Prep Tools

By Phillip Rhodes
Updated: June 09, 2014
These gadgets will encourage the chef in your life to keep on cooking.
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Our Favorite Cooking Prep Tools

Photo: Randy Mayor
Put a little pep in your prep with these gadgets that will make preparing the meal (almost) the best part.
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End Grain Circle Chopping Block

It's a green chocie that's tough as well: With this sustainably forested 12-inch teak board, you get a hard-working, long-wearing surface that is beautifully patterned.

Price: $60

Shop: Proteak

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Norpro Grip-EZ Silicone Knockdown Colander

Photo: Randy Mayor
Silicone sides allow the Norpro Knockdown colander to fold down for convenient storage.

Price: $25

Shop: Pronto Home

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Perfect Portions Food Scale

Photo: Randy Mayor
It weighs ingredients and calculates nutrition in an easy-to-read format. Programmable for custom foods, too. A compact, handsome tool for anyone on a restricted diet.

Price: $60

Shop: Perfect Portions

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Pier 1 Imports Metal Colanders

Photo: Randy Mayor
Bigger-than-usual holes mean faster draining for your farmers’ market bounty.

Price: $16-$18

Shop: Pier 1 Imports

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Divine Twine

Photo: Randy Mayor
Tie it up real pretty with Divine Twine. What all the best-dressed chickens will be wearing this season.

Price: $15/240-yard spool

Shop: Divine Twine

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Chef'n VeggieSteam

Photo: Randy Mayor
This flexible insert fits almost any pot, and silicone handles make it easier and safer to remove. Available in two sizes and colors.

Price: $12-$20

Shop: Cooking.com

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iSi Basics Silicone Standing Baster with Brush

Photo: Randy Mayor
No more dribbling with iSi's dual-duty kitchen gadget.

Price: $10

Shop: Amazon.com

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