1. A Rachael Ray salt and pepper grinder set because there’s nothing worse than under-seasoned food. Each durable piece is crafted from eco-friendly acacia wood and is chic enough to display near your stove top or on the dining table.
2. A KitchenAid stand mixer so you can make everything from cookies to shredded chicken for taco night. With 10 different speeds and a tilt-head that makes adding ingredients super simple, you may never put this appliance away. You can also buy separate attachments to make fresh pasta, grind meat, and more.
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Promising review: “OMG, I am in LOVE with my KitchenAid stand mixer. It makes the process of baking bread, cakes, and cookies so easy. While the batter is whipping, you can start on some of the cleanup. The splatter/pour guard that comes with the mixer is also a tremendous help to control the flour spilling. Would not trade it for anything in the world. I plan on using this each time I bake.” —Jacqueline
Price: $449.99 (available in 11 colors)
3. An avocado gadget that makes it easy to use every last bit of the delicious green fruit. This sturdy tool can easily cut, pit, and slice an avocado, *and* just needs a simple rinse with soap and water for easy cleanup.
4. A Vitamix blender to whip up smoothies, soups, and more in minutes. It’s also great if you want to get really ambitious and knead some dough or make your own nut butter. This appliance has touchscreen controls, five pre-programmed settings, and even boasts a self-cleaning function to make cleanup easier.
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Promising review: “The best blender I’ve ever had!!! It’s a beast!!! Smoothies always turn out smooth and silky!!! I can’t wait to make nut butter and soups! Smoothie bowls always turn out excellent, too! The more you use it, the more you’re going to love it!!!” —Connie
Price: $699.95 (available in two colors)
5. A Le Creuset Dutch oven with more than 1,000 5-star reviews because it’s a kitchen must-have for a reason. Ideal for slow-cooking, braising, roasting, baking, frying, and more, no one will be disappointed by this baby.
6. A revolving stainless-steel spice rack so you can find your cumin, garlic powder, and rosemary with one twirl (instead of minutes of hunting through a drawer or cabinet). Plus, this rotating rack comes with 20 jars with sifter caps that are pre-filled with premium spices, so you can save yourself a trip to the grocery store. ~AND~! You also get free spice refills for FIVE YEARS so this is basically a purchase that keeps on giving.
7. A 13-piece knife set complete with a knife block in case you’re preparing to cook and chop your way through Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Each knife is ergonomic for optimal results and boasts a lightweight, stainless-steel handle that’s easy to grip.
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This set includes a 3-inch paring knife, 4-inch paring knife, 5-inch serrated utility knife, 7-inch santoku knife, 8-inch bread knife, 8-inch chef’s knife, kitchen shears, sharpening steel, knife block, and four steak knives.
Promising review: “AMAZING!!!! This is not the most expensive set of knives I have purchased, but they are the best knives I have purchased. Wonderful craftsmanship, it’s the perfect weight in your hand. I look forward to cooking now!!! This was a wonderful investment.” —CHARLENE
Price: $169.95 (originally $541.50)
8. An 11-piece cookware set from Cuisinart capable of cooking up a storm in style. Each piece is made from aluminum and has a nonstick interior that makes cleanup ridiculously easy. Talk about a win-win!
9. A large double-burner griddle that’ll have people calling you “Chef” all day long. This anodized aluminum pan features a nonstick surface that can’t be beat, making it ideal for batch cooking and larger meals. When it comes to cleaning this puppy, just wipe it with soap and water. The nonstick surface makes cleanup a cinch.
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Promising review: “The best purchase I’ve made this year! I can use this pan for anything and everything. From tortillas to French toast, the wipe clean aspect is my favorite part.” —Samantha J.
Price: $67 (originally $120)
10. A 16-piece dinnerware set so you can show off all of your culinary delights in style. This set includes four complete place settings, and each individual piece is chip-resistant. Reviewers love that everything is dishwasher- and microwave safe, too.
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Set includes four dinner plates, four salad plates, four mugs, and four cereal bowls.
Promising review: “The dinnerware was even more beautiful than I expected. They look very nice for semi-formal dinner, but it has a beautiful down-home look for a casual get-together, too.” —Damary
Price: $49.99 (originally $112}
11. A Le Creuset casserole dish in case you want to show off your baked pasta dishes, breakfast bakes, and more. Made from premium stoneware, this scratch-resistant dish is suitable for the freezer, oven, microwave, and dishwasher.
12. A sturdy garlic press that’ll mince a clove of garlic in seconds, no peeling necessary. If you cook frequently or want to start, this easy-to-use press is a must. It’s big enough to accommodate larger cloves and even comes with its own cleaning tool for easy cleanup.
13. A Cuisinart juice extractor because everyone loves fresh-squeezed juice. This 1,000-watt juicer features five juicing speeds to blend any fruit and veggie you can think of, a foam management system so you can adjust the amount of foam in your juice, and a separate compartment for pulp that makes the juicer easy to clean.
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Promising review: “Set up was a breeze and cleaning is very easy. I have always used industrial juicers in the past but wanted to go a little lighter in weight. This juicer stood up to the test for sure! It has a great look and great countertop appeal, and I love the different speeds for different fruits and veggies that you are juicing.” —Kristin
Price: $140.45 (originally $239.93)
14. A luxe granite mortar and pestle set to easily crush herbs and spices in order to add flavor to your favorite dishes. Grinding spices utilizes their full potency, thus improving everything from roast chicken to salad dressing.
15. An 8-quart Instant Pot to address virtually all of your culinary needs. This must-have gadget has a whopping 11 cooking functions, including pressure cooking, steaming, and roasting.
16. A six-piece kitchen utensil set so all of your cooking needs will be totally (and stylishly!) covered. Each piece is made from high-quality teak and coated with a clear lacquer. All of the pieces are also extremely durable, and the set comes with a lifetime warranty.
17. A Black + Decker countertop microwave that doesn’t take up too much room because we all know counter space in the kitchen is precious. The best part? It’s small yet powerful enough to thoroughly heat your food. Pro tip: You can also use your microwave to cook rice, steam vegetables, and more.
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Promising review: “A nice microwave, sleek look, and a smaller model. Wattage is still high, so it effectively cooked food like my much bigger, and older model. I have a small kitchen without a lot of counter space, so it was a great fit for me. Very quick shipment and a quality product.” —Karen
Price: $109.99
18. A tiny milk frother that’ll upgrade every caffeinated drink you make at home. This compact, stainless-steel gadget delivers barista-quality frothed milk that’s creamy, foamy, and downright delicious.
19. An indoor grill for nights when you don’t feel like firing up your outdoor setup. Not only can this appliance cook burgers and sear steak perfectly, but you can also use it to make pancakes and paninis. Customers love that many components are dishwasher-safe.
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Promising review: “This is the best grill ever. It grills steak exactly like an outdoor grill. Shows grill marks. Has temp controls. The very best part is that it comes totally apart for easy cleaning. It has a drip tray that I cover with foil to catch drippings. It’s also lightweight and easy to store.” —Dona
Price: $76.99
20. A bagel guillotine because who wants to risk slicing their finger each time that bagel craving hits? This versatile item also works on muffins, buns, croissants, and rolls, and is even safe for older kids to use when making their own breakfast.
21. A retro electric hand mixer with nine speeds so you can seamlessly blend ingredients and say goodbye to lumps! This appliance has an LED timer display and comes with three different types of stainless steel whisks — wire whisks, Optimus whisks, and dough hooks — for all of your whisking needs.
22. A trio of nonstick baking pans from Rachael Ray to help you make cookies, sheet pan meals, and more. Each baking sheet is made of durable steel that won’t warp and boasts extra-wide grippy handles so they’re easy to remove from the oven.
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This set includes a 9 x 13-inch baking sheet, a 10 x15-inch baking sheet, and an 11 x 17-inch baking sheet.
Promising review: “Absolutely LOVE these pans! The nonstick is phenomenal, and the grips on the edges are super helpful when taking in and out of the oven.” —Delores
Price: $33.50+ (originally $80; available in three colors)
23. A 4-in-1 slicer, grater, and vegetable cutter if you want to make meal prep a breeze. This tool can slice veggies or grate cheese and is both simple and safe to use. Plus, it’s collapsible and easy to store.
24. A Margaritaville frozen drink maker for those who love to whip up their own refreshing slushies or cocktails while they cook. This appliance creates premium shaved ice rather than crushed ice, and comes with an easy-pour spout so drinks flow like water. Drink up!
25. A moveable kitchen cart with a stainless-steel top so you can pretend you’re on an episode of Top Chef every time you prepare a meal. This versatile piece also features two open shelves, two drawers, and a towel rack.
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Promising review: “Love this! I do all my prepping and baking on this cart. I keep my mixer on this and have an outlet near it. The stainless-steel top is cleaned with the same cleaner I use on all my stainless-steel appliances. Fabulous and well-made.” —Christine Adams
Price: $329.99+ (originally $392.54; available in two colors)
26. A rustic-style Rachael Ray cutting board practical and pretty enough for you to also use as a serving platter or trivet. The board is made of acacia wood and boasts a wood grain surface. It’s also dishwasher safe.
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27. A nine-piece KitchenAid measuring set because precision is important when cooking and baking but so are aesthetics. This stackable set, which is also dishwasher safe, is ideal for measuring both dry and wet ingredients.
28. A durable citrus juicer ideal if you often make cocktails, marinades, salad dressings, and more. This dishwasher-safe gadget includes a clear container to hold and measure fresh citrus juice, and even has a nonskid base so you won’t make a mess while juicing.
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Promising review: “I love this kitchen gadget. Perfect when I just need to juice one or two oranges or lemons. It even has a small stopper, so I can juice in advance and keep it refrigerated until I need to use it. Takes up very little space for storage.” —Rosa
Price: $17.67+ (available in three colors)
29. A must-have covered cast-iron skillet capable of giving you that perfect sear on steak, salmon, and more, which can take a meal from good to great. This versatile and durable kitchen item does need to be seasoned prior to the first use, but after that, it’s ready to go. Plus, it can easily go from the stovetop to the oven up to 450 degrees.
30. A digital meat thermometer with a folding probe that’ll prevent you from overcooking your turkey or undercooking your burgers. This thermometer provides accurate readings in three seconds or less and is super easy to wipe clean.
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