The Must-Have Kitchen Tools Rachael Swears By

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To tell you the truth, Rachael says, she's not a big fan of kitchen gadgets—meaning she only keeps the really essential and useful ones around. And these are the tools she does swear by—some of which she made herself (because no one knows what a cook needs in the kitchen more than Rach).

And bonus...

They make fantastic gifts—for loved ones or yourself!

Bench Scraper 

Bench scrapers—or what Rach likes to call "food movers"—are super-versatile and useful in the kitchen. Rach actually improved on the classic flat design by adding sides, making it easier and faster to move prepped ingredients to pots and pans. 

Rachael Ray Bench Scrape

Rachael Ray Bench Scrape

Rachael Ray
$10

Multi-Grater  

This tool, which Rach invented, rests over a pot so you can grate garlic, nutmeg and other ingredients right into the vessel. Genius! 

Rachael Ray Stainless Steel Multi-Grater

Rachael Ray Stainless Steel Multi-Grater

Rachael Ray
$30

Vegetable Peeler 

A sharp peeler is a must and can get through even a small mountain of potatoes effortlessly.  

Rachael Ray Veg-A-Peel 3-in-1 Tool

Rachael Ray Veg-A-Peel 3-in-1 Tool

Rachael Ray
$6

Channel Knife 

This is John's pick. It's key for making twists from citrus peel for his amazing cocktails. You can use a regular knife, but a channel knife is quicker and easier—and more fun! 

Editor's Pick:

OXO Good Grips Citrus Zester With Channel Knife

OXO Good Grips Citrus Zester With Channel Knife

Amazon
$11

Sharp Knife 

A good knife with a sharp blade might just be your best friend in the kitchen. A dull knife is not only difficult to work with, it can be dangerous. Because you need to apply more pressure to cut through foods, there's a greater chance it will slip and injure you. 

Rach makes a "razor sharp knife set" crafted from premium-quality Japanese stainless steel. 

Rachael Ray 3-Piece Assorted Knife Set

Rachael Ray 3-Piece Assorted Knife Set

Rachael Ray
$50

Giant Cutting Board 

With a giant cutting board, you have space to work freely and can chop several ingredients without having to put them in little bowls. Rach loves giant cutting boards so much, she made her entire counter a cutting board! 

Before she had that, though, she would buy the biggest Boos board she could find. 

Boos Edge-Grain Rectangular Cutting Board

Boos Edge-Grain Rectangular Cutting Board

Williams Sonoma
$140

Garbage Bowl 

Keeping a "garbage bowl" on the counter while you prep food saves time and energy. Instead of having to go back and forth to the trash/recycling/compost bins multiple times, you can do it once at the end. (Rach sells a colorful assortment of garbage bowls, but says any bowl or bucket will work.) 

Rachael Ray Garbage Bowl

Rachael Ray Garbage Bowl

Rachael Ray
$20

Like a bunch of these? You can get Rach's bench scrape, vegetable peeler AND garbage bowl in one handy set. (Again, great gift idea alert!) 

Rachael Ray 3-Piece Mixed Tool Set

Rachael Ray 3-Piece Mixed Tool Set

Rachael Ray
$30

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