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1. A cordless KitchenAid food processor that'll chop, blend, and whip so you can make anything from ~chonky~ salsa to hollandaise sauce. It has a little spout at the top you can use to slowly pour oils while you're mixing (which you need to do for certain recipes, like homemade mayo).
2. An adjustable measuring spoon you can use to accurately dole out your ingredients. It measures from a quarter teaspoon up to a tablespoon, meaning you can ditch your full set and downsize.
3. A cast iron grill press for making the ✨perfect✨ grilled cheese sammies, steaks, smash burgers — you name it. You can use this thang with any pan you'd like, which IMO, beats having a full-on panini press crowding up your countertop.
4. A bottle drying rack that doubles as a plastic bag holder, which will come in handy when you're putting away leftovers. It can also be used to air out sandwich baggies, if you like to wash and reuse 'em.
5. A versatile kitchen utensil you can use for just about any kind of cooking situation. It has a sharp edge you can use for cutting, a mini colander to drain out liquid, a regular spoon, and a mini spatula. Plus, it's nonstick and easy to clean.
6. A Ninja Foodi 9-in-1 appliance you can use as an air fryer, pressure cooker, steamer, and so, so much more. Seriously though, why have a ton of appliances when you can just have one that does it all?
7. A set of silicone lids you can stretch over all kinds of containers, which will turn just about any vessel into Tupperware. It'll save you from having a bunch of different food boxes with their own respective lids (which are always such a pain to keep organized for some reason).
8. A silicone splatter guard that'll prevent you from getting scorched by oil splats the next time you're cooking up a storm. It can also be used as a trivet and even a colander, too.
9. A huge ice cube tray you can use to freeze perfectly-portioned leftovers. Reviewers say it's great for preserving soups, sauces, and specialty condiments they don't use on a daily basis.
10. A bestselling rotating grater and mandoline that'll help make food prepping go by way faster. You won't risk slicing your fingers, either — it's designed so your hands won't have to go anywhere near the blades.
11. Or a 6-in-1 mandoline if you'd rather something a little smaller. It comes with it's own blade organizer to keep everything neat 'n' tidy.
12. A stainless steel bench scraper you can use to cut, scrape, measure, and level. Reviewers say it makes working with dough way easier and that the handle is super comfortable, even if they're using it for hours on end.
13. A silicone pouch for keeping all kinds of loose bits and bobs together before you throw 'em into your dishwasher. You can close it horizontally or vertically, and even use it as a drying mat when it's unfolded.
14. A 3-in-1 knife sharpener that'll help you extend the life of your blades, even if you aren't a professional chef. It'll sharpen your straight and serrated knives, as well as your scissors — so you can say goodbye to dull utensils that don't slice properly.
15. A pan rack that'll save you from stacking your skillets and scratching them. You can also use it to organize your pot lids, cutting boards, baking pans, and whatever else tends to end up in a jumble in your cupboards.
16. A roll-up drying rack you can unfurl right over your sink whenever you need it. It's heat-resistant, meaning it can double as a trivet when you're working with hot pots and pans, too.
17. And finally, a stylish bread box that'll get those loaves off of your countertop (and keep 'em fresher for longer). It comes with a bamboo lid that doubles as a cutting board!
Because we love a functional kitchen.
