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This Zojirushi rice cooker has a three-cup capacity. It has settings for pretty much any type of rice and can also cook steel-cut oatmeal.
"I always used to worry about under- or over-cooking my rice, but now I can plug my rice cooker in and let it work its magic." —Alyssa O.
Get it from Amazon for $149.
This Wüsthof set comes with a compact 3-1/2" paring knife and a multipurpose 6" chef's knife.
Get them from Williams Sonoma for $149.95.
And check out our picks for the best chef's knives on BuzzFeed Reviews!
"There’s a toaster oven, a four-cup coffee pot, and a griddle. It’s the perfect size for our tiny city apartment and for just the two of us." —Samantha W.
Get it from from Amazon for $66.98.
Attach the Anova Precision Cooker to any water-filled pot, put your food in a sealable bag, and set the time and temperature. The cooker heats and circulates the water to a precise temperature, cooking the food to an exact temperature. This cooking method increases tenderness and retains moisture (without worry of overcooking). Because it's Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled, you can even download the Anova app and start/stop/monitor/adjust your cooking session via your phone!
Get it from Amazon for $128.96.
"Hands down the best $70 I have spent for something in the kitchen. Brussel sprouts, potatoes, chicken — you name it, and chances are there’s a way to air fry it." —lyssanicoleh
"Delicious crispy snacks that taste deep-fried but aren't! I have made healthy sweet potato fries and zucchini chips!" —m458a64ca7
Get it from Amazon for $49.99.
This chopper gives you full control over the consistency — you can get anything from large chunks to a fine mince depending on how many times you pull it. In addition to cutting up veggies for salads, it can make pesto, hummus, salsa, and guacamole. It also comes with a sealing storage lid to keep ingredients fresh in the container.
—Derek Spiewak, Facebook
Get it from Amazon for $15.23+ (available in three colors).
It also works with ginger, olives, chili peppers, onions, herbs, nuts, and more! You can adjust it for coarse to fine mincing.
"I got it as a housewarming gift, and it’s so great that I gave a bunch as Christmas presents. No more mincing sticky garlic, and it works for tear-free shallot mincing, too!" —Ellen S.
Get it from the Grommet for $19.95 (available in two colors).
This can opener has a magnet that lifts the lids off and ensures that cut lids don’t fall into the cans!
Get it from Williams Sonoma or Amazon for $13.95.
The Panasonic FlashXPress toaster oven can fit a pizza up to 9 inches in diameter or up to four slices of bread. This model is highly rated and consistently tops "Best Toaster Oven" lists.
"From reheating pizza to cooking fennel-crusted salmon, it preheats faster and is designed with specific functions in mind. Not to mention with two young kids, they can use it themselves without the fear of blowing up the house." —Bradley Albert, Facebook
Get it from Amazon for $97.86+ (available in two colors).
It has seven functions: programmable pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, sauté, yogurt maker, and warmer.
"I’ve used it almost every single day since I’ve gotten it! It’s my new favorite cooking device! It takes so little time to prepare just about anything!" —bayleaw2
"Being able to cook (almost) everything in one pot is nice, but more than that, the way it transforms cheap cuts of meat into buttery tender deliciousness is more than worth the cost." —Dora Breckinridge, Facebook
Get it from Amazon for $69.95+ (available in three sizes).
This electric kettle has a seven-cup capacity, a two-hour "keep warm" button, and six temperature settings.
Get it from Amazon for $41.95.
This pan also comes with a cutting tool!
"I bake every week for my office, and Perfect Slice bakeware makes it possible to get the right number of treats every time! This product has seriously made my life so much easier! At this point, I can’t imagine baking with anything else!" —viggyp
Get it from Wayfair for $29.99. Check out the whole collection at Bed Bath & Beyond.
You'll be able to measure, cook, and strain using one container, so there won't be much to clean up afterward!
—Tina Hugh, Facebook
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
"Honestly, it’s life-changing. Slicing apples was always one of those small annoyances that I didn’t realize was annoying until I actually did it. Not anymore!" —Pilar De La Cruz, Facebook
Get it from Amazon for $10.13.
"So much easier and faster than a regular strainer. It's plastic and lightweight, and you just hold it against the side of the pot to strain instead of making the strainer dirty (which is a pain to clean already). One of the best kitchen gadgets I own!" —Amylynn M.
Get it from Amazon for $7.92.
"I only use it a couple of times a year, but it's totally worth the space it uses up in my cabinets. It peels a five-pound bag of taters in, like, two minutes flat." —jessicag67
This processor has a 10-cup capacity and two speed options!
Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (also available in a smaller size).
This stainless-steel garlic press works with unpeeled garlic as well!
—Amanda Wherle, Facebook
Get it from Amazon for $10.95.
"A fish spatula. Gets under ANYTHING." —Brian Kane, Facebook
And if you're looking for something that'll last you a lifetime, you can find our pick for the best cast iron skillet in three different price points on BuzzFeed Reviews.
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
This food chopper is made of food-safe nylon and has no sharp edges. It's safe to use with nonstick cookware!
"The Chopstir for breaking up frozen ground meat if you forget to get it out of the freezer or if you're just impatient. It's amazing and I love it." —Cassandra C.
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in three colors).
The mat is made of food-grade silicone and can withstand temperatures from –40°F to 480°F (–40°C to 248°C)! It has measurement guides along the edges.
"I have trouble fitting parchment paper to the metal sheets, so they save a lot of paper." —Dayna Morris, Facebook
Get it from Amazon for $11.81+ (available in two sizes).
This is a great alternative to full-size blenders and mixers for smaller apartments with limited storage and counter space. The attachments are dishwasher safe!
Get it from Amazon for $16.92.
"I don’t know life without a Pizazz. My friends make fun of me, but they still heat up their entire kitchen preheating a stove for one frozen pizza. My pizza is done by the time they put theirs in the oven. So who is the smart one? Plus, it cooks any frozen premade food. Taquitos? Pizazz. Frozen chicken patties? Pizazz. Oh, you want fries with that patty? Pi-freaking-zazz. The moral is: Get a pizazz and change your life." —Evan M.
Get it from Amazon for $49.90.
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