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We get so used to the standard kitchen tool fare we’ve grown up with that we frequently forget how much other handy stuff is out there to help make our time in the kitchen easier. Now we’re all about trying out the best multi-purpose tools that have several useful functions and we’ve rounded up 10 of the best ones; they eliminate hassle and help you enjoy your time in the kitchen. Scroll through and see which one looks the best to you!

1. Chef Basket

This stainless steel basket is great for just about everything! Steaming, blanching, frying, straining, this chef basket does it all – plus it folds flat for easy storing! Get it here!

2. Roll-Up Drying Rack

Made of sturdy silicone and metal, this roll-up drying rack can also double as a roasting rack, wire cooling rack or draining board…what’s not to love?? Click here to get yours!

3. 8-in-1 Kitchen Stacking Tool Bottle

Okay, this one is amazing because technically it’s eight tools wrapped into one product! Metric measuring cup, cheese grater, spice grater, egg masher, egg separator, can opener, lemon squeezer and funnel…this is the Swiss army knife of kitchen tools! Get yours here!

4. Electric Fruit & Veggie Peeler

Don’t bother peeling apples or peaches anymore, or even zucchinis and squash, for that matter. This electric fruit and veggie peeler will do the work for you, so kick back until the real work begins! You can get yours here!

5. Levoons Measuring Spoons

You know when you’re trying to measure out baking soda and you end up spilling it all over the floor because the hole in the box was stuck? Yeah, that doesn’t need to happen anymore with these self-leveling measuring spoons. Get yours here!

6. Pineapple Corer & Slicer

This one just might be our favorite. Forget trying to peel and slice a pineapple into reasonably-sized chunks. This tool will core and slice your pineapple for you – plus you can use the shell for cocktails or as a fruit bowl. So cute! Click here to get yours!

7. Lekue Citrus Sprayer Set

This citrus sprayer is such a fun gadget since it helped us realize there were so many more uses for citrus than we previously thought. Insert the spritzer directly into your favorite citrus and spray it onto anything that needs a pop of bright flavor! Get your sprayer here!

8. Silicone Collapsible Strainer

Forget your bulky colander. This silicone collapsible strainer tucks away neatly into your most crowded cupboard – pop it open when you need to strain something and then collapse it to put it away. Get yours here – easy peasy!

9. Silicone Baking Cups

We love cupcakes, but we don’t love the wasteful paper wrappers we need to use to make them…so we use these silicone baking cups instead! Bakeable, reusable and dishwasher-safe. Win-win-win! Grab yours here!

10. Tomato Timer

This little guy doesn’t really have multiple functions, but look at how cute it is! Never burn your meal again – this little tomato will keep you on track and makes a great addition to your kitchen counter. You can get your tomato timer here!

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