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1. An electric griddle so you can cook everything from eggs and bacon to sausage and pancakes all in one spot, and without dirtying all the pots and pans. Once you see how easy this is to use, you'll never want to pay for an overpriced brunch again.
2. A set of stainless-steel measuring spoons because if you're gonna make delicious home-cooked meals, you'll need something to measure your herbs and spices with. This set has an oval shape that looks cool but also makes it easier to reach into small jars.
3. And to go with your new measuring spoons, a set of stainless-steel measuring cups so you don't need to eyeball the amount of flour a recipe needs because that never leads to anything good. This sturdy set is every home cook's must-have, so add it to your shopping cart asap.
4. An Oxo salad spinner if you want to stop spending a small fortune on those weekly (ehm, daily) gourmet take-out salads. This clever spinner washes and dries your lettuce for you, and the container doubles as a salad bowl. Who knew?!
5. An OXO can opener reviewers say actually works without any effort on your part. It glides and cuts through the metal super easily, so whether you need a bunch of beans for your chili or you need to open 12,000 cans of tomatoes for your pasta sauce, this is here to help.
6. A Dash rapid egg cooker so you can make the perfect eggs, every time. Hard-boiled, soft-boiled, poached, scrambled, it can do it all — it even makes an omelet. So if you think you can't cook, get this little cooker and at least you've got every egg recipe covered.
7. A 12-piece T-fal cookware set that includes every pot and pan you'll ever need. Reviewers say these really are nonstick, so you don't need to worry about having to scrub burnt-on messes after every home-cooked meal.
8. A five-piece food storage container set to make your pantry look nice and neat, and to keep your staples fresh. Having an organized kitchen is half the battle, and these airtight canisters eliminate a ton of time searching for that hidden box of pasta you know is somewhere.
9. A three-piece baking sheet set for delicious and healthy sheet pan dinners. And to bake chocolate chip cookies, obviously. Shoppers love that the pans are nonstick and dishwasher-safe, and you know you're way more likely to cook if you know cleanup will be a breeze.
10. A programmable slow cooker so you can throw a bunch of ingredients in in the morning, forget about it, and have a fabulous home-cooked meal at the end of the day. A good slow cooker is a total game changer, so get yourself one, like, today.
11. A 16-piece knife block set because nothing will put you off cooking like a dull knife that can't even slice through a tomato. If your old knives just aren't ~cutting~ it anymore, get this high-quality knife block set that includes every knife you'll ever need. Plus, it'll look super sleek sitting on your countertop.
12. An acacia wood cutting board with a nonslip base so you can chop, slice, and julienne veggies (now we're really getting fancy!) with ease. And when you're not using it to prep meals, use it as a charcuterie board everyone is sure to be asking you about.
13. A Dash mini waffle maker that's super tiny, but makes perfectly crispy and golden waffles. And what's better than a giant stack of freshly made waffles drizzled with globs of maple syrup?!
14. A KitchenAid immersion blender for the creamiest soups, sauces, smoothies, and more. It's one of those kitchen tools that may look way too fancy and reserved for professional chefs only, but the reality is, it couldn't be easier to use.
15. A Lodge Dutch oven with a matching trivet that's way more affordable than the classic French brand, but just as good. Use it to make comforting stews or to bake the sourdough bread recipe you perfected during quarantine, you won't believe how much use you'll get out of this one pot.
16. A Cuisinart toaster oven and air fryer in one that really is worth all the hype. It's been one of the hot ticket items all year, and it's on sale for an amazing price right now, so run, don't walk to get it.
17. A set of three nonslip stainless-steel mixing bowls so you can feel oh-so-skilled as you whisk up some whipped cream from scratch. Reviewers say the nonslip bottom makes such a difference, and for just $20, this is a high-quality set that'll last you for literally ever.
18. A silicone clip-on pot strainer that'll be the cleverest, most useful kitchen tool you own. Instead of burning your hands while draining pasta water, clip this thing onto the pot and it'll do all the work for you.
19. A mortar and pestle so you can make homemade pesto and spice mixes like a serious pro. Every kitchen needs one of these, and the next time a recipe calls for homemade garam masala, you've got what you need (obviously get the ingredients, too).
20. A reviewer-loved hand mixer that's super affordable and really ~beats~ mixing cookie dough by hand. It comes with several attachments, and you can choose from six speeds so you always get perfectly mixed dough and batter.
21. An acacia wood salt shaker and pepper grinder set so you can season your meals to perfection. The set would also make a lovely housewarming gift and looks pretty enough to place on the dining table, so it's an all-around winner.
22. A Ninja professional blender that has special blades to make THE smoothest blended foods and drinks. No chunks of fruit or ice with this machine. Shoppers say it's absolutely worth the price and that, unlike other blenders, it's easy to clean, which is always appreciated when you're cooking at home.
23. A 16-piece porcelain dinnerware set because if you're gonna cook all this food, you need something to serve it on. This dish set is for four people and it's classic and elegant, a choice you can't go wrong with.
24. A four-piece wood utensil set so you can stir your soups, flip your pancakes, and fold your cake batter. If you're looking for a wood rather than plastic set, this one has everything you need and will look nice in a crock on your countertop, too.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.