently partnered with Momofuku for some Spicy Korean Ramen kits that are, of course, sold out now. BUT Sun Noodle has other delicious kits worth your time and slurps. This particular spicy sesame ramen kit balances spicy heat and creaminess thanks to sesame paste. This ain't your standard block of ramen. But also, they're priced so well that they're still super budget-friendly!

Get two servings from Sun Noodle for $4.99.

I've tried nearly all of these sauces and can vouch they dress up all kinds of stuff. If you're craving some takeout food you're too lazy to replicate at home, some of these (esp the Thai Coconut Sauce that's shown here) will help you get some of that taste without buying a million ingredients. Psst, they're also Keto- and Paleo-friendly but IMO don't taste like it.

Promising review: "These sauces are magic. A high end trick added to our meal prep. Really tasty options. We have been doing meal prep for quite a while and the salt and pepper meals where getting old. We tried to incorporate skillet sauces into our meals and tried all the brands out there. They were ok but not very healthy. When I saw these on Amazon I had to try them (Keto and Paleo Certified) and they taste amazing. Now we have a different flavor each and every day and we can still keep the diet." —Fernando Pimentel

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $15 (available in a variety of combos).

Promising review: "I love hard-boiled eggs for protein especially when I’m on the go as a student/worker but it’s hard to wait for the water to boil then put In the eggs and get ready all at the same time. This cooker is amazing!! Saves me time, it’s quick and I don’t have to watch it while it cooks I can go get ready and then I hear a loud buzzer notifying me when the eggs are done! (The buzzer is really loud and sounds like a basketball game buzzer) I was surprised how fast the eggs cooked and was afraid they were still raw." —OnAJourney

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in six colors).

Promising review: "Very useful! I love that the cup is removable so if you have one of those giant Chick-fil-A ketchup cups, it can sit within the holder without the added cup, but a smaller sauce like from Wendy’s can sit inside the additional cup so it won’t fall through." —catherine

Get a set of two from Amazon for $10.49 (available in three colors).

I always keep these in my kitchen cabinets on the same shelf as my ziplock bags because have you ever tried to clean out a slow cooker? Yeah? OK, you know what I'm talking about. It's super cumbersome! I used to *not* use my slow cooker because I dreaded the cleanup. These totally solve that! And no, your food won't taste or smell like plastic because of them. Granted, they're not the most sustainable solution but they're incredibly helpful.

Get a box of six liners from Amazon for $2.98.

Promising review: "Okay, so I am a sucker for innovations that I see on Shark Tank so bought this without giving it much thought. When it arrived I thought I had probably made a mistake, but turns out I use them all the time. I keep one in the microwave, which makes clean-up easier but also allows me to use it as a potholder. I keep the other in a drawer and use it as a trivet to protect my counters and table. Stores easily, has lots of uses, cleans in a flash. Pretty cool." —Kathy, Avid Reader

Get a pack of two Amazon for $27.95 (available in six colors).

I've tried these myself (they really don't taste like microwave meals!) and my coworker Mallory Mower SWEARS by them. Plus I'm sure one of my neighbors lives off of them judging by the weekly box sitting in our apartment building lobby. Plus they even come in a microwave-ready tray because sometimes you cannot be bothered to get out a real plate.

Get them from Freshly for $11.49/meal for four meals a week, $9.49/meal for six meals a week, $8.99/meal for nine meals a week, or $8.49/meal for twelve meals a week

Check out similar recipes to the Truffled Mushroom Steak with Spinach & Wild Grain Sauté featured above and current menu selections here.

Like I needed another reason to ingest more Digiorno's. Don't @ me. It's good.

Promising review: "When I saw the first Pizzazz come out on the market my first reaction was 'Great! Another novelty kitchen gadget. Yeah, I will pass on that one.' Years later, my faithful counter toaster oven dies. Too weak for toasts, I did cook lots of meals for one or two in there without warming up the house, which is desirable during the Arizona summer. As I was researching some models with the desired features, the great reviews on this came up, and I was wondering why so many seemed to love it. We rarely eat pizza or anything fried for that matter. I use my oven to bake and broil lean proteins and vegetables. It turns out, it does that just fine! So far I have cooked chicken and fish filets, stuffed salmon, stuffed mushrooms, refrigerated cinnamon rolls, pizza, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, melted cheese on top of broccoli and cauliflower, and of course, I make great sandwich melts from time to time. It works wonders for warming up buns for burgers or pulled pork sandwiches. I love that you can add the ingredients as food cooks and you can monitor progress easily. The disc is easy to clean but I often use parchment paper for speedy cleaning." —Anania

Get it from Amazon for $54.

These are also a fan favorite for families with members who have Celiac disease or other food sensitivities.

Promising review: "Unless you are a 'foodie' and need to grill your sandwiches, this bag is a great way to get a warm sandwich — and if you have cheese on it, the cheese will melt. Just make your sandwich and put it in the bag. Put the bag in your toaster and you have a great sandwich! Its so easy, and when I am done, I just rinse the bag under the faucet. Great for kids who love grilled cheese without the fuss of 'grilling'!" —joycetv

Get a pack of four from Amazon for $7.99.

Promising review: "My husband loves to cook. We have two very small children, so while his meals are mostly yummy, they are also sometimes burnt. :) This was perfect for him. He's able to turn it on, run into the next room to save the day with a plastic bag and a washcloth for whatever blowout-esque mess I'm dealing with, forget he's cooking, run back into the kitchen frantically when he remembers, and arrive only to find the meal practically cooking itself. Best. Gift. Ever." —Jake the ChefturnedDaddy

Get it from UncommonGoods for $25.

It's top-rack dishwasher safe and also safe for the fridge and freezer. Just make sure you don't use butter or oil before microwaving because reviewers found that led to burning the rice cooker. Eep!

Promising review: "I've had this for seven months now, and I think it's still my favorite tool in my entire kitchen. I eat a ton of rice, and I love how easy this is to use and how easy it is to clean. I put in one cup of white rice and two cups of water, and microwave it for 15 minutes. It comes out consistent every time. In the past, I've cooked rice on the stove and used an electronic rice cooker, and I prefer this microwave one to both. I hated how messy cooking on the stove is, and my electric cooker got mold down inside the part that you can't wash. With this, there's no mess, and there's nowhere you can't clean or that can trap mold or bacteria. I can throw every part of it into the dishwasher after I'm done with it." —C. Stone

Get it from Amazon for $15.19.

SoCu Kitchen is a Black-owned biz. Founder Erica got to work on her delicious creations after a trip to the grocery store in pursuit of pancake ingredients turned into a $30 bill. She appeared on CNBC's the Profit and has since paired up with Marcus Lemonis to license her goods. Her fried chicken mix is currently sold out, but keep on the lookout for it.

Get the Meyer Lemon Blueberry Pancake and Waffle Mix from SoCu Kitchen for $7.99 (Shop Pay, Google Pay, PayPal available).

It's made from toughened nylon and is suitable for use on non-stick cookware. It's resistant to temps of up to 392 degrees Fahrenheit, and it's dishwasher-safe!

Promising review: "I've owned this for just over a month and I don't know how I lived without it! From spooning potatoes into boiling water without a mess to draining a full can of beans and far, far beyond, this scoop is a must-have in the kitchen. I find myself reaching for it every day. It has easily replaced the other spoons/scoops that I would usually use. You cannot go wrong with this purchase!" —Jill Clement

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in three colors).

It has a 2-cup capacity so it's great for dinner for one, or a side for a larger family meal!

Promising review: "I bought this as a quick way to make veggies after getting home from school. Just pop it in the microwave for two minutes and it’s done! An instant healthy side." —Savannah Geiger

Get it from Amazon for $6.76.

This box includes Blueberry, Apple & Sunflower Seed Oatmeal, Apple & Cinnamon Oatmeal, Roasted Salted Almonds, Roasted Salted Cashews, Teriyaki Beef Jerky, Hickory Smoked Turkey Jerky, and Equal Exchange Organic Breakfast Blend Ground Coffee.

I've tried LOTS of their snacks, including the oatmeal (that's in this box!) I simply fill with hot water when I'm filling up my French press full of coffee in the morn...then they're good to go at the same time! Their chocolate chip cookies (made with oats) are so tasty. And, full disclosure: I'm a bit obsessed with their lemon turmeric cookies.

Get the box from Naturebox for $49.99 ($39.99 for members).

Promising review: "It helps me keep my kitchen mess-free and saves me from unnecessary washing up of the board all the time during cooking. I don't have to maintain different cutting boards for different food items too." —A2Z

Get it from Amazon for $29.99.

Lots of people use this service to do ALL of their groceries, while others use it to take care of a lot of their weekly grocery haul. Food options vary week by week but you can expect the likes of Banza pasta, a rainbow veggie mix, an ancient grain pancake mix, cauliflower linguine, The Beyond Burger, spinach feta turkey patties, a lemon artichoke quinoa cup, and more. I've tried out a shipment of it and really dug the almond chickpea cookie dough, spicy refried red beans, hot smoked roasted salmon, and superfood salad.

Check out pricing and take a quiz for a delivery suggestion at Hungryroot here.

Promising review: "I have been trying to find a larger cover that would be the least difficult to store when not in use. I wasn't sure if this would fit in the recessed ceiling of our 20-year-old microwave, but the measurements said it would. But, magnets in the microwave?! I read the reviews and decided to go for it. It arrived quickly from the seller. It fits just fine, with room to spare. The magnets are strong enough to hold it in, and don't interfere with heating when in use. I never cook food longer than a few minutes, and if I did I would pull it off for a while. We have used it daily for a few months now and it hasn't warped, stained or retained smells. It covers food high enough that it doesn't need as much washing as the others I've had (I am a bit obsessive with cleaning). The sides go far enough down to the turntable that side-splatters don't get past, and the arches between the 'legs' are low while still giving air flow. I can also pick it up using the arched sides instead of the molded handle on top when I'm being lazy. This is an excellent cover!" —Emntnmama

Get it from Amazon for $8.99.