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Promising review: "I was a butcher for years and always used good knives for my work. Now, I love to cook but can't afford pricey knives. I saw the other reviews here and was very skeptical. After using this knife for two months as my main kitchen knife, I couldn't be any more impressed with it. I use and abuse it, throw it in the dishwasher and use it and abuse it again, and it keeps coming back for more. I use it on bone-in meats, veggies, tomatoes... whatever, and it retains its edge and still looks brand new. I haven't had to sharpen it at all yet, and it is still razor sharp. I highly recommend it." —HSHS Dad
Get it from Amazon for $14.49+ (available in eight colors and several sizes/types).
The blade is sharp on one edge and blunt on the other, and reverses by itself to chop or grind! So really, it's going to do all the work for you.
Get it from the BuzzFeed Tasty Cuisinart collection on HSN for $39.99 (available in three colors).
Promising review: "I just used these gloves with a SHARP mandolin to make razor-thin shallots for a made-from-scratch green bean casserole for the holidays. I'm SO happy I bought these because they WORK exceptionally well! I set my mandolin to the thinnest setting and used these gloves to get the finest thinly cut shallots. Love, love, love this product." —Anne
Get them from Amazon for $11.49 (available in sizes S-XL).
Promising review: "BEST BEST BEST item ever!! I can't believe how much I love this kitchen countertop appliance. I use this on average once a day, maybe more. It cooks beautiful and you can pretty much put anything in there. Chicken, french fries, steak, roast, you name it; and all without the grease. You can even cook hot dogs; not the most healthy but they come out like you cooked them on the grill. Reheating food comes out much better in this air fryer than in a microwave. The microwave either overcooks or makes things soggy and the food just never tastes the same but not in the air fryer!! The food comes out great! Gotta try it!" —Kathleen
Get it from Amazon for $68.48+ (also available in white).
Promising review: "I'm very pleased with the Lucky Iron Fish so far. It is easy to use, the water does not have any odd taste to it, and I feel like it has raised the iron level in my blood." —Lynelle G.
Get it from Amazon for $30.
It has a coffee maker, which brews up to four cups of coffee at a time, a toaster oven, which toast up to four slices of bread at a time, and a family size non-stick griddle. Plus, it has a 30-minute timer with automatic shut off.
Promising review: "This is a great multifunctional kitchen gadget. I've now purchased three of these for nieces and nephews. These are great for young folks in college, small apartments, etc. and anyone who lives alone. It's compact and economical. Plus, it's from a Nostalgia, which is brand I trust." —ddledgenet
Get it from Amazon for $79.99+ (available in three colors).
Promising review: "This cooker is the easiest way to cook bacon. Drape a few slices over the rods, microwave 60 or so seconds, pull 'em off and enjoy! Now you don't have to do without bacon in the morning 'cause it takes too long to fix. Then, dunk it in soapy water, rinse, and let it air dry. Also quick. It even folds up small enough to store in a drawer. Ya can't beat this little jewel. Try it. Return it if it isn't everything I've said. I love it." —Kenne Messer
Get it from Amazon for $11.95.
Get them from BuzzFeed's Goodful line, exclusively at Macy's, for $11.99.
Promising review: "Why, oh why didn't I buy this a whole lot sooner? I have always made pancakes or waffles reluctantly because of the mess it always makes with drips and runs all over the waffle maker, the counter, and the stove. Well, no more! This wonderful tool puts the batter exactly where you want it, when you want it — and then closes quickly and completely so you don't drip batter when putting it down. I highly recommend this dispenser. It does just what it is supposed to do, without any fuss or mistakes." —Barbara D. G.
Get it from Amazon for $18.99.
Promising review: "This guy has a *really* wide blade. It is so wide that you can made a *big* pancake and still slip under it with ease from any angle. Next, this guy is heat-resistant to 600 degrees F. Who cares? Well, yesterday my wife and I were making pancakes and she thought I had oiled the griddle and I thought she had oiled the griddle and...well, needless to say, the first pancake stuck and we had a quick recovery to perform. Got that sticky little devil up and off the griddle quickly and then turned my attention to getting the oil out and...Wait! Where did I put the new clown paddle flipper? Oh, down on the stove touching the burner! Ugh. But, unlike previous utensils unintentionally sacrificed to the fire gods, this flipper was completely unharmed." —MetaphoricalOldGuy
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
Promising review: "This thing has been a life saver!!! With carpal-tunnel and arthritis, I had got to where opening anything was nearly impossible. And I live alone, so I don't have anyone to go whining to when I needed something opened. I would either work on it until I got it opened (and was in a lot of pain), or gave up on whatever it was I was opening. But with this, I can open ANYTHING!!! Great product!!" —Crystal A.
Get it from Amazon for $13.95.
The set comes with a three-cup blending and storage jar with a lid, you can use as a travel mug, a two-cup chopping bowl, and a whisk you can attach.
Promising review: "I love this blender! I've always avoided making things that needed blending because my old blender was so hard to use. This thing is magic. I used it to puree some pumpkin for soup — it was down in literally a second. I tried to make tomatillo salsa in my old blender — the veggies just want round and round. I put the veggies in the Epica food bowl, pressed the button, and whoosh! I had salsa in like two seconds. I am thoroughly impressed!" —SingingChemist
Get it from Amazon for $36.50.
Promising review: "Bought this to replace my stove. I can grill in it, fry fish, make soups, stews, and omelets, steam vegetables, and bake in it. I love it. It's easy on the electric bill and doesn't heat up the house." —William Thomas
Get it from Amazon for $29.90.
Promising review: "My wife really likes this item. She was using our two large glass boards to cut everything on. Cleaning those larger boards took some effort. She chops a lot of small items on it and likes the way it folds in half, which makes it easy to pour the chopped items into other dishes. She then puts it in the dishwasher for washing. Would be very easy to hand wash as well." —P. Stein
Get it from Amazon for $8.12+ (available in six colors).
It's made of silicone and stainless steel, and heat-resistant to 482°F-250°C.
Promising review: "Simple yet brilliant is how to describe this little tool. Clips to any pot easily and securely and allows you to rest just about any kitchen utensil securely over the pot/dish. Drips simply end up back in the food and not on your counters. Silicone buttons protect against any scratching so this can be used safely be used on even the most expensive pots worry free." —KB
Get it from Amazon for $8.38.
This BPA-free and dishwasher-safe tool will cook up your ramen in three minutes. Try it out with one of these 17 Ramen Hacks That Will Make You Feel Fancy AF.
Promising review: "I saw this on Shark Tank. My parents laughed at me for ordering it but after they tried the ramen they wanted one for themselves. First of all, the cooking time is significantly reduced. It's not mushy. It tastes like i made it on the stove. Theres a water fill line so the ramen comes out the same every time. And the handles on the side never burns your fingers. Amazing product"—Marcus McClellan
Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in three colors).
Promising review: "I used to avoid making rice because it was a hassle, requiring vigilance, timing/temperature control, not to mention the cleanup of the sticky mess left behind. This cute little non-stick gizmo makes PERFECT rice while you IGNORE it, sometimes for hours... It comes with a charming recipe booklet that shows things that can be made with it BESIDES rice, like soup, mac and cheese, chili, pudding, etc. This attractive cooker takes center stage in my kitchen. I recommend it highly!" —Cape Cod Kadi
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in five colors).
Promising review: "This book is worth its weight in gold. The author shares an extraordinary skill set organized in easily understood teaching modules. Mediocre fresh green beans turned into flavorful wonders, buttermilk plus chicken roasted to flavor and tenderness heaven, Italian bread salad flavor testing and adjustment by author's encouragement. My guests were in awe and freely praised my cooking. Easily improve your cooking through easy lessons. Destined to be a classic. The author empowers the home cook — this is the real deal." —Reudi
Get it from Amazon for $13.73.
Promising review: "After too many scars to count, I found these! They are a must. Why didn't someone think of this earlier! They are great. Get hot but won't burn your skin. My wife bakes a lot every week and she was always getting burned pulling racks out of the oven. A must buy." —Eti
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $9.45.
Promising review: "I love this thing! It is quite sturdy and has no issues holding lots of ravioli, tortellini, or any other shaped pasta. One note, it does not do well with long spaghetti. It is also great for grabbing veggies out when I blanch them in water or chicken breasts I have poached. I was injured in an automobile accident and my hands are not in great condition. This has made having to use tongs for some things no longer necessary. It has also — almost totally — made lifting heavy pots full of liquid, unnecessary. Cooking is therapy for me; and, to find any tools which make it easier for me, is fantastic! I highly recommend this scoop to anyone needing a little help in the kitchen, or who just wants to not have to pull out strainers all of the time. No reservations of any kind." —Kayce Cawthon McCarty
Get it from Amazon for $6.79+ (available in four colors).
Promising review: "I don't want to get all gushy over a pasta maker, but man...I really love this gizmo! I like spaghetti — either with normal Prego-type sauce or sometimes just with butter and Romano cheese sprinkled on. But I'm lazy and impatient, and don't like things that take a long time to make, with a bunch of steps, and a big clean up afterwards. The Fasta Pasta is perfect for me. I get the exact amount of correctly-measured spaghetti; it's faster than boiling water in a big pot then having to watch and stir the pasta; the pasta comes out perfectly cooked every time; and the cleanup is a snap." —Smilin Sam
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
Promising review: "This is a game-changer for my attitude toward pan-frying foods — especially fish. I no longer worry about oil and juices splattering all over the stove and surrounding floor. It's also very handy to use when sautéing leafy greens, since the 'wall' adds height and keeps the greens from escaping as you stir. We've put it through the dishwasher several times already, and the fact that it folds up makes storage so much easier." —Kathryn A. Riggs
Get it from Amazon for $21.95 (available in four colors).
Promising review: "Heavy for its side, it did not warp in a hot oven. I love sheet pan dinners. One pan, held four chicken breasts, potatoes, onions, assorted bell peppers — all roasted to perfection in one pan. Use a good quality oil and just brush it on the inside surface of the pan. The stainless steel pan cleans easily! Also, makes great cookie bars." —Mamalus
Get a set of two half-sheets from Amazon for $21.99.
I decided to give it a go because I'm sure as hell not going to go out and buy pine pollen and black sesame to add to my smoothies. I barely buy lemons as it is! The cups ship frozen and last for months in your freezer in case ya' need a smoothie break (but why?). You simply blend it (if it's a smoothie) or cook it up (in case it's something like a bowl), then can dump it back in the cup and go. You can also add extras, with some inspo from their Insta. I've walked to the train many a time sipping on a smoothie out of one of these cups. Plus all the ingredients are listed right there on the cup in case a stranger has questions on what you're consuming. All the flavors I've tried are delicious but my personal smoothie faves include Dragon Fruit + Lychee, Cold Brew + Cacao, Mint + Cacao (which tastes like ice cream!), and Chocolate + Blueberry.
Sign up for a weekly or monthly plan on Daily Harvest (pricing ranges from $6.99–$7.75 per cup depending on your plan).
Several of my coworkers swear by this stuff, and my brother recently hopped on the Soylent train (hey Walt!) and is really digging it.
Promising review: "This drink has made my life so much easier. I have class at 8 a.m. Monday–Thursday and I’m the kind of person who gets up, gets dressed, and just goes to class without eating a proper breakfast. After getting this drink, I started drinking a bottle some mornings when I needed more energy (such as the day before a test or the day of a test) and I didn’t have to worry about what to eat and was able to put all my time into the lecture and studying. I wouldn’t say this counts as a meal but it makes you not worry about eating for a while. It’s also nutritious and tastes like chocolate milk. Definitely a great addition to my life. I highly recommend this if you don’t have a lot of time to eat breakfast or you’re just lazy like me." —Pedram Miyabi
Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $39+ (available in four flavors and a variety pack).
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