Our top 10 kitchen gadgets make light work of cooking and food prep tasks. Explore our top picks...

THE LATEST SCOOP

This is a fab multi-purpose utensil from Joseph Joseph letting you easily drain and scoop food straight from the oven or out of the pan. Part colander, part food scoop, it's even suitable for deep frying.

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PRESSING MATTERS

Reviewer Inez says "You don't even need to peel the garlic - so no stinky garlic hands. Unlike other garlic presses I have had, this doesn't leave half the clove inside - it really is just the skin left behind! Brilliant!"

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THE CHERRY ON TOP

Get rid of stones in cherries and olives with this handy tool from OXO Good Grips. It's great to create a bit of theatre at the dinner table if you've got guests round, or simply to get some quick and easy preparation done.

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JUST A CRUSH

Joseph Joseph has a really simple gadget for crushing garlic. You simply rock this gadget over the top of the clove and the mesh holes crush the garlic leaving it ready to use. Genius!

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EGGS EFFORTLESSLY

Poaching eggs is so much easier when you have these handy silicon pods. The set of two green pods are dishwasher safe, microwave safe, non-stick and heat resistant to 357 degrees Celsius.

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GRATER GIFT SET

Whether you like the look of this as a gift for yourself or someone else it's definitely a handy set to have. The graters have easy grip handles and make grating easy, with the option of fine or coarse.

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PASTA PORTIONING

Take the guess work out of pasta portions with this spaghetti measure. The vibrant green and grey design will look at home in any modern kitchen - we love it because it's practical but nice to look at too.

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PRETTY PIPING

Reviewer Happybride says: "Have bought many piping sets only to have them split or break very soon after the purchase, but this one is first class - easy to use and clean afterwards. Definitely recommend it."

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ICING ON THE CAKE

This set could be mistaken for a tool kit but don't be intimidated, the Masterclass biscuit and icing set has everything you might need to create stunning cake decorations and creative icing.

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EASY OPEN

This handy 'Strong Boy' jar opener from Zyliss will make quick work of those stubborn lids. In classic white with comfortable handle and sturdy design, you'll have lids opened in moments.

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