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*Top Pick* To perfectly cook meat, every cook and grill master needs a digital thermometer! This digital thermometer features two separate heat-resistant probes. Leave the probe in the meat inside the grill or oven and watch the temperature rise on the digital readout outside on the counter. This thermometer also has a temperature alarm to set to the perfect temperature so you can enjoy perfectly cooked meat every time.

*Top Pick* Grill baskets are the easiest way to cook vegetables on the grill, which gives them fantastic flavor. This large basket holds plenty of vegetables and is made of stainless steel. If you love to grill, you need at least one of these!

A slow-cooker is a great way to save time with meal prep and get dinner on the table on busy nights. This programmable 7-quart Crock Pot is large enough to feed a family. It has the option of setting a timer to turn it on or off, which would be helpful if leaving for the day and needing to adjust temperature settings before coming home. For a simpler, less expensive option, see the recommendation for a manual slow-cooker.

A slow-cooker is a great way to save time with meal prep and get dinner on the table on busy nights. This manual 7-quart Crock Pot is large enough to feed a family, is simple to use, and is relatively inexpensive. It has settings for "high" and "low," but does not have a timer or other features. For an option with more features, see the recommendation for a programmable slow-cooker.

*Top Pick* This 3.5-inch Wusthof brand paring knife is forged from a single piece of high carbon stainless steel. It's well-balance and maintains its sharp edge for many years.

A handheld potato masher is a great space-saving alternative to a hand or stand mixer. It can be used to mash potatoes, black beans for veggies burgers, chickpeas for falafel, and more.

This cast iron griddle is a luxury, but might be an essential for the person who loves to grill but doesn't have a grill outside. It's double-sided. One side is flat, making it perfect to make sandwiches, fried eggs, or pancakes. The other is ribbed, giving meat and tofu the appearance of being grilled outside. After seasoning the cast iron, it will become nonstick without any toxic chemicals.

A box grater is essential for grating cheese and vegetables. This option has 4 different sides: large grates, small grates, a zester, and option for slicing. It has a non-slip base and has an optional container that comes with it.

I don't have a wok, but if I had an electric or Induction stovetop and unlimited funds, this is what I would buy. The traditional rounded bottom of a wok makes this pan perfect for tossing stir-fry vegetables. This skillet is made in Tennessee of 5 layers including 3 layers of aluminum for heat conductivity. The handle is hollow and does not heat while pan is on the stove. It does not have a nonstick coating but is easy to clean.

I don't have a wok, but if I did this is what I would purchase. The rounded bottom makes this pan perfect for tossing stir-fry vegetables. Note that this ONLY works with a gas stovetop.