I cook every day and these are my favorite first day offerings

Prime Day is finally here, which is great news for people who refrain from buying new kitchen appliances all year in hopes of finding great deals once summer rolls around. For the past few days, I’ve been purposefully browsing the aisles of Amazon, looking for products that I like, as well as some that I actually want. The sheer amount of great stuff on sale is staggering, to say the least.

Among the tsunami of deals released by this year’s Prime Day were a 43% off bread knife that I swear by and a phenomenal Staub pan that I rely on for indoor baking, as well as a Breville pizza oven that I adore and a glorified boss knife i’ve been dying to try. So, I humbly present my favorite Prime Day deals (so far).

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Nordic Goods Large Baking Sheet

This large aluminum baking sheet is a powerful tool that will remain durable for years to come. I’m always looking for the best baking sheets—I bake and roast food almost every day—and you really can’t do better than this 21-by-15-inch option from Nordic Ware.

Igloo Retro 25 Quart Cooler

This colorful refreshing drink with a retro vibe has been the star of countless dinners, parties and parties for me. It has a capacity of 23 liters (ie can fit up to 36 cans), is easy to carry and only costs $40 right now. I like to see it.

Staub Square Cast Iron Grill Pan

I absolutely love this grill pan – it’s the hero of so many dishes I love to make, from mushroom tacos and baba ganoush to hot dogs and hamburgers. Its enamel base and well-positioned grates mean that food almost never sticks (and if it does, it’s very difficult to clean).

Mercer Kitchen Bread Knife

Mercer Culinary’s bread knife is legendary, and I’ve been using it to cut bread for years. It positively lasers through everything from sourdough and baguettes to tomatoes, potatoes and even cake. I’m surprised it’s 43% off right now, but it is, so if you love bread, please jump on this deal.

KitchenAid Silicone Strip Oven Set

Having a great set of oven mitts that you trust is very important. These silicone gloves are heat and water resistant and also anti-slip, so you can safely use them to handle hot pans, baking sheets and more. Plus, they’re a staggering 57% off.

Breville Smart Pizzaiolo Oven

I’ve hosted and attended hundreds (if not thousands) of pizza parties, and the most memorable one I’ve been to someone’s house featured this smart pizza oven from Breville. Using this smart device that can reach up to 750ºF and cook pizza in a minute or two, my friend turned out pie after pie that outperformed most restaurants I’ve been to. It’s 20% off right now.

Le Creuset 3.5 Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven

I firmly believe that all even remotely serious cooks should own at least one nice Le Creuset piece. This 3.5-quart enamel dutch oven is a beauty to look at and a joy to cook in, but most importantly, it’s just under half the price.

Bellemain 5-quad metal strainer

Everyone needs a really good colander, and this is a really good colander (which also happens to be on sale for 27% off). One reviewer said: “Love this colander. It is very well made, sturdy and a great size! The holes are small enough to prevent food from falling out, but large enough for water to wash fruits and vegetables!”

John Boos 18-by-12-inch Chop-N-Slice Cutting Board

Cutting boards from John Boos are always impressive – that’s why you see them used by everyone from celebrity chefs to professional chefs to Master chef the contestants. Some of the higher-end pieces can cost a lot, but the Chop-N-Slice line features sustainably sourced lip-grained maple and a thick, reversible design. With this 18-by-12-inch board on sale for $60 right now, you can join the club and still have some moolah for those mushrooms you’ve been meaning to cook.

OXO Grips Well 9-Inch Stainless Steel Pliers

OXO’s stainless steel tongs are the real deal, which is why they have over 11,000 five-star ratings from Amazon reviewers. I love using these – they’re durable and nimble, with scalloped edges that let you grip almost anything securely. It’s 57% off right now!

Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers

These highly rated food storage containers have over 70,000 five-star reviews on Amazon. They are stackable, BPA free and microwave and dishwasher safe. And with this deal, they come in at just $9 each, which is shocking.

Chinese Winco dryer

This cleaver I used a lot in my kitchen prep days is still one of the most important workhorses in my kitchen. It’s sharp, strong, and $13, making it an absolute beast that I believe everyone should have.

KitchenAid Classic Pizza Wheels

Having a killer pizza wheel is one of those very small details that can elevate a meal—in this case, your next pizza party—to heavenly levels. Don’t be that person who cuts a pizza with a table knife, especially when you can grab this one for just $6.

Lodge Cast Iron Burger Press

This cast iron burger press will help you take your (probably already excellent) burgers to the next level: perfectly even cooking and sublimely caramelized edges. And now it’s only $15.

Anova Sous Vide Precision Cooker Nano 3.0

Sous vide cooking is truly one of the secret weapons of any great professional kitchen. Luckily, sous vide sous are super reasonably priced, and even more so when they’re 35% off, like this WiFi-ready 800-watt model.