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1. A 3-in-1 burger press for preparing delicious stuffed burgers and veggie burgers, sliders, and regular burgers. Now you really can have it your way.
Made with non-stick coating! Plus, it's dishwasher-safe!
Promising review: "I usually avoid these little gadgets because really, who actually needs something like this? But I'm eating my words now because I love the thing! After reading about the leftover stuff that winds up in store-bought hamburger I started grinding my own meats. It makes a huge difference and it's not that much work. These presses allow me to put some meat in the press and gently tap it into place for a perfect burger. Creating stuffed burgers is much easier than doing it manually. Best small ticket item I've purchased in quite a while." —NHShopper
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
2. An air fryer to whip up "fried" versions of all your favorite foods, minus the oil. Chicken tenders, french fries, tempura, mozzarella sticks, wings — that's just scratching the surface of all the mouthwatering possibilities!
All you have to do is put your food in the fryer basket, set the temp and the timer, and your food will come out crispy and delish. The auto-shutoff feature will help prevent overcooking, and the cool-touch handle means no hand burns when pulling your food out. Comes with a recipe book for inspo! And if you need further convincing, check out a BuzzFeeder's review (#1) here.
Promising review: "I always thought of the air fryer as being a thing for the lazy. Yes, it is. But it makes miracles! You have tons of possibilities ‚ you get crispy tasty food, you can easily clean it, and there is absolutely NO SMELL of plastic or burned parts. Great size, perfect for one to two people. A lifesaver." —Flávia De Luca
Get it from Amazon for $49.95 (available in five colors).
3. A microwave pasta maker for cooking up your fav noodz without having to turn the stove on. All you need to do is add your choice of sauce and toppings, and you're good to go!
It yields up to four servings at a time, and is top-rack dishwasher-safe.
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, 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 afterward. 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 $16.99.
4. And while we're on the topic of making pasta, why not use the money you're saving on delivery to buy some splurge-worthy truffle-infused pasta sauce? Your tastebuds deserve this luxury.
I am obsessed with all things truffle so Truff happens to be one of my fav brands — their hot sauces, spicy mayo, and these pasta sauces are a truffle-lover's dream. I was lucky enough to receive this set from the brand a few weeks ago and while I haven't tried the Arrabbiata yet, I can tell you the Pomodoro is AMAZING. So far I've had it with Barilla Protein+ pasta and Kohlrabi vegetable "pasta" from Trader Joe's and it was wonderful with both. The truffle flavor is there, but not overpowering, making this sauce a great option for anyone who enjoys a classic Pomodoro with a little bit of a twist!
Promising review: "Best sauce ever! I am obsessed. I have started giving this pasta sauce to friends and family as gifts and they always fall in love with it, too. Can't get enough! It's my favorite Truff product!" —Tessa B.
5. Or a bag of cheddar cheese powder so you can turn your microwaved mac into mac and cheese. An easy way to enjoy the ultimate comfort food right from the comfort of your own home!
This cheese powder is free of gluten, GMO's, and artificial color!
Promising review: "I don't always have cheese on-hand and this is great!! You can make it as creamy as you want. It's also great to add to boxed mac and cheese to make it cheesier!! This is a staple now in our pantry!" —Calie
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
6. A microwave bacon cooker that'll make it oh-so simple to whip up that salty goodness to put in sandwiches and burgers, crumble into pastas and salads, or serve on the side of your breakfast for dinner.
Microwave time is just one minute per slice! The tray catches all the grease, and it's dishwasher-safe!
Promising review: "This is the best little gadget I have tried in a long time. I lay a paper towel on top and fold to drape over the edges to catch the splatters, program for one minute per slice of bacon, and that is it. If you have a full rack, 12 slices, you will take the rack out, remove the ones that are done, put back in, cook for additional one minutes until all are to your satisfaction. You can put the gadget into the dishwasher or wash in good soapy water and have it ready for the next use." —G. Carver
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
7. A fancy schmancy pizza oven to turn pizza night into a fun activity with your loved ones. Everyone can make their own personal pie which means no arguments over which toppings to order!
Promising review: "My family and I used this pizza oven for the first time on Mother's Day and it was a huge hit! It gets *extremely* hot very quickly. We made four pizzas the first time we tried it and each one got better as we went — practice makes perfect! We picked up dough and cheese from our local supermarket and made our own sauce for a little extra homemade touch. Can't wait to use it again!" —Heather Braga, BuzzFeed Editor
Get it from Williams Sonoma for $599.95.
8. And if the weather doesn't permit an outdoor pizza night, this indoor pizza oven will be just as fun to use!
Promising review: "During the pandemic we stopped eating out — our favorite thing was to get a pizza and have some wine. We LOVE this pizza oven. It cooks pizza entirely different than our normal oven, it takes it to restaurant level — crispy crust, golden cheese, piping hot to perfection. The only thing we wondered is why we didn't get this sooner?! Its AMAZING!!!!!!!!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $154.95.
9. A sous vide cooker to help you make restaurantworthy meals with minimal effort. So minimal you don't even have to be in the kitchen while your food is cooking. I'm not kidding.
The temperature range is 32–197 degrees Fahrenheit. The cooker can be controlled right from your phone, so you don't even have to stay in the kitchen while cooking. It also provides cooking notifications, and stays connected through Bluetooth from up to 30 feet away. Plus, you get access to over 1,000 recipes, so you'll have inspiration for yummy meals! Get the Anova app here.
Promising review: "Since I started cooking sous vide, my family says my cooking has gone to a new level. I started with the original Anova, and just recently picked up this Nano. The Nano is awesome because it's much smaller vs. the first Anova, making it easier to store in a drawer or something. It sounds trivial but by making it easier to grab. Set-up is so much quicker, and I can cook a beef roast for 30 hours without adding ANY water. If you're just starting out in sous vide, I recommend this cooker." —Jeff Nichols
Get it from Amazon for $108.
10. A sushi-making kit for making your own fresh sushi! This is great for anyone who wants to throw together a strange combination of ingredients without judgment from a professional sushi chef.
This set includes a training frame, nonstick paddle, and the SushiQuik Roll cutter. It can make all roll sizes, includes rolls with rice on the outside. Plus, the sushi mat is detachable so it can be put in the dishwasher.
Promising review: "Bought this for my husband, but I quickly took it over! Tastes so much better than grocery store sushi, and will save lots of money over the long term. Try it!" —Linda
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
11. A breakfast sandwich maker for ensuring you start your day in the most delicious way — no Seamless or waiting in line at the drive-thru required!
It only takes about five minutes to make your breakfast sandwich. The surfaces are covered with durable, nonstick coating, and all removable parts are dishwasher-safe. Comes with some recipes for inspo, and PSA: If using meat, it must be pre-cooked.
Promising review: "I'm gadget-crazy and bought this on a whim, and I'm pretty impressed. I used Pam spray, English muffins, ham, cheese, and an egg. I heated it up a little past the recommended time, set a timer for five minutes, used tongs to lift up the compartments and whaddya know! A perfect, cute little sandwich! I pulled it out with a plastic spatula and set it on a tiny cookie rack to cool so the bottom wouldn't get soggy. Nothing leaked, nothing stuck. Very compact and tidy. Let the contraption cool, then rinse and wipe." —Amazoniac
Get it from Amazon for $42.99.
12. And while we're on the subject of sandwiches, a panini press to quickly transform sandwiches and wraps into beautiful creations. It's been scientifically-proven that everything tastes better in panini form.
Reviewers say this panini press is smaller than expected but you can still easily make two sandwiches on it at a time AND it's great for those with limited kitchen storage or counter space!
Promising review: "This panini maker upgrades pretty much any sandwich. I have been able to put two sandwiches at a time in it. It takes a bit of careful placement to get thick ciabatta roll sandwiches in the panini maker and press down, but it can be done. I have also cooked small pieces of marinated boneless, skinless chicken on it." —Diana
Get it from Amazon for $49.95.
13. A personalized charcuterie board because a dinner that consists of meats, cheeses, spreads, nuts, and other must-haves is a million times better than meal delivery, IMO.
Left Coast Original is a small business based in Largo, Florida that sells a variety of personalized heirloom pieces like leather passport covers, dog collars, convertible leather backpacks, brunch boards, and more!
Promising review: "This charcuterie board is perfect! Such nice personalization, and the seller took into account the revisions/requests I made that were a little bit different than the standard options. Highly recommend!" —Paige Della Badia
Get it from Left Coast Original on Etsy for $54.19+ (available in three finishes and various sizes).
14. An Always Pan — a multi-purpose piece of cookware with a cult following and for a good reason. NOTHING ever sticks to this pan which means cleanup is truly a breeze. If the thought of scrubbing a pan after cooking is what drives you to order food delivery, this baby will be a real game changer.
This features a nontoxic, nonstick ceramic coating. Plus, it's dishwasher-safe! To learn more about this customer-favorite pan, check out our write-up of the Always Pan!
I joined the Always Pan game later than most of my colleagues mostly because I doubted how any piece of cookware could be THAT loved by so many people. I consider myself to be a good cook, but I have an intense fear of accidentally eating undercooked meat, so I often tend to overcook things like chicken to the point of burning the pan. This pan must be crafted with magic fairy dust because when I tell you nothing sticks to it, I truly mean NOTHING sticks to it. Long gone are the days of having to soak my pan before scrubbing away at the burnt bits like my life depends on it. Burnt food slides right off with the grace of a ballerina. This pan is worth ever penny and more.
Get it from Our Place for $145 (available in six colors).
15. Or a non-stick sectioned skillet that'll allow you to make various components of your meal all in one place. Your dinner will be done sooner than your food delivery's ETA.
This features five compartments. It only requires one burner, and it's non-stick and stain-resistant. Plus, it features double layer non-stick coating that is PFOA-free. It's both oven- and dishwasher-safe.
Promising review: "Now that I have cooked a few meals with this pan, I can honestly say that I will no longer be needing all my other pans. It just does it all. Cooking multiple ingredients at the same time and then infusing them together to mix the flavors is something that I have never been able to do before. Keep the pan at a medium heat to always get the best cook, because foods cook differently, and you can take your time in preparing your meal. I recommend this to pretty much anyone that likes to cook and mostly to the ones that dread it!" —Dan S
Get it from Amazon for $59.99.
16. A dice set that'll help get you out of your cooking rut. It includes five primary dice (protein, cooking method, grain/carb, herb, and bonus ingredient), as well as four seasonal veggie dice to keep things fresh and interesting.
Two Tumbleweeds is a woman-owned small business based in Tempe, Arizona. They sell products to keep mealtime fun. They offer notepads and calendars for planning weekly menus and grocery lists, foodie dice, and mixology dice — because trying out new cocktails is important!
Promising review: "What a life-changer. It has gotten my dinner menus out of a rut and made them fun! I highly recommend this shop and product!!!" —likethecolor
Get it from Two Tumbleweeds on Etsy for $32 or Amazon for $24.
17. A microwave rice cooker because let's be real here, a food like rice (that is the staple of so many amazing dishes) shouldn't be difficult or time-consuming to cook! Now go ahead and use it to re-create all of your fav takeout dishes!
This is dishwasher-safe!
Promising review: "A dorm room necessity! Makes pretty good rice fast and simple. Way tastier than minute rice and no hassle of buying an expensive rice cooker or using the stove. Definitely recommend to lazy rice lovers or college kids who barely have time to cook real food." —Cristina L
Get it from Amazon for $21.76.
18. An Instant Pot that may just become your new favorite gadget — this thing is a pressure cooker, a slow cooker, a rice cooker, a steamer, a sauté-r, a yogurt maker, and a warmer all in ONE. Plus, it can prepare food up to 70% faster than other methods. Why wait on a GrubHub order when you can own a kitchen appliance that'll do the hard work for you?!
This gadget can keep food warm automatically for up to 10 hours, and there are three temperatures for sautéing and slow-cooking. The inner cooking pot, lid, and steam-rack are dishwasher-safe! Check out our write-up about the incredible Instant Pot!
Promising review: "This is quite possibly the coolest, most versatile kitchen gadget I’ve ever owned. I love it so much that I’ve purchased two more for friends and relatives. What can it do? I think the real question is 'What can’t it do?' I truly believe you could replace every cooking appliance (including your oven and stove top) and do EVERYTHING in the Instant Pot. I purchased two sizes for my own use: the three-quart (which is my almost-every-day workhorse for two person dishes) and the eight-quart (which I bring out to handle my dinner party dishes). Everything I’ve tried has been fabulous. In the realm of kitchen appliances, there is no better investment than the Instant Pot. Highly recommended!!!" —Stereoman
Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in three sizes).
19. And an Instant Pot unicorn attachment — this cutie can be placed on top of the steam release to help re-direct the flow of steam from traveling straight up, but most importantly, it's super fun to look at.
SteamGeeks is a small business based in Denham Springs, Louiaiana that sells a fun assortment of unique accessories for the Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, and KitchenAid Stand Mixer.
Get it from SteamGeeks on Etsy for $14+ (available in various colors and models).
20. A veggie chopper that eliminates the tedious chore that is chopping, slicing, dicing, and spiralizing produce. Sorry you can no longer use "cutting onions makes my eyes tear up" as an excuse not to cook.
Comes with four interchangeable blades so you can julienne, chop, slice, and cut easily! This is FDA-approved, BPA-free, and can be fully disassembled and put in the top rack of the dishwasher. It also has a soft-grip handle to make prepping your ingredients easy on your hands.
Promising review: "If you’re lazy like me, this is for you. One thing I don’t like doing in the kitchen is chopping vegetables. You do have to cut the vegetables to a certain size so it can fit correctly in the blades, but I don’t mind doing half the work." —J Rivera
Get it from Amazon for $29.98.
21. Magnetic pressure cooker cheat sheets you can simply attach to your cooker, the fridge, or anywhere else you'd like. No more guesstimating or googling the cook times on your fav foods!
All Specials is an Etsy shop based in Los Angeles that sells Instant Pot magnets and candle warning labels.
Promising review: "Cannot wait to start using these magnets! I love the quick reference and I don't have to second guess myself anymore! YEAH!" —carousel2073
Get it from All Specials on Etsy for $9.99/single magnet or $12.99/two magnets.
22. On a similar note, you may also wanna get these air fryer cheat sheets, too. They feature tips and tricks to make the most out of your cooking!
Willa Flare is an Etsy shop based in Port Hueneme, California that sells fun gifts like these cooking cheat sheets, Peloton-compatible phone holders, dishwasher magnets, and more!
Promising review: "Very sturdy and I love the magnet on the back. Very convenient source for temperature and time when cooking with the air fryer." —WJVdesigns
Get it from Willa Flare on Etsy for $12.99.
23. Nonstick toaster bags so when your craving for a midnight grilled cheese hits, you can pop it into the toaster with ease — no pans, no crumb-filled mess, and no searching for a late-night diner on Uber Eats.
You and I both know you have bread, cheese, and butter on-hand. Please do yourself and your wallet a favor and make this one at home.
Promising review: "I bought this for my elderly mom who loves grilled cheese sandwiches. I was skeptical that this bag on the toaster would work but it did! The only thing I would suggest is after you toast the sandwich, let it sit for a few minutes so the cheese melts better. I prepared it and gave it to her straight away. Bread was toasted on the outside. Cleanup was easy. All in all impressive!" —Christopher Carnrick at Pirate Palms
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $8.59.
24. HelloFresh — a service that will send you pre-portioned ingredients and simple instructions so you can quickly cook up fun and innovative meals.
Promising review: "For me there are three great reasons to try a meal kit like HelloFresh right now: 1. to reduce trips to the grocery store without having to forgo fresh produce, 2. to get out of the same-dinner ruts, especially when we're cooking at home more than ever, and 3. to learn new cooking skills in a basically foolproof setting.
Here's how it works: You can select from the four preferences: meat and veggie, veggies, low-calorie, and family-friendly. Recipes come portioned to two or four people (but I find the portions to be generous), and you can get either three or four recipes per week (for the two-person plan) or two or three recipes a week (for the four-person plan). And of course you can skip weeks, upgrade to ~premium~ recipes (think surf and turf) for an additional fee, or change the number of meals at any time. When your box arrives, you get everything you need to make the recipe, chilled to perfection, and portioned accordingly (you just need to provide pantry staples like butter, oil, salt and pepper).
And the instructions? Totally foolproof. My fave recipe so far exemplifies how helpful HelloFresh is for trying out new recipes and techniques — say hello to my little friend, tempura shrimp. I have thought about making at-home tempura for like.....years, but it seemed like a lot of work, and I'd burn myself on the hot hot oil.
But this recipe took all the scariness out of it — turns out I *didn't* need a whole pot of oil to fry these bbs up, a shallow fry worked PERFECTLY. And when I feel done with HelloFresh, when we're no longer social distancing from the grocery store and I feel like I've learned enough, I will 10000000000% make this again on my own. And I've been thinking about the sauce (an easy mix of mayo, Sriracha, and apricot jam) ever since, and will put it on just every single thing from here on out — including just a spoon. And the portions are IMO, very generous — I could not eat what they'd consider one portion in a single night, and the leftovers always reheated just as deliciously as they were the first night. And the best part = you can access their database of over 2,500 recipes even when you're not a subscriber, so you can just use it as a cookbook when you're done subscribing." —Maitland Quitmeyer, BuzzFeed Editor
Subscribe to HelloFresh starting at $8.99/serving.
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