Many of the great bakers and chefs have a kitchen set up that would put the ordinary home owner kitchen to shame. Many of you who cook or bake for a hobby have probably added a few gadgets over the years or you have invested in some useful supplies. No, you do not have room for industrial scales but maybe you have small electronic scales for food portion measuring. Maybe you have received Christmas gifts from relatives or friends introducing you to the latest in kitchen technology. Perhaps you were one of the first to get the latest avocado peeler or the apple slicer. If you are a cooking aficionado who loves to create your own mouth watering dishes or if you are a person who enjoys throwing large parties in your home, check out the following must-have kitchen items. These items are unique, time saving tools, they get the job done right, and they make the process easier and quicker. Perhaps you have already benefited from the use of some of the items listed. Better yet, perhaps you will find just the solution you have been looking for when creating your favorite dish, or maybe you will find the perfect item for your Christmas list. Whatever the case may be, chances are you will see something which would fit perfectly in your kitchen cabinet, drawer, or on your countertop.

1. Pineapple corer/slicer: Getting to the good parts of the pineapple can be quite a chore. The pineapple corer and slicer make the job much easier and much less messy. Juicy pineapple can be yours in seconds.

2. Salad Spinners: Salad spinners provide a handy colander for washing your lettuce and a spinning mechanism to thoroughly dry the just washed lettuce. Two steps completed with one tool.

3. Cheese wire/slicer: A cheese wire cuts through a block of cheese smoothly and with ease. They are also perfect for slicing delicious cheese cake.

4. Bench scraper: Perfect for transferring veggies from cutting board to skillet or pot. Takes away the worry of spilling when moving diced, sliced, or chopped pieces from one area to the next.

5. Hamburger patty molds: Create perfectly shaped burgers every time you grill. Uniformity makes cooking multiple burgers easier.

6. Melon ball: Turns cantaloupe and watermelon into bite sized treats and makes a pretty presentation.

7. Batter operated cookie press: Always dispenses the perfect amount of dough. Create professional looking cookies in your own kitchen. Rumor has it that it is great for dispensing various filling options as well.

8. Heart Shaped Waffle Maker: Quick and tasty waffles are as easy as pouring the batter and turning waffle over at the sound of the timer. Heart shaped for the romantic in everyone.

9. Meat slicer: Perfect for evenly slicing turkey, beef or ham. Cut thick slices for entree servings or thin slices for sandwiches.

10. Potato Ricer: Create lump free mashed potatoes every time. A must have for hosting those holiday family dinners.

By no means is this a complete list, but most every aspiring chef would enjoy the addition of any one of those items in their kitchen. For more ideas, visit your local kitchen gadget store or department store.