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"Oops, just opened my own farm-to-table restaurant" — you after using this nifty beginner-friendly pickling kit.
Promising review: "OMG I’m in love with the color of these!!! They’re so beautiful and shiny!! I thought maybe they would be too much cleaning for me cuz I don’t want to have to polish my silverware every time I wash them! I just don’t have time for that but thankfully that isn’t an issue with these they come out of the dishwasher all bright and pretty looking brand new!!! They seem to be a good quality all the way around!!! I definitely recommend getting these!!! I had a dinner party and my guests all had to know where I got my unicorn silverware!! Lol I think they should be renamed for sure!! Unicorn silverware is a very fitting name for these!!" —Katie Eagle
Get a 20-piece set from Amazon for $23.99 (available in eight sets).
Promising review: "This was a great purchase for the price. I was making empanadas and folding them by hand, which didn’t look too good. This set helps me cut them easily into circles and then easily presses them close. Consistent look each time! I like that there are three sizes in the set so I can make them according to my mood. Easy to wash and use. Would highly recommend for the price and functionality!" —Sox
Get a set of three from Amazon for $10.15.
Dan O's seasoning is a small business established in 2017 that gained popularity after taking to TikTok during the pandemic, where the company now has 1.5 million followers with plenty of droolworthy food content.
Promising review: "I became interested in this product while watching TikToks. I have been adding it to so many things. I use it in spaghetti, on fish, and one of my favorites is to add it to popcorn. My husband had to ask why my popcorn smelled like steak. I love the fact that it is low sodium as well. I am not a fan of extra salt and most foods already have plenty of salt but need some seasoning. This should be your go-to seasoning." —Heartcri
Get a pack of two (one original, one spicy) from Amazon for $11.99.
A fun fact about me is that I am a slob, and when I eat salad, I go to CLOWN TOWN on it. I recently purchased one of these bowls for my lunch salads and I could not love it more. The depth is very satisfying for tossing all my odds and ends into, I've *seriously* minimized the spills, and this is super duper easy to clean. Now if I could just stop myself from insufferably Instagramming all my lunches, I'd be set!!
Promising review: "Love them. Use them for salads and they work really well without spilling any salad off the plate. Also use for large fruit salads. I'm sure that spaghetti would also work. Definitely worth the price." —Enjoy Coffee
Get it from Amazon for $6.33+ (available in four sizes).
Get it from Fly By Jing for $15.
Promising review: "I love this skillet! I've used it on the stove:gas and electric (on glass tops do not drag this skillet on it, it will scratch the glass) as well as over fire outdoors. I've owned it for eight months now and it still looks as new as it did eight months ago. Make sure to research how to clean your cast iron cookware and always heat them up to evaporate any surface moisture after cleaning before oiling. I've made many different foods in this, Utica Greens, bacon, eggs, steak, pizza...etc. All have come out perfect. Be aware this skillet is huge so make sure you have room to store it and it is also heavy...About 12 pounds I think, so my wife does have trouble moving it, I also need two hands to carry the sucker especially when it's loaded with food! I would say I would buy this again, but I see this skillet lasting forever!" —Tinkerman
Get it from Amazon for $17.90 (available in 12 varieties).
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 $12.82).
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.
Each of these bowls is also oven, microwave, freezer, and dishwasher safe.
Get it from Verishop for $19 (available in six colors).
I purchased this because it was my cheapest option for making zoodles, and also because my old apartment is the size of a shoebox and there was no room for anything bigger. I LOVE how easy it is to swap out the caps to do other things, too — I've started grating my own cheeses and feel very fancy. But mostly I just love that it's very safe to use (it comes with a finger guard!), super easy to figure out, very compact, and even has measurements on the inside of the cup if you're ever portioning things out for a recipe.
Promising review: "It's super easy to use and to clean. I had a previous spiralizer that I could not clean properly so I made sure to purchase one that was easy to clean. I rinsed it in the sink and all the zucchini came right off. It took a minute to get the hang of it but after that is was fairly simple. The only drawback was the container was a bit small but it does fit all of the lids inside so it helps to minimize the amount of space taken up when it is not in use. I would definitely recommend." —Josh
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
These each hold about 6 ounces to minimize refills, and the knob at the top lets you adjust your coarseness settings so you can get your desired pepper and salt thickness juuuuust right.
Promising review: "This set fit the bill for me — it has an easy to use adjustable grind setting and I like the top feature where you can grind into the lid for larger spice needs. My pepper (purchased separately) gives off a nice scent and peppery bite to foods that was missing from prior grinders. I guess you could spend three times as much for a grinder, but at this point, I don't see an advantage. All that and the (family-owned) company reaches out for any assistance needed and even has a 'Chief Happiness Officer.' You gotta love that title. I am pleased to own the set and would not hesitate to give as a gift." —Jane Doe
Get a set of two from Amazon for $14.95.
I'm definitely going to sushi jail for this, but I've started putting peanut butter in my avocado rolls. Don't knock it until you try it. Anyway, each kit comes with two sushi rolling mats, five pairs of chopsticks, a paddle, a spreader, and a PDF of instructions, including recipes for six popular rolls.
Promising review: "The entire Bamboo Sushi Kit is absolutely well made, easy to use, easy to clean, high-end restaurant quality, and durable. it was very nicely packaged, and instructions clear, in-depth and very easy to follow. No one (myself included) in my household has ever made sushi before but (thanks to the enclosed instructions), there were no issues making it. My daughter did an awesome job utilizing these products to make 'FISH-FREE SUSHI' with pickled ginger on top, was delectable! Finally, I highly recommend this set. It comes at a small cost but don't let that deter you — the quality and overall aforementioned features is undoubtedly above and beyond excellent, thus (IMO), it is the perfect product! Loooooove it!" —Liza
Get it from Amazon for $9.33.
If you're looking for some fun inspo, BuzzFeed assembled a list of copycat air fryer recipes, including copycat McDonald's fries, copycat KFC biscuits, and copycat Taco Bell crunch wraps.
Promising review: "I have been thinking of getting an air fryer for a while now. The price point and the comments regarding customer service finally pushed me to purchase this fryer. Best cooking gadget I have ever purchased! I have had it for four days and have used it every day! I have made fries, fish, shrimp, potatoes, and bacon in this marvel! The flavor is amazing and I have not used any oil yet. I did purchase an accessory kit but have not used it yet — still making things as it came. I am great at burning things in the pan and in the oven. I really like how you can open the basket to check the food as it is cooking without losing the time or the temperature. I have not burned one thing! It is extremely easy to clean! It is large, but I WILL make room for it on my counter!" —CK
Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in four colors).
I've owned one of these babies and have faithfully used it every week for upward of two years, and especially love it during quarantine — it simplifies breakfast because I know no matter what weird assortment of groceries I'm working with, there are precooked eggs to add some protein to it (I like mine medium-boiled 🍳). If my dinner is boring or seems like it needs a little extra "oomph" to it, I'll throw in an egg from this too. Some reviews note that the alarm on it is a little loud, but the new models have significantly decreased the volume and sing a little song instead!
Promising review: "You know those objects that are totally unnecessary, but you see them and fall in love and live forever in happiness with your random kitschy thing? This is that thing. I saw this egg cooker on a BuzzFeed list and, even though I am a fully functioning adult who has never had trouble cooking eggs before in my life, I knew I had to have it. I have not been disappointed. It makes especially lovely, perfectly round omelets with minimal cleanup required. Hard- and soft-boiled eggs cook evenly and taste great. The poached eggs are tender and melt in your mouth over toast." —Sonnet A. Fitzgerald
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in five colors).
Real + Vibrant is a woman-owned, Seattle-based Etsy shop that specializes in modern labels for your home and kitchen.
Promising review: "I LOVE my labels! They are so cute. I couldn’t wait to get them on my jars. I’ve gotten so many compliments on them already! Also, the seller is super sweet. I love how she sent a picture of them to me beforehand to make sure they were to my liking and she even sent me a second sheet of labels for free! I would definitely recommend buying from her to anyone." —maceyriley
Get them from Real + Vibrant on Etsy for $10+ (available in multiple sizes).
You can peruse HomeChef's menu to see their current (customizable!) offerings, which include easy meals, 15-minute meals, and meals that are already oven-ready. Psst — if you want to tweak a protein offering, you can swap it or double it.
Get meals from HomeChef for $6.99+ — plus, if you use the promo code BUZZFEEDHC90, you can score $90 off.
The question is less what can you put it on and more what *can't* you put it on. Reviewers mention salads, burritos, eggs, burgers, sandwiches, and steak.
Promising review: "Please start keeping this in stock! I'm stockpiling when you do carry it- just in case! So good. Favorable and just a mild hot, it's really good on anything that needs a little something- eggs, beans and rice, etc. Not a 'hot sauce' as much as a flavor enhancer. And, name aside, not really avocado in flavor; the avocado base just provides a little creamier, smoother, richer base for the spiciness. I can see people who don't like avocados still liking this sauce." —Jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
Get it from Target for $25.
This three-in-one tool can split an avocado with its pointy tip, remove the pit with its center, and make perfectly even slices with the bottom — a much safer alternative to using a regular knife and potential falling prey to the dreaded "avocado hand."
Promising review: "I'm a millennial and can't live without my avocado toast a few times weekly. Thank goodness for this little gadget that is literally getting me through this quarantine. #bravocado!" —Alissa Nemnich
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
Promising review: "This is now a staple for my kitchen. How I cooked without it before, I'll never know. Makes the best vinaigrette ever, quick pan sauces for pork, unexpected zip in dozens of dishes. Does it come in gallons? Have given it as hostess gifts several times and everyone gets hooked." —Martha Ronemus
Check out BuzzFeed's review of Mike's Hot Honey for more info!
Get it from Amazon for $9.49.
It's also teensy for storing and cleans with a quick stream of hot running water, and works on cold *and* hot beverages.
Promising review: "This is seriously my best quarantine purchase and I have made a lot! No need for Starbucks anymore. My craving has been fulfilled. I make at least one fancy drink every morning. To make the cold foam similar to Starbucks salted honey you use a little milk (I use almond), a sprinkle of salt, and some honey then use the frother. It makes so much from a small amount and the taste is delicious!! This will be your new morning best friend. I am so happy!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in 25 colors).
The skillet is 12 inches wide and the hybrid pot holds up to seven quarts, so this is also an excellent option for families or folks cooking in bulk!
Promising review: "I have owned these for several months, and value its versatility and capability. I use the skillet for everything you use a skillet for, but especially for cooking steaks and finishing them in a hot oven. The skillet is large enough for multi-person meals, yet light enough to handle. And, so easy to clean. I use the hybrid pot for stews, soups, chilis, sauces, steamed vegetables, pasta and a range of one-dish meals. Being able to go from stovetop to oven is huge, and the Proclamation 'dutch oven' concept terrific." —Greg B.
Get it from Proclamation Goods Co. for $379 (also available in carbon steel).
Promising review: "I've been on the hunt for the perfect red wine glass and I finally found it with this brand. The glass is so sturdy, one solid piece (which adds to the sturdiness), and the shape is BEAUTIFUL. I loved them so much that I ordered a second set to have. The glasses also arrived packaged very securely. The final thing that made me give this company and these glasses 5 stars was the customer service. They honor the part about replacing a broken glass at no cost to you. I clumsily dropped one and they sent me a replacement, no questions asked. From now on, all my drinkware will come from this company." —Dayna Thompson
Get a set of two from Amazon for $21.99.
Promising review: "I really like crushed (read: Sonic) ice, but I've not been getting soft drinks there since the pandemic started up. So, I decided to try this. For the price, I was surprised how good this gadget is. My half moon ice cubes from my ice maker fit well, I can do about eight cubes at a time. The cranking is not hard, just make sure it's on a surface that the rubber feet can grip. I like the ice texture." —CJG
Get it from Amazon for $20.99.
Simply Chic Coils is a Washington-based Etsy shop established in 2015 that specializes in personalized keepsakes made of wire.
Promising review: "Loved them, just perfect. Will be ordering more sets for other friends who I know will like them very much. Packaged carefully...everything done with quality in mind. Thanks." —Lynda
Get it from Simply Chic Coils on Etsy for $2 each (available in three colors).
Psst — here's an extremely easy-to-follow Greek yogurt bagel recipe you can add your own spices and ingredients to (plus a lot of reviewers mention using this for keto bagels, if that lights your fire). Brb, slathering everything in cheese and garlic salt and living the dream.
Promising review: "This silicone pan is great! I had been wanting to try making baked donuts and didn’t realize how easy it is! Pan is easy to use, clean and the donuts came out of pan easily and without breaking/sticking to the pan." —Tyler
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
Psst — you can definitely get this at Trader Joe's for less money, but if you're finding it hard to get to a TJ's right now or just plain don't live near one, this is a good way to grab some!
Promising review: "This stuff is great on so many things! My favorite is I stuff a chicken breast with Laughing Cow cheese wedge and bacon bits and sprinkle this on top and bake in the toaster oven. So glad Amazon has this since we have no Trader Joe's around here." —Michele
Get it from Amazon for $4.95.
Psst — here's a list of over 70 super easy Instant Pot recipes, from broccoli cheddar soup to buffalo chicken lettuce cups to salmon with lemon dill sauce 😋.
Promising review: "Who needs a kitchen anymore? To say that I love my Instant Pot is an understatement. I've had it for only two weeks and I swear I haven't touched my stove or pans. So easy to use and so many functions. You can sauté meat, make hard-boiled eggs, perfect rice and beans, steam vegetables in a matter of minutes. The Instant Pot community is large and there are always recipes to be shared. So simple to use and clean. I've made anything from perfectly hard-boiled eggs whose shells just fall off on their own, to soups, Mongolian beef and spaghetti! I am so glad I jumped in the Instant Pot bandwagon and cannot wait to purchase accessories in the future to make cheesecake and other things." —yestfl
Get it from Amazon for $58.99+ (available in three sizes).
The Gourmet Potter is a California-based Etsy shop established in 2019 that specializes in functional hand-thrown pottery.
Promising review: "I love this bacon cooker! It is such a simple concept but evenly cooks bacon fast and mess-free in the microwave. Beautiful strips of bacon in minutes, hard to think of all the years I went without this wonderful ceramic bacon cooker!!!" —Dana
Get it from The Gourmet Potter on Etsy for $40.
This item ships for free!
This also works without a ton of nonstick prep, and with ridiculously easy cleanup!
Promising review: "OMGosh I love this thing!!! I've always wanted one but too lazy to get one and finally got one. I love love love it!!! I use it to make eggs, veggies, and muffins. Just spray a little Pam on it and the muffins puffed up so beautifully and they literally fell out of the silicone pan!! Love it!!! Highly recommend!!" —Julie Frey
Get one from Amazon for $9.99.
I am perpetually in possession of a jar of this aioli, and here's a running list of things I have put it on: a burger, asparagus, a baked potato, a pork chop, a salad, a grilled cheese, and if I have some leftover on my plate without anything to dip it in, literal air. You can read my full and aggressive review of the Roasted Garlic Aioli for more details. My blood is 90% garlic aioli at the moment.
Get it from Stonewall Kitchen for $8.50.
Word to the wise — it'll also cook pizza and open-faced sandwiches. Infinite cheese toast = infinite possibilities.
Promising review: "I am very happy with this panini press. I was a little leery because of the low price but my worry was unfounded. The packaging was easy to open and easy to remove the press. The plates heat up fast and are easy to wipe off. I was feeling lazy one day do I used this to cook burgers. It worked very well. I think I'll even try a steak on it! Very happy I made this purchase!" —Iowagal4
Get it from Amazon for $31.97 (available in three colors).
Promising review: "Really tasty 😋 Used on my French toast! I think it'd be good on ice cream too! I'll probably try using it to BBQ or smoked meat.. It was spicy still, but with sweetness still. Nothing overpowering. Just yummy 😋" —World Market Customer
Get it from World Market for $5.99.
Promising review: "I don't want to get all gushy over a pasta maker, but man...I really love this gizmo! I try to limit my monthly food expenditures and the Fasta Pasta helps me work in at least one inexpensive pasta meal every week. If not more. First of all, 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. No big pot; no colander; no spaghetti fork to lift out the pasta. Just the easy to clean Fasta Pasta, and a pot to heat up the sauce. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!" —Smilin Sam
Get it from Amazon for $16.98.
Chef Carmen's Igotchu Seasonings is an Atlanta-based, Black woman-owned business that has specialized in curated seasoning blends for meats, veggies, and desserts for over 20 years. You can check out Tabitha Brown's ridiculously delicious peach biscuit recipe video for inspo, but this seasoning also goes well with pies, cobblers, and baked fruits.
Get it from Igotchu Seasonings for $9.
(Psst — this seasoning is also salt-free, and Igotchu Seasonings has a bunch of salt-free options on their website.)
Promising review: "I bought the double size cause even though the cycle is only about five minutes, it is good to have two finished by then. It works well and is easy to clean. I'm careful to cut the cheese and meat to a proper size so there is very little mess. I have not needed to run the parts through the dishwasher yet. We use it fairly often now with the virus keeping us at home and it works well." —Mr. Wayne S. Mergott Jr.
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
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