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{mosads}For better or worse, chances are you spent much of 2020 cooking breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as baking everything from sourdough to cereal miniatures. Pandemic life promises to keep us in our kitchens through the winter and beyond, so it’s high time to upgrade the tools you’re using to create meals and pass the hours.
From pressure cookers with lots of presets to outdoor grills that allow you to adjust the heat on top of the griddle, here are 21 gadgets that will make cooking easier and more fun.
Yedi 9-in-1 Total Package Instant Programmable 6 QT Pressure Cooker
This pressure cooker was one of Oprah’s Favorite Things in 2019, so you know it’s impressive. It has 15 different cooking settings and holds up to 6 quarts.
Get the Yedi 9-in-1 Total Package Instant Programmable 6 QT Pressure Cooker for $89.95 (reg. $99).
Dockside Bakeware 5-Piece Ceramic Stoneware Baking Set
These stunning ceramic stoneware baking dishes are oven-, microwave- and freezer-safe. The set includes a 9.25-inch oval baking dish, a 10-inch pie dish, an 11-inch square baking dish, a 12-inch au gratin dish and a 14-inch rectangular baking dish.
Get the Dockside Bakeware 5-Piece Ceramic Stoneware Baking Set for $99.99 (reg. $149).
GoWISE USA® 8-in-1 Programmable 4.6QT Stainless Electric Air Fryer
This sleek stainless steel air fryer holds up to 4.6 quarts and allows you to choose from eight different cooking presets with just the touch of a button.
Get the GoWISE USA® 8-in-1 Programmable 4.6QT Stainless Electric Air Fryer for $89.99 (reg. $149).
XL Aluminum Tortilla Press
This aluminum tortilla press comes with recipes that will make it simple to create tortillas for your favorite dishes from home.
Get the XL Aluminum Tortilla Press for $54 (reg. $60).
Wolfgang Puck 7-in-1 Immersion Blender – Red (Factory Remanufactured)
Make your own smoothies, soups, dressings and diced vegetables with this immersion blender. It has a 400-watt motor, seven functions and an adjustable speed.
Get the Wolfgang Puck 7-in-1 Immersion Blender – Red (Factory Remanufactured) for $64.99 (reg. $99).
Firepod: Portable Multi-Functional Pizza Oven
This portable multi-functional pizza oven was funded by Kickstarter and Indiegogo. It can be used as a pizza oven, a barbecue or a hot rock cooker.
Get the Firepod: Portable Multi-Functional Pizza Oven for $349.99 (reg. $400).
FinaMill™ Bundle: Spice Grinder, Tray, FinaPods, & Batteries
Get freshly ground spices at the touch of a button. This grinder uses interchangeable spice and herb pods so that it’s easy to get freshly ground spices.
Get the FinaMill™ Bundle: Spice Grinder, Tray, FinaPods, & Batteries for $43.99 (reg. $54).
O-Yaki 9.5″ Skewer System
These 9.5-inch barbecue skewers come with their own stand so that they’re easy to store and access when you’re grilling. The set includes nine skewers made of stainless steel.
Yedi 6-in-1 Griddler Deluxe Set
This griddle has six functions, and allows for separate temperature controls of the top and bottom griddles. It can also be used as a top melt or for searing.
Get the Yedi 6-in-1 Griddler Deluxe Set for $99 (reg. $115).
Fremont Wood Fire Pizza Oven
This wood-fired pizza oven is portable, and it would be the perfect option for making pizza, steaks, fish and burgers outdoors in just a few minutes.
Get the Fremont Wood Fire Pizza Oven for $279 (reg. $368).
Emile Henry Fondue Kit
This fondue pot is made of high-grade ceramic that heats evenly and quickly. It’s dishwasher safe and comes with four fondue forks.
Get the Emile Henry Fondue Kit for $49.99 (reg. $99).
Pur Extra Large Cast Iron Pans Cookware: 3-Piece Set
This set of three cast iron pans feature an 8-inch pan, a 10-inch pan and a 12-inch pan. They have a nonstick coating and above-average heat retention.
Get the Pur Extra Large Cast Iron Pans Cookware: 3-Piece Set for $69.99 (reg. $99).
Yedi 6.8Qt Evolution Air Fryer
This air fryer holds up to 6.8 quarts and comes with eight cooking presets that will make dinner prep easy. It has a stainless steel design and an LCD display screen.
Get the Yedi 6.8Qt Evolution Air Fryer for $109.99 (reg. $129).
Yedi Infinity11® Sous Vide Kit
This sous vide kit heats and circulates water in order to cook your food to the perfect temperature. It has a temperature range of 77-202 degrees.
Get the Yedi Infinity11® Sous Vide Kit for $94.99 (reg. $129).
Concentrix 10-Piece Stainless Steel Housewarming Cookware Set
These stainless steel pans have a ceramic nonstick coating and are made of durable stainless steel. The set includes 1.5-quart and 3-quart saucepans, an 8-inch nonstick frying pan, an 11-inch nonstick fry pan and an 8-quart stockpot.
Get the Concentrix 10-Piece Stainless Steel Housewarming Cookware Set for $219.99 (reg. $415).
SteakMaster Gas Grill
This grill can heat up to 1,500 degrees, which can allow you to perfectly cook a steak in only two minutes. It also lets you set the temperature for different cooking zones.
Get the SteakMaster Gas Grill for $299.99 (reg. $399).
Razzori Fresco 7-in-1 Professional Hot & Cold Blender
This hot and cold blender allows you to choose from six different preset functions. It also allows you to warm up the blender to 150 degrees, and it can maintain that heat for up to two hours.
This 4-quart deep rectangular casserole pan can work as a frying pan or a braiser on the stovetop. It also comes with an 11.75-inch rectangular skillet that can be used as a frying pan or a griddle.
Get the Denmark One Pan 4-Piece Cookware System for $55.99 (reg. $59).
4-Piece Epicurious Arctic Blue Cookware Set
These pans are made of heavy-duty aluminum, making them thermally efficient. The set includes an 8-inch frying pan, a 12-inch griddle, an 11-inch covered jumbo cooker and a 5-quart covered chili pot.
Get the 4-Piece Epicurious Arctic Blue Cookware Set for $118.99 (reg. $129).
8-Piece Sizzle & Serve Fajita Set
Prepare and serve tortillas with this set. It includes a 120-inch cast iron sizzler plate, a bamboo cutting board, a plastic tortilla warmer, two plastic salsa bowls, two bamboo spoons and a double reversible griddle.
Get the 8-Piece Sizzle & Serve Fajita Set for $89.99 (reg. $149).
Su-VGun: The Ultimate Culinary Torch
This culinary torch was successfully funded on Indiegogo. It is a high-powered propane torch that works to sear your meat faster and more effectively than other cooking methods. It also comes with a storage stand.
Get the Su-VGun: The Ultimate Culinary Torch for $149.99 (reg. $165).
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