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11 Kitchen Accessories To Help Up Your Cooking Game

By Serena Solomon | September 12, 2016 11:19am | Updated on September 12, 2016 11:20am

NEW YORK CITY — If you've graduated from your basic pots and pans, there's a whole world of kitchen gadgets waiting to make your cooking life easier.  

Here's 11 accessories that will streamline your kitchen:

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Prepara Stainless Steel Herb Savor from Williams and Sonoma
Price: $32.95

Fresh herbs are expensive and if you're not cooking for a big family they often go to waste. The Prepara Herb Savor fits in your fridge door and promises to keep herbs fresh for up to three weeks. 

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RSVP Herb Scissors from Amazon
Price:
$5.94

While we are on the subject of herbs, they are also a little bothersome to chop. These scissors use five blades and are dishwasher safe. Your herbs won’t stand a chance. 

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Can Colander from Progressive on Amazon
Price: $5.94

Drain the liquid from a can of food in a flash. This gadget fits most sizes and is dishwasher safe. 

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Avocado Huggers from Uncommon Goods
Price: $7.99

Leave avocado flesh out in the open for a few minutes and it will turn from vibrant green to a sad brown. To keep your remaining avocado half in pristine condition use this BPA-free silicone cup to keep oxygen out. 

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18-Piece Grill Tool Set from Whisk in the Flatiron District and Williamsburg
Price: $45

Impress your friends by whipping out this case of grilling tools at your next barbecue. From tongs to a steel brush, you'll be ready for anything.  

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Melon Cut and Serve Tool from Uncommon Goods
Price: $20

Instead of using a cutting board, knife, bowl and tongs to serve melon, this tool lets you cut it straight out of the rind. It cuts straight through the fruit and then becomes a set of serving tongs to save you the trouble of washing extra tools.

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Pro Pumpkin Carving Tool Set from the Brooklyn Kitchen in Williamsburg 
Price: $28.99

Win your next pumpkin carving competition with this pro set of tools. You get a skin scraper, a saw tool and an etching tool for those finer details. 

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Neapolitan Ice Cream Cones from Fishs Eddy near Union Square
Price: $37.50

Elevate your ice cream eating experience with ceramic cones. The colors will match the classic Neapolitan flavors: chocolate, strawberry and vanilla. 

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Bone China Fruit Baskets from Global Table in SoHo
Price: starting at $32

Along with switching out your ice cream cones, you can also replace your disposable fruit baskets with ceramic. These bone china baskets are finished with a gloss and will never get soggy in the fridge.

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Bartender's Prep Board from Mark and Graham
Price: $69

This solid maple wood cutting board doubles as a cheat sheet for cocktails. The engravings tell you what glassware to use for which drink, the quantity of ingredients and the correct garnish for all the staple cocktails. 

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Progressive Deluxe Potato Cutter from Kitchen Clique in Flatlands
Price: 39.99

If you're dream involves cutting potatoes into perfect cubes, look no further. This tough stainless steel cutter slashes through potatoes as well as other vegetables.