There's nothing like a bowl of hot soup and warm bread on a cold winter's afternoon. Instead of ordering in (because who really wants to venture out into the January streets), why not try out a new recipe or two. Missing a few tools of the trade from your kitchen aresenal? You're in luck, for we have five kitchenware deals — on cookware, appliances, knives, and more — that will make for some excellent meals to come.

1. 
Best Home 12-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set
   
Vendor: Boscov's
   Price: $17.99 via coupon code "WHISPER"
   Shipping: $9.95 s&h
   Lowest By: $32

   Is It Worth It?: For the price of one take out dinner for two, you could be the proud owner of this Editors' Choice cookware set. That's because it's the least expensive 12-piece stainless steel cookware set we've ever seen without rebate hassles. A 1.5-quart saucepan, 1.5-quart sauce pot, 2-quart sauce pot, 3-quart Dutch oven, 5.5-quart Dutch oven, and 10" fry pan, all with matching lids, are kitchen essentials.

2. 
Chefmate 4-Piece Cookware Set
   Vendor: Target
   Price: $6.98
   Shipping: $7.26 s&h
   Lowest By: $8

   Is It Worth It?: While the cookware set mentioned above is perfect for preparing multi-course dinners, this set is better suited for casual gatherings. This small aluminum set (which includes a 2-quart saucepan with lid, 12-quart frying pan, and 8" frying pan) in Purple is funky and functional. Also available in Red or Blue, this set is nonstick and dishwasher safe.

3. 
Back to Basics 2-Slice Toaster and Egg Poacher
   Vendor: Amazon
   Price: $33.99
   Shipping: Free shipping
   Lowest By: $3

   Is It Worth It?: "Not enough time in the morning" isn't valid reason to skip breakfast anymore, now that a nutritious meal can be prepared as you shower with this easy toast and egg maker. Toast an English muffin while the egg poaches, and put it all together with a slice of cheese as you head out the door. In a matter of 10 days, your Egg McMuffin habit could have paid for this appliance, which also features a cancel button, automatic shutoff, removable crumb tray, measuring cup, and more.

4. 
Wolfgang Puck 1,500-watt Convection Oven with Infrared Rotisserie
   Vendor: Premier Appliance via eBay
   Price: $59.99
   Shipping: Free shipping
   Lowest By: $43

   Is It Worth It?: A countertop convection oven, this appliance also utilizes infrared light to cook rotisserie style. So you can prepare succulent main dishes like Wolfgang Puck without spending a wing and a thigh to do so. This dual functioning cooker features a timer, preheat indicator, warming tray, baking rack, drip pan, two rotisserie forks, and more.

   Of note, this item is new but might not be sent in retail packaging.

5. 
Emeril 3-Piece German Steel Santoku Knife Set
   Vendor: BuyDig
   Price: $34.95 via coupon code "BCDPM5527527"
   Shipping: Free shipping
   Lowest By: $25

   Is It Worth It?: Steak knife, serrated knife, butcher knife, oh my! This set solves the problem of not having the proper knife for a cooking task: Too small a knife, and you'll be chopping forever; too large a knife, and you'll never chop again — because your fingers will be gone. This knife block set comes in gray, black, or brown and includes 7", 5", and 3" knives.

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