Essential kitchen gadgets make your life in the kitchen easier as you prepare meals for the entire family. Manufacturers and retailers have plenty of tools from which to choose, but here are 12 that are more essential than others.


Food Processor

A food processor slices, dices, chops, purees and liquifies ingredients for just about any kind of food. A powerful food processor makes your preparation easier, safer and more efficient.

High-Quality Chef’s Knife

A high-quality chef’s knife is a must-have gadget for dicing and chopping.

Non-Absorbent Cutting Boards

You need at least two non-absorbent cutting boards, one for cutting raw meat and another for cutting cooked foods or vegetables. These types of cutting boards clean up easily in the dishwasher.