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It takes only a handful of tools to cook 99%of the dishes you crave day in and day out. Women's Health magazine showcased some essentials that will have you cooking like a pro. For the entire list of items, check out the latest issue of Women's Health magazine on news stands now.

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- Hamilton Beach Classic Hand Mixer ($35) www.hamiltonbeach.com
It has 290 watts of power and six speeds to help you whip up treats that taste bakery-made.

- Martha Stewart Collection Melamine set includes six stackable bowls ranging in size from 10 ounces to six quarts. They’re dishwasher-safe and pretty much totally unbreakable. ($30) www.macys.com

- Cuisinart PowerBlend Duet ($80) www.cuisinart.com
a combo blender/food processor from Cuisinart with a 500-watt motor.

- Steamer: Chef’n SleekStor VeggiSteam ($10), www.chefsresource.com

- Misto Olive Oil Sprayer ($10 - $15), www.misto.com

- Chef’n Red Palm Peeler ($18) www.chefsresource.com

- OXO box cheese grater: It has four settings, from large to superfine, and a soft handle and nonslip ring around the base.
It also has an ingenious storage container with measurement markers, which keeps shredded bits off the floor! ($15) www.oxo.com

- Kyocera Advanced Ceramics Revolution Series Santoku Knife. It is feather-light and razor-sharp. The Revolution series of knives from Kyocera feature deeper blades for greater knuckle clearance and comfortable, ergonomic resin handles that provide precise control. ($80) www.kyoceraadvancedceramics.com

For more info, log onto www.womenshealthmag.com.