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  • VEVOR Commercial Meat Slicer
    Slicers & Peelers

    Best Commercial Meat Slicer

    Compare the best commercial meat slicer options for frequent prep, from 10-inch models to a 12-inch blade. See thickness ranges, cleaning features and key tradeoffs.

  • Hamilton Beach 3 Cup Electric Vegetable Chopper
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    Best Electric Vegetable Choppers

    Compare electric vegetable choppers by bowl size, controls, blades and extra cutting functions to find a practical match for everyday vegetable prep.

  • Tammy Gangloff
    How Dehydrating Works

    How to Dehydrate Mushrooms in a Dehydrator

    Learn how to dehydrate mushrooms in a dehydrator, from cleaning and slicing to drying, checking doneness, storing, and rehydrating them for meals.

  • Hamilton Beach Digital Food Dehydrator for Fruit
    Food Dehydrator Guide

    Do Nutrients Remain in Dehydrated Fruit?

    Learn which nutrients remain in dehydrated fruit, how home drying affects vitamins and minerals, and how to preserve quality with careful preparation and storage.

  • Kuhn Rikon Pull Chop Chopper/Manual Food Processor
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    Best Manual Vegetable Choppers

    Compare manual vegetable choppers for small batches, larger prep and different cutting styles. Find a hand operated option that fits your kitchen routine.

  • Starfrit Rotato Express Electric Peeler for Potatoes
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    Best Multifunctional Vegetable Peelers

    Compare the best multifunctional vegetable peeler options for peeling, julienne cuts and shredding, with picks for different prep tasks and handle preferences.

  • Dash Safe Slice® Mandoline
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    Best Safe Mandoline Slicer

    Compare the best safe mandoline slicer options, from enclosed blades and food chutes to holders that keep fingers clear during vegetable prep.

  • KITCHENDAO Cherry Pitter Tool
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    Best Cherry Pitter Tools

    Compare cherry pitter tools for single cherries, batch prep and fruit preservation. See which designs suit drying, jam making and other kitchen tasks.