When it comes to the latest and greatest kitchen gadgets, there are so many to choose from -- so who better than a professional chef, like Chris Kimball, to separate the must-haves from the can-live-withouts?
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The Milk Street author has visited our show countless times, but for the very first time, we got a glimpse into his very own kitchen and the items he’s been reaching for lately.
Good Grips Hand-Held Mandoline Slicer
You can thinly slice veggies for almost any dish -- like the Apple, Celery Root and Fennel Salad with Hazelnuts he made us -- with this must-have.
These bad boys actually stack, making the cooking of this Ginger Beef -- and other meat, fish and veggies -- *super* efficient.
See the presses in action here!
Chris' absolute favorite part is the removable container that holds the sliced ginger so neatly.
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AccuSharp Knife & Tool Sharpener
Don't be fooled by the price (less than $10!), Chris says it really works!
Watch him demonstrate how to use it in the video above.
(You'll need to chop a lot of veggies to make this Braised Chicken Thighs with Winter Vegetables!)
Rachael Ray EVOO Dispensing Bottle
His favorite part of Rach's popular product? Since it’s opaque, it doesn’t let any light in, "which keeps the olive oil nice and fresh," says Chris.
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