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More Gadgets You Never Knew You Always Wanted

By Mariette Mifflin, About.com

More great gadgets you always wanted, but never really knew it. They're $10 or less - so stock up for little thank you gifts, gift baskets, stocking stuffers, or just for you - to help you in the kitchen!

1. Oxo Mini Chef Knife

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An extremely handy small knife that easily cuts cheese and chops with ease. It provides a good grip and better control for those with smaller hands.

2. Microplane Series 40020 Zester

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Another great gadget - a Microplane Zester that can be used over the bowl or in your hand to zest your favorite citrus fruit.
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3. Leifheit Egg Slicer & Wedger

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Egg slicers are not only used for slicing hard boiled eggs, but can also be used for slicing mushrooms - a great time saver and so convenient. This egg slicer is a convenient wedger so you can really be creative with food presentation.

4. KitchenAid Silicone Spatula

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These spatulas are made of silicone and can take the heat and not melt away. A really practical kitchen tool with a comfortable longer handle for ease of stirring. Read more about silicone utensils in Silicone Kitchen Tools.
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5. Stainless Wave Slicer

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Great way to slice fresh vegetables for garnish or for salads and add flair to your presentation. You can also use these to cut fancy sandwiches.
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6. Bialetti Large Ravioli Press

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A convenient kitchen tool to reduce the work involved in making homemade ravioli. This Bialetti Ravioli Press is for making large ravioli and it has a sturdy wooden handle.
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7. Oxo Good Grips - Angled Measuring Cup

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Unique design for ease of use and of course a good grip. Convenient baking tool that allows you to see the measurement from above the item.
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8. Adjustable Dredge Stainless Shaker

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These shakers are so handy in the kitchen. I keep one dredge shaker filled with flour for dusting baking pans or stews, one filled with icing sugar for dusting cakes or crepes, and a smaller one for cinnamon to add to French Toast or a special pot of coffee. This dredge shaker has an adjustable top so you can control the amount that you shake out.
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9. Mario Batali Copco Italian Kitchen Slotted Fish Turner

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A slotted fish turner so your fish fillet stays in one piece when you turn it over in the skillet. Great stocking stuffer for the fisherman.
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10. Microplane Extra Coarse Grater

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When you want cheese or vegetables grated extra coarse, this Microplane kitchen grater would easily accomplish this task. Stainless steel for durability and easy grating.
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