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    21 Products From Walmart That'll Make Cooking Dinner More Enjoyable

    It's time to let Chef Mic — aka your microwave — retire, y'all.

    1. A color-coded, 15-piece knife set that'll teach you a thing or two about knives and how to use each blade. It'll also make you think twice about which knife to pick out before you try to use a bread knife to cut a chunk of ribeye.

    2. A set of versatile ramekins perfect for preparing a meal for one or an entire dinner party. Pop them in the oven or use them to serve condiments — it's up to you!

    3. A two-tier steamer to give you a healthier cooking alternative. Plus, it's SO easy to use considering there's practically no cooking involved.

    4. A chic marble cutting board that'll inspire you to chop everything in sight, then take a picture of your masterpiece and share it with the world.

    5. A thick ergo-foam mat to give you the support your feet, legs, and back need when you're washing a mountainous pile of dishes.

    6. A KitchenAid mixer that comes in a shocking array of 40 color choices. Yes, 40! Each color will add a dose of personality to your kitchen. I don't bake often but with this baby, you can catch me on next season's The Great British Bake Off.

    7. And! A KitchenAid pasta roller and cutter extension set so you can have lots of fun making the BEST noodles you've ever had in your life. Whoever said you can't play with your food definitely kneads this.

    8. A life-changing air fryer to turn bland potatoes into yummy, crispy fries with just a fraction of the oil you'd typically use. It's truly a brilliant product.

    9. A set of gorgeous mini slow cookers with three temperature settings for you to show off at your next dinner party. For instance, you can use one to heat up soup and the other one to keep fondue warm!

    10. A multi-functional griddle to cook...basically anything! Sausages and eggs? Check. Grilled cheese? Check. Burgers? Check. Its removable plates make it so easy to clean, you won't even break a sweat.

    11. A 16-piece Drew Barrymore dinnerware set so elegant, you'll want to use it every chance that you get. Even the plainest bagel will look like a delicacy with this set.

    12. A 19-piece utensil and gadget set that'll add a splash of color to your kitchen, while giving you everything your kitchen drawer needs. I know, I have heart eyes looking at these, too! 😍

    13. A gold speckled 12-piece cookware set to equip you with the essentials for whipping up magically delightful meals.

    14. A set of Pyrex glass trays so you can see each and every layer of your lasagna or casserole. With this, you can bake, serve, and store — all in one.

    15. A handy pot with a built-in strainer to effortlessly dump out water and get on with your day. Plus, this has a scratch-resistant surface so you can safely mash potatoes after boiling and straining them.

    16. A pair of electric salt and pepper grinders that'll for sure wow your house guests. If having seasonings at the push of a button doesn't scream 21st century, then I don't know what does.

    17. An easy-to-clean and durable cast iron pan to evenly grill anything from tender chicken to juicy steak. It comes pre-seasoned, meaning you can start cooking once you open the box because we all know it's the package you've been waiting for.

    18. A necessary 10-piece utensil set that just seems too good to be true, doesn't it? It literally has every type of utensil you'd ever need, and as a bonus, the ashy blue color is just breathtaking!

    19. A four-in-one chopper and slicer so you can dice fruits and veggies like an actual Fruit Ninja. Just one push and you get a handful of evenly sized pieces.

    20. A stunning cast iron Dutch oven to slow cook your favorite stew and enhance its flavor. Double this as a serving dish since its awesome heat retention will make sure your dinner stays nice and steamy.

    21. A salad spinner that'll dry your salad in no time. Take it for a spin, you won't regret it!

    You, with all these kitchen gadgets:

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