You don't have to be a Michelin-starred chef to perfect the art of sous vide. With this water-circulating wonder machine, you'll achieve perfectly cooked chicken, bright vegetables, and incredibly tender meat with the taste and texture of restaurant standards.

$429, sousvidesupreme.com

Set a target temperature and forget about what's cooking while you enjoy an evening with friends or family. When your dish is done, your iPhone will alert you and you can scoot back to the kitchen to add the finishing touches.

$79.95, store.apple.com

Making your own all-natural yogurt at home couldn't be more foolproof. Use fresh ingredients to create your own flavors or leave it plain for a light, creamy breakfast or snack.

$50, frozentreats.cuisipro.com

This 3-in-1 combo can churn out all the makings for a good breakfast sandwich. This gadget will toast bread, fry an egg, and heat bacon or sausage in a snap.

$34, amazon.com

Did you know that your refrigerator could sync to your Google calendar, display photos, and hook into your social networks? Samsung's innovative chiller does all of this, while still being Energy Star-rated and packing in massive ice storage for hot summer days (or nights when you're entertaining).

$3,699, Samsung.com

Homemade sodas are all the rage, and are the perfect handcrafted touch for a garden party or drinks with friends. SodaStream from Genesis carbonates water in a flash, leaving you with sparkling, refreshing soda.

$99.95, amazon.com

Protect your tablet from flour dust and dough bits when cooking with digital recipe books. It's as easy as slipping your device into the clear plastic sleeve and sealing.

$19.99/25, thinkgeek.com

Cool Mom Tech blogger Pilar Clark tipped us off to the Keurig Mini -- she can't live without it. This machine has a tiny footprint and brews a great cup in a minute.

$100, keurig.com

Another classic that no kitchen should be without is the Cuisinart food processor. It dices, slices, and mixes at the touch of a button (or two) and can be used to easily mix pie doughs, mince onions, slice potatoes, or shred carrots. Plus, it has a 10-year warranty, guaranteeing a decade of high-quality performance.

$199, cuisinart.com

Measure all of your ingredients to a T with this easy pull-out display scale. You'll be baking perfect bread and pies with this chef-quality measuring device.

$49.99, oxo.com

A classic piece of kitchen equipment, this mixer is indispensable and versatile -- with help from attachments it goes from mixer to pasta maker to ice cream machine in a snap. It's one of Sophistimom blogger Jaime Mormann's can't-live-without appliances for its versatility.

$349.99, amazon.com