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1. A compact blender that — dare I say — is an absolute knockout?! Even if you're short on cabinet space, don't fret, because you'll want to keep this baby on display 24/7. Oh, and it's also powerful enough to blitz up ice so finely, it'll keep the "smooth" in your morning smoothie.
P.S. The blending bowl also doubles as a portable thermos, and comes with a screw-on drinking lid and carry cap!
Promising review: "Life changing. I can’t live without it. Love it." —Susie Forbes
Promising review: "There are so many things to love about this blender! Its sleek design, quiet motor and overall look makes you proud to place it on your kitchen countertop. The most impressive part of the Beast is its blending power. The 1-minute interval program is the perfect length of time to ensure all of your ingredients are fully blended. No need to shake the bottle or re-blend multiple times! Each time I've used the Beast I've gotten smooth, creamy smoothies that taste amazing. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for the perfect blender!" —Allison K.
Get it from Amazon for $155 (available in three colors).
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Maitland Quitmeyer swears by this thing — read her full review of the Beast Blender!
2. A rapid egg cooker for anyone who nervously paces back and forth as their eggs are boiling, wondering, "Are they done?" With this, you'll get perfect hard and soft-boiled eggs every time, and the eggs-tra accessories (sorry) mean you can also use this bad boy to poach, scramble, and make omelets!
3. An incredibly handy electric can opener, because let's face it — preparing a meal is so much more enjoyable when you don't have to exert all of your upper body strength just to open some canned tomatoes. Once you try this bb, you'll never go back to hand cranking again.
Don't forget the AA batteries!
Promising review: "Life changing!!! I open dog food cans daily and pumpkin cans to mix with the dog food. My old hands couldn’t take it anymore! This little gadget does it ALL! Set it on top of the can, push the button, and walk away!! AND! NO SHARP EDGES!!" —Tammy Richardson
Promising review: "Such an easy way to open cans. This will reduce my cooking time! I would shy away from cans at grocery stores because I had such a hard time using my mechanical can opener. They were risky and left sharp edges that could hurt anyone. This can opener is a godsend. It comes with an instruction manual that clearly shows how to use it. It's super simple. I got it out of the box, inserted four AA batteries, and it was good to go. This is very user-friendly, no sharp edges, and gives a clean cut. I love love love it. To everyone who is thinking about getting one, it's a little more expensive than the manual ones, but well worth it. It will save your hands!" —liberty
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in 10 colors).
4. A jar of Fly By Jing Sichuan Chili Crisp, which you'll start putting on every morsel of food you intend to eat — that is, if you don't consume the entire jar with a spoon first. It's juuust the right amount of spicy without being overpowering, and it'll elevate even the most simple bowl of instant noodles on nights when you're too tired to cook.
Fly By Jing is an Asian woman-owned small business that makes sauces, seasonings, and dumplings featuring flavors from Sichuan.
Britt: "Ever since my sister introduced me to this life-changing condiment, I've slathered it on pretty much everything I could think of — from roasted vegetables and noodles to seafood and popcorn. It's got a kick, yes, and while I'm a big fan of spicy food, the thing I love most about this chili crisp is that it also has great flavor that doesn't get overpowered by the heat, which happens with so many other spicy sauces. That deep savory flavor comes from ingredients like fermented black bean, shallots, mushroom powder, ginger, and seaweed, so it's no wonder it's become my go-to pantry staple when I want to zhuzh up my dinner. PS: Some people even swear by it as an ice cream topping!"
Get it from Amazon for $17.98 (also available as a pack of two) or Fly By Jing for $15 (also available as a monthly subscription for 15% off).
5. And while we're on the subject of condiments, a bottle of truffle-infused hot sauce sure to satisfy any gourmand's palate. It comes in two spice levels depending on how much heat your mouth can handle, and the addition of agave nectar gives it a welcome bit of sweetness.
6. An inexpensive cold brew maker with 40,000+ 5-star ratings so you can enjoy barista-quality beverages in the comfort of your own home – no soul-shattering Starbucks line in sight.
7. A drawer organizer, because there's only one junk drawer allowed in every home, and the utensil drawer isn't it. Now your soup won't get cold while you fumble around for a spoon.
8. A handheld knife sharpener to keep your most-used kitchen tool impeccably pointy. Using a dull knife can actually be more dangerous than a really sharp one, since it requires more effort to slice through things, so having one of these on hand is a great way to extend the longevity of your knife and fingers!
9. An eco-friendly sponge that's not only better for the environment, but for your wallet, too! Its washing machine-friendly design means you can reuse it, so you can say goodbye to gross and smelly sponges wasting away on your counter.
10. An 8-quart, 11-in-1 Instant Pot with a special air fryer lid, because you've been meaning to jump on the pressure cooker/air fryer trains, and now you can try both for the price of one. It more than pays for itself, since it'll replace pretty much all of your other kitchen appliances!
It's got air frying, roasting, baking, dehydrating, pressure cooking, slow cooking — takes breath — steaming, sautéeing, sterilizing, warming, rice cooking, and yogurt making functions!
Promising review: "This has changed my life! The air fryer is SO MUCH more efficient than my old air fryer. I was able to get rid of my rice cooker, crock pot, and air fryer. The Sous Vide mode is a game changer in making perfect medium rare meats. You can throw meat in there frozen and it comes out super tender and never dry. Just BUY IT!!!!" —susie v clewellclancy
Promising review: "What else can you say about this product? It will replace three appliances that I use on a regular basis — rice cooker, air fryer, and pressure cooker. That's important to me because at this point kitchen space is at a premium. The packaging is great, the instructions are very clear and well written and it works very well. The first use was to make chicken bone broth using the pressure cooker feature. It worked flawlessly. Two-hour cook time. It takes 10 minutes prep, 30 minutes to cool off. Three hours later I had homemade bone broth in the refrigerator. And the whole house didn't smell for 24 hours like it would with an open pot method. Anyway, the instant pot is a huge kitchen innovation IMO. Just get one, and use it." —Josh Brainard
Get it from Amazon for $159.52+ (available in two sizes and styles).
11. A milk frother for whipping up all of the foamy bevs of your dreams, no fancy espresso machine required.
12. A bamboo burner cover any small apartment dweller will be thrilled to learn exists, since it transforms your stove into extra counter space! It's essentially a big cutting board, so feel free to chop away right on it.
13. A best-in-class KitchenAid stand mixer you'll want in every lovely color it comes in once you see how effortlessly it can whip up almost any dessert on the planet. Plus, it'll instantly liven up your counter, so win-win!
Britt: "Don't worry about it teetering over the edge of your counter when you set it to high speeds — it may be pricey, but as a former professional baker, I can confidently say nothing else compares when it comes to sheer sturdiness. If you're serious about taking your pastry skills to new heights, I highly recommend having one of these in your arsenal. In addition to whisk and paddle attachments, it comes with a dough hook for all you bread lovers out there, as well as a pouring shield, which keeps flour from getting all over your counter (and you!)."
Promising review: "This mixer will change your life! I went from making French macarons all by hand power to using this standing mixer and I feel like a new baker! This mixer will definitely transform your practice and baking game, everything has become 100% easier! I suggest cleaning each part (three attachments, guard, and bowl) with mild soap and warm water, then clean the bowl with a baking powder paste to remove the gray metal polish that is applied at the factory. I was amazed at how gray the paste turned once I started rubbing it in the bowl. Glad I didn't ruin my first batch of macaron shells. So far the only con is the price, but having the right tools make baking SO much more enjoyable and productive." —Mr. P
Get it from Amazon for $429+ (available in 15 colors).
14. An ingenious Rubbermaid FreshWorks storage container with vents for keeping your produce plump and juicy rather than turning to mush after a day in the fridge.
15. A pasta machine that'll make you feel so accomplished every time you crank out a batch of fresh noodles. You might never go back to the dried stuff!
16. A pack of oven liners future-you will thank current-you for buying when you realize they prevent your famous lasagna's overflow from becoming a sticky mess on the floor of your oven.
17. A 5-in-1 wine aerator, which also acts as a stopper, pourer, filter, and re-corker — aka, if you love your vino and want it to taste its best and last longer, you're gonna want this.
18. A set of stackable fridge drawers, because throwing out moldy food you forgot about is a sad, sad thing. A surefire way to avoid it is by using see-through compartments that provide each item with a designated place.
19. A SinkShroom strainer you should probably get if you're the type of person who avoids doing dishes because your sink takes FOR-EV-ER to drain. It'll catch all of those bits of food before they become an issue, and you can just *pop* the remnants into the trash without having to scrape gunk out with your fingers.
20. A super "cool" HyperChiller for iced coffee drinkers who sometimes (always) forget to chill their joe overnight, and are thus always faced with disappointment come morning. With this, just pour your hot beverage in, and in less than a minute it'll be chilled and ready for ice.
21. A cute as a button mini waffle maker, which heats up in moments and takes up very little storage space. If you're someone whose idea of the perfect breakfast treat involves nooks and crannies, you're gonna want this in your cart.
Try your hand at unconventional waffles via the included recipe book, and take comfort in the fact that the nonstick cooking surface cleans like a dream.
Promising review: "I’ve NEVER wanted a waffle maker. This has changed my life. I always buy the frozen waffles and put them in the toaster oven and was Happy with this. Then I randomly bought this and it is amazing!!!!!! The waffles are the same size as the frozen waffles and easy to make with a mix. It heats quickly, cooks evenly, and is easy to wipe down. Plus it’s tiny so it stores well. Quick tip: spray it down with Pam or something similar just in case. Also, BUY IT!" —rooks1101
Get it from Amazon for $12.64+ (available in 20 designs).
22. A fan favorite savory seasoning that'll spice up your life — I mean, food. This unassuming yet flavor-packed blend of garlic, onion, cayenne, parsley, and citrus has over 8,000 5-star reviews, and can be used on any veggies or protein you'd like!
Dan-O's is a small biz that was founded by — yes — Dan O. (Oliver), who came up with a spice blend one day and realized it actually tasted really good! People who tried the seasoning told him he should sell it, and the rest, as they say, is history.
Promising review: "Life changing. The best seasoning I’ve ever used. Definitely leveled up my cooking with this! Will order again — but the biggest size this time!" —Josie
Get a pack containing the original and spicy seasonings from Dan-O's on Amazon for $21.89.
23. A cookie scoop to ensure your balls of dough are consistent in size. Not only will they look prettier that way, they'll all finish baking at the same time, too!
24. A stainless steel cleaning kit for anyone who loved the look of their shiny appliances the first week they got them, then quickly realized they're actually a breeding ground for fingerprints. Just wipe 'em down with this and they'll be good as new.
25. A breakfast sandwich maker that'll reeeeally come in handy when you're craving a bacon, egg, and cheese but have absolutely zero desire to put on pants and leave the house. Just add your ingredients, set the timer, and let the machine do all the work!
26. A magnetic stove shelf to keep the ingredients and cooking tools you find yourself reaching for most often close at hand (and from cluttering up your pantry). No assembly required!
This handy contraption is made by StoveShelf, a small biz that was founded by Scott Fleming with the intention of maximizing precious kitchen storage space.
Just note that storing oils and spices close to a heat source can impact their taste and longevity, so only keep the ones you use often and go through quickly above your stove!
Promising review: "Buy this. Life changing magic. This shelf is absolutely magnificent. The top part of my stove is rounded and the spices constantly fell about and caused a ruckus. NO LONGER. So much room for spice activities. Do yourself the favor and purchase this." —DJ
Get it from StoveShelf on Amazon for $39.99+ (available in two styles and three colors).
27. A microwave popcorn maker because you deserve so much more than the bagged stuff (or, worse yet, those stale tri-flavored tins). With this, you can pop whatever kernels you'd like in mere minutes!
28. A gorgeous set of stainless-steel cookware, which includes a hybrid pot large enough for roasting a chicken (!), and a skillet with ample surface area for stir-frying that's also deep enough for saucy dishes.
29. A lemon squeezer to ensure you get every last drop of liquid gold out of your citrus. It's also way faster than juicing by hand, and you're less likely to get any stray seeds!
30. A pair of cut resistant gloves for anyone who'd like to cook more often, but has never quite recovered from that time they ended up in the ER after slicing an onion. Now, you'll be able to chop with confidence!
31. A Nespresso Vertuo coffee and espresso maker that's definitely worth the splurge when you consider how many fewer trips to Starbucks you'll be making. Plus, it'll have caffeine in your cup in mere minutes!
32. A Breville smart toaster oven which, I can say from personal experience, bakes, roasts, and toasts just as well as a full-sized oven. While those little two-slice, pop-up toasters are cute and all, this one is just so much more versatile.
33. A Cuisinart Griddler that'll give you that nice char you crave from a grill, even if you don't have the outdoor space for one. And with this, you'll be able to have those grill marks going all year long!
34. A nonstick microwave pasta cooker for nights when you want spaghetti for dinner but the thought of waiting for water to boil seems like cruel and unusual punishment.
35. And finally, a pack of colorful silicone straws that'll make you feel like a more environmentally friendly sipper without having to resort to those dreadful paper straws that disintegrate after five minutes.
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