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No idiot sandwiches over here, but there is a breakfast sandwich maker that'll have McDonalds Egg McMuffins shaking.

I have this! And it honestly deserves a raise, cuz it works OVERTIME in my house. What is an oven at this point? I cook just about everything in this thing, from frozen Trader Joe's wings to raw salmon, and I get crispy goodness every single time. I've had it for three years, and it's proven over and over again that it is flawless. I love putting leftovers in it, too. Plus, it doesn't make my apartment all hot. I wouldn't survive without this, lol. Honestly, if you took it away from me, I wouldn't know what to do with myself. 

Promising review: "This unit takes up less counter space than any of my other kitchen appliances and cleans up faster. It holds just enough for two people to share a meal with no leftovers, not to mention conveniently and quickly heating up leftover food that might go to waste because there's not enough to bother turning on the oven. This air fryer has become my new microwave, and it improves the taste and crisps the texture of foods much better than a microwave can do. Compared to other air fryers I've looked at, this unit is easier to use and clean, at the best price. And it doesn't heat up the kitchen, which matters a lot during our hot Austin summers." —Austin Shopper

Get it from Amazon for $89.99+ (available in six sizes).

Promising review: "Real truffle is extremely expensive and the flavor is unmatched. This is a product containing real truffle with the trade off of being diluted, but beyond reasonably priced. If you're looking for something to spice up your dishes with that black truffle flavor, then look no further. We use this on everything from burgers to pasta. It only takes a light tap to get the desired flavor, and if you combine this with fresh mushrooms it takes that savory goodness to the next level. It may not be a substitute for whole truffle, and it does not claim to be, but this will absolutely fit the bill and satisfy without you having to take out a loan. Remember not to shake it when using it; tap it gently from the bottom of the container instead. I have purchased the larger containers before and it is explicitly stated on the top of the lid not to shake it." —Shinobi

Get it from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in four flavors).

A plus is that this baby can slice through a potato, BUT remember how sharp that means it is, and BE CAREFUL touching the blades! You'll get four different blades, including a small dicer, a large dicer, a spiral blade, and a ribbon blade.

Fullstar is a small biz that specializes in kitchen gadgets.

Check out a TikTok of the veggie chopper in action. 

Promising review: "This chopper has given me back so much time over the holidays and at all meal prep. Need a chopped onion? Cut one in half, add it to the chopper, press down, and voila! You now have a chopped onion. It works for carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, anything you need to chop, slice, ribbon, or julienne. The blades are extremely sharp and have remained so after a year of heavy use. The kit comes with cleaning tools, so when you chop celery or herbs, cleaning everything out of the crevices is easy.

Thanksgiving was a real test for this, but I got all the prep done chop-chop! (See what I did there?)" —Janeen Brinkley

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in six styles and four colors). 

Oh, andddd its got an internal magnet so it can be stuck to the fridge! Plus, it comes with a lifetime warranty!

Promising review: "It would have been nice to have this for the Thanksgiving turkey. The bird didn't thaw out in the fridge like we expected, so, we followed some directions to thaw it out in an ice bath. Didn't have a cooking thermometer that went down that low. The old thermometer we had was used to take the temperature of food that was cooking. So, after Thanksgiving, I looked up digital thermometers and ran across this. It's a great little digital thermometer. It turns on when you open it up and off when you close it. I used it to monitor the Christmas ham, which turned out great. Nice and warm and 140 degrees Fahrenheit, as it should have been after two and a half hours. And it stayed moist. Looking forward to using it on all the baked, grilled, and BBQ meats. Everyone should have one!" —Doug T.

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Promising review: "This little appliance helps expand our menu, and I have learned to do so much with it. I love how easy it is and how I throw everything in, and it comes out done. No stirring and not many messy dishes. I still don't love it for meats, but I think that's just a matter of needing to experiment more with them. I seriously can't believe how many foods can be cooked in here! And I only have ONE thing to clean afterward. Since I usually don't have to do many dishes with the Instant Pot, I tend to enjoy experimenting. My family is constantly surprised at how much this has changed how we eat." —Aundrea

Get it from Amazon for $89.99+ (available in three sizes).

EZ Bombs is a small biz that specializes in different cooking bombs like pozole, tinga, and, of course, birria!

Okay, so to use these, grab a chuck roast (up to four pounds), cut it into chunks, add four cups of water (some reviewers use broth instead), and toss one of these babies in. Let it cook *in my GloRilla voice* (cook time will depend on how you cook it), and then add it to your tacos, quesadillas, burritos, ramen, nachos, taquitos, whatever you want! The bombs contain a blend of 13 different spices and chiles like arbol, guajillo, and ancho.

Here are the cooking times for different ways of cooking — pressure cooker: an hour and 45 minutes, slow cooker: six hours on high or eight hours on low, stovetop: three hours on low heat *or* until fork tender.

Promising review: "This seasoning has been a game-changer for my quesabirrias. I used it with chuck roast, and the results were incredible — full of bold, authentic flavor. It’s incredibly simple to use, and the seasoning blend does all the heavy lifting. Definitely worth keeping stocked for quick, flavorful meals." —Ruby Vizuet

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $15.98.

These bad boys are perfect for tacos, tostadas, sopes, tortas, rice bowls, and more.

Promising review: "This has been one of the easiest and most delicious meals I’ve ever made. My kids, who are extremely picky eaters, are completely obsessed with it. I honestly didn’t expect them to love it this much, but now it’s one of our go-to meals. So simple, so flavorful… total mom win." —nichole munoz

Promising review: "Oh my, this is the best thing I’ve bought in a while! Cooked steak on it last night, and it came out perfectly. Even has a sear setting and it worked great! Cleanup was a dream, nothing stuck, and all the residue slid right off the grates. Didn’t take a long time to heat up, and the price was very good. Love it." —Animal house

And, of course, TikTok is basically feral over this bad boy. Check it out for yourself!

I have this, so here are a few tips! Be careful and read the instructions! This thing gets suuuper hot (up to 800 degrees!) and you don't wanna pile ingredients up too high, or they'll burn on the little electric lamps. And be sure to continuously check on it! I've made frozen and homemade 'za with this, and I *personally* cook mine at 500 degrees because every time I've made pizza at 800, it burns on the outside and isn't cooked fully on the inside, or it's still frozen. It does take time to get the hang of it — I used this four times before I got it to cook a pizza perfectly, and OH MY GOSH. Best pizza ever, seriously. Pizza is my favorite food, especially brick oven style, and I've been determined to get this right and I finally figured it out. I used Trader Joe's premade dough, and sauce, throw my ingredients on, put it in at 500 degrees for about 5–7 minutes, and *voila* absolute perfection. I'm so excited I can have restaurant quality pizza right from my kitchen and super fast, too! I can not wait to have a pizza party and impress everyone with my at-home brick oven-style pizzas. Yuuuuummmmm-y. 

Get it from Amazon for $90.99+ (available in four colors).

Promising review: "Stubb's Hickory Liquid Smoke isn’t just a condiment, it’s a time machine to a Texas pitmaster’s dream. One drop, and suddenly your sad stovetop chicken tastes like it’s been lovingly kissed by logs for twelve straight hours. This 5-ounce bottle may be small, but it contains the soul of a thousand campfires. It's smoky without being fake, bold without being bitter, and hits your nose like a smoky lullaby sung by a cowboy under a blood-orange sunset.

Need to impress your in-laws with 'homemade' brisket you actually baked in the oven? A few dabs of this sorcery, and boom — you’re a backyard legend. Vegans? Toss it on jackfruit or tofu and watch them cry tears of carnivorous nostalgia.

Bottom line: If Zeus had a grill, this would be his cologne. 🥩⚡️🌫️" —Mark Fowler

Promising review: "The Presto 22-inch griddle is my go-to for weekend breakfasts. The large cooking surface easily fits pancakes, eggs, and bacon all at once, which saves a lot of time. It heats evenly and consistently, and the non-stick surface works really well — hardly any oil needed. The removable handles make it easy to store in a cabinet without taking up too much space. Clean-up is quick with just a wipe-down." —Debra

Promising review: "This thing is great! Heavy, large, and well-made. Should last a lifetime. Smashing burgers changed my life!" —Rog1958

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three shapes and two-packs).

Promising review: "Oh Michael, what can be said about your most hot of honeys that has yet to be said? My tongue yearns for the sweet burn, as my mouth opens almost on its own in anticipation for this honey. I've spent days, nay, weeks obsessing over the feeling of the honey, drizzling into my mouth and down my chin, as I try so desperately to lap up every last drop of this sweet, spicy, and undoubtedly succulent honey. The honey has nearly consumed my entire life as I cannot prepare a dish without looking into the pantry longingly, wondering if this honey will improve yet another unexpected food item (it always does) and bring me endless joy and satisfaction. I have nary a doubt that if you, a fellow consumer, purchase this tantalizing, appetizing, incredibly satisfying honey, you will NOT regret it. Please, I beg of you, do yourself a favor and put this on every food item you shove down your gullet for the rest of your life. Sincerely, Michelle Hot Honey." —yeehaw dandy

Get it from Amazon for $9.96+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "We love this rice maker! Prep time in just minutes. This has saved us so much time, especially when we need dinner done quickly! The rice comes out fully cooked. In the beginning, it may take a few tries since all microwaves are different (setting at 800) as recommended, but you'll eventually know what amount of rice goes with what amount of water, etc. I add salt to taste and a teaspoon of olive oil, and it comes out delish! When done, just turn it over on your serving plate or just serve it directly from the container. Afterward, just pop it in the dishwasher; no hard rice scraping to do. Highly recommend!" —Ani

Circle and Square Decor is a Spanish Fork, Utah–based woman-owned small biz that specializes in family calendars, home and wedding decor, chore charts, and more!

Promising review: "I just love my new conversion chart! It’s really cute and gives the impression that I’m an excellent cook/baker. :) I even had it personalized to match my family calendar right next to it. A must for any kitchen!" —jac

Get it from Circle and Square Decor on Etsy for $32+ (originally $40+; available in three sizes and two colors).

Promising review: "For Trader Joe's lovers everywhere, this is a fantastic cookbook! It is filled with hints and tips, shopping guidelines, nicely organized recipe categories, and beautiful, mouthwatering pictures. I love how the recipes are noted if they are gluten-free or vegetarian, etc. I ❤️  Trader Joe's and I ❤️  this cookbook!" —Love My Bookish Life

Get it from Amazon for $9.97+ (available in paperback, spiral-bound, and kindle versions).

Promising review: "Of course it's great — it's Le Creuset! The product has lived up to its reputation. I've cooked gumbo, soup, red beans, a roast, etc. in it and everything has turned out wonderfully. I also roasted a chicken in it for Thanksgiving. Perfectly and thoroughly done. I cook more often because of this pot. I even gave it a name — 'Ms. Leah' after Leah Chase, the New Orleans culinary legend. And the color is beautiful!" —NOLA Nick

Get a 5.5 qt. from Amazon for $260.16+ (available in six sizes and 14 colors). 

I def have this and love it. It comes in handy more often than I would have thought. I used to be a baker (I know, what haven't I done, a girl with many talents), so when I moved on my own, although I knew I wasn't gonna be regularly baking tiered cakes, I knew I needed one. I've used it to shred chicken for empanadas, mix up Christmas cookies, whip cream cheese for mini cheesecake tarts, mix deviled egg filling, and much more. It's honestly a must-have. Do I use it daily? No. Weekly? No. But I live alone and survive off of girl dinner, so the oven barely even gets touched, honestly. When I do need it, it's extremely convenient, and the bowl and attachments can easily be thrown in the dishwasher. I love my KitchenAid.

Promising review: "This mixer is all that I had hoped it would be! Nice heavy weight. Beautiful color. The attachments go on easily and securely. Handles bread dough easily and no sticking on the sides of the bowl. Also handles pizza dough well. Makes kneading super simple. Made cookies for the holidays, and what a dream when creaming the butter and sugar. Cannot wait to try all the other functions that make this stand mixer as well-regarded as it is. Wish I had purchased this years ago. Highly highly recommend!" —MelB33

Get it from Amazon for $399.95 (available in 21 colors).

The set comes with 1-cup, 2-cup, and 4-cup angled measuring cups.

Promising review: "This is a very inventive design for something that cooks use every day. I originally purchased the 2-cup model of the Oxo measuring cup and liked it so much that I decided to buy the set. These are so much more usable than the Pyrex or Anchor traditional glass measuring cups because they so much easier to read. I have some Anchor measuring cups that are 20+ years old and the red markings have faded and are really hard to see. Since the Oxo can be read from the top, the measuring cup can rest on the counter for accurate measurement. No more holding it up in the air like a mad scientist measuring out liquids! Even the rubberized handle is well designed. Since these are made from clear plastic, they are very lightweight. The handle goes all the way to the counter to stabilize the measuring cup. It's very well thought out." —Bocaboy

Get a set of three from Amazon for $31.95 (available in a 12-pack).

Fly By Jing is an Asian woman-owned small biz that specializes in sauces, dumplings, and spices.

Check out a TikTok of the chili crisp in action. 

Here's what former BuzzFeeder Britt Ross says about this chili crisp:

"Ever since my sister introduced me to this life-changing condiment, I've slathered it on pretty much everything I could think of — from roasted vegetables and noodles to seafood and popcorn. It's got a kick, yes, and while I'm a big fan of spicy food, the thing I love most about this chili crisp is that it also has great flavor that doesn't get overpowered by the heat, which happens with so many other spicy sauces. That deep savory flavor comes from ingredients like fermented black bean, shallots, mushroom powder, ginger, and seaweed, so it's no wonder it's become my go-to pantry staple when I want to zhuzh up my dinner. PS: Some people even swear by it as an ice cream topping!" 

Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (also available in a two-pack).

Promising review: "This thing looks dumb, but it works like black magic on ground beef. Breaks it up faster than a spatula ever could. Nylon feels durable, not that floppy, cheap plastic. Nice to have for ceramic pans or non-stick so it doesn’t scratch as easily." —Carl Peters

Get it from Amazon for $8.97+ (available in two colors). 

Promising review: "I am actually excited for my weekday breakfast now. These homemade McMuffins are so good! My favorite version uses sliced tomatoes, Swiss cheese, and precooked bacon (from Costco). So many options, so easy! My kindergartener and my teenager both love it. I may have to buy another one for our family. It's also easy to clean with a quick wipe-down." —Joolie

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in five colors and a four-pack).

Promising review: "I have made everything from breakfast tacos and English muffin sandwiches to pho. I can make rice in the hot pot and grill Spam on the other. Masubi machine!!! I LOVE IT!!!! Easy to clean, and functional dual temp on the two control knobs. I would like a lid for the grill side but it works outstanding as is." —Veronica Link Mora

Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (available in two colors).

Promising review: "This Ninja slow cooker is super nice, high quality, and came very well packaged. It’s durable and feels really solid. The lid locks securely, which is great for keeping things mess free, and the cook time is spot-on every time. It heats evenly, delivers amazing flavor, and makes easy dinners that taste like you spent all day cooking. Totally worth the money. Great value for a stylish and dependable kitchen appliance!" —Alani

Get it from Amazon for $129.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors).

Promising review: "The double-boiler design is perfect for bain-marie (water bath) cooking, which is essential for custards and other recipes that can curdle or burn with direct heat. The mold fits snugly within the outer pot, creating a gentle, consistent heat environment. This setup is particularly effective for making traditional flan, resulting in a smooth, creamy texture." —Yassel Garcia

Get the 3-quart flanera from Amazon for $25.18.

Bloom is a small biz that specializes in all kinds of planners.

Promising review: "I literally cannot brag on this enough. It’s cute and so functional. It has a split down the middle, so whenever you get ready to go shopping, you just tear off the side for the shopping and go! It’s so easy!! Plus, the magnets on the back are sturdy enough to have it on your fridge door, and it won’t fall off every time someone accidentally slams the door." —Caitlyn McTier

Get it from Amazon for $14.92+ (available in one other style for meal planning and three other kinds of planners).

This nonstick little bb comes with a recipe book to help you get started.

Promising review: "Saw it on TikTok and had to get it! I love waffles but I don't always remember to buy them so I love being able to make them super easily with this mini waffle maker. It's so easy and convenient for me because I didn't want anything that would take up too much time and space. It's perfect. I also used the waffle recipe provided by Dash and it's great!" —Ken

Get it from Amazon for $9.89+ (available in six colors). 

Check out a TikTok of the stuffed waffle maker for inspo! 

Promising review: "I bought this after I saw a video on TikTok, so I had an idea about the yummy waffles I could make. First waffles were stuffed with apple pie filling. Second ones scrambled eggs with bacon and cheese. Just amazing!!! The only way you could make this better is to send a chef!! I definitely recommend watching a video on TikTok or YouTube to inspire you before you start!!" —Adirondackdarling 

Get it from Amazon for $42.49 (available in a two-pack). 

You'll get a sushi bazooka roller, two bamboo sushi mats, a temaki roller, a gunkan sushi mold, a nigiri maker, a triangle mold, a musubi maker, a sushi ball maker, a sushi knife, five pairs of chopsticks, a rice paddle, a rice spreader, two sauce dishes, a sushi cutting mold, an avocado knife, four chopstick holders, an oil brush, and an instruction book. 

Promising review: "I bought this for my son at Christmas because he loves sushi and cooking. I was surprised that it came in such a giftable box, which was easy to wrap; it was truly beautiful. The products inside were great quality and exactly what he’s been wanting! This set makes sushi making a breeze! The pieces are easy to wash and store, and make professional-looking sushi for the whole family! The pieces are so easy to use! My son is able to make sushi for all of us, and he enjoys using this set so much! Thank you!!!" —Britt W.S.

Each bag makes two pizzas, just add water!

Promising review: "Bought this as a gift for a friend who shares my love for homemade pizza. The price was so good, I ended up getting them for myself as well, and man, am I glad I did. You need to plan ahead, as the instructions call to allow the dough to rise for 2–4 hours, but it's so worth it! Each bag makes two pizzas. Perfect for families, or leftovers, or heck, eat it all yourself! So easy to keep in the pantry." —B

Promising review: "Bought this on a whim and I'm so happy I did. It is a breeze to whip up crepes now! It is almost too good to be true.While the gadget warms up, I whisk together my batter and strain it into the little batter bowl that comes in this set and I'm ready to go. I usually rub a light coating of oil on the hot surface then dip it into the batter. I hover a moment before turning it over to cook. It takes seconds to cook, then I use a little silicone spatula to help the crepe fall off the maker onto a plate. Wipes clean easily with a damp paper towel. I highly recommend this device to any crepe lovers out there. I am now planning to attempt one of those cute crepe cakes I see on Pinterest, now that I can create so many crepes with ease." —Alana

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in two sizes, five colors, and in cordless and corded versions).

Not a paella fan? No worries! There are TONS of options to choose from. Some options include a kit with all ingredients provided and other options require some grocery shopping (or can be delivered by your preferred grocery store). You'll connect through Zoom on your phone, tablet, or computer. Recipe links are sent with the booking confirmation.

Promising review: "Chef Logan was great to work with and very patient with all the questions. We accidentally ran out of one ingredient, and he helped us easily find a substitution on the fly. The food was INCREDIBLE, and my partner and I couldn't stop saying how impressed we were with ourselves! All thanks to the direction and guidance from Chef Logan. Thank you for teaching us how to make our favorite date night meal, FROM HOME!" —Brittany

Get it from Cozymeal for $39 per person. 

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