Ready to turn the kitchen into your new safe space? These appliances and cooking aids are all you need.

It may be awkward to point this out during these tough times...but cooking is having a moment.

All this extra time spent at home is sparking thousands to do what theyve always wished they had time to do before: get in the kitchen and craft tasty meals with their own two hands.

From Amy Schumer hosting her own cooking show to famous brands revealing their secret recipes, theres never been a more opportune moment to ignite a love for cooking yourself. And it just so happens weve assembled 23 appliances, cooking utensils and meal aids that can help make all those culinary dreams come true.

We cant promise everything you make is going to work out, but it sure will be fun trying. And we could all use a little more fun right now.

Its the most important meal of the day so whether you want to stay healthy with a smoothie or get decadent mixing up some pancake batter, the Personal 20-Oz Electric Blender ($22.99; originally $29.99) has you covered. Of course, if youre going the smoothie route, this high-powered, innovative 400W blender also comes with a 20-ounce sports bottle to blend your drink and take it with you anywhere.

Any breakfast needs a quality frying pan for those eggs, so the Swiss Diamond HD Classic 7" Nonstick Fry Pan ($33.99; originally $39.95) serves it up. Perfect for frying, sauting, or browning ingredients for your favorite small meals and side dishes, its oven-safe up to 500F and perfectly sized for small apartments and dorm rooms. Read the rest