Microplane Elite Paddle Grater

Hand-held grater allows you to grate or shred a variety of foods. Four versions are offered for handling an array of prep tasks: fine for citrus fruits, nutmeg and hard cheeses; ribbon for shredding chocolate and coconut; extra-course for semi-hard cheeses and star for light gratings of Parmesan cheese.

$16.95 plus shipping; 5-day delivery. williams-sonoma.com

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Prepara Deluxe Oil Mister

Instead of pouring oil on your salads, save calories by misting. Add your favorite herbs to the glass reservoir. Can also be used for grilled meats, pans, griddles and cookie sheets.

$14.99 free shipping; 3- to 7-day delivery. HSN.com

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Veggetti Spiral Vegetable Slicer

Turn veggies into healthy spaghetti instantly with Veggetti. The dual stainless-steel cutting blades can make thick or thin pasta strands out of zucchini, squash, carrots, cucumbers and potatoes. Make stir-fries, julienne and more.

$11.95 plus shipping; 2-day delivery available. amazon.com

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Zoku Slush and Shake Maker

Make slushies or milkshakes on your countertop with the Zoku cup. Place the inner core in the freezer for at least eight hours, then pour in your liquid, stir and watch it freeze. Outer sleeve keeps hands from getting cold, and the cup is BPA and phthalate free.

$19.95 plus shipping; 5-day delivery. williams-sonoma.com

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Zyliss 5-way Opener

This handy gadget can pop open bottle caps, lift soda can pop tops, unseal bottle caps, remove pull tabs and break the seal of jar lids. Assorted colors available.

$7.99 plus shipping; 2-day delivery available. amazon.com