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    39 Products That Might Just Inspire You To Cook More Often

    There's even an onion chopper in here that'll prevent you from crying your eyes out in the kitchen.

    1. A culinary blowtorch so you can *finally* make your own baked Alaska after watching various chefs do it on TV for years.

    a reviewer's photo of the blow torch and a creme brule

    2. A playful egg separator you'll definitely be *egg-cited* to test out — a must-have for any home bakers or fans of egg-white omelettes.

    an orange fish-shaped tool sucking the yolk out of an egg

    3. A compact eight-in-one spiralizer you can use to grate cheese, juice fruits, cut ribbon, and *so* much more. This lil' gadget really does it all.

    4. Shredder claws so you won't have to suffer from burnt fingertips while trying to finally get a smidge closer to flawlessly replicating your grandma's famous pulled-pork recipe.

    a model using the black shredder claws to shred meat

    5. A handheld garlic press you'll be ready to *rock 'n' roll* with right out of the package — don't plan to invite any vampires over for dinner.

    the rolling handheld garlic press

    6. A cookie scoop, so all of your precious balls of dough will come out *exactly* the same size and look simply stunning before everyone in the house gobbles 'em up.

    a reviewer photo of cookie dough balls neatly arranged and the same size behind the cookie scoop

    7. An herb stripper, to help you utilize all the pieces you actually like to eat from your favorite herbs without having to painstakingly remove all the bitter stems. Yuck.

    The herb strippers in various colors

    8. An immersion blender you can count on to make recreating your favorite Panera soup a breeze — broccoli cheddar in a bread bowl here we come! It'll also help you make delightfully smooth sauces like a true cooking pro.

    the immersion blender

    9. A chopping tool that'll break up ground meat while it's already in the pan to ensure it's evenly distributed for perfect cooking. You can also use it on veggies and tofu, so don't be discouraged if you're not a big meat eater!

    a reviewer chopping meat in a pan with a red chopper tool

    10. A cast-iron grill press to help you create restaurant-worthy paninis and burgers you'll salivate over every time.

    a cast iron rectangle press with a wooden handle on top of burgers

    11. An Always Pan, complete with a nonstick surface, vented top, mesh basket for steaming, and high-quality spoon that hooks onto the handle — you'll basically only ever want to use this pan. My apologies to your current ones.

    12. A kitchen gadget you can use to dice onions in a flash — save your uncontrollable crying for the next time you watch The Notebook.

    13. A tortilla press that'll help you take your Taco Tuesdays to the next level without going above and beyond your minimal cooking skill level.

    14. A rapid egg cooker to assist you in making eggs so beautifully they'd make Alton Brown cry tears of joy.

    15. An AeroGarden for your countertop so you can grow your own herbs to take your recipes to the next level — whether you have a green thumb or not.

    16. A pasta machine that'll help you create the Sunday Funday of your carb-loving dreams.

    the red pasta roller and cutter

    17. A mandolin with 30 different cut options you can use to create one of those Pinterest-worthy vegetable platters shaped like a flower or a rainbow — so fun!

    18. A Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Compressor that'll seem like a pricey purchase at first but then feel priceless after you successfully make your first batch of homemade ice cream.

    a stainless steel high-end ice cream machine

    19. A KitchenAid food chopper to spare you the hassle of trying to finely chop ingredients *and* make sure all of your sauces and soups will be lump-free.

    someone pouring oil into the top of the chopper to make pesto

    20. A reversible cast-iron grill and griddle pan that'll support you whether you find yourself wanting a fancy steak dinner or a stack of fluffy pancakes.

    two of the cast-iron pans side by side to show case the flat side and the ribbed grill side

    21. A Levo II that'll help you create an entire slew of ingredients to cook with. From infused butter and honey to salad dressings and oils, you won't know where to begin!

    the yellow oil infusing machine

    22. An automatic pan stirrer with a timer, perfect for any aspiring chef who tends to get a little absent-minded while following a recipe.

    a tube-like gadget with three prongs at the bottom that sit inside a pan and stir for you

    23. A carbon steel wok, because the regular ol' frying pans you have simply won't cut it when you want to make an outrageously delicious stir fry.

    24. A grape, strawberry, and tomato cutter so you can flawlessly slice 'em in half the way chef's do on all of those fancy cooking shows.

    A model using the device to level tomatoes to cut them in half

    25. A bread maker you'll wonder why you waited so long to buy after realizing how absolutely incredible it is to have the scent of freshly baked bread wafting through your kitchen. Is anyone else drooling?

    26. A bottle of Truff truffle-infused hot sauce you'll probably want to start planning your meals around — it's THAT good.

    27. A bamboo burner cover to magically add an extra space for chopping up veggies in your too-small kitchen — it'll feel like you *poof* doubled your counter space!

    28. An air fryer (from the makers of the INSTANT POT!!), perfect for anyone who hasn't always been a big fan of leftovers but wants to make the most of all their delicious homemade meals. Best of all? You can crisp up your fave foods without all that oil.

    29. A handheld knife sharpener to bring your most-used kitchen utensils back to life in a flash without destroying the countertop or cutting boards. Bobby Flay would be proud.

    someone using the small, handheld knife sharpener

    30. Cut resistant gloves — a must-have for anyone who isn't super confident in their knife skills and would like to keep all of their digits.

    31. A pack of oven liners to protect the bottom of your oven from the river of cheese that sometimes escapes from your prized casserole.

    the oven liner covered in goo on the bottom of an oven

    32. A breakfast sandwich maker for those rainy Sunday mornings where all you want is a cure to your hangover but can't physically venture farther than the kitchen.

    33. A set of three fermentation lids you can use with an array of jars to bring some scientific fun into your next cooking sesh. You'll be making your own pickles and kimchi in no time at all!

    34. A pasta machine that'll help you create the Sunday Funday of your carb-loving dreams.

    35. Oven mitts you'll love ~beary~ much — especially because they're actually heat-resistant.

    a reviewer wearing an oven mitt that looks like a bear claw

    36. A pretty floral print apron to protect your clothes while you whip up your prized chocolate chip cookies.

    37. A cutting board and strainer combo, because who wouldn't appreciate a two-in-one item that'll save 'em room in their kitchen?

    a white and red cutting board with a strainer built into it

    38. An ever-popular Instant Pot with so many uses you'll need to take a deep breath before deciding what to make with it first.

    39. And a Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven you can pass down to your children — truly worth the investment, especially if you've been looking to kick things up a notch in the kitchen.

    a forest green le creuset dutch oven

    Ready? Set? Cook!

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