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1. An Instant Pot that will become the true MVP of your kitchen. With 11 different functions, you can use it to cook, sauté, steam, slow cook, sous vide, and more. PLUS! It has a detachable air fryer lid so you don't have to buy a whole separate device to air fry your food. We stan multifunctional kitchen gadgets!
2. A set of high-quality stainless-steel knives with gorgeous walnut handles, which makes them as beautiful as they are functional. They'll stay sharp much longer than cheaper knives, which means you'll have clean, crisp cuts on your veggies, meat, and bread every time you're prepping a meal.
3. A food processor that's perfect for whipping up sauces, salsas, or salad dressings. You can also use this to chop up a large amount of ingredients in a matter of seconds.
4. A KitchenAid stand mixer to speed up all that mixing you have to do when making baked goods. Say goodbye to the arm cramps you get from using just a wooden spoon.
5. An indoor smokeless grill great for anyone who doesn't have access to outdoor space but still wants to get their barbecue on.
6. A SodaStream sparkling water maker that will save you so much money on all that store-bought seltzer you're currently purchasing by the case. Plus: you'll reduce your carbon footprint by reusing the same bottle to make your sparkling water every time.
7. A mandolin slicer to get the most uniform slices of veggies you'll ever see in your life. There are four interchangeable blades and a height adjuster, meaning you can create straight slices, crinkle cuts, french fries, or julienne strips, all with varying levels of thickness.
8. A Vitamix blender that has 10 different speeds so you can get the consistency you're aiming for every time. The blade is durable and sharp, the motor is surprisingly quiet, and the high-quality materials will make this blender last for decades. If you've been eyeing this appliance for a while, view this as a sign to take the plunge and buy it!
9. Or this Magic Bullet mini blender for whipping up a morning smoothie in record time with minimal cleanup. This one comes with different-sized cups, including one with a handle and a travel lid so you can take your smoothie on the go.
10. A self-cleaning juice extractor that will basically pay for itself once you start making your own green juices. The extra-large chute makes it super simple for you to insert any fruit or vegetable you're looking to juice.
11. A set of stainless-steel bowls with lids that you can use for easy food storage or taking your culinary creations on the go.
12. A waffle maker that will produce diner-quality waffles in a matter of minutes. The nonstick plates allow your cooked waffle to lift with ease, and you can control the temperature to get the exact level of crispiness you want in your waffle.
13. A enameled cast-iron Dutch oven that will become your go-to for all those cozy pasta and soup recipes you're going to make this winter. It's also perfect for bread-making because it's oven-safe.
14. And a pre-seasoned cast-iron skillet, because it allows for even heat distribution so your food will come out perfectly every time.
15. An all-mighty air fryer poised to become your new favorite kitchen gadget because it can cook practically any food to crispy perfection with very little oil. Get ready to make the best french fries of your life.
16. A set of OXO food storage containers with an airtight seal to keep your food fresher for longer. Press the button on the top once to seal the silicone gasket, and then press again to open the container.
17. A breadmaker for creating loafs so perfect, your family will think you went to your local artisanal bakery. This genius appliance has gluten-free settings, and it'll let out an alarm when it's time to add mix-ins like dried fruit or nuts.
18. A slow cooker if you're a "less is more" kind of person in the kitchen. What's better than throwing ingredients in this baby in the morning, turning it on, walking away, and then returning four to eight hours later to a fully cooked meal?!
19. An ice cream maker so you can treat yourself to the good stuff whenever you feel like it. Go ahead – you deserve it! Bonus: this also makes frozen yogurt and sorbet.
20. A set of nonstick cookware to cover all of your cooking needs whether you're making an omelet, stir-frying veggies, or boiling a pot of water for pasta. The best part is that these pots and pans easily stack inside each other — perfect for anyone with limited cabinet space.
21. A sous vide cooker that's a reliable way to make tender and juicy meats that will impress your entire family come dinnertime. They'll think you took a cooking class from a professional French chef!
22. A vacuum sealer machine to keep your food fresher five times longer than regular storage methods. Create custom-sized bags to feed through the machine, and it'll suck out every single morsel of air for the tightest seal on your food as possible.
23. A two-in-one Keurig coffee machine that allows you to either make a single cup of coffee using K-Cups or an entire carafe of coffee from ground beans. It meets all your java needs with just one machine!
24. A Brita pitcher so you can get clean, great-tasting water whenever you're feeling thirsty. Ditch that expensive habit of stocking your fridge with single-use plastic water bottles and start using this environmentally friendly alternative.
25. An electric can opener that requires just one touch from you, and it seamlessly opens cans all by itself. Gone are the days of struggling with those manual can openers that hurt your hand!
26. A convection and toaster oven – it fits four slices of bread or a 9-inch pizza. It also has bake and broil settings, so if you don't have a traditional oven or don't want to use lots of energy, fire this small but mighty appliance up.
27. A roaster pan and rack that elevates whole chickens, turkeys, or hams in the oven so they cook and brown more evenly. Use the lifting handles on the rack to easily move the bird around, and make sure to add veggies underneath the meat to soak up all those delicious juices!
28. An electric tea kettle because it heats up water about four times faster than that crusty stove top kettle you never use anymore. This one even has six preset temperatures optimized for specific types of tea so you'll get a perfectly brewed cup every time!
29. A nonstick wok to stir fry vegetables and meat for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. By investing in this, you'll be able to save money on expensive takeout and create delicious dishes from the comfort of your home.
30. An angled measuring cup so you don't have to bring the cup up to eye level or bend down to see how much you've poured in.
31. A milk frother to get that perfectly fluffy foam on top of your homemade latte. You'll feel like a barista when you whip this thing out in the morning.
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