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By Betsy Parks Jacob Wackerhausen/Getty Images You've probably noticed by now that grocery store prices have gotten seriously expensive lately.

From bamboo baskets to electric steamers, each of these tools serves a unique purpose in the kitchen. Here's what you can use each type for.

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Fridges come with all sorts of features, but some are prone to malfunctioning and shortening the lifespan of your appliance. An ice maker is one such feature.

Betsy Parks It's not unusual to walk into Costco and get a little dazzled. From the gigantic TVs to the eye-popping wine aisle, you can

Betsy Parks We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Even the most organized kitchen has its blind spots, and for a lot of us that's the fridge.

Perfect for dinner parties, Ina Garten's dark chocolate tart is a special treat. As a bonus, it comes together easily thanks to this store-bought shortcut.

Fans of McDonald's Filet-O-Fish, it's possible to make your seafood sandwich even better with one flavor-packed seasoning, even McDonald's itself agrees.

This trick to use when prepping hot dogs ensures your mountain of toppings won't come sliding off onto the floor before you can even take a bite.

Betsy Parks Browse the aisles of any grocery store, and you can become convinced that pasta sauce must be a complicated affair.