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1. A 48-needle meat tenderizer that'll help even the toughest cuts turn out tender and juicy by 1) breaking down connective tissues that make meat tough and chewy, and 2) creating tiny channels in the meat to allow marinades to be fully absorbed in as little as five minutes *and* allow heat to penetrate more quickly so you can reduce cooking time by up to 40% — which will help the meat retain those precious juices and keep it from drying out!
2. A panini press grill that makes it quick and easy to achieve perfectly pressed sandwiches, quesadillas, and much more — no flipping required! You can even use the lock top lid to warm things like personal pizzas and open-face sandwiches!
3. A handy dumpling maker here to simplify making homemade pot stickers, pierogis, empanadas, and turnovers if you haven't quite mastered making them by hand yet. Not to worry! All you have to do is lay the dough overtop, add your filling, and flip up one side so this ingenious accessory can do the cutting, sealing, and crimping for you! Pro skill levels very much not required.
4. A sous vide cooker that'll make over- or under- cooked meals a thing of the past. It takes the guesswork out of preparing dinner by maintaining the precise temperature to perfectly cook your meals so you get flawless results without much effort or monitoring from you at all!
5. An Instant Pot if you want delicious meals to basically cook themselves in very little time. You won't believe how quick and simple it is to make dishes that actually taste incredible using this miracle appliance that's basically a pressure cooker, a slow cooker, a rice cooker, a steamer, a sauté-r, a yogurt maker, and a warmer — all in one device!
6. A veggie spiralizer so you can easily turn your veggies into perfect noods simply by turning the handle!
7. A microwave pasta maker – it'll actually give you perfect, al dente pasta in minutes with no mess or sticking to prove that spaghetti dinner doesn't have to be a time consuming hassle that's just one wrong move away from leaving you with mushy noods.
8. A sushi-making kit that uses an innovative frame help you precisely layer your fillings, a rolling mat to help you mold a log, and a cutter to slice it into perfect sushi bites that won't fall apart like the first ones you attempted by hand.
9. A copy of The Flavor Bible, full of helpful tips from leading chefs that'll strengthen your knowledge on how to season and combine ingredients, textures, and temperatures so you can feel more confident about experimenting with less fear of accidentally ruining all of your hard work all because of one pinch too many.
10. A stuffed patty mold that helps you create the perfect little space for delicious fillings before sealing it up nicely to avoid your ingredients oozing out and burning during the cooking process. You'll end up with perfectly sized patties full of juicy and delicious flavor in every bite!
11. A microwave rice cooker to effortlessly achieve perfectly steamed results every time, so you can stop struggling with the stovetop and always ending up with partially boiled or burned grains.
12. A perforated crisping pan ingeniously designed for even heat distribution and consistent results so your homemade or frozen pizza comes out nice and crunchy without the disappointment of ending up with a soggy or burnt crust.
13. A rapid egg cooker that can make perfectly hard boiled, soft boiled, poached, and scrambled eggs in just minutes so you can stop putting in all the effort yourself, only to wind up with uneven results. It can even make an omelet if you wanna feel extra fancy!
14. A helpful tortilla press kit so you can easily make consistently perfect tortillas at home! Plus, it's made in Mexico out of old Singer sewing machines and will look stunning on your counter.
15. A air fryer to make perfectly crispy fried food simply by setting the temperature and a timer. No oil splatters (in fact, no oil at all!) and no overcooking thanks to its auto-shutoff feature!
16. A Kochblume spill stopper that'll help you avoid a mess if your pot boils over. It traps excess foam and liquid so they don't spill all over your stove. No more hovering anxiously in the kitchen while waiting for your water to boil (and say goodbye to having a huge mess to clean up all because you BRIEFLY turned your head).
17. A multi-function chopping board with a smooth side for normal cutting, and a side with specially designed spikes to grip meat, making it much easier to slice. It also features an angled cutting surface designed to catch any dripping juices or crumbs that go a-tumblin'.
18. A digital food thermometer so you can stop hemming and hawing over whether or not your chicken is cooked enough and quit losing precious juice from your steaks every time you cut them open to check on the middle. Just stick this lil' guy in and get an instant temperature reading!
19. A two-stage electric knife-sharpener to bring even the dullest blades back to life so you can always make nice clean cuts.
20. And a wooden children's "knife" so your little one can safely help out in the kitchen without fear, because nothing ruins a meal quite like...an injury.
21. An automatic pan stirrer for anyone who tends to forget to continuously stir certain ingredients and always ends up with clumpy results. It even has a built-in timer, so you can let it take over at the stove while you bask in the glory of your newfound free time.
22. A Blue Apron subscription so you can receive fresh ingredients from farmers pre-portioned for specific dishes, plus easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions so you can get perfect results every time!
23. A little oven thermometer that'll provide a safety net in case your oven, grill, toaster oven, smoker, or any other heat-based food appliance's temperature reader isn't 100% accurate, which can lead to burnt or undercooked meals, even if you followed the instructions perfectly.
24. An amazing Always pan designed to replace eight pieces of cookware so preparing a variety of dishes can be a lot less complicated.
25. A pack of delicious pre-prepared seasoned beans for those nights when you need one more side dish to fill out a meal, but don't have the time or ingredients to start from scratch. Just throw these in the microwave for 60 seconds, and BAM — your problem is solved.
26. An Everyplate subscription so you can skip the grocery store and receive three to five meals per week that are super easy to make and will save you a lot of time and effort, especially if meal prepping isn't your strong suit.
27. A cute kitchen timer to give yourself the gift of endless un-burned food.
28. An online cooking class from Todo Verde that'll help you master plant-based Mexican dishes with authentic flavor!
29. A variety pack of delicious vegan pancake mixes for those ~breakfast for dinner~ kinda nights when you don't wanna get involved with making batter from scratch and wondering if it'll come out any good. All three flavors can even be used as waffle mix if you aren't in the mood for flapjacks!
30. And finally, a classic ceramic pie bird that 1) keeps your pie filling from boiling over and getting your oven all messy, 2) distributes moisture to avoid the bottom getting soggy, and 3) makes sure the top crust cooks evenly without splitting — all while looking very adorable.
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