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You'll be a Food Network star in no time.
Get it from Amazon for $23.82.
Promising review: "Good quality wood and graphics. I was hesitant after some bad reviews of the board breaking after several uses and the graphics wearing off. The company must have redesigned the product. I have used my cutting board nearly everyday since purchase and it's as good as new. The lines are burnished in, not printed so they won't wear off. It's a good size for a small kitchen. It is a quirky addition to any nerd's kitchen; my boyfriend and I love it!" —Adrienne P. Kitchens
Making your chopping more precise and saving your fingers from potential slices.
Get it from Amazon for $14.95.
Promising review: "Pros: Good quality, good weight, well balanced. As described. Packaging was a surprise, a very nice display box that, I think, really adds to the value. I'd recommend this to anyone wanting a better knife that doesn't already have a good chef's knife. Cons: None, other than its not a Wüsthof." —Rooks Hunter
Check out a whole list of 31 3-, 4- or 5-ingredient marinades here.
Like swapping out rice for farro in this recipe.
Check out a chart that details grain cooking times here.
Get a 10.25-inch skillet from Amazon for $22. Available in four sizes.
Promising review: "This pan is amazing. If you have never tried cast iron, you should. I have used (far far more expensive) 'swiss diamond' nonstick pans in the past, and while that doesn't scratch as easily as other nonstick pans, it still wears out. This pan, on the other hand, is indestructible. I have left the heat on and forgotten about it, no problem. I can use a sharp metal spatula without worrying. As for non-stickiness, the other day I cooked an egg in it with just a tiny bit of sausage grease. The egg didn't even try to stick. For cleaning, it is a breeze as you just run some water over it and brush off any gunk. If you find out a way to get something to stick to it, you can just put it in the oven to burn it off, and reseason. Try that with a nonstick pan." —M. Champ
Learn more about why cast iron pans are great and how to take care of them here. And check out a killer selection of simple cast iron recipes here.
Get three new and exciting spice blends from Raw Spice Bar for $8 per month.
Learn more about spice ideas here.
It even tells you the country of origin and how best to use all the spices and herbs listed.
Get it from Amazon for $11.79.
Promising review: "This poster is fantastic. It's crisp and clear and colorful. Also helpful and informative. It's really functional decor for a kitchen, which I think is great. I also bought another poster from the same seller so they shipped together (super heavy duty cardboard tube, poster rolled in side with tons of tissue paper to protect edges). For the price this poster can't be beat. I would buy it again in a heartbeat. I can't wait to frame it and hang it!" —Kendall
This one comes with a chipper, blender and a whisk for all of your cooking needs. Get the recipe for this cream of cauliflower soup here.
Get it from Amazon for $45.99.
Promising review: "I love this product. I recently have gotten into soups for the fall/winter season. In the past I used to transfer my baked, roasted, boiled foods to a blender and then back to a pot for finishing. I now can do everything in one pot. I am unclear HOW I lived before seeing an immersion blender recommended on a cooking blog. This is not even including the chopper and additional accessories. I have stored my food processor and can utilize my standing blender less. It is powerful and does a great job of blending my soups into a wonderful creaminess without any leftover chunks. The lower half of the blender is easily detachable which is great for cleaning. It is definitely a new staple in my kitchen." —JK
Get it from Amazon for $11.98.
Promising review: "I purchased this after spending two hours zesting limes for a gourmet cookie recipe with the traditional potato-peeler and food processor method. This zester did the same job in 30 seconds with no effort. Totally worth its weight in gold. I've also started using it for grating parmesan. Definitely takes Caesar salads and pasta up a notch. I'm purchasing several more as gifts for my friends." —Amazon Customer
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Check out a list of common pasta mistakes you may be making here.
And always let your meat rest before cutting into it!
Get it from Amazon for $89.95.
Promising review: "I can't believe that I love this thing. All my friends were getting them and raving about it. But I absolutely hate my slow cooker, and I figured this device would be much the same. I finally decided to get one when my friend posted that she had made amazing carnitas in it. My husband is Mexican and carnitas are his favorite food, so I thought I'd get one to try it out and hope everyone was right. The first thing I made (after the water test) was the carnitas and they KNOCKED OUR SOCKS OFF. Then I made rice and it came out better than my old rice cooker. Tonight I made ribs and the entire family went wild. I've had this Instant Pot for roughly 48 hours and I'm already using it for a fourth time right now to make oatmeal. Get one. You will not be sorry." —Regina Croskey-Corcoran
Get the recipe for this Instant Pot "faux-tisserie chicken" here.
You can even do it in your toaster oven!
Looking at you, cacio e pepe.
Be sure to check out 19 Ridiculously Good Five-Ingredient Pasta Recipes for some inspiration.
And it'll keep your hands from smelling.
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
Promising review: "This is a very good press. Large capacity to handle those really big cloves I used to cut in half. What attracted me was the built in cleanerbut I was skeptical. My old press had a separate cleaner that was always lost in the kitchen gadget drawer. This one is attached and works perfectly. I pressed 6 large cloves and popped the remnants out with a single stroke of the cleaner and a quick rinse. No more rinsing and picking and rinsing and poking with toothpicks." —Blues 'n BBQ
Just change out the water!
Get it from Amazon for $20.62.
Promising review: "This gadget is amazing. I bought sage before Thanksgiving, and I've kept it in the refrigerator to see how long it would last. It's now three weeks later, and that sage is still very fresh and completely usable. It will pay for itself by keeping herbs fresh for so long! Everyone who prepares food with herbs needs this." —DP
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