ESSENTIAL Kartoffelstampfer

Mashed a whole pot of potatoes and the handle stayed cool the entire time, which honestly surprised me. The ridged head mashes quickly and cleans up in seconds, so this has already earned a permanent spot in my drawer.

This thing is built like a tank, the ridge pattern on the base actually gets every last lump out of the potatoes. I've used it every night this week for pureeing soups and it still looks brand new after a run through the dishwasher.

Finally, a masher that doesn't feel flimsy—the handle is perfectly weighted and comfortable to grip, even after a big batch of potatoes. It's made quick work of my root veggie mash, and the solid construction makes me think it'll last for years.