Though a mandoline slicer may sound like a cross between a musical instrument and a piece of gym equipment, it's actually one of the most valuable tools every cook should have in their kitchen drawer.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You don’t need fancy knife skills to get uniform slices. While your chef’s knife comes in handy for most ...

The ultra-sharp kitchen slicer is notorious for both pro-level cutting abilities and excruciating injuries. David McCann is a food writer, recipe developer, cooking teacher, actor, and playwright.

While you can always use a chef’s knife to cut uniform slices of fruits and vegetables, there’s another lesser-known kitchen tool that can do the job with extra ease and efficiency. The best mandoline ...

I happen to use my mandoline slicer often around my kitchen—for veggie carpaccios, paper-thin radishes for tacos, and evenly sliced shallots for frying. But the truth is I’ve never shopped for one or ...