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As every cooking enthusiast of any skill level knows, there is no such thing as owning too many culinary contraptions. So whether you're a graduate of the Cordon Bleu or a strictly leisure-time[an error occurred while processing this directive] chef, these innovations are sure to bring a bit more fun into your kitchen

Devilishly Good
Green Lane Products' Diablo Sandwich Maker gives the classic after-school snack a heavenly spin, producing kid-size, round toasted sandwiches or pastries (fruit turnovers, anyone?) in a jiffy. The heat-guard handle — though not what one would expect from the Devil himself — is safe for kids, who will get a kick out of the device's signature design feature — a pair of horns. iwantoneofthose.com

Get a grip Avoid a stovetop traffic jam even if all burners are firing by snapping off the detachable handles of Woll's new cookware line.The handles make it easier and safer to transfer pots into and out of the oven, too. directcookware.com

grate idea Escape the perils of finger-hungry graters. Standing on four short legs, Giltsharp's Cheese Bug is one insect you'll welcome into your kitchen. Drag a block of cheese along the freestanding Bug's concave face plate and the gratings accumulate in an egg-shaped receptacle underneath. giltsharp.com

Strip Show
Love fresh corn, but hate having a butter-covered face and a smile full of niblets? Kuhn Rikon's Corn Zipper, which resembles a happy metallic stingray, allows you to strip kernels from raw or cooked ears without chopping off a finger. Holding the gadget in one hand, simply rub it down the ear and — voilà! — corn off the cob. kuhnrikon.com

Have s'more Campfire lovers can swap their whittled marshmallow sticks for Hammacher Schlemmer's Marshmallow Rotisserie. This rotating trident cooks the s'mores staples evenly. The handle is heat-resistant and the stainless-steel tines clean up easily. hammacher.com

Bowled over The Royal VKB's Mix 'n' Measure line by designer Jan Hoekstra allows chefs to measure ingredients (the plastic bowls feature easy-to-read metric graphics), stir them up in the same container and then pour with ease. They cut down on spills and dirty dishes. www.royalkb.com