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1. A bottle of ghost pepper seasoning that'll set your mouth on fire, but also have you reaching for more. Be careful — reviewers warn that you shouldn't use too much at once or your lips might go numb. But if that's what you're into, you do you!
2. Or a jar of Japanese chili miso oil that'll hit you with a medium-spice heat and an umami punch. You can use it to marinate meats, add flavour to stir fries, amp up salad dressings, or just eat it straight from the spoon.
3. A digital kitchen thermometer that'll ensure all your roasted meats are cooked to perfection, because nobody wants to eat undercooked chicken. It has over 26,000 five-star reviews and people love that you can switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
4. A potato ricer that'll give you the smoothest mashed potatoes you've ever seen outside of a restaurant. You can also use it on other boiled vegetables (like carrots and yams).
5. A baguette pan that'll help you whip up wonderful French loafs (sourdough was so three months ago). It has a non-stick coating and perforations for airflow that'll make your bread light and airy on the inside, and golden and crisp on the outside.
6. A pair of non-stick silicone baking mats that'll save you from scraping burnt-on chocolate chip cookies off your pan. It has over 12,000 five-star reviews and people love that it helps them cut down on both parchment paper and oil.
7. A six-sided grater that'll help you prepare your cheeses and vegetables at your desired thickness. Use the finer sides to grate hard cheeses, use the bigger sides to shred veggies, or use the wide side to create strips of zucchini or cucumber.
8. A pair of multifunctional kitchen shears that you can use to butterfly chicken, cut through poultry bones, pop open a bottle cap, or crush open a walnut shell. It's made of durable stainless steel and has an ambidextrous handle, so everyone can use this handy tool.
9. A rice cooker that'll give you perfectly cooked and fluffy rice, because standing over the stove to stir it is boring and can lead to soggy results. It'll also keep your rice warm after it's done cooking and can double as a steamer for veggies.
10. Some squeeze bottles that'll help you replicate that beautifully-plated meal you saw on your favourite YouTube channel. You can use them for olive oil, salad dressing, sauce, and pretty much anything else (or just squeeze it directly into your mouth — I'm not judging).
11. A trio of dough presses that'll help you create sealed treats that won't spill your filling all over the place. It'll cut your pastry into a perfect circle and crimp it closed after you've filled it.
12. A hamburger press that'll give you uniform patties every time, so everything always cooks evenly. It's made of nonstick aluminum, so your burgers won't get trapped in the press.
13. An air fryer that'll help you fry up your favourite foods, but with drastically less oil. It uses a convection fan system that'll give your food a crispy texture without actually deep frying them.
14. A spicy habanero hot sauce that'll add a yummy kick to everything from avocado toast to Caesars. It's made right here in Canada, and it was featured on Hot Ones, so you know it's legit!
16. An egg cooker that'll make you eggs almost any way you want them: poached, hardboiled, softboiled, scrambled, or as individual omelettes. It has almost 12,000 five-star reviews and people love that you just set it, walk away, and come back to a perfectly cooked breakfast.
17. A pasta-measuring tool that'll tell you exactly how many noods you need, so you never make too much or too little. Just slide pasta into one of the four gauges and it'll give you the serving size you're looking for.
18. Or a pasta maker that'll let you live out your dreams of being an Italian chef. It has seven different settings that'll let you decide how thick you want the dough to be, so you're always left with perfectly-sized noodles.
19. A crinkle cutter that'll help you craft restaurant-quality waffle fries and cute food garnishes from the comfort of your own kitchen. It's has a non-slip handle, so you won't injure yourself when you're slicing up a storm.
20. A bottle of salted caramel syrup that'll give a rich, buttery kick to your coffee, cocktails, and desserts. Reviewers love that they can recreate their own version of café beverages at home, without spending a small fortune.
21. A bottle of Joe Beef steak seasoning from the famous Montreal restaurant that’s packed with bold barbeque flavours like mustard and garlic. It brings in the flavours of the city’s famous smoked meat for a yummy blend that you'll reach for when you're marinating anything.
22. A cast iron grill press that'll squeeze the extra fat out of your meats and add impressive grill marks. It weighs almost three pounds, so you could also use it as a panini press for some delicious sandwiches.
23. A mini blow torch, because playing with fire (responsibly!) is all kinds of fun. Use it to get that perfectly-crackly crème brûlée crust, or just to sear fruits to bring out their natural sweetness.
24. An ergonomic marinade syringe that you can use to inject your meat with seasoning when you don’t have time to let it soak up all the juices. It’ll leave your meat tender, juicy, and packed with flavour when it's cooked.
25. A pre-seasoned cast iron skillet that you'll find yourself reaching for again and again, because you can use it to cook almost anything. Reviewers say it's super durable and will help you make the perfect steak.
26. A Dutch oven that'll help you cook up the most delicious sauces and stews. It's made of heavy-duty cast iron that'll ensure everything is cooked evenly. Now you can bake, broil, and roast, worry free.
27. A three-speed milk frother that'll whip you up delicious foamy goodness for your lattes and basically turn you into a professional barista. You can also use it for matcha, eggs, or butter coffee.
28. And lastly, a baker's dusting wand to add that *chef's kiss* moment to your pastries, even if they didn't turn out perfectly. You can sprinkle cocoa, powdered sugar, and spices on top of your wonderful treats and show them off on Instagram.
You after confidently whipping up delicious meals:
