Our Editors Share the One Kitchen Essential They Can't Live Without

"On a free evening, I love nothing more than diving into an involved, multistep dinner recipe. I even find the prep work relaxing — provided I have the right kitchen tools on hand. This seven-piece grater, slicer, and mandolin ($32) makes quick work of everything from grating Parmesan cheese to thinly slicing cucumbers to shredding carrots. And since it comes with a hand guard, you won't wind up grating your knuckles in the process." — Annalise Mantz, editor