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Promising review: "Maintains even steady heat at a variety of temperatures. Arrives seasoned and ready to use. Great for stove top to oven use. Easy to clean. Second grip makes up for the weight necessary for the performance of cast iron." —Kenneth E

Price: $24.95+ (available in four sizes) 

Promising review: "This thing is an absolute unit!! It's clearly built with extremely high-quality standards. The enamel is flawless, and the color match between my other pieces is excellent. Overall, the even heating and moisture distribution has worked exactly as advertised, and I can't wait to continue using this for many years to come!" —Talon

Price: $299.96 (originally $671; available in 13 colors)

Promising review: "It makes for perfect steaks and pork chops - no more overdone or underdone meat, no meat that is seared on the outside, but insufficiently cooked inside, or meat that has dried out while it was under the broiler. It is really easy to use, the app is full of info, and is very user friendly." —Jenny731

Promising review: "Love this tenderizer. I have arthritis and the grip is so easy to use. The tenderizer does a great job without all the effort I had use with my old (not Good Grips) one. I highly recommend OXO Good Grips Meat Tenderderizer." —Shelia F

Promising review: "I replaced my old scale, which I had for years, with this sleek little black glass scale by Escali. It's so slim, I can keep it tucked away behind my microwave, in easy reach in the kitchen. I find I use it a lot more often if I don't have to rummage in a drawer for it, and it is already making a difference in my cooking skills." —Florence E

Promising review: "I've been wanting one of these cutting boards for a while and finally purchased one. It's wonderful. Substantial. Well-made. I have it sitting on my counter since I use it all the time. A functional part of the decor." —Susan S

Price: $99.95+ (available in three sizes) 

Promising review: "I've tried other brands and other models of rice cookers and this is the best one for consistently perfectly cooked rice and grains. I like that excess condensation from the lid has a drip spout and collector too. Skip the induction model. New technology isn't always better!" —Beehsu

Promising review: "Changed my life. Beautiful wok, heats up well, and keeps the heat. Perfect size. I use it continually." —Amy W

Price: $34.96+ (available in 12" and 14") 

Promising review: "Use it almost daily. The preheat time is about 5 minutes compared to 20 minutes for our oven. Toast, bake pies, brownies, muffins; roasting, air frying..." —Barbara S

Promising review: "Beautiful and functional glass for everyday and special occasions. Survives the dishwasher like a dream! I ordered the white wineglasses this time, but will be replacing all my wineglasses with this style. I love it!" —Sandra P

Price: $17+ (available as a single, set of two, or six)

Promising review: "The Kitchen Aid mixer is a delight to work with. It has a strong motor, [is] consistent at all speeds, and folds in mixes beautifully. I can recommend this mixer to any home baker. It's an important kitchen utility that works on its own." —R Jennings M

Price: $379.96+ (originally $499.95; available in 11 colors) 

Includes: three slicing blades and three spiralizing blades

Promising review: "I love how many blade options come with this product. They're very sharp and work well. I really love the peeler accessory. I use this multiple times a week, particularly on apples and zucchini." —Niko P. 

Promising review: "Easy to use, good safety features, easy cleanup. The reliability of Cuisinart products is evident in this food processor. It makes food prep so easy!" —KCFK

Price: $399.95 (originally $580; available in nine colors)

Promising review: "My husband is gluten-, dairy- and egg free. We spend $8/$9 on a store-bought tiny loaf of mediocre bread. I asked for this bread machine so we could make homemade bread and it has been fantastic. A few tweaks to the recipe and we've been making a loaf a week all month and even sharing with fellow gluten free friends." — the Cairns family in NY 

Promising review: "Fast, easy, perfect waffles every time! Once ot heats up, the light comes on, and it chimes, you're assured that your waffles will come out perfectly." —Stephen Dietz

Promising review: "These are fabulous measuring cups! Heavy, sturdy, long handled, easy to use and stack well. The only con is that they are somewhat pricey. But I won't have to ever buy measuring cups again. This is a buy-it-for-life purchase." —Rebecca R 

Promising review: "This is a great ice cream maker. The ice creams I've made (both custard and non-custard based) have been delicious. It isn't the quietest machine, but it makes ice cream more quickly than I anticipated and is fun, too. We just make our own - and everything tastes even better." —Sara 

Promising review: "Love this! I now make homemade tortillas every week, and they are the best; so much better than buying them. This press makes it easy to do, and I can get eight tortillas done in a snap." —Ann B

Promising review: "I don't think I'll ever buy another casserole dish. It seems incredibly sturdy. I love the clean, simple look, and it retains heat so well, serving its purpose perfectly. Dishwasher safe, too — such a breeze for stuck-on stuff." —C Ward

Price: $59.96 (originally $142; available in seven colors) 

Promising review: "I definitely recommend this. It's quick and easy as it chops up garlic to the desired consistency in no time. There's no mess involved and fingers are free of that lingering garlic smell. Love it!!" —Cathy B

"I am an accomplished chef — 60 years experience. Been around the block a time or two looking for a garlic mincer that actually rivals hand mincing. Well, here it is! Had it for a year, used multiple times, no sign of wear. Easy to use, easy to clean, produces fragrant, fresh minced garlic in a minute. I don't give kudos often but this little gadget rates all five stars. Thank you." —michele n

Price: $12.99 (originally $19.99, available in five colors)

Promising review: “It REALLY works. It is so handy for those fresh herbs; it is a timesaver and much less frustrating! I love cooked kale but don’t love prepping it. I have tried all those ‘tricks’ for fresh thyme and other herbs that never really work. This works!” —Bea M

Promising review: “Fantastic juicer! This juicer is EXCELLENT! I have been looking for years for a suitable juicer. This is very strong and works very well! HIGHLY Recommended. Juices lemons perfectly. I even used my old juicer on the lemon that you do entirely by hand and there was no juice left in the lemon at all. This is so much easier and faster.” —Kathy B

Promising review: "The OXO mandolin slicer is very easy to use. You can get very different slice thicknesses. We used it to slice zucchini for the grill and it made this job so much easier than doing it by hand." —Judith S. 

"The best mando I've used, even with years in professional kitchens. Top rack safe to boot! Really good product." —Joseph G

Promising review: “Creamy potatoes — love it! Makes it so easy and potatoes taste so good! No lumps!!” —Karen S

Promising review: “Indispensable item! I use this not only for soup but to section out and freeze all kinds of leftovers and ingredients. Helps you eliminate food waste and also to have prepped ingredients-like chopped onions-at your fingertips. I own Souper Cubes in many different sizes.” —Lisa W

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