Best Amazon Early Black Friday Deals: Our Top Foodie Picks to Shop Now

This item is possibly one of the best deals around and was one of the most popular products Food Network audiences shopped during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days in October. And it’s back! Perfect as a wedding, housewarming or even holiday gift or as an upgrade to your own kitchen, Cuisinart’s MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel 12-piece cookware set not only looks great, but adds to the arsenal of tools any home superchef needs. Made with professionals in mind, the set features triple ply construction, features aluminum-bonded stainless steel exteriors and stainless steel interiors. The cool grip handles don’t overheat on the stovetop so you can comfortably do what you need to do in the kitchen, to make that perfect meal. It’s currently 74 per cent off.

The well-known brand’s heavy gauge enameled cast iron cocotte is now on sale. If you’re looking for a more affordable option of this kitchen staple than the classic Le Creuset’s Costco megaset, and if you are going to buy just one piece, this is a good place to start because of its versatile use. The cocotte (Dutch oven) promises excellent heat retention, and is safe for all cooking surfaces, including induction and in the oven. The stainless steel bronzed knob adds a nice visual focal point.  The cocotte is currently 44 per cent off.

Get your morning fix of coffee – just the way you like it: from an intense espresso shot to jolt you awake to that large mug to sip in slow splendour. Add a smooth crema, and choose from a range of coffee options and flavours – all with the push of a single button. It’s currently 47 per cent off.

A Vitamix is definitely on many a foodie holiday wishlist. This powerful immersion blender offers the best of the power and speed the brand is known for, with the flexibility of blending in a variety of containers. The stainless steel blender’s Scratch Resistance Blade Guard prevents scratching of your favourite pots and pans, while the five variable speed settings and LED light display allow you to handle and blend to to perfection. It’s currently 44 per cent off. 

If you have the counterspace for a full Food Processor, Breville is another brand known for its quality appliances and offers a great choice: Its Sous Chef Food Processor has a die-cast metal base, a high-impact BPA-free bowl and stainless steel blades. The accessory storage box will allow you to store the unit either vertically or horizontally, so you can minimize storage space. Choose from the unit’s 24 settings to find the right cut, slice, chop or blend while the LCD display features a timer, a processing bowl, a 16-cup large bowl and a 2.5-cup mini processing bowl. It’s currently 38 per cent off.

Get the most out of your produce by turning food scraps into fertalizer with Vitamix’s 2L FoodCycler – all in four to eight hours. Reduce food waste volume by 90 per cent and run multiple cycles a day with this 500 Watt motor. The FoodCycler comes with a removable waste basket that is dishwasher safe. It’s currently 40 per cent off.

You’ll enjoy a warm, hearty lunch on the go a lot more with the Proctor Silex Portable Meal Warmer – no microwave required. Simply move it from the fridge to the meal warmer in this perfectly lunch-sized pot, adjust the heat settings and you’re ready. It comes with easy-to-carry handles and a spill-proof lid. It’s currently 32 per cent off. 

Sure, the temperatures have only just started to drop and we have the whole winter ahead of us so you may not be thinking about ice cream makers at the moment. But few desserts can compare with homemade ice cream (or hot chocolate affogato) any time of the year and Cuisinart’s highly-rated Gelato, Ice Cream and Sorbet Maker is on sale now. The maker comes with two speeds – one for ice cream, and one for gelato, and three presets: for ice cream, gelato and sorbet, as well as a countdown timer. The machine is 2-quart capacity (1.9 litres), and can yield frozen dessert in as little as 20 minutes. It’s currently 29 per cent off.

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Don’t have an air fryer yet, and looking to add one to your arsenal of cooking methods? The Instant Vortex Plus 6-quart Air Fryer is an affordable, multipurpose option. You can air fry, roast, broil, bake, reheat, and dehydrate — all with a clear view on the progress inside. The Vortex’s EvenCrisp technology ensures there is air flow to cook everything to a perfect golden crispy finish. The temperature ranges from 95 to 400° F, and requires little preheating time. The air fry basket and tray are non-stick and dishwasher-safe. It also comes with safety features, like the built-in Overheat Protection, auto-off and more. It’s currently 32 per cent off.

For the most serious of foodies, who take to making their own ground meat and sausages, a meat grinder is a must. Sure a hand-cranked grinder works, but requires quite a bit of elbow grease. The Weston Electric Meat Grinder takes the muscle out of the grind, and uses its powerful 750 watt motor and metal components to grind or stuff homemade blends. The grinder comes with two stainless steel grinding plates (medium and coarse), a cutting blade, sausage stuffing funnel and stomper. It’s currently 30 per cent off.