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Turn your kitchen into a Michelin star restaurant, or at least trick your friends into thinking it is.
Promising Review: "If you're looking for a cute, easy-to-use kitchen staple that will not only make weeknight dinners easier but also give you a hefty dose of the warm-'n'-fuzzies just by sitting on your kitchen counter, look no further. My husband and I are huge Disney/Pixar fans, so we ended up purchasing this purely for looks alone. But as it turns out, it's actually a very nice slow cooker. We actually cooked our Thanksgiving turkey (breast only) in this slow cooker, and it came out so well that we plan to do the same thing again this year! We use this slow cooker at least once a week." —Kate
Get it from Amazon for $45.99.
Promising review: "I’m pleasantly surprised that it is so easy to clean and does a great job quickly with minimal effort!! I’ve only used it for a day now, so can’t comment on sturdiness or durability, but it looks like it should last long. Just to test its limits, I added one single chopped green chile. I had expected that it won’t be able to chop or do anything in such small quantities, but It did great at finely mincing the chile! I tried overloading it with large chunks of onions and it did just as great — didn’t require any extra strength for the 'pulls.' I highly recommend this. I think it is a genius invention and a great product design!" —GDD
Get it from Amazon for $18.69.
Promising Review: "These work SO much better than forks. Because they have six tines per hand, that's like 33% more tines than a fork. (12 versus 8). Also, they're wider and sharp. WAY sharper than a fork, and widen away from the tip, so it makes shredding very easy. It cut shredding time in half, at least, and it was much more thorough. I definitely recommend and am glad I bought these!" —Funkpod
Get it from Amazon for $12.95.
Promising Review: "Super easy to bake cake pop with the kids. If you guys are looking to spend time with the kids at home. Then you got to buy this. Baking with the kids is so much fun. Especially when they see the finish product. You can’t really make mistake with this. It’s easy as 1-2-3. Mix ingredients, bake, and remove." —Cloud
Get it from Amazon for $26.96.
The rapid egg cooker comes with a base, lid, measuring cup, poaching tray (for poached eggs), six-slot boiling tray (for hard-boiled eggs), an omelet bowl, and a recipe/instruction booklet.
Promising review: "If you eat eggs often this is absolutely 100% worth the money just for that. Eggs come out perfect every time. No green rings. No rubbery whites. Easy to peel every time. It's easy, faster than boiling water, and every egg turns out the same. Makes so many kinds of eggs too, and according to the booklet you can steam veggies and other things in it too. But OMG even if you only ever used it for hard boiled eggs it's worth it. I don't think I've ever given a product 5 stars like this before." —Crockery
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in five colors).
Promising review: "This is a must-have for every kitchen. I like to put fresh herbs into most of my food. What an ingenious gadget to make it easier. Just clip and there you have it. I use a lot of green onions for various dishes. This was my prime purpose for ordering this item. It does not disappoint. It even handled several stalks at a time. I found that I could cut up the green stalks with ease. I especially like the dual purpose of the guard used to put over the blades when storing. The top of this guard also helps to clear the blades after cutting the herbs or whatever. Brilliant design!" —AZN8TV
Get it from Amazon for $15.87.
Promising review: "I no longer have to flip and struggle with cheese messes to make a grilled cheese. Before on my gas grill I struggled to brown the bead evenly and not burn it after all how do you control the temperature of a flame? Now I set the exact temp and just place the food in and it cooks evenly and quickly on both sides. I am excited to cook more foods with just as easy and perfect results. Very large surface area was perfect for a number of sandwiches at the same time. Cleanup was easy, just wiped off with paper towel. Why did I wait so long to make this purchase?" —Heather E.
Get it from Amazon for $159.95.
Plus, it comes with a free recipe e-book full of delicious meals.
Promising review: "The first time I made a recipe that needed an item to be spiralized, I just chopped it...it was time consuming and was not that easy to chop. I decided if I was going to change my eating habits and make meals like this a priority then I should make them easier to make. I have used it a couple of times now and it works well. It sticks to the counter and does not move. It is very easy to use, cleans up well, and the blades store nicely. I am very happy with my decision to use this one." —PB
Get it from Amazon for $25.97.
Promising review: "I am in love with my magnetic spice jars! I recently moved to a small apartment and don't have counter or wall space to store spices or a spice rack, so magnetic jars it was! I love how these have a decorative feel while providing a secure way to store the spices. Unlike other magnetic spice jars I feel that these add an extra flair to displaying your assorted spices." —rae.m.wri
Get 10 large jars with lids from Amazon for $55+.
Each set comes with one 4-, 5-, and 6-inch dough press (a total of three).
Promising review: "This dough press has been a life saver! Made over 65 empanadas in a fraction of the time it normally takes me. I would usually use a fork to seal the empanadas. By the time I would be done making over 50 empanadas, my fingers would be in so much pain. My fingers would look like I was holding up gang signs. Gone are the days of having to use a fork!" —Kdub
Get it from Amazon for $6.77.
It's a rice cooker, pressure cooker, slow cooker, steamer, sauté pan, yogurt maker, AND warmer!
Promising review: "There are so many people who say they can't cook, but I swear I'm on a whole new level of not being able to cook. This little appliance helps expand our menu and I have learned to do so much with it. I will sum up in a nutshell, I love how easy it is and how I throw everything in it comes out done. No stirring and not many messy dishes. I still don't love it for meats (which I don't eat much of anyway), but I think that's just a matter of needing to experiment more with them. I seriously can't believe how many foods can be cooked in here!" —Aundrea
Get it from Amazon for $89.00+ (available in 3-, 6- or 8-quart sizes)
And read our full review of the Instant Pot here.
The mini waffle maker is 4 inches in size, weighs 1 pound, and comes with a recipe book.
Promising review: "Making waffles has been so easy and so joyful with this little gadget! I used the waffle recipe that came included: it was easy and produced SUCH TASTY waffles. A full batch is more than I can eat at one time, so I cook them all and then pop the leftovers in the freezer for toaster waffles later! Then I realized that I could waffle *other things* — I made falafel waffles! Cinnamon roll waffles! Waffles from a savory biscuit batter (cheddar and scallion)! The possibilities are endless! This little gadget is so cute and handy and PERFECT for individual serving sizes!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in 19 colors).
The Always pan is made from nontoxic, nonstick ceramic. Each order comes with a steamer basket, spoon rest, a lid, and a pan.
Promising review: "Love this beautiful pan. I've been telling everyone about it! I really do use it for everything. It’s surprisingly light. The nontoxic/nonstick surface makes cooking that much more healthy and easy. I never even put the pan away (it’s always on my stove top) because I use it so much and I love looking at it......my pride and joy." —Kerby C.
Get it from Our Place for $145 (available in six colors).
The machine makes up to 1 1/2 quarts of frozen dessert.
Promising review: "I have had this item for less than a month, but it's so easy to use that I've already used it like six times. It's not very loud. It's simple to use. I keep the ice cream tub in the freezer all the time so it'll be ready whenever the whim strikes to make ice cream. I decided to get an ice cream maker since I'm trying to cut out sugar and dairy from my diet. It's cheaper and easier to make sugar-free dairy-free ice cream at home than to try to find and buy it. I've also used it to make regular ice cream for my family. It works great." —Stefanie E.
Get it from Amazon from $69.95 (available in six colors).
Promising review: "I live alone and got tired of wasting food. I started researching vacuum sealer systems and decided to get this one because it sounded small and simple. The sealer doesn’t take up much space, it looks great and it’s ridiculously easy to use. I am really glad that I got it and can see the value of being able to reseal bags of chips and other snacks. I can’t believe how much space is saved in the freezer when veggies are vacuum sealed before freezing." —Sharon K. Barrow
Get it from Amazon for $59.49.
This bb comes with LED grow lights so you can grow all year round and works just as well in small spaces that don't get much light!
Promising review: "We like to use fresh herbs in our cooking, but when we buy them at the store, we usually end up using half the package and the rest go bad. This product has added a nice green element to our kitchen and a good amount of herbs to use. The plants sprouted and grew exactly as described in the instructions. It has also been fun to watch the process." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $99.97+ (available in three colors).
Each kit comes with three fermenting lids with airlock valves, date setters, and an easy-release tab, as well as an oxygen extractor. The lids are compatible with most wide-mouth mason jars (you can snag four Ball mason jars on Amazon for $12.72).
Promising review: "I have now been using my Easy Fermenter for several months. I continue to be delighted with the results. My favorite recipes are a cabbage/carrot sauerkraut and a blend of fermented peppers (some sweet, some hot). I have recommended these fermenting lids to many of my friends because they make fermenting foods so incredibly easy! You will NOT be disappointed." —K. Dixon
Get it from Amazon for $25.99.
The natural olive wood gives it a unique rustic look that will make meal prepping, snacking, and outdoor picnics feel like a grand occasion.
Promising review: "I now own two of these boards, they are in constant use, either beside the BBQ as I take food off to rest; the turkey resting after coming from the oven; vegetables ready for the pot or salad; so many uses...easy to clean and care, thrilled with this addition to the kitchen!" —TokyoJo
Get it from Food52 for $59+.
Not only does this brand put the best ingredients into their products, but they also contribute to the This Saves Lives foundation (an organization that fights malnutrition in children).
Get the five bags of the Kids Granola Pop from This Saves Lives for $32.39 and five boxes of the Kids Oatmeal at This Saves Lives for $19.79.
Promising review: "I was looking for a way to extend and reduce food waste by turning leftover food into soup powders for long term storage. Awesome detailed instruction and recipe booklets." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $69.99.
Blue Apron offers customizable plans including meat, fish, Beyond Meat, WW-Approved recipes, and health-conscious offerings. The subscription offers for two to four people each. Each box comes with recipes and all ingredients needed to make the meal. All ingredients are fresh and come with detailed instructions, plus there's no commitment and they have options for dietary needs.
Get it from Blue Apron starting at $9.99 per meal.
Promising review: "It’s been over a month since I purchased my cast irons and I almost use them every single night . They’re so convenient and I can use them for anything I cook! Pizza was on the menu last night and it was so delicious. The more I use and season my pans the better they get! I can’t wait to see how they are for me in a few more months." —Carolyn
Get a set of two from Amazon for $69.99 (available in three sets).
This 12-piece set comes with six knives (paring knife, utility knife, santoku knife, carving knife, chef’s knife, and bread knife) and six knife covers.
Promising Review: "LOVE LOVE LOVE these knives! Got rid of my whole knife block after using these! The colors are fun and they work really well! They are hand-wash only, which may be a deterrent for some people but it just helps me keep them clean immediately after use. I would 10/10 recommend to a friend!" —GP2012
Get it from Amazon for $18.23.
Read our full review of the KitchenIQ knife sharpener!
Promising review: "Wow, this little gadget is pretty amazing! I have some old (expensive) nonserrated knives that are supposed to never need sharpening but unfortunately, lost their sharp edge long ago. I saw this gadget and decided to try it. I set the bottom of this gadget on the edge of the counter and ran one of the knives through the side labeled 'Coarse' about 10 times, then ran it through the side labeled 'Fine' another 8–10 times. Bingo! The knife was transformed back to its former high-dollar cutlery glory. I could hardly believe how effectively it had sharpened the knife, which I had been ready to throw away a week before. I've been happily sharpening all our knives and trying to add up in my head how much money I've saved by NOT having to buy another set of expensive knives. I don't know where else you can spend $6 and get this return for the money. Great score!" —Schelly L. Wagoner
Get it from Amazon for $10.04 (available in three colors).
Promising review: "This za'atar is the best quality I have found. I've also found that the balance of sumac and thyme to be just right. This instantly spices up my boring meal prep food and I put it on my chicken, meats, salads, yogurt, or just in olive oil — basically it makes everything taste so much better. I highly recommend it!" —TC
Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in two sizes).
Psst — here's an extremely easy-to-follow Greek yogurt bagel recipe (plus a lot of reviewers mention using this for keto bagels, if that lights your fire).
Promising review: "I'm incredibly pleased with this purchase. I used a spice cake mix + 1/2 cup corn meal + 1 can pumpkin puree + 1 egg. I used a strudel topping and then heated store-bought cream cheese frosting and drizzled it over. Amazing. I'm really looking forward to experimenting with other ideas as well. It's easy to clean. My first try I sprayed it and got too much spray. This time I dabbed a bit of melted butter using a coffee filter into each cavity and it was perfect. For just a few dollars, I'm going to have a lot of fun with this." —M.V. Kolar
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
Promising review: "Our hope in purchasing this product was to eliminate the need of parchment or foil paper. So we put it to the ultimate test by making fathead dough and rolling it out directly onto the silicone baking mat. I could not believe it didn't stick during the rolling out or the actual baking process. We continuously put it to the test and we've not had any issues as of yet. We just love this great find!!!" —Amazon Customer
Get a set of two from Amazon for $12.45.
FYI, you can 6,000% use these for brownies, blondies, and bread too.
Promising review: "As someone who has a child (now a teenager) who will not eat any form of cheese, this pan is amazing! I typically avoid making any food that has cheese mixed into it but now I can make him a section without cheese and the rest of us our regular cheesy goodness. Another benefit to this pan is how well the portions slice. One cut with the spatula gives you a perfectly formed square. Each section makes four regular-sized portions for our family." —TLC
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
TBH, even if you don't cook something revolutionary in these, eating out of a lil' ramekin is an Experience (TM).
Promising review: "These ramekins are great! They are the perfect 4-oz size and look beautiful. I used them to make some creme brûlée and they came out so adorable. They come well packaged and are easy to clean. They bake well and are pretty nonstick. Overall I am very happy with my purchase." —adc.jdc.522
Get a set of six from Amazon for $13.50.
Check out our in-depth article on how to make a delicious dulce de leche lava cake in a ramekin dish!
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.