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So, your outdoor space is too small for a grill, and you’d really like to avoid a house full of smoke — but you’re still craving a nice char. This indoor grill sears proteins and veggies like a champ, but its smoke control system means you won’t be breathing in soot while you cook. In addition to a grill plate, it comes with a flat-top griddle (smash burgers, anyone?) and you’ll be able to fit up to six steaks at a time on its roomy cooking surface. Bonus: It comes with a food thermometer for accurate results every time, and you won’t have to deal with mosquitoes, either. 

“I honestly like meat and poultry grilled on this better than on my outdoor grill,” admitted a shopper. “I am able to control the temperature better. The meat is much juicier. It’s just easier to use and I’m not standing outside in the heat in the summer. I love the griddle function. Boneless chicken breast is so tender and delicious like this! I was stunned!”

Check out our roundup of the best grills of 2024 for more. 

Henckels has been crafting knives for over a century, so the brand knows a thing or two about what makes a quality set. This bestselling collection is majorly marked down (over 60% off) and comes with just about every type of blade a home cook could need: a 3-inch paring knife, 5-inch serrated utility knife, 7-inch santoku knife, 8-inch chef’s knife and 8-inch bread knife. Also included: six 4.5-inch steak knives, a professional honing steel, kitchen shears and a hardwood knife block. Whew! 

“I had been used to ordinary knives until my brother, who is a chef, convinced me to upgrade to Henckels,” explained a user. “I must admit, I was a bit nervous at first, worrying about cutting myself, but the grip on these knives keeps my hands from slipping. They are extremely sharp and do a great job in the kitchen.”

Check out our roundup of the best knives and knife sets for more.

I used to bake for a living, and my trusty KitchenAid stand mixer is my go-to appliance. Cake batters, cookie doughs, breads, frostings, meringues — you name it, I’ve probably made it using this mighty machine. Unlike flimsier mixers, this one is built to last (there’s a reason KitchenAids are often passed down from one generation to the next). 

At 4.5 quarts, it can hold enough dough to make up to eight dozen cookies at a time, though it won’t take up much room in your kitchen. Oh, and you’ll get a beater, dough hook and whisk attachments for making practically any baked good under the sun. It’s only dipped lower than its current sale price once this year, and not by very much. 

Not ready to splurge on the Creami? This fan-favorite pays for itself in just a few uses and mixes up frozen desserts in under 30 minutes. It can churn up to 1.5 quarts at a time, has a spout for pouring in nuts, candy, fruit and any other additions and has a small countertop footprint. Scoop it up while it’s down to its best price in months.

“We’ve made a few batches of chocolate ice cream since receiving the product,” shared a fan. “It works well, runs quietly and it’s much easier to use than those requiring ice and salt. I was concerned that the freezer bucket would not be cold enough to adequately freeze the ice cream, but it works great. … This is the perfect size for two people.”

Here’s how to make an easy homemade ice cream cake with your new favorite gadget. 

Pressure cookers are the best because they let you set and forget — and this No. 1 bestseller is down to its lowest price of the year. Its 6-quart capacity holds food for up to six people, and you can use it for everything from steaming veggies and preparing rice to making your own yogurt. It works up to 70% faster than other cooking methods, meaning dinner will be on the table in a snap.

“This has been a game-changer!” exclaimed a reviewer. “Our slow cooker and rice cooker both needed replacing. This not only replaces those, but almost replaces a stove! I love it. It’s a little intimidating when you first get it, but it really is easy to use. … A complete roast dinner comes out perfectly cooked in one hour!”

If you’ve been holding out for an on-sale Vitamix, this model is currently marked down to the best price we’re seeing online — it’s over $100 off. The 64-ounce container can hold large batches of hot soup and refreshing smoothies, while the brand’s best-in-class blades break down ice and frozen ingredients like a champ. 

“I have had many blenders and have never been as happy as I am with this Vitamix,” raved a convert. “I researched (a lot!) before I purchased and although the cost is a bit more than most other blenders, it is worth every penny we spent. I like chia seeds in my smoothies, and no other blender I have had has the ability to blend them so well. It’s as if the chia seeds weren’t even added, it’s so smooth…”

Speaking of smooth, this highly rated blender ingeniously lets you know when you need to add more liquid to get an ethereally silky texture. It has a 72-ounce pitcher for whipping up large batches of soups and sauces at a time, plus it comes with two single-serve cups so you can take your smoothie on the go. This is the lowest price we’ve seen, well, ever, so if you’re not ready to splurge on a Vitamix, it’s a great bet.

“This blender has changed everything,” shared a buyer. “I’m a busy lady and often don’t have time for breakfast, so I make a lot of smoothies. The Ninja takes the guesswork out of how long to blend. The blend sense technology reads the ingredients and blends so smoothly; it crushes the ice and grinds up ginger and apples without lumps or clumps. It chops and dices vegetables to perfection.”

Using a filtered pitcher can help prevent you from drinking water that’s laden with impurities. This popular, BPA-free Brita reduces copper, cadmium and mercury levels for better-tasting H2O, in addition to minimizing the taste and odor from chorine (ick). Its 6-cup capacity is on the smaller size, meaning it won’t take up much room in your fridge, and it’ll alert you when it’s time to swap out the filter. At nearly 40% off, this is as good a price as we’ve seen.

“This water filter pitcher is perfect for my family of four,” wrote a shopper. “It has saved us money because we no longer have to buy as many bottled waters. I was literally buying four cases of 48 bottles of water every two weeks, and now I’m only buying two cases. This is a must-have. It is easy to clean and the filter lasts two months. The flow rate is smooth. This pitcher fits perfectly in our refrigerator.”

An air fryer is just the ticket when you want a hot meal without turning on the oven. This top-rated model heats up quickly and holds up to 2.5 pounds of fries or 14 wings at a time. Plus, it can be used to dehydrate food, proof bread and even bake desserts. We’ve never seen it on sale for as low as this before.

“So easy to use!” gushed a fan. “Heats [up] fast and effectively crisps food without leaving it dry. Used with just a very small amount of oil, items come out with the taste and texture of a traditional fryer. Oil-free cooking is faster than the oven and doesn’t heat up the kitchen. Easy to clean.”

Check out our roundup of the best air fryers for more. 

An 11-piece, nonstick cookware set for 56 bucks? There’s gotta be a catch, right? Nope! This top-seller comes with two frying pans, two saucepans, a sauté pan, two silicone lids, two fridge storage lids and — wait for it — two removable handles to save space when storing. This is the lowest we’ve ever seen the collection.

“I got these to make some more space in my cabinets,” wrote a buyer. “These take up a quarter of the space my old pots and pans used. They work great on my glass stove top. They are so easy to clean and have not scratched, dented or stained!”

Check out our roundup of the best pots, pans and cookware sets for more. 

At 56% off, the slice is right when it comes to this popular set. If you could use one less thing to remember, go ahead and cross “sharpen knives” off your to-do list: These knives come housed in an attractive wooden block with slots that hone each blade every time you use them. 

The set includes an 8-inch chef’s knife, a 6-inch utility knife, a 5-inch santoku knife, a 3.5-inch paring knife, kitchen shears and the aforementioned block. The triple-riveted handle is contoured to feel comfortable in your hand, allowing you to chop more confidently, and each tip is labeled so you’ll know which knife you’re reaching for.

“Compact,” wrote one five-star fan. “I love my new knife set. They are really sharp and look nice on my counter.”

Check out our roundup of the best knives and knife sets for more.

Le Creuset who? I cook with Lodge Dutch ovens at home, and this one is just the right size for a smaller household. The slick enameled interior cleans like a dream, while the sturdy cast iron offers excellent heat distribution and retention. Plus, it’s so pretty you won’t mind leaving it on the stove for everyone to admire. 

“I’ve had my Lodge Dutch oven for almost a year,” shared a user. “One of the best purchases I have ever made. Don’t tell my KitchenAid mixer, but I think I love this more. I’m Greek and cook a lot. … It’s a great item for one-pot meals. While it gets plenty hot because it’s cast iron, the enamel makes deglazing and cleaning a breeze. … Even with metal utensils, I haven’t had any chips. This gets used almost daily. … Lodge is a great brand for those of us who can’t quite afford Le Creuset.”

Read my full Lodge Dutch oven review for more details. 

This is admittedly for an outdoor kitchen, but one Yahoo writer dubbed it the “Best Fire Pit for Cooking.” If you’re envisioning a summer filled with hot dogs, seared veggies and, of course, s’mores, this is the one that belongs in your backyard. The grill grate swivels for easy access, and you can use the outer edge for holding drinks and more. There’s still plenty of backyard-worthy weather ahead of us, so grab it while it’s over 45% off. 

“This was fairly easy to assemble and it gives off great heat … enough to keep 6-7 of us warm with one bundle of wood from the grocery store,” said a reviewer. “I love the additional burner for grilling. We’ve cooked corn, burgers and steak on this thing, and so far, so good.”

Check out our roundup of the best fire pits for more. 

And while we’re on the subject of outdoor cooking, Yahoo writer (and grill tester) Kristen Granero awarded this “Best Propane Gas Grill.” She described it as “compact and no-frills” and says it “gets the job done — and then some.” 

She went on to say, “Two stainless steel burners let you carve out hot and cold zones for more targeted results. There’s a built-in lid thermometer for gauging temperatures, two wheels for added mobility and two side trays — one of them collapsible — for creating prep space.” This is the lowest it’s been in months. 

Check out our roundup of the best grills for more. 

Faster food, cooler kitchen — this compact appliance is a no-brainer, especially during the warmer months when turning on your oven is the last thing you want to do. I’ve used it for everything from cakes and brownies to baked pasta and even roasted tofu and vegetables. 

It heats up in no time, plus it can fit a decent amount of food: six slices of toast, a 12-inch pizza or even a 4-pound chicken. The LED display has six functions: Toast, Bagel, Bake, Broil, Keep Warm and Reheat, and I’m positive it’ll be getting a ton of use this summer. This is the lowest it’s been since 2023. 

Check out my full Cuisinart Deluxe Convection Toaster Oven review for more. 

Yes, this top-seller might technically be called a “meat” thermometer, but don’t underestimate its value when it comes to liquids and baked goods. The most accurate way to tell whether food is done is by taking its temperature, and this doodad presents a reading in seconds. At $10, this is as low as we’ve seen it since 2022. 

“I can’t believe I’ve gone so long without a good cooking thermometer,” wrote an impressed cook. “This thing works great, seems accurate. I like the magnet, so I can keep it on my fridge for easy finding. I used it to make yogurt — takes all the guessing out of that process.”

It’s time to chuck all of your mismatched food storage containers and replace them with this heavily marked-down set. It comes with 12 round and rectangular containers, which are clear so you can easily see their contents. Since they’re made of borosilicate glass, the containers are dishwasher-, oven- and microwave-safe (just not the lids), and their airtight silicone seals help prevent leaks.

“Absolutely love how versatile these containers are,” wrote a buyer. “The glass is sturdy and [the] lids are easy to clean and do not stain. Both containers and lids did well in my top rack dishwasher without any warping. I put soup in the container and flipped it upside down on my counter just to test if it would leak, and not one drop escaped through the seal.”

Check out our roundup of the best food storage containers for more. 

Do you have a bit of a Starbucks obsession? It’ll be more like Star-(save some)-bucks once you get a load of this powerful device, which will have you whipping up and enjoying foamy beverages in no time. Let’s be real — the appeal of a cappuccino starts dwindling the longer one waits in that chaotic a.m. line, and why shell out for something that’s so easy to make at home? This gizmo is an impressive 66% off.

“So easy to use to make a cafe au lait or cappuccino,” wrote a caffeine fiend. “I have also used it to whip eggs quickly for fluffy omelets. If you like frothy milk, save yourself the $5 coffees — this thing pays for itself.”

Check out our full Zulay Kitchen Milk Frother review for more. 

And to really up your at-home java game, this No. 1 bestseller is on sale for its best price of 2024. You’ll feel like you have a personal cafe right in your kitchen, thanks to this machine’s 16 precision grind settings, and the digital temperature control helps ensure your latte comes out just right. There’s also a steam wand for foaming milk, and the whole process, from grinding to brewing espresso, takes under a minute. 

“This product is terrific and exceeded my expectations,” shared a caffeinated customer. “The machine is very easy to use and delivers a good quality espresso every time. The large water tank is a bonus, and the ability to adjust the grind size is just fantastic. I found it surprisingly easy to clean too. … I’ll definitely be saving money on buying coffee out for sure!”

If you spend lots of time in the kitchen, your feet deserve a cushy surface to stand on during all of that cooking (and dishwashing). This highly rated anti-fatigue mat is made from a comfy foam to help take some of the pressure off of your muscles and joints, and its nonslip bottom will stay put without sliding around. It’s waterproof and easy to wipe clean, and this is just about as low as we’ve seen it marked down to.

“Better than insoles,” wrote a reviewer. “I do a lot of meal prepping for the week on Sundays, so I am on my feet in the kitchen for 8-10 hours a day some weekends, and around an hour each day during the week. I used to wear my gym shoes with cushioned support when I was cooking for long periods, but even then the resulting back pain was on another level. These mats are a complete game-changer … I could stand on these mats for hours and still be comfortable.”

Sometimes, you just want to nuke some leftovers for dinner and call it a night. Enter: this no-fuss, sleek, compact microwave. This stainless steel appliance has 1.1 cubic feet of space and includes multiple defrost settings, six auto-cook presets and a child safety lock. It won’t take up a ton of space on your counter and hasn’t dipped lower in price all year. 

“Just perfect for my small kitchen,” shared a user. “Exactly what I want when it comes to simplicity. No need to get the book out to operate. This is the one if you want a basic microwave. Cooks evenly.”