Mandolines
Too often, these precision slicers sit tucked away in a cupboard. We wanted one so easy to use, clean, and store that we’d reach for it every day.
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This Week's Winners
Coffee for One
Single-Serve Pod Coffee Makers
We rounded up five single-serve pod coffee makers and gave them a try, brewing coffee and tasting the results. One machine emerged as the clear winner—it held up well in user tests and also managed to satisfy our panel of tasters.
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Paring Knives
A chef's knife is indispensable, but for detail work—from coring fruit to trimming silverskin—smaller, more maneuverable paring knives are far better tools. Our winning, razor-sharp paring knife is comfortable and well proportioned.
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Electric Wine Openers
Are electric wine openers really handy or just another gimmicky gadget? Out of three models we tested, our favorite electric opener works just as well, and with far less effort, as our favorite manual tool—making it a great for opening multiple bottles for a party.
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Grill Pans
Our favorite grill pan turned in a stellar performance, with tall ridges that kept food positioned above fat; the largest cooking surface; great cast-iron heat retention; and an enamel coating that’s easy to clean and even survived 20 dishwasher cycles.
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