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1. A breakfast sandwich maker one reviewer described as the "single best appliance they own." This must-have kitchen gadget fixes breakfast (and lunch and dinner) sandwiches in five minutes or less, creating the BEC of their dreams.
2. A bottle of Mike's Hot Honey to take your taste buds on an all-expenses-paid adventure. This all-natural honey, chili pepper, and vinegar mixture add the perfect touch of spicy and sweet to any meal, which means you can say so long to bland and boring boxed dinners.
3. A 3-in-1 OXO avocado slicer that can pit, split, and slice avocados like there's no tomorrow. I guess you can say that this time-saving tool truly ~guacs~ at turning your avocado toast breakfast dreams into a reality.
4. A Hamilton Beach panini press because life is too 👏 damn 👏 short 👏 to be eating bland sandwiches. This instantly turns white bread and ham into a gourmet meal you'd pay $11 for at a grab-and-go cafe (full disclosure: I live in NYC and 'tis expensive my friends).
5. A Chefman compact air fryer for making all of those decadent comfort foods you've scrolled past — we're talking everything from wings and glazed donuts to charred Brussels sprouts and sesame chicken — *without* having to use hot oil or an oven. It's even great for crisping up leftovers and meal prepping!
6. A Daily Harvest delivery if you often skip lunch in the name of "productivity" but, if we're being honest here, you really just hate to rifle through ingredients and then... cook them. I feel that. I live that. Simply stock up on frozen flatbreads, smoothies, soups, and market bowls that are a delicious (and easy) way to get in your fruits and veggies.
7. A set of silicone cups for upping your breakfast game by several Michelin stars. Folks, say hello to fancy brunch via avocado toast with a perfectly poached egg on top — no extra time required, no panicking over the potential of a broken yolk.
8. A Shark Tank rapid ramen cooker for the beginner chef who refers to buttered toast as gourmet. I get it! I hate cooking! It sucks the life out of me! But that's okay, because all this cooker requires is noodles, a microwave, and about three minutes of your time — a delicious meal is now yours for the 'gram.
9. A six-quart Instant Pot pressure cooker capable of turning meal prep into something that is not difficult. This handy thing can make everything from golden lentil soup and pot roast to chocolate lava cake and French toast... and you'll barely have to lift a finger. Just pour in the ingredients.
10. A heavy duty pizza stone for dough that looks like it was flipped several times by an expert wearing a white chef's hat. This stone guarantees a delicious crust charred to perfection, which means the frozen pizza you're eating for dinner (yet again) will taste gourmet.
11. A set of oven liners to save you the heartache (yes, heartache) of burnt roast chicken bits — the kind that will require a minimum of seven scouring pads and so. much. backache to remove from your oven surface. Consider that time-consuming cleaning step all but gone and your motivation to make a fancy alfredo revitalized.
12. A Lodge pre-seasoned cast-iron skillet with the uncanny ability to sauté, sear, bake, broil, braise, fry, or grill any meal to perfection. Want a solid kitchen investment? Look no further than this beauty, which is perfect for almost every meal you'll want to whip up — we're talking breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
13. A Dash mini waffle maker so user-friendly and fast, it may inspire you to replace that cereal bar with an actual sit-down breakfast. (Life advice: Don't be that TV character who grabs a single grape from a breakfast buffet and goes, "gotta run.") Just turn this baby on, pour in the batter, and it'll beep when ready.
14. A variety-pack of A Dozen Cousins pre-seasoned beans here to take your meal from drab to gourmet in 60 seconds or less — simply toss one of these bags in the microwave and voila, a protein-rich dinner is served and you barely had to try.
15. A hand-powered chopper to save you blood, sweat, and tears... literally. Chopping onions (or veggies, fruits nuts, herbs, and more) will no longer be a sobbing affair thanks to this small-but-mighty kitchen gadget.
16. A rapid veggie steamer because eating your broccoli shouldn't feel like such a chore, dammit. Eating your greens is simple with this dishwasher-safe product: Just add water until the marked fill line, add your veggies, microwave for two minutes and 30 seconds*, then presto! You've got yourself a side dish.
17. A ~Fasta Pasta~ cooker for the person who *insists* on eating Italian every night. This makes perfect al dente pasta right in the microwave every single time, plus the lid doubles as a strainer! So long to the 10 pots and pans that end up in my sink in the pursuit of penne.
18. A Trader Joe's sea salt, garlic, and onion seasoning here to turn every meal into a gourmet affair with basically no effort. This mixture is perfect for any at-home brunch food you can think of, including your beloved avocado toast.
19. An OXO three-blade spiralizer so you can feel like you're eating a pasta dinner when, in fact, you are not. I know that seems like a cruel joke, but ~zoodles~ are downright tasty — and this can easily shred an entire zucchini within minutes. Veggies! They're fun!
20. A rechargeable personal blender great for anyone with limited storage space *and* minimum patience when it comes to breakfast. Simply dump in your favorite ingredients, press the blend button, and BAM! A delicious and nutritious breakfast smoothie is yours in seconds.
21. A Dash rapid cooker you can plug in whilst getting ready and it will take the ~hard~ work out of your morning egg-based morning routine. All you'll have to do is fill this cooker with water, add up to six eggs, and breakfast will be served.
22. A multi-purpose strainer basket ideal for those who hate cooking because they "don't have the space" — this expands to fit your sink and collapses so it can be shoved right back into a tiny cabinet when you're done. Cleverly designed with drainage holes, this tool is perfect for straining pasta, washing fruits and veggies, or even drying some dishes.
23. A stainless steel whisk wiper that makes post-baking cleanup seem — gird your loins here — like a complete breeze! This gadget effortlessly scoops up Funfetti so that you won't have to run your whisk under soap and hot water for 84 years. You also won't lose an entires cake's worth of batter.
24. A nontoxic cookware duo considered a ~modern Dutch oven~ thanks to a 7-quart Pot (a wok and stockpot hybrid) that can deep fry *and* fit up to two pounds of pasta, plus a smooth skillet that can hold six salmon fillets. Bid adieu to needing 85 pans for one family dinner.
25. An ingenious scrap collector with a wire rim that easily attaches to the edge of your counter top. Make post-cooking clean-up a true breeze by simply scraping those potato peels and random morsels of rice right into this silicone bin.
26. A Joseph Joseph kitchen tool set complete with a magnetic stand (!!!!) for easy, convenient storage and the following five tools: a slotted spatula, spaghetti server, slotted spoon, solid spoon, and a ladle. Phew. No more rummaging through overflowing drawers to find the one utensil you need.
27. A splurge-worthy Always Pan that surpasses even the excessive amount of Instagram hype it gets. This snazzy kitchen gadget replaces eight pieces of cookware, weighs only three pounds, comes with a steamer basket and spatula nester, and is *truly* nonstick.
28. Zip Top silicone containers anyone who eats or cooks needs to buy, pronto. Single use plastic can't hold a candle to these must-have kitchen items: Some are designed with a flat bottom to remain open on countertops, make for easy pouring (pancake batter has met its match), and keep food fresh for a longer period of time aka you can actually consume your leftovers and not have to cook.... again.
29. A "Bacon Bin" when the inconvenience of storing grease is so overwhelming, you contemplated the unthinkable — not making bacon *or* pouring said grease down the drain and adding your plumber to speed dial. This "I should have thought of that" invention gives you a place to store piping hot liquid until you can use or properly dispose of it.
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