This 18-piece accessory pack is perfect for any Instant Pot lover

A pressure cooker can be a lifesaver for those of us with busy schedules and little time to cook. Instead of hurting your feet standing in front of the stove all day, you can quickly braise, simmer, boil and sear your food. As with many high-tech gadgets, though, you’ll need some accessories to make the most of it.

When you start using recipes specifically designed for pressure cookers, you’ll notice the instructions mention pieces you don’t have, like mesh steamers and baskets. Typically, buying a set is cheaper than hunting for individual pieces. That can gobble up a ton of time and money – and you should be spending that time gobbling down homemade meals!

Shopping for these individual pieces can be flat-out laborious. That’s why you should get them all at once with this 18-piece pressure cooker accessories kit. Priced at less than $40, you’re getting a good bang for your buck.

Or should we say clang for your buck? You know, since we’re talking about metal tools?

Pardon the pun. A pressure cooker is what you want for making meals fast. They’re better for searing meats because you can increase the heat more than with electric models; they also cook at a higher pressure setting, so they braise, simmer, and boil faster.

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If you spend a lot of time in the kitchen, you’ll make great use of the items in this kit. Bakers, chefs and amateur cooks alike can use all of these gadgets for years to come. Here’s some of what you’re getting for your money:

  • 1 mesh steamer basket
  • 1 springform pan
  • 1 steamer basket with divider
  • 1 egg bites mold
  • 1 stackable egg steamer rack
  • 1 silicone kitchen tong
  • 1 dish clip
  • 1 steam rack trivet with long handle
  • 1 egg beater,
  • 2 oven mitts
  • 2 silicone trivet mats
  • 3 magnetic cheat sheets

No matter what you need, this accessory kit has you covered. Now you don’t have to worry about finding out halfway through a recipe that you lack the items necessary to get the job done.

Promising review: “This is a great accessory bundle for pressure cookers! I use some of the bundle products almost daily, such as the little mini-mitts, rack and mesh basket,” one reviewer said. “I highly recommend it if you plan on diversifying your cooking style and recipes with a pressure cooker.”

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‘Tis the season to spend a ton of time in your kitchen whipping up fabulous feasts. If you want to cut your cooking time in half, turn to modern technology. Specifically, the Instant Vortex Air Fryer can make a chef’s life 10 times easier.

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Cooking a chicken by slapping it

There are many cooking methods out there for chicken. You can roast it, fry it, sauté it and many more. What about slapping? Well, one man did just that by creating a contraption that can slap a chicken until it’s fully cooked. But, how does it taste?

Gourmet gear

👩‍🍳 Cooking is way more fun with the right stuff.

  • These stretchy food huggers ($18) keep your fruits and veggies fresh.
  • Grab a four-pack of ice cube trays (10% off) to pop ’em without twisting.
  • Messy microwave? This splatter cover (5% off) means less cleanup later.
  • Shave your cheese and more with a handheld rotary grater (20% off).
  • Meat lovers, BBQ like a pro using a set of shredder claws (41% off).

🦖 Jurassic breakfast: This mini-waffle maker (30% off) turns batter into dinosaur-shaped treats in minutes.

👍👎 AI can’t read your mind: Use “do” and “don’t” in your prompts to get the results you want. Say you’re cooking for friends, and some have allergies. Say, “Create a recipe for six people. Do include protein, fruits, vegetables and carbs. Don’t include dairy products, shellfish or nuts.” Easy-peasy.

Let ChatGPT do some cooking

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List your ingredients and it’ll come up with a recipe. Salad dressings, full meals, and more.

🔥 SharkNinja recall: If you’ve got a Ninja Foodi OP300 Series pressure cooker, stop using it right now! Over 1.8 million units are being recalled because the lid can open while cooking and eject hot food at terminal velocity. These were sold from 2019 through March 2025 (full model list here). You can fill out a recall form to get a free replacement.

32 minutes

For what scientists call the perfect hard-boiled egg. Periodic cooking alternates between hot and cold water every two minutes to achieve cooked whites and creamy yolks. If I had 32 minutes, I wouldn’t be eating a hard-boiled egg. I ordered a chicken and an egg from Amazon today. I’ll let you know.

🍝 Tunes al dente: Next time you boil pasta, skip the timer and hit play instead. Barilla’s Spotify playlists are perfectly timed for cooking different pasta types. When the music stops, your food’s ready to eat. Choose from Italian pop, indie or hip-hop artists to find your perfect vibe.

A surprising use for the Instant Pot: Disinfect your face mask

If you’ve been spending as much time indoors as we have, you’ve probably wanted to try your hand at some cooking. It’s a great way to pass the hours, and it’s a critical skill that everyone should learn. Plus, it’s fun to do and makes your home smell delicious.

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Step aside, Prime Day! Best deals from Amazon's summer sale

Amazon’s annual Prime Day has been postponed until at least September due to COVID-19, but you don’t have to wait until then to catch some killer deals on the world’s biggest online marketplace.

Amazon’s Summer Sale is now live, which means you can save hundreds of dollars on clothing, tech, and much, much more until the end of June. Tap or click here for the best tech to help you cool off for the summer.

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Relaxation goodies

🛀 You know you need ‘em.

  • Tough holidays? Roll this migraine stick ($13) on your temples, forehead and neck to tackle your headache.
  • Pair this bath pillow (20% off) with a bathtub wine holder ($14) and forget all your worries. Ahh.
  • Holiday cooking is basically a full-time job. Heel your feet with a wooden foot roller ($15).
  • A heated, vibrating gua sha stone ($55)? Say less.
  • What’s your favorite tea? Oolong? Earl Grey? Jasmine? Chamomile? This tea sampler box has ‘em all.

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Alexa+ is here … kinda: The gall! Amazon’s new $20/month (Yikes!) AI assistant is rolling out to newer Alexa devices, but a few hyped-up features are MIA. Right now, you can order an Uber, get cooking advice and upload docs for summaries. Storytelling for kids, recognizing who’s in the room and chore reminders are coming. FYI, smarter Alexa is free if you pay for Prime.

Gifts that give them something to do

🏡 And they won’t even have to leave the house.

  • Stop spending hours in the candle aisle trying to guess what scent they like. They can make their own with this kit!
  • A cozy cup holder is great for movie lovers … or anyone who doesn’t want to tear apart an entire sectional looking for a lost remote.
  • You’ll have the hottest gift of the day with a hot sauce-making kit. Maybe pair it with a gallon of 2%.
  • A dream decoder ($16) might help them figure out why they keep dreaming about pugs wearing tuxedos.
  • For the person who loves YouTube and podcasts more than crafting, these headphones sound as good* as models three times the price.
  • A sushi-making kit (23% off, $8), because paying $16 for a California roll at a restaurant is lunacy.
  • Channel Columbo with a fun murder mystery game (33% off).
  • This cookbook (29% off) has 100 recipes straight from Disney’s parks. And yes, it has the Magic Kingdom Dole Whip. Mmm.
  • This book (34% off) is like paint-by-numbers but with stickers. Even I can do that!

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I support these internet laws

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Have you heard about the new ideas Californian legislators are cooking up? Listen to this one-minute episode to find out why I’m giving these new bills the thumbs up.
 

I rarely support internet laws, but these I do

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Have you heard about the new ideas Californian legislators are cooking up? Listen to this one-minute episode to find out why I’m giving these new bills the thumbs up.