Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Top 10 Kitchen Gadgets Under $20

Need some help with kitchen gift ideas for the chef or baker on your shopping list this holiday season? Help has arrived. Because Chef Tools is all about cooking a baking tools, we decided to make our top 10 list a baker's dozen. It's a technicality. But the best part is that all the best kitchen gadget gifts can be had for under $20 each.


1. RSVP Potato Ricer
$13.95



The RSVP Potato Ricer is ready to race through piles of potatoes.

• Includes 2 interchangeable stainless steel plates
• Great for potatoes, apples, yams, parsnips, beets, turnips and chestnuts
• Dishwasher safe

2. CDN MOT1 Multi-Mount Oven Thermometer
$6.99




The CDN Mot1 oven thermometer is designed for monitoring exact oven temperatures.

• 1-3/4-inch dial in a durable laboratory glass lens
• Stainless steel housing
• Includes magnet, tilt-down stand hanging hook

3. RSVP Herb Scissors
$9.95




Snip herbs quickly and neatly with RSVP Herb Scissors.

• Five sharp 3-inch stainless steel blades
• Large plastic handles with soft silicone lining
• Dishwasher safe

4. Trudeau Gravy Fat Separator & Strainer, 4-Cup
$12.99




The sturdy Trudeau Gravy Fat Separator features an integrated strainer for keeping food particles out of your gravy.

• Combination separator and strainer
• Heat-resistant to 400 F
• Microwave and dishwasher safe


5. Amco Basic Ingredients Measuring Cups, Set of 4
$11.50




Sturdy Amco Basic Ingredients Measuring Cups nest together for easy, compact storage.

• High-quality 18/10 stainless steel
• Small pour spouts on each cup
• Dishwasher safe


6. Rosenhaus Swiss Pro Peeler, Carbon Steel Blade
$5.49




A harp-shaped handle on the Rosenhaus Swiss Pro Peeler makes for easier, less stressful peeling

• Carbon steel straight blade and stainless steel handle
• Integrated side cutter for removing potato eyes
• Suitable for right or left hand use


7. Cuisipro Herb Keeper
$19.99



A suspended, slotted tray in the Cuisipro Herb Keeper allows herbs to stand upright and comfortably spaced.

• Prevents fresh-cut herbs from drying out
• Keeps herb stems immersed in water for hydration
• Fits on a refrigerator door shelf


8. Amco Lemon Squeezer Juicer, Yellow
$11.95





The Amco Lemon Squeezer easily turns citrus halves inside out to squeeze every drop of juice.

• Heavy-duty enameled aluminum
• Rust-proof
• Dishwasher safe


9. Best Rotary Flour Sifter, 5-Cup
$19.59




Easy sift flour with the sturdy and durable Best Rotary Flour Sifter.

• Commercial-quality 18/8 stainless steel
• Reinforced wire mesh
• Rust-proof


10. Norpro Davy Crack'it Squirrel Nutcracker
$13.99





Easily crack almonds and pecans with the Norpro Davy Crack'it Squirrel Nutcracker

• Simply lift the squirrel's tail and place a nut in his mouth
• Heavy-duty cast aluminum
• Never gets tired or cracking nuts


11. Best Classic Deluxe Rotary Egg Beater
$12.99




Efficiently whip fluid batters and eggs the old-fashioned way with the Best Classic Deluxe Rotary Egg Beater.

• Four stainless steel beaters
• Smooth nylon gears
• Dishwasher safe


12. Norpro Silicone Pie Crust Shield
$4.69





Use the Norpro Silicone Pie Crust Shield to prevent spillage, protect crust from burning, and allow pie to rise in the middle.

• Fits up to 10-inch pies
• Heat-safe to 450 F
• Dishwasher safe


13. RSVP White Marble Cheese Slicer Board
$13.95




Serve cheese to your guests on the classy RSVP White Marble Cheese Slicer Board.

• Marble base helps to keep cheese cool
• Durable stainless steel wire cuts both hard and soft cheese
• Protective, nonslip rubber feet