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Shredding It
Pity the box grater. The once loyal stalwart of the home cook was long ago supplanted by the novelty of the rasp grater (Parmesan like snow!) and the innumerable shredding blades of the food processor. But it's still hard to beat the convenience and adaptability of a tool that can go from counter to dishwasher with no hard-to-clean moving parts. Not to mention a design that has a blade for seemingly every kitchen situation. Need proof? Here are 14 new ways to use your new (old) favorite tool.