Be real: those kitchen drawers are packed with gadgets you once believed would revolutionize your routine, but they've barely seen the light of day since. The specialized choppers, quirky holders and one-trick tools aren't elevating your skills -- they're just creating clutter.

What actually deserves a permanent spot in your kitchen? I consulted with professional chefs, and they all agree: focus on fundamentals and forget the drawer stuffed with unitaskers and gimmicks.

While some kitchen gadgets are indispensable and others, chefs say, are severely underrated , many just aren't worth the space they take up. A quality knife , a solid cutting board and a dependable pans are the most important pieces of cooking equipment.

To separate the essential from the su

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