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1. A pre-seasoned cast iron skillet that you'll find yourself reaching for again and again since you can sauté in it, sear, broil, braise, fry, grill, or stick it in the oven or over a campfire. This do-it-all item is super tough and reviewers say it's a must-have for making the perfect steak.
2. An electric raclette maker that'll be a sure hit at your next family meal or get-together. It has a grilling stone and a non-stick grill to cook up your meat and veggies. Plus, there are eight raclette pans to melt down your favourite cheeses in minutes, because gooey cheese makes everything better.
3. 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, so you can bake, broil, and roast, worry free.
4. A mortar and pestle that'll grind up some Instagram-worthy guacamole. You can also use it to make your own custom seasoning blends by mashing up different herbs, spices, and aromatics.
5. A multi-purpose pot with a built-in strainer that'll keep you safe from hot water splashing at you. Just twist the handles until they lock and pour the boiling water into the sink. No need for a colander!
6. 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.
7. An immersion blender that can do so many things, it's basically genius. It'll blend dips, mix cake batter, crush frozen fruit, and generally take on anything that needs turning into a liquid.
8. A panini press that'll serve up the most delicious sandwiches that are perfectly warm and gooey. The griddle is nonstick, which makes cleanup easy, and it folds upward, so it won't take up too much space on your counter.
9. An electric fondue pot that'd be a super fun addition to family dinner night. You can use cheese, chocolate, broth, or oil in the pot, depending on if you want a sweet or savoury meal. Plus, it comes with eight fondue forks and a temperature probe.
10. Or a cascading fountain, if you're looking to add some drama to your kitchen. You can use it for chocolate, which is always a crowd-pleaser, or you can get funky and use it for buffalo sauce, nacho cheese, or ranch dip.
11. A pizza stone that'll give you restaurant-quality crust and even help give some life to frozen pizzas when you just need some quick comfort food. It retains heat evenly and doesn't need any soaking or seasoning, so you can start eating some homemade 'za right away.
12. A traditional Moroccan tagine that'll make slow-cooking all of your stews and veggies a breeze. You can use it on a gas or electric stovetop, or stick it in the oven. It'll quickly become one of your go-to items since it's perfect for one-pot meals (lesser cleanup time).
13. A tofu press that'll squeeze out excess moisture from your tofu. With the extra water out of it, your tofu will cook faster, more evenly, and take on the yummy flavours of your dish more easily.
14. 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, and it easily whips up lasagna sheets, spaghetti, and fettuccine.
15. A food steamer that'll help if you're looking to cut down on oil in your diet. All you need to do is pour in some water, toss in your meats, veggies, and grains, set the timer, and dinner will steam itself right before your eyes.
16. A mandolin slicer that'll make sure you get perfectly even slices of fruits and veggies. It has a cover to protect your hands from the blades, so you can slice away without stress. There are four blades of various thicknesses, meaning you can get dinner going, whether it's scalloped potatoes or ratatouille on the menu.
17. A vacuum sealer that'll protect your pricey meats from freezer burn and keep food from spoiling quickly. You can also put sealed meats in a sous vide machine, if you're feeling fancy.
18. A smoking gun that’ll infuse so much flavour into your creations, the whole family will be salivating. Load up the gun with wood chips, light it, and blow smoke into a covered container of any kind. Try it with your next cocktail for some extra layers to your adult beverage!
19. A spiralizer that'll help you make zoodles at home, if you're trying to eat more veggies. It has five different blades, so you can choose what thickness you want your veggies to be cut into.
20. A flavour injector that'll add a serious kick to your next Sunday dinner. If you don't have time to marinate meat, just inject your marinade right into it, which will make it all tender and juicy when it's cooked.
21. An Instant Pot, because you've been talking about getting one for ages and are ready to get on board this delicious trend. It combines the use of seven standalone kitchen appliances and prepares dishes much faster.
22. A popcorn popper, so you can have your favourite movie theatre snack while watching Netflix at home. It uses air instead of oil, so cleanup's a breeze, and it can make up to 18 cups per batch in just a few minutes.
23. A salad bowl and chopper that'll help you whip up a gourmet salad in no time, particularly if your knife skills aren't the ~sharpest~ (get it?). It has a non-slip handle that'll cut through lettuce, veg, cheese, and even some fruit, if you're feeling fancy.
24. And lastly, that stand mixer you've been wanting for years, but haven't gotten around to buying. If you've recently picked up baking during this time and find yourself whipping up multiple treats and loaves of bread, this heavy-duty item will save your arm from getting tired of whisking and kneading.
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