Gizmos for Cooks

As much as I would love to chop vegetables and herbs right next to my stovetop, the configuration of my kitchen just won’t allow it. Instead, I prep all of my ingredients on an island located in the middle of the room and then have to shuttle them over to the pot for which they’re intended. This used to be a huge inconvenience — until I found the Chef’s Planet Stainless Steel Food Scoop. Holding up to three cups at a time, the scoop is a great way to move everything from a chopped onion to a diced carrot smoothly and without a big mess. And because it’s dishwasher safe, clean up is a snap.

Price: $9.99 from Target