Breville, Vitamix, and More Brands We Stand by Are Up to 50% Off at Amazon’s Winter Sale

Grab that Dutch oven or espresso machine you’ve been coveting.

Published January 15, 2025 03:00PM EST

A person places the Vitamix Immersion Blender into a drawer — Serious Eats / Russell Kilgore

The doldrums of winter may be upon us, but that doesn’t mean your kitchen should remain in stasis. As people who test kitchen equipment every day, we know that there’s always another kitchen upgrade around the corner that’ll make your workflows more efficient and enjoyable. Be it an espresso machine with all the bells and whistles or a rice cooker with plentiful options, there are eye-catching deals to grab at Amazon now that the holidays have quieted down and you can finally look ahead at new cooking projects. We found 18 of our tested favorites on sale for up to 50% off, including this leakproof Rubbermaid container set, an incredibly accurate Anova sous vide machine, a tried-and-true Lodge cast iron skillet, and more.

The Best Winter Kitchen Deals at Amazon, at a Glance:

The Best Espresso Machine for Beginners: Breville Barista Express Impress Espresso Machine
A Wicked Powerful Immersion Blender: Vitamix Immersion Blender 3-Piece Set
Our Longtime Favorite Dutch Oven: Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron 5.5-Quart Dutch Oven
The Most Foolproof Rice Cooker: KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker
The Best Plastic Storage Container Set: Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5
An Accurate Immersion Circulator: Anova Culinary Precision Cooker Pro
A Super Slick Nonstick Skillet: Tramontina Professional Fusion 10-Inch Nonstick Frying Pan
The Best Small Air Fryer: Cosori CAF-LI211 Lite 2.1-Quart Mini Air Fryer
The Very Best Cast Iron Skillet: Lodge 10.25-Inch Cast Iron Pre-Seasoned Skillet
The Most Absorbent Kitchen Towels: Zeppoli Classic Dish Towels, 15-Pack
The Best Budget Pasta Bowls: Y YHY Pasta Bowls

Breville Barista Express Impress Espresso Machine
Amazon
$900 $650 at Amazon
The Barista Express Impress includes a built-in grinder, steam wand, an automatic dosing system, and a tamping lever that streamlines the espresso process for beginners and experts alike. During our tests, it pulled consistently flavorful shots back-to-back and the dosing system meant we didn’t have to manually weigh out the espresso puck every time. You can grab it for $250 off.
To Find the 11 Best Home Espresso Machines at Every Price, We Spent Days Pulling Hundreds of Shots
Serious Eats / Nick Simpson
Vitamix Immersion Blender 3-Piece Set
Amazon
$200 $175 at Amazon
This immersion blender creates powerful vortexes to pull in food and has a plastic-tipped blade guard so you can use it with nonstick or enameled cast iron cookware without fear of scratching the cooking surface. With a total of five speeds, the Vitamix is able to smoothly puree celery soup and churn out velvety homemade mayo.
We Tested 18 Immersion Blenders to Find the Best Ones for Silky Smooth Sauces and Soups
Serious Eats / Russell Kilgore
Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron 5.5-Quart Dutch Oven
Amazon
$420 $300 at Amazon
A favorite of ours for years, this Dutch oven truly stands the test of time. It’s in many of our editors’ own kitchens and is able to produce evenly cooked and tender foods, be it a roast, braise, or stew. The durable interior enamel is also easy to clean no matter what you’re cooking. Right now, it’s a whopping $120 off.
We Tested 18 Dutch Ovens to Find The Best Best Ones for Braises, Bakes, and Stews
Serious Eats / Grace Kelly
KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker
Amazon
$300 $250 at Amazon
This rice cooker has a delayed start feature and a smart scale that automatically dispenses the ideal amount of water for each grain. Truly a “set-it-and-forget-it” rice cooker, it offers 21 cooking options ranging from pearled barley to pinto beans.
We Made Countless Batches of Rice with 23 Rice Cookers to Find 6 Top Picks
Serious Eats / Alexander Huang
Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5
Amazon
$40 $30 at Amazon
This food storage container set is impressively leakproof. During our tests, not a single drop of liquid escaped while the lid was on. The containers also resist odors and have clear walls so you’re able to quickly identify the contents.
We Tested 11 Food Storage Containers—These Are Our Favorites
Serious Eats / Eric King
Anova Culinary Precision Cooker Pro
Amazon
$399 $218 at Amazon
This 45%-off sous vide machine has a simple onboard display plus a phone app with plenty of tips and recipes. It’s also incredibly accurate and fast, heating a gallon of cold water in just 32 minutes and a gallon of room-temperature water in eight minutes.
We Tested 22 Sous Vide Machines (Immersion Circulators)—Here Are Our Favorites
Serious Eats / Russell Kilgore
Tramontina Professional Fusion 10-Inch Nonstick Frying Pan
Amazon
$60 $30 at Amazon
While we generally avoid nonstick pans, we recommend not spending too much on one if you must have one in your cookware collection. This Tramontina pan is slick enough to smoothly release omelets and crepes. Right now, it’s 50% off.
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Serious Eats / Donna Currie
Cosori CAF-LI211 Lite 2.1-Quart Mini Air Fryer
Amazon
$60 $50 at Amazon
Despite its small footprint, the Cosori air fryer packs a powerful heat. Its digital screen features straightforward settings and it easily produces crispy fries and crunchy chicken wings. We also like that you can set the temperature in 5-degree increments.
I Tested 35 Air Fryers (Making Enough Wings to Feed a Football Stadium) to Find the Best Ones
Serious Eats / Will Dickey
Lodge 10.25-Inch Cast Iron Pre-Seasoned Skillet
Amazon
$34 $20 at Amazon
The Lodge cast iron skillet has been our top pick for years thanks to its impressive heat retention and distribution. From searing pork chops to a golden brown to baking evenly cooked cornbread, the Lodge excelled at all our tests. Plus, it’s only $20.
To Find the Best Cast Iron Skillets, I Seared Steaks, Baked Cornbread, and Fried Eggs
Serious Eats / Grace Kelly
Zeppoli Classic Dish Towels, 15-Pack
Amazon
$30 $28 at Amazon
On sale for just under $2 apiece, these Zeppoli kitchen towels boast a 140% absorbency rate. They’re great for sopping up spills or holding onto hot pots and pans. They also don’t leave lint when drying dishes and can be thrown in the washer when they need to be refreshed.
I Tested 17 Kitchen Towels to Find the Best All-Purpose Ones
Serious Eats / Henry Wortock
Y YHY Pasta Bowls
Amazon
$50 $34 at Amazon
For budget-friendly pasta bowls, these are a great pick. Their gently sloped sides keep sauces contained and their sleek design makes it a breeze to plate brunch for guests or weeknight dinner for yourself. They have a very similar size and shape to our pasta bowl winner from Le Creuset, but they’re a fraction of the price.
To Find the 3 Best Pasta Bowls, We Cooked Boxes and Boxes of Spaghetti
Serious Eats / Caroline Lange
Anova Culinary Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro
Amazon
$150 $136 at Amazon
Able to seal bags back-to-back without needing a refresh period, this vacuum sealer boasts a double-seal feature that stands up to freezer storage and high temperatures. It’s lightweight, easy to store, and will gently seal delicate foods without crushing them.
We Tested 25 Vacuum Sealers to Find the 6 Best Ones for Sous Vide and Food Storage
Serious Eats / Nick Simpson
GreenPan Elite 8-in-1 Programmable 6-Quart Electric Slow Cooker
Amazon
$250 $200 at Amazon
Slow cooker technology has come a long way in the past few years, as is evident in our top pick from GreenPan. The metal, ceramic-coated inner pot heats up quickly and doesn’t take much elbow grease to clean. During our tests, it cooked tender beans and fall-apart pulled pork. It can slow cook, steam, simmer, keep warm, and sauté. The exterior also stays cool while it’s in use.
We Tested 20 Slow Cookers to Find the 7 Best for Set-It-and-Forget-It Meals
Serious Eats / Russell Kilgore
Instant 4-in-1 Milk Frother and Steamer
Amazon
$50 $38 at Amazon
For $38, this milk frother produces excellent foam and heats milk quickly. With four settings (cold foam, warm latte foam, warm cappuccino foam, and hot milk), this frother does a fair job of differentiating between latte and cappuccino foam.
We Tested 23 Milk Frothers and Landed on Five Favorites for Lattes, Hot Chocolate, and More
Serious Eats / Nick Simpson
Peugeot Paris Pepper Mill
Amazon
$62 $36 at Amazon
For consistent and speedy pepper grinding, we recommend the Peugeot Paris pepper mill, which has a curved wooden body that’s comfortable to hold. It also looks great on the counter and is 40% off.
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KitchenAid KSMMGA Metal Food Grinder Attachment
Amazon
$100 $75 at Amazon
If you already have a KitchenAid stand mixer and want to get into grinding your own meats, we love this food grinder attachment. It’s sturdy and takes advantage of KitchenAid’s powerful motor to thoroughly grind big batches.
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Joyce Chen Carbon Steel Wok
Amazon
$40 $29 at Amazon
If you’re just starting out with wok cooking, this Joyce Chen carbon steel wok is an affordable option that will last you a while. It’s straightforward to pre-season before use, and sticky fried eggs glide around the surface without a problem. The wooden handle and helper handle kept our hands safe while we worked with it.
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OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
Amazon
$100 $75 at Amazon
For an affordable burr coffee grinder, it doesn’t get much better than this OXO machine. It’s on sale for $75 and produces consistent grinds that will suit most coffee drinkers. The control dial also has clearly marked settings.
We Tested 18 Coffee Grinders to Find the Best Ones for Drip, Espresso, Pour-Over, and More
Serious Eats / Nick Simpson