Cook's Illustrated
Graters

Graters

A box grater has always been the go-to tool for shredding cheese and vegetables by hand. But given that most of us only ever use one side, shouldn’t there be something better?

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Mixing It Up

Hand-Held Mixers

Do new, more powerful models make these the equal of stand mixers?

Must-Have Appliances

Electric Juicers

If you want a lot of juice, consider using an electric juicer.

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Tools & Gadgets

Kitchen Shears

Sharp, comfortable shears are a kitchen essential. But do you need to spend $75 for a good pair?

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The Best Grind

Coffee Grinders

It's more of a challenge to choose among available coffee grinders than it is to actually grind coffee beans.

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Inside The Test Kitchen

Liquid Dish Detergent

Liquid Dish Detergents

We wondered how "natural," more ecologically friendly detergents stacked up against traditional supermarket brands.

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Electric Griddles

We knew what we wanted in an electric griddle. Could any of the seven we tested meet all of our expectations?

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Dry Storage Containers

We wanted a large, airtight container with an opening wide enough to accommodate a measuring cup. Did we find what we were looking for?

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Indoor Grills

Does the champ reign supreme? We grilled hamburgers, salmon, zucchini, grilled cheese sandwiches, and thick Cubano panini to find out.

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