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Birria tacos made easy with EZ bombs, the Instant Pot that you just throw your ingredients into, and a dual Crock-Pot to cook two things in at once. *Adds everything to cart*.

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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).

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 $26.99+ (available in six other styles and five colors). 

Promising review: "Purchased this fryer in December 2023. I have used this fryer at least 10 times since I purchased it. So far, every fry has turned out perfectly. I’ve fried chicken breast, wings, chicken tenders, fish, shrimp, and so much more. This fryer has allowed me to reuse the oil several times, and on each occasion, the oil is free of any crumbs, and comes out very clean. Cleaning is a breeze. Drain the used oil into the bottom oil pan, and all of the crumbs and other oil debris is contained in the fryer pan. I’ve only had my fryer for a few months, but so far it’s been an excellent machine" —Ronald A Rush

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

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 of 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 $8.74 (available in a two-pack).

Promising review: "I was really impressed with how well this worked. I shredded five chicken breasts with ease, and it took a fraction of the time compared to doing it by hand.

The twist mechanism is simple and effective, and the non-slip base keeps everything steady while you’re using it. The small fork that comes with it was actually really helpful for getting the shredded chicken out without making a mess. For being plastic, it was very sturdy.

Cleanup was quick and easy, which is always a big plus for me. Overall, it’s a great tool if you cook a lot of chicken, and it definitely saves time and effort." —Liz

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 11 colors).

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. 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 $109.98+ (available in four 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 (available in three other styles).

Promising review: "I have never defrosted food so easily. Food that would've taken about 20 minutes normally (due to floating or having other items holding stuff down changing water temp) now only took a few minutes!" —Carissa Flowers

This little baby comes with a poaching tray, omelet tray, seven-egg holder tray, measuring cup, and access to a recipe database.

Promising review: "I saw someone on TikTok with this and gasped! Ordered it right away. I had no idea these things existed. Super easy and convenient, and the hard-boiled eggs came out perfectly. I’m testing a batch now without punching a hole in the eggs to see how they come out. Because why not make an easy process even easier?!?! LOL." —Gina

Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in four colors).

Promising review: "This pan is incredible. If this pan started to wear out after only a year of using it, I would buy it again because I have used this pan every single day this year and it performs the same today as it did when I first bought it. I've made all kinds of things in this pan (mostly eggs), but I have made mini frittatas with fresh veggies, I've made perfect sunny side up, over easy, over medium, and well done eggs. I've cooked burgers in this, a variety of pancake types, bacon bits, and chorizo. This pan cooks perfectly on medium-low. It is so easy to clean. This pan has changed my life and I talk about this pan to everyone I know. Sounds ridiculous, but it is just that awesome." —John C.

Check out a TikTok of the egg bite maker in action. 

Psst — a lot of folks also use these for pancake and protein pancake bites! 

Promising review: "I bought this in hopes to make egg bites similar to Starbucks and I have not been disappointed. I chose this one after reading reviews on the smaller four-bite size. I have used it many times and have had excellent results each time. I followed the recipe in the booklet and used a tip from another reviewer that suggested to triple the cottage cheese amount. It’s very easy to use and clean." —April124

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in three colors). 

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 two sizes and three flavors).

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

Alchera Design Posters is a Germany-based small biz that specializes in organizational and decorative printables.

Promising review: "We purchased these for a birthday gift for our chef friend and had them printed on matte poster; they looked amazing, and he loved them so much. Thank you so much for the awesome designs!" —Sarah

Get it from Alchera Designs on Etsy for $4.42 (originally $5.90).

Check out a TikTok of the automatic pan stirrer whisking up a sauce.

Promising review: "Sometimes when cooking, you need more than two hands. When I first saw the Automatic Pan Stirrer with timer, I thought it was a great idea but probably wouldn't work. Much to to the family's surprise and delight, not only did the Automatic Pan Stirrer and timer work, but it worked well. So much so, that we purchased another Automatic Pan Stirrer for a friend. When in doubt...try it out!" —Look-Around-Linda

Get it from Uncommon Goods for $30+ (available in a rechargeable or battery-operated option).

Check out a TikTok of the nonstick sheet pan dividers in action. 

Promising review: "Brilliant. 100,000% Recommend them! It lets me separate veggies by how long they take to cook so they are all ready at the same time and nothing is over/undercooked. I love these cheat sheets. They are a great tool for my kitchen." —yule

Get a set of four from Amazon for $34.99 (lids are also available). 

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 reviews: "I bought three of the Kitchen Gizmo strainers. I gave one to my son, one to a friend, and kept one for myself. I used mine on Christmas day and absolutely love it. I'm not into gadgets but this really works. I now can hold a pot with both hands and drain. My son used his and was impressed, too. It fits all my pans and cookers perfectly. I highly recommend this product." —Polly

"Finally got to use this last week when I was making Thanksgiving dinner. It held up on my huge pot, stayed in place wonderfully, and didn't even drop a potato chunk!" —WyoErin

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in six colors and two-packs). 

Promising review: "I grate all kinds of cheese from hard, Italian cheese to cheddar and have always used a box grater until my arthritic hands made it more difficult. Enter this marvelous grater! Because it has a container to catch the cheese as I grate it, I can use it standing up or laying down. The two way grating direction makes it faster and easier to do hard cheeses. I just love this! And it is just as easy (if not easier) to clean as my old grater. I'll never go back!!" —Amazon Customer

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 three 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 $379.95+ (available in 21 colors).

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 $9.98 (also available in a two-pack).

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 $28.45+ (available in six colors and a four-pack).

Promising review: "This all-in-one solution makes the messy process of breading chicken, fish, or vegetables a breeze. The design is simple yet ingenious, with three compartments that streamline the breading process—just add your breading ingredients, dip your food, and voila! The result? Perfectly coated, evenly breaded dishes every time, without the usual mess and hassle. Cleanup is a snap, too, thanks to its dishwasher-safe construction. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this breading station will level up your culinary game and make you wonder how you've ever lived without it. Highly recommended for anyone who loves homemade breaded dishes but hates the cleanup afterward." —Colleen

Promising review: "Is this 100% necessary? No...however, it does make one thing a little easier for me in the morning. Instead of watching the pot and waiting for the water to boil to start the timer, you can just put the NobleEgg in the pot with your eggs, start the heat and just wait for your eggs to be done. Can't wait to give some as gifts!" —Bailey Boo

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $7.48+ (available in three colors).

Promising review: "I don’t usually leave reviews, but this thing is a game-changer. There’s no mess to clean up, it’s fast, and somehow, my first batch of pancakes, which normally turns out terribly, came out perfectly.

Highly recommend for anyone who wants to make Sunday breakfast a little more delicious." —Travis

Promising review: "This Crock-Pot Multimeal Multicooker is a game-changer. The fact that I can brown meat and saute onions and garlic right in the cooker, and then add the other ingredients and program it to slow cook, makes meal prep so much easier. I love that I can make a meat dish on one side and cook potatoes, rice, or a vegetable on the other. Each pot holds almost 4 quarts — big enough for a pot of soup. If I am making a larger soup or stew recipe, I simply put half the ingredients on one side and half on the other. It is a very versatile appliance, and I have used it a lot. Highly recommend." —Lexie M

Promising review: "This rotatable strainer has been my go-to for washing fruit, straining pasta, or just needing a mixing bowl, since the strainer is removable! Extremely easy to use, allowing you to dump the water without spilling what you have in the strainer. You will not regret this purchase!" —Courtney L

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in seven colors in this style, and three other styles).

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 reviews: "This item is a game changer if you are a baker. I make a lot of holiday cookies and was able to cook at least four dozen at a time!" —Allison D. Thrasher

"I have a very small kitchen, and it has always been a challenge when baking cookies. This was the perfect solution. It’s very sturdy, and I love how it folds up and stores easily. I highly recommend!" —CMor

Get it from Amazon for $36.99+ (available in two colors).

This baby can air fry, bake, broil, toast, and reheat, all controlled from your smartphone. They also offer an oven-ready meal subscription! Perfect if you don't have much time to grocery shop or cook. 

Promising review: "I love my oven and the meal kits you can subscribe to from Tovala. The oven is so convenient and easy to use, the app for it contains a database of scannable grocery items that you can quickly cook with just the barcode scanner feature, no need to program times and temperatures. That said, you can still program times and temperatures either using the front panel of the oven, or by programming a recipe in the app. The app gives you notifications when the food is done cooking so I don’t miss out on a tiny little ‘beep’ as my only notice that I need to act. The oven stops cooking automatically at the end of its cycle, no worry about leaving the oven on after you use it. The meal kit subscription that Tovala offers is great too, the meat always comes out perfectly cooked!" —John

Get it from Amazon for $349.99 (and check out the Tovala meal subscription).

Lillie's of Charleston is a Black- and family-owned small biz based in South Carolina that bottles and sells their award-winning sauces and spice mixes inspired by Sunday dinners at Aunt Lillie's house. 

Promising reviews: "Delectable. Someone bought this for us as a gift a few months ago. I used it for the first time as a rub on some chicken drumsticks and everyone LOVED it. So I used it a few more times to keep some drumsticks in the fridge as a staple. We ran out so fast, so I HAD to buy another one." —Charisma

"This is THE BEST BBQ sauce I've ever tasted. Warning: If you don't like spicy, you won't like this! But I LOVE THIS 🤩 AND GIVE IT 100,000/10 stars! It's smoky, it's spicy, it's sweet. I add this stuff to literally everything. Sandwiches, Persian food, pizza, pasta, you name it, it's good!" —T.Krug

Get it from Amazon for $11.62 (available in hot or mild). 

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.

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. 

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 $17.69 (available in paperback, spiral-bound, and kindle versions).

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