This tool shines on griddles and grills: The large, thin, beveled blade easily slips under burgers, pancakes, grilled cheese sandwiches, French toast, and sunny-side-up eggs. Turned upside-down, this spatula is excellent for scraping off burnt bits of food. At the table, it cuts and serves casseroles (lasagne, ziti, and vegetable pies) as well as brownies. And according to Alton Brown, you can even use it as a garlic crusher. For delicate foods, look for a serving spatula with rounded corners. One caveat: Most rectangular metal spatulas will scratch nonstick coatings and may be too large for most skillets.
(All-Clad spatula, $24; williams-sonoma.com)
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