Top 10 Kitchen Gadgets

Cooking made easy.

1. Garlic Presser

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If you aren't keen on swallowing a big chunk of garlic during you meal, make sure you chop your cloves finely. But fine-chopping garlic takes time using just a knife. That's why a garlic presser is so handy.

2. Spiral Cutter

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This device is perfect for healthy eaters. In mere seconds you can turn various vegetables into a variety of shapes. It works particularly well with courgettes, carrots, radishes and cucumbers.

3. Screwpull Corkscrew

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The Screwpull removes the drag of opening a bottle of wine. Rather than piercing the bottle opener into the cork like a classy poacher, you can just gently clasp the plastic arms onto the bottle head and twist.

4. Wine Kit

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Another good wine-accessory is a wine kit. There are many variations but they all contain a corkscrew, pourer, wine ring and stopper. It comes in the shape of a wine bottle so it superficially bulks up your wine collection.

5. Four-in-One Avocado Tool

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If you think avocados taste good but think they take too long to peel and de-seed, then this is the device for you.

6. Protective Cook Book Holder

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If you are sick of getting your cookbooks soggy and smelling of soup this is perfect. If you are a digital chap/lass then you could get a tablet holder.

7. Toastie Maker

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As the name suggests these devices make toasties. There are loads of different types and even the simplest toastie makers can cook you a cheese-and-ham snack. They are easy to clean and simple to use.

8. Slow Cooker

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This simple device allows you to plonk your food into it and then go about your day whilst it cooks your food. Most slow cookers have two settings - high and low - and you just need to check which setting you need. They come in various shapes and sizes and they are all easy to clean.

9. Cafetiere (or French Press)

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Who needs to splurge on a £100 coffee maker when you can get one of these for less than £10? Simply put the quantity of coffee you want into the bottom of the jar, pour in the water, wait a few minutes, then plunge.

10. Coffee Grinder

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You can get these for as little as £10 too. They do exactly what they say on the tin (or plastic mill) and in just 30 seconds. They are easy to use - just press on and keep your finger on it. It can also be used for spices (but wash it out thoroughly before making the swap).

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