Le Creuset, the pricey cookware brand built to last a lifetime, is offering up to 30% off its top-rated Dutch ovens, pans, and dishes during Amazon Prime Day. The company is most famous for its signature cast iron Dutch ovens that make stews, roasts, and even baking bread much easier, but their other pieces are just as high-performing — and they’re also available at a discount during Amazon’s biggest shopping event.

Here are a few Le Creuset deals SPY editors are shopping for Prime Day.

Le Creuset 7.25 Quart Cast Iron Dutch Oven

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$369.99 $459.95

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Le Creuset’s Dutch Oven is made of heavy enameled cast iron that delivers even heat distribution and long-lasting retention. It comes ready to use with no seasoning required and has a light-colored interior so monitoring cooking progress is easier.

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Le Creuset Stoneware Rectangle Platter Dish

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$89.41 $124.95

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Le Creuset’s Stoneware is designed to maintain even temperatures across the cooking surface and prevent scorching or burning in hot spots. It’s also constructed for tough thermal resistance and safe for use in the freezer, microwave, oven, broiler, and even dishwasher.

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Le Creuset Classic Cast Iron Skillet

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$99.95 $119.95

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A great cast iron skillet is the workhorse of any meal with protein, and this one from Le Creuset is made for superior heat distribution without seasoning. The black satin interior is made for higher surface temperatures and is also the lightest cast iron skillet by quart available on the market.

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Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Cookware Set

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$669.95 $804.85

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This five-piece cookware set from Le Creuset comes with a Dutch oven, cast iron saucepan, and cast iron skillet. All of them are made with ergonomic handles and knobs for easy lifting and are oven-safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Fellow’s Stagg Electric Kettle’s elegant design looks great on a kitchen counter and makes brewing warm beverages seamless. Two of SPY’s editors swear by it for their routine morning pick-me-ups, and it’s 20% off for Prime Day.

Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Gooseneck Kettle

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$156.00 $195.00

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Fellow’s Stagg kettle has a gorgeous matte black exterior made from 304 stainless steel and a minimalist base for conserving counter space. It has a 1200-watt heating element for quickly heating up water to the exact one specified by the user. It can also maintain that temperature for up to 60 minutes.

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“I received this electric kettle as a housewarming gift for my apartment when I moved in, and several years later, I still couldn’t be happier about it,” says SPY’s Deputy Editor Avery Stone. “It’s very easy to use, its footprint is small (which is especially helpful since I live in New York and am chronically short on counter space), and it looks sleek. It makes my kitchen feel more put together, instantly.”

SPY’s Wellness Editor, Taylor Galla, also loves this kettle — so much that she gifted it to her father, who still uses it daily. Sure, you can boil water in a $20 kettle, too, but for coffee snobs or folks who can’t stand ugly kitchen appliances, it’s a great buy.

Prime Day is back, and its the perfect time to restock on all the curious kitchenwares that fall just in that realm of cheap enough to need but expensive enough where you’re always waiting for the sale you know will come. Consider this that sale. Everything from cheap wine glasses to immersion blenders are on offer, and serve even the most minimal tasks that that one recipe needs for your next dinner party. Finally, you can justify that $25 carrying case rather than fitting a round cake pan into a flat tote bag. 

ELIXIR GLASSWARE Crystal Wine Glasses

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These modernist, angular wine glasses are so chic, and cut down from an already worthwhile price. AP glasses can work with any kind of wine, and the stems on these will keep any chilled wine from warming up as fast as it would in a stemless glass. 

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MasterChef Knife Set

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You can always use more knives in the kitchen, and this set from MasterChef has everything you need from paring knives to bread slicers. They also come in colorful sets to add a little more pop to your countertop. 

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PG Moscow Mule Mugs

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Summer means its the perfect weather for a Moscow Mule. Serve your next round to guests with the full treatment. These mugs keep any drink icy cold and can add to any decor if you hang them to dry in the kitchen. 

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Chefman Immersion Stick Hand Blender

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A hand blender is the tool everyone uses once and realizes they’ve needed this all their lives. This one is crazy cheap and will end up being used for everything from mixing cake batter to crushing ice for snow cones and frozen margs. 

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Chef's Path Airtight Food Storage Containers

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Your kitchen — like everyone’s, ever — needs to be better organized. This set of storage containers seals everything shut, keeps it fresh, and stacks easily to keep your shelves neat and tidy. Stock shoveling in those half-full bags of AP flour bounded up in Ziploc bags and just put everything in these. 

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Oster Cordless Electric Wine Bottle Kit

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If you’re not proficient with a corkscrew, don’t risk breaking the cork and screwing up a bottle of fancy wine. This corker is electric and makes the whole process as easy as the touch of a button. It will even cut the foil on the lower lip, so your drip of wine falls perfectly into place and not on the tablecloth. 

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Rachael Ray Expandable Insulated Casserole Carrier

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You know that dish everyone always asks you to make for their party that you can bring? Stop trying to balance it in a tote bag that’s packed flat and just get one of these cases. It’s going to be infinitely easier bringing that casserole dish on the subway when you can just hold it normally and let it sit flat in the bag. 

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Vancasso Bonita Salad Plates, 8.5 inch

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You can’t have too many plates. These ones are ceramic and colorful and will help keep your next dinner party (or just cocktails and small canapes party) all the more festive. 

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CAROTE 6.5 Quart Deep Frying Nonstick Saute Pan

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A non-stick pan is the always-useful kitchen essential. The trouble is that the coating on them wares down, breaks, and needs to be replaced. This one has a crazy deal on it for Prime Day, so stock up now for the next time your current non-stick pan kicks the bucket. 

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AFUN Chef Aprons

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Now that you’ve got all this new kitchen stuff, you’re going to be cooking a lot more. Keep yourself looking tidy by wearing an apron that doesn’t make you feel like an episode of I Love Lucy. This AFUN one has a dark color to cover any stains and big enough pockets to keep any small pens or tools necessary. 

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There’s no shortage of aspiring Kondos pumping out aspirational organizational content, from ASMR unboxings of spice racks to before-and-after videos of formerly chaotic garages now full of sterile plastic bins. The promise is that buying shelves, hooks, bins, and baskets is a foolproof way to organize your home — and, therefore, that organizing your home is a foolproof way to live a stress-free life. That’s an overstatement, but it is true that living in an organized house is better than the alternative.

If you’re eager to enjoy the benefits of organization, there’s no better place to start than the kitchen — a highly functional room that’s also a gathering place for the entire household — and no better project to tackle than the pantry. The best pantry organization tools can bring order to chaos in what’s probably one of the most highly trafficked rooms in any house.

The right tools can save time and frustration hunting for that crucial ingredient that’s in there somewhere. For both ambitious home cooks and those who rely heavily on prepackaged and ready-made food, an organized pantry will make trips to the kitchen that much more serene.

What the Experts Say

Mindy Godding, founder of Abundance Organizing and incoming president of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals, says that there are four factors to consider when organizing a pantry: accessibility, visibility, adjacency, and aesthetics. Any organization tool that doesn’t increase one or more of these is a waste of money.

“We have a lot of people in a shared space coming and going with different priorities, bringing in different stuff,” she says. “It’s an area where we’re coming together and communing as a family or as partners, but then also preparing food and nourishing ourselves. It’s a really important space to make sure that it’s functioning for you.”

Christina Hidek, a professional organizer at Streamlined Living, adds that it’s worth it to spend a bit more for durable containers made out of easy-to-clean materials like plastic and wood. They’ll cost less in the long run, and if the goal is a long-term solution, it’s worth investing in tools that will last a while. She also says that it’s crucial to ensure that the tools are right for the space.

“Measure the space, as well as what you intend to put in the organizer, to ensure it’s making good use of the horizontal and vertical space,” she says. “Too often I see the wrong storage bin or organizing solution being employed for the specific space.”

BEST OVERALL

The Container Store Expanding Shelf

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This rack from The Container Store can double the amount of stuff that can fit on any given pantry shelf. It also works as a way to reduce the number of items stored behind other items, which increases visibility and accessibility.

This shelf expands from approximately 16 to 32 inches when the pieces are arranged in parallel, but if they’re arranged perpendicular to one another, it can also fit in a corner. This flexibility means it will probably have a home in any pantry, no matter the size and shape. Bonus: its vinyl-coated wire construction is plenty strong and looks at home with most kinds of modern kitchen décor.

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BEST TURNTABLE

mDesign 11.5" Bamboo Lazy Susan Spinner

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Godding often recommends turntables to her clients: “They’re an easy way to bring whatever’s in the back to the front without having to move items aside,” she says. This lazy susan from mDesign is a great size for most pantries. It’s small enough to rest on a shelf of average depth, but big enough to fit two layers of items — taller near the center, smaller around the diameter — that can be seen at the same time.

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BEST TIERED SHELF RISER

The Home Edit by IDesign 3-Tier Shelf

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This tiered shelf is another tool that increases visibility and accessibility in any pantry. Instead of having to pick up items in the back to see what they are, it allows for a complete view of everything on the riser with just a glance. While these kinds of shelves are commonly used for spices, they’re also useful for cans, jars, and any other small items.

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BEST CANNISTER

Rubbermaid Brilliance Containers

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$51.88

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Storing dry goods in clear canisters reduces the visual clutter that comes with lots of different packaging sitting together on the same shelf. Godding adds that any clear canisters should have a silicon gasket in the lid to keep things sealed tightly. These shatter-resistant plastic Rubbermaid Brilliance containers check that box — plus, they come with scoops that make measuring extra-convenient. Lastly, by using these kinds of containers, it’s easy to shop in bulk, which is a more environmentally friendly (and less expensive) way to buy dry goods.

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BEST OVER-THE-DOOR STORAGE

White Elfa Utility Pantry Over the Door Rack

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$139.00

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If there’s room between the door to the pantry and the shelves inside, an over-the-door storage rack is a no-brainer. They’re particularly great for storing kids’ snacks, keeping them both separate from the rest of the pantry and down low for smaller people to access. But, kids or no kids, this sturdy rack adds a ton of flexible storage space that would otherwise go to waste.

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BEST BIN

mDesign Metal Bin with Handles

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Bins are another key organizational tool for pantries. Godding likes that they group similar items together (adjacency!) and have right angles that don’t waste space the way curved baskets do. Particularly with items that are irregularly shaped — bags, pouches, produce, and the like — bins like this sleek metal option from mDesign are key. Just make sure to store it with its handles out for easy retrieval.

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BEST LABEL MAKER

Dymo LabelManager 280

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$58.19 $62.62

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Even with as many clear storage items as possible, a label maker can come in handy. From flour and cornstarch to salt and sugar, there’s no shortage of lookalike ingredients, so it’s vital to label them to alleviate any confusion when cooking or baking. This label maker from Dymo is a solid option, featuring a rechargeable battery, QWERTY keyboard, wi-fi connectivity, and a wide array of font options.

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BEST CAN STORAGE

Utopia Kitchen Storage Can Rack Organizer 16.5 x 12.5 x 13.5 Inch, Stackable Can Organizer Holds Upto 36 Cans for Kitchen Cabinet or Pantry (Bronze)

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Cans are an item that pretty much everyone keeps in their pantry, so a rack made especially for cans makes sense for most people. This metal rack displays cans openly for the utmost visibility. It’s also slightly tilted, so the cans roll into place neatly, and stackable, for those doomsday preppers who want to keep a ton of cans ready in case global catastrophe hits.

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The celebrity endorsement used to be dignified. Then it worked. 

In 1994, George Foreman, the two-time world heavyweight champion and minister in The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, put his ornate, squiggly signature on an electric grill designed by Tsann Kuen USA and sold by Salton Incorporated then went on basic cable – so basic, so cable – to underscore that endorsement.  

“It’s so good, I put my name on it!”

A few years later, Foreman claimed he was pulling in $8 million per month selling what came to be known as the George Foreman Grill (short for Lean Mean Grilling Machine). The champ moved hundreds of millions of units, so many that his legacy now has less to do with his uppercut than with his reported 40% cut of profits.

And it’s worth restating that he really did put his name on the thing. In so doing, he pioneered not just endorsements, but collaborations (Foreman x Grill), and partnerships. The grill itself seems like kitsch now – though it’s actually a very good product – but it’s an important artifact in the #ad age. It reminds us where we came from and, curiously, may tell us where we’re going.

This week, Foreman gets a victory lap with Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World. The new Sony Pictures biopic (on which Foreman himself served as executive producer) stars Khris Davis (Judas and the Black Messiah) as the boxer and focuses on his return to the ring in 1987. The film cheekily nods to his business cred in a scene with a money manager explaining that the “funny little grill deal you signed is starting to generate some substantial checks.”

It’s a throwaway line in a movie unlikely to see a massive return at the box office that winks at the importance of what Foreman did. He walked so Ryan Reynolds – who owns a reported 25% of Mint Mobile, which is being sold to T-Mobile for $1.35 billion – could run.

“The partnership between George Foreman and the grill was so successful that it’s hard to think of any competitor in the indoor grill space,” says Ronn Torossian, founder and chairman of 5W Public Relations. “While celebrity endorsements had been successful before, it completely changed the way both brands and celebrities thought about and approached these partnership opportunities, and raised the bar for future possibilities.”

Cut to the present. Brands are milking well-known personalities for every impression, but (Rihanna and Fenty Beauty aside) celebrities who leave an indelible mark on a product are hard to find. Corporate entities are leveraging audiences, along with the data analytics to prove them, and largely dealing under the table. And they are negotiating better terms by exploiting the not-quite-celebrity “influencer” market (expected to grow to $30.81 billion in 2023) on TikTok and Instagram, where “stars” work for chump change (i.e., a few thousand bucks per post). That market has weakened the bargaining position of major celebrities and major athletes. It’s worth noting that Logan Paul was an influencer before he became a boxer and the marketing muscle behind the viral “hydration” drink PRIME. The squared circle was just another platform.

“Brands need to be careful not to oversaturate these [social media] feeds with partnerships,” Torossian says. “If you do, you risk overexposing your brand and tiring out consumers.”

To combat consumers’ sponsorship weariness, a new strategy has taken hold on Madison Avenue, favoring synergistic celebrity cosigns like Lil Nas X x Coach, Lady Gaga x Dom Perignon, and Pete Davidson x Calvin Klein. 

“We’re seeing a shift from just slapping the likeness of the celebrity on the product toward a more collaborative partnership, giving the artist creative control on how they want this partnership to come to life,” says AJ Pulvirenti, senior strategist at the creative agency Movers+Shakers. “Lady Gaga made mini-music films in support of her partnership, and Pete Davidson literally ran the Calvin Klein Instagram handle, posting whatever he wanted for 24 hours. It needs to be mutually, creatively beneficial for all parties.”

Pulvirenti shouts out the singularly savvy combination of weirdo R&B pop star Doja Cat and Taco Bell. In another era, the chain might have reached for a more middlebrow idol. Far from immune to her own controversies, Doja Cat (let’s not forget, once the humble “bitch, I’m a cow”-rapping artist behind the viral hit “Mooo!”) has been able to tap into priceless passion for crunchy, stoner-friendly faux-Mexican fast food.

“Doja Cat has expressed love for the brand for years, most notably in regards to their Mexican Pizza offering. The brand took note, inviting her to be the spokesperson for the menu item’s return to the restaurant through a brilliant marketing plan: platform-native TikToks that resonated with her audience, a punchy Super Bowl commercial, and her internet-breaking Mexican Pizza shoutout at Coachella in 2022,” Pulvirenti says. “Overall, the brand took what they (and the world) love about Doja the most and blew that out through a partnership that just made sense.”

Genuine plays.

There were plenty of people in 1994 who thought that George Foreman had invented a grill. No one thinks Beyoncé is inspecting the ethics of Tiffany and Co’s diamond supply chain. That’s in part because consumers have gotten savvier and in part because brands don’t want consumers to think that way. It no longer serves their purpose. 

But Doja Cat does eat at Taco Bell.

Still, perfect partnerships only come once in a while. There’s Clooney’s reportedly $40 million Nespresso deal, and David Beckham’s bulging Armani underwear contract from the aughts, which netted him a reported $41.43 million. But a lot of partnerships have become inorganic. Celebrities chase the upside, but don’t want accountability. Most don’t put their name on the product.

“For new, or unestablished brands, celebrities can provide instant credibility or trust by banking on their reputation equity,” says Greg Hahn, cofounder and chief creative officer of Mischief @ No Fixed Address. “We saw that a lot with crypto companies using celebrities like Matt Damon or Larry David during the Super Bowl. It’s a tactic that’s been used a lot in other kinds of risky categories that come with a lot of skepticism. Like, ‘I’m not sure what a second mortgage is, but if Tom Selleck says it’s a good thing…’”

Matt Damon, who advertised FTX before it was outed as a multi-billion-dollar Ponzi scheme has since apologized for not doing his diligence. Interestingly, that has been (more or less) that. If George Foreman grills had burned people – Tracy Jordan encountered this problem hawking a similar product on 30 Rock – that would have reflected poorly on him. But in a darker age, reflections dim.

And there’s risk on both sides; the outrage-a-minute speed at which celebrities are subsumed in scandal makes it riskier than ever to closely align a brand with a famous name. Q Scores are drowned out by online noise. Case in point: Travis Scott. Once hip-hop’s branded golden boy, Scott lost his shine after a deadly tragedy at his 2021 Astroworld Festival. Nike and General Mills backed out of the radiation zone as fast as they could. Researchers at UC Davis estimated that shareholders of Nike, Gatorade, and other Tiger Woods sponsors lost a collective $5 to $12 billion in 2009 when the public learned about all those cocktail waitresses.

That kind of money can sink even well-capitalized businesses. The risk isn’t worth it without a certain amount of vetting or a stick-sized carrot. Many of the celebrities now publically hawking products have stakes in the companies they support. Reynolds is the standard bearer, but Ashton Kutcher got there first with Katalyst Media, investing in film and TV productions (including his own Punk’d), and A-Grade Investments, which turned early bets on Uber and Airbnb into a $250 million empire. Rappers 50 Cent and Nas are also low-key, high-caliber venture capitalists. 

These celebrities don’t sign the product. They sign for equity. Like Foreman, they endorse in a literal sense. The financial engineering has just become more complicated. An equity waterfall has replaced the “substantial check.”

Looking back on the Foreman Grill, it’s clear that what it most resembles isn’t a panini press; it’s a term sheet. Foreman didn’t see the future coming, but he understood that his loopy penmanship was a straight line to profit. He understood the simplicity of putting his name on it. Over time, the simple thing tends to make a comeback – and it tends to win.

Amazon has a great Instant kitchen gadget sale going on at the moment, with some items coming in at 31% off. It’s a truly excellent opportunity to grab some new things to cook with, unlock some new meals as a result, and start thinking about how much tastier dinner could be thanks to these kitchen-top cookers.

We’ve gone ahead and picked out three different items from the options that we feel have the best money-to-value ratio, and they’ve all got decent savings on them as well. If you grab any one of these, you’re sure to have a vast array of new meals to cook and experiment with, and it might help you rediscover the joys of cooking.

If you’re looking to make sure whatever you end up chopping up to cook doesn’t mess up your sink, then we recommend grabbing one of the best sink strainers. It’s also worth making sure you’re cutting with the best kitchen knives, because it makes all of the pesky prep work an immense amount easier.

Instant Pot Duo Plus

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This thing is basically a 9-in-1 wonder device. It can be sued to pressure cook, slow cook, cook rice, steam, saute, make yogurt, and more. It’s easy-to-use, and comes with a free app to help you figure out what to make next.

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Instant Electric Round Dutch Oven

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This dutch over is perfect for more chilled-out and slothful cooking methods. Being able to use it to slow cook and braise things, along with a few other cooking modes, makes it ideal for lazy Sunday cooking, and making things like stews and curries.

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Instant Vortex Plus 6-in-1 Air Fryer Oven

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Air fryers weren’t just a flash in the pan, a lot of people still swear by them. This air fryer has customizable smart cooking programs, is nonstick, and has a dishwasher-safe basket as well. Plus, it has an app that can help inspire you for every meal.

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You may think that the best way to brew a single cup of coffee is with one of those countertop single-serving brewers made by brands like Keurig. And while they’re certainly good at doing that, they’re not the only option—particularly if you’re trying to save on counter space.

The AeroPress is a single-serving coffee maker that is portable. It’s easy to use and requires no power at all. To make coffee, you start by placing a filter inside of the cap. You twist the cap onto the chamber. That whole thing now gets placed on top of a standard mug. You add a scoop of ground coffee into the chamber and then shake to ensure it’s all level inside the container. Pour hot water into the top over the coffee grounds and stir. Then insert the included plunger and press gently to push the hot water through the coffee grounds. At this point, you’ll now have a cup of espresso. You can then choose to add more hot water to make it a standard americano or whatever else you may feel like adding.

Perfect to keep at the office so you can make coffee at your desk and an excellent addition to your camping trip to have fresh coffee every morning. It comes with a tote bag for easy traveling. You’ll also get 350 filters, the filter cap, filter holder, stirrer, and scooper.

Normally, the coffee maker goes for $45, but for today only you can pick yourself up one for just $30. It makes an excellent gift for any coffee aficionados in your life.

AeroPress Original Coffee Maker with Tote Bag

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Nothing makes me more excited than garnering something new for the kitchen. Okay, that might be an overstatement, but I still get all giddy when I cook with some sort of new utensil or open up a new food storage container for the first time. I’m weird like that.

If you’re a weirdo too, you may find yourself just as giddy when these kitchen essentials arrive at your door. From air fryers to salad spinners to cast iron skillets, one of the items listed below might just brighten your day and totally change your kitchen game.

Keurig K-Mini Coffee Maker

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This slim single-serve coffee brewer is a mere 5″ wide—ideal for small countertops to save space and still be able to brew a perfect roast between 6 to 12 ounces.

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3-Stage Knife Sharpener & Cut-Resistant Glove

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A dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp one. So maintain your cutlery’s razor-edge with a knife sharpener that includes a cut-resistant glove. Safety first, after all.

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Mueller Vegetable Slicer, Onion Mincer, Chopper, Cutter, Dicer

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$29.99 $49.99

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Mincing onions, tomatoes, or really any vegetable can be a pain. Why not just toss them into a dedicated vegetable chopper and let it go to town? It also works for slicing and grating. Be sure to clip the coupon on the product page to save an additional $5.

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Drinking Glasses with Bamboo Lids and Glass Straw 4pcs Set

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These 16oz can-shaped glasses are cute as heck and come with glass straws and bamboo lids. Perfect for juice, iced tea, bubble tea, iced coffee, and so much more. Dishwasher safe and designed for hot and cold beverages.

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Instant Vortex Mini Air Fryer Oven Combo

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This mini air fryer comes in a lovely aqua color and is great for baking, roasting, and reheating leftovers. Its customizable one-touch buttons are ideal for making wings, roasting veggies, baking cookies, and more.

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17oz Glass Olive Oil Bottle Dispenser

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This 500ml olive oil bottle makes pouring a breeze thanks to its no-drip stainless steel spout—great for adding oil or vinegar to a pan or over a salad.

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Good Grips Large Salad Spinner

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You haven’t lived until you’ve spun a salad. Washing lettuce can be tricky. That is unless you just toss it in this bowl and send it around like a merry-go-round so it can throw all the water to the side as you pump.

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Taco Holders 4 Packs

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These grill and oven-safe taco holders make it easy to fill your tortilla without all your meat, cheese, and other fillings spilling out. Comes in a set of four.

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12" Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet

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$24.99

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A cast iron skillet is a must-have for any kitchen. They provide an even heat retention across the surface and will open up a world of stovetop-to-oven recipes for you.

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Smirly Bamboo Charcuterie Board and Knife Set

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No gathering is complete without the court-mandated charcuterie board. Entertain your guests with meats, cheeses, fruits, and more with this bamboo cheese board and knife set.

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You’ve likely seen the headlines about the newfound dangers of gas stoves, prompting renters and homeowners everywhere to begin frantically searching for alternatives to gas stoves. That’s right, the stovetop that is featured in every HGTV makeover, Nancy Meyers-dream kitchen, and gritty TV show about restaurants is now out. Carmy, tell us it ain’t so.

Richard Trumka Jr., the commissioner of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced earlier this month in Washington that his committee had some concerns over the safety of gas stoves. Namely, that gas stoves could lead to an increase in asthma in children and air pollutants and toxins into the air, even when the stoves are turned off.  While the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission co-chair Alex Hoehn-Saric tweeted earlier this month that there are no plans to ban gas stoves, some states, including California and New York, where there is a high percentage of homes using gas stoves, are moving forward with their own bans.

Dangers of Gas Stoves

As we mentioned above, childhood asthma and air pollutants are the biggest issues being raised in the gas stove debate. A study out of the University of Sydney found that 12.7 percent of cases of childhood asthma could be attributed to the child living in a home with a gas stove, noting that states with a high number of households using gas stoves also have the highest number of children with asthma. Understandably, this news has caused a great deal of concern for parents and caregivers of young children.

Even if you don’t have small children in your home, owning a gas stove can still pose health risks. Another study from researchers at Stanford University found that homes with gas stoves are at risk for exposure to unsafe methane levels if the home isn’t properly ventilated.

What To Do If You Have A Gas Stove

If you have a gas stove, there are some things to keep in mind. First, any bans that are being discussed won’t require you to remove your current stove. The bans being discussed are for eliminating the installation of new gas stoves.

Secondly, there are some ways to help mitigate issues caused by gas stoves. Using your exhaust hood fan and keeping your windows open when cooking can help disperse the air pollution in your home and move it outside. Using an air purifier is another way to improve air quality, with users ideally placing the unit in or near their kitchen when cooking.

Best Alternatives to Gas Stoves

There are two good alternatives to gas stoves. The first is installing an electric stovetop or range. These are typically made of a combination of ceramic and glass and use heated metal coils belove the stovetop to create heat. Electric stovetops transfer heat to cookware. They turn on quickly, are easy to clean, and are typically the most cost-effective option.

The second alternative is an induction stovetop. This type of electric stovetop uses a magnetic field to heat cookware, which allows for more precise cooking. It also means that the actual stovetop does not get hot, making this an ideal choice for homes with children.

Induction stovetops heat liquid and food faster than gas or electric; they are energy efficient and easy to clean. They do require the use of specific types of cookware (no ceramic, aluminum, copper, or glass), which is something to keep in mind when purchasing an induction stovetop. Most pots and pans will be identified as ‘induction compatible’ on their packaging.

Below, we’ve included some of the highest-rated electric and induction stovetops, including full-sized ovens and smaller, portable cooktops. The latter provides a useful alternative to gas stoves that are budget-friendly. Don’t forget; you may also be eligible for a rebate when purchasing an electric or induction stovetop, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act.

1. LG Electronics 6.3 cu. ft. Smart Slide-In Electric Range

BEST INDUCTION STOVE

If you want to replace your entire gas stove, the LG Electronics 6.3 cu. ft. Smart Slide-In Electric Range with ProBake Convection, Induction & Self-Clean is one of the best options. The highly rated LG has a large 6.3 cubic foot oven that can handle big meals, a 10-minute self-cleaning function, and SmartThinQ technology that allows users to control their oven from their phone using Google Assistant and Alexa, including setting preheating time and temperature. As for the induction stovetop, the LG heats food fast and holds heat at a consistent temperature, even on lower settings. We also like that the controls are at the front of the stove, meaning no more reaching over hot pots and pans to adjust settings.

2. GE Profile 30 in. 5.3 cu. ft. Smart Slide-In Induction Range

BEST SMART INDUCTION STOVE

Another great option for replacing their entire oven is the GE Profile 30 in. 5.3 cu. ft. Smart Slide-In Induction Range with Self-Cleaning Convection Oven. The electric oven has a large capacity for big meals and can be used as a convection oven and a no-preheat air fryer. We also like that the smart GE Profile has a camera that allows users to watch their food on their phone as its being cooked while also set timers and temperatures. The induction cooktop is designed to be used for sous-vide cooking, and it also has two synchronized elements that can be used as one oversized element for large stovetop griddles.

3. Samsung 30 in. 6.3 cu. ft. Slide-In Induction Range

BEST BUDGET INDUCTION OVEN

If you want an oven with an induction stovetop but are looking for something more affordable, we like the Samsung 30 in. 6.3 cu. ft. Slide-In Induction Range with Self-Cleaning Oven. Even at a lower price point, Samsung still has smart capabilities that allow users to set preheat temperatures and more from their smartphones. The large oven is great for holding several dishes at once. We also like the induction stovetop, which allows for precision temperature control and is fingerprint resistant.

4. Whirlpool – 6.7 Cu. Ft. Self-Cleaning Freestanding Double Oven Electric Convection Range

BEST ELECTRIC OVEN

The Whirpool is a high-end electric stovetop with a generously sized oven that will meet all your cooking needs. The five ceramic cooktop elements provide between 100 to 3000 watts of cooking power. As for the dual-oven, customers will appreciate the 4.2 cu. ft. of space that allows for faster cooking times. The self-cleaning oven also includes a convection setting.

5. Samsung – 6.3 cu. ft. Freestanding Electric Range

BEST BUDGET ELECTRIC OVEN

If you want to replace your gas oven with an electric model, the Samsung – 6.3 cu. ft. Freestanding Electric Range is a highly rated option with plenty of bells and whistles. The smart oven, which has WiFi and voice control features that are compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Bixby, and Smart Things, features a five-burner cooktop with two adjustable dual-ring burners for large pans. A 3300 W Rapid Boil feature cuts down cooking time, and there are several preset options and a proofing feature for bakers.

6. NuWave Pic Flex Induction Hot Plate

BEST SINGLE COOK TOP

If you’re looking to dip your toe into the world of induction, the single hot plate from NuWave is a great pick. The energy-efficient NuWave is cool to the touch while quickly heating up food and liquids. Choose from 45 precise temperature settings up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit with the option of 600, 900, and 1300-watt cooking. The NuWave immediately stops heating when a pot or pan is removed. We also like that this model includes a 9” ceramic non-stick frying pan.

7. Double Induction Cooktop by NutriChef

BEST DOUBLE INDUCTION COOK TOP

The Double Induction Cooktop by NutriChef offers an affordable and portable option for those who want to cook their food quickly and safely. The energy-efficient cooktop has two 1800-watt burners that quickly and evenly heat food using their electromagnet crystal plates. The induction cooktop works with steel, cast iron, stainless steel, and enameled iron pots and pans and features a digital LCD display screen for easy programming.

8. Farberware Royalty 1800 W Double Burner Black Electric Cooktop

BEST BARGAIN

The Farberware Royalty 1800 W Double Burner Black Electric Cooktop is one of the most affordable alternatives to gas stoves thanks to its low price point, portability, and user-friendly design. The electric cooktop has two 1800-watt coil burners. A lightweight unit, the Farberware has rubber feet to hold the cooktop in place, as well as a Power light that indicates the cooktop is on and a Ready light for when the desired temperature has been reached.

9. Gaslandchef 30″ Electric Cooktop

BEST ELECTRIC COOKTOP

Suppose you’re looking for a permanent cooktop to replace your gas cooktop. In that case, the Gaslandchef 30″ Electric Cooktop is a highly rated option with four cooking zones and nine power levels, digital sensor touch controls, and a vertical heat conduction design that helps retain heat. Unlike induction cooktops, this electric cooktop works with most pots and pans. We also like that it is easy to clean and has several safety features, including overheat protection, a child lock, and an auto shutoff for times users forget to turn off their cooktop.

10. Cuisinart Countertop Double Burner

BEST BACKUP

The Cuisinart Countertop Double Burner is an excellent option for customers looking for a portable set of burners to use when entertaining or as a temporary cooktop. At the same time, your new electric or induction stove is being installed. Thanks to its plug-and-go design, it can also be used for outdoor cooking. The Cuisinart includes one larger 1300-watt plate and a second, smaller 500-watt plate. The heavy cast iron plates have their own individual controls and indicator lights.

11. COOKTRON Portable Induction Cooktop

INCLUDES GRIDDLE

Using a stand-alone cooktop doesn’t mean you can’t make large meals. The COOKTRON Portable Induction Cooktop features 1800 watts of power and includes a smokeless cast iron grill pan that allows users to bring their outdoor cooking inside. Use the double burners for pots and pans, or make large meals on the included griddle top. Nine power and five temperature settings up to 410 degrees Fahrenheit help users find the perfect cooking conditions for every dish.

Single-use kitchen gadgets can be contentious, but some tools really do the job better than anything else. A pizza cutter is precisely that kind of tool. Even with a great set of knives, a pizza cutter is better equipped to handle hot, melty cheese. And if you don’t fancy yourself much of a chef, a pizza cutter will still come in handy for piping hot pizzas from a cardboard box.

Pizza cutters also make it easier to enact slice socialism. Anytime pizza is served, everyone jockeys for the biggest slice with the most toppings, dividing the party into the pepperoni haves and the pepperoni have-nots. A reliable pizza cutter will get your pizzas as fairly divided as possible.

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There are a lot of different kinds of pizza cutters, including wheels, rocking cutters, and kitchen shears. Wheels are favored for home cooks because they’re compact so that they won’t take up too much space in your drawers, but they can require a few passes to cut the pizza properly.

Mezzalunas, or rocking cutters, have a curved blade that you rock back and forth to cut the pizza, and you’ll often see these at pizzerias. The main drawback of this style of pizza slicer is that they take up a lot of space. Kitchen scissors are great to have for a variety of tasks, and they work surprisingly well for cutting slices of pizza. One drawback is that you often have to hold the crust to keep it from moving, so shears may not be ideal for use if your pizza is piping hot out of the oven.

When choosing the best pizza cutter for you, it’s worth considering the kind of pizza you like. We won’t wade into the deep dish vs. thin and crispy debate other than to posit that some pizza slicers are better for some pizzas than others. That’s why we’ve picked out the best pizza cutters by the kind of pizza they’re best for.

Best For Deep Dish: Rocker Pizza Cutter

Checkered Chef Pizza Cutter Rocker

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A deep-dish pizza with lots of toppings can present a challenge for wheels and scissors, which might get gummed up with sauce and cheese. A rocker pizza cutter can cut through the sauciest, goopiest pizzas because there are no moving parts. It’s just a big piece of metal with a handle. Rocking cutters (unsurprisingly) rock back and forth to cut the slice.

The main drawback with a rocking cutter is the large size, which makes them hard to store. They also may not be ideal for larger pizzas because you want a pizza slicer that’s as wide as or wider than the pizza itself.

Checkered Chef makes an affordable version of the pizza rocker, also called a Mezzaluna. It comes with a blade cover for safe storage when not in use. The large 16″ size means it can handle most pizzas. Though it takes up more space, if you eat a lot of pizza, it’s worth having a pizza cutter that will do the job right the first time. When you don’t have to slice your pizza pie twice, that’s amore.

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Best For Thin Slices: Kitchen Shears

Fiskars Non-scratch Kitchen Shears

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If you haven’t thought of cutting pizza with shears or scissors, you’re missing out. Shears can be one of the most versatile tools in the kitchen. If your tastes skew New York style or Neopolitan, a pair of kitchen shears can be one of the best ways to cut a pizza slice. Scissors can get slowed down and overly messy if using them for a thick slice or deep dish pizza, but they’re perfect for thin slices.

Fiskars is well known for making some of the best scissors for paper and cloth, and the iconic orange handle is just as trustworthy for your pizza. The curved shape allows you to cut without lifting the pizza while keeping your hands out of harm’s way. Plus, the rubberized base means you can use these shears on nonstick surfaces without damaging them. The blades of the shears are detachable for easy cleaning.

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Best For Frozen Pizza: Pizza Wheel

OXO Steel 4" Pizza Wheel

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There’s no shame in the frozen pizza game. Boxed pizza is affordable, easy to cook, and great if you’ve got multiple mouths to feed. When it comes to frozen pizza, there’s no need to overthink it. A pizza wheel will get the job done, and you can actually store it in your cupboard, unlike rocking pizza slicers.

That said, not every pizza wheel is created equal. And when it comes to kitchen gadgets that do the job just a little bit better than everyone else, OXO is the brand to know. They combine quality construction with clever design to make products that will have you wondering why it was ever done a different way. This pizza cutter has few special features; it’s just a well-designed pizza slicer. The sharp blade and large 4″ wheel make it well-suited to cutting through slices thick and thin.

Oxo’s cutter also has plastic on the handle for a more comfortable grip, and the pronounced thumb guard keeps your hands safe when slicing.

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