Forget the kitchen drawer, you could fill up a whole cupboard with the amount of fancy kitchen gadgets and utensils out there! But how many do you really need? Here's our pick of the top cooking tools on the market.

Quality knives - Never underestimate the importance of a good knife. It makes everything easier and faster – just be careful of your fingers!

Measuring cups and spoons – These are especially important for bakers, when precisely measuring ingredients can make or break the recipe.

Non-stick pans – Investing in a great frying pan will be a purchase you won't regret. It will last for years, and it's so much easier to clean.

Flexible cutting mats – These thin sheets hardly take up any space, so they're easy to store. You can whip them out, chop away then bend and fold them too

Kitchen shears – A good pair of scissors can be indispensible. Use them for anything from quickly snipping the ends of beans, to cutting up chicken pieces.

Silicone spoon spatula – This one utensil may replace all your other spoons, spatulas and the like. It's all you need for scraping, stirring, spooning and lifting. It's the ultimate multi-purpose tool.

These articles are provided for interest only. Individual circumstances may vary, so be sure to seek professional advice.