Testing Tongs
Cooks use tongs to lift, flip, turn, rotate, and otherwise move every conceivable type of food while it cooks, so a reliable pair is key. We tested 11 sets to find the best option.
Squeaky Clean
Liquid Dish Soap
Humans have been washing dishes for centuries. Are innovations in dish soap making the job any easier? We tested 7 different brands to find out.
Read MoreIt Slices, It Dices
Food Processors
After testing nine food processors, we found our favorite: It's simple to operate, powerful, moderately priced, and offers ample capacity in an intuitive, compact design.
Read MoreHigh Rise
Soufflé Dishes
The extra room in our winning dish (it holds 1 cup beyond the standard 2 quarts) meant that we didn't have to worry about spill-overs and that the soufflés rose up tall.
Read MoreBake Better
Broiler-Safe Baking Dish
Since our favorite 13 by 9-inch Pyrex dish can’t go under the broiler, we looked for one that could. When it’s time to turn up the heat, this baking dish has it all.
Read MoreHeating Up
Baking Stones
Our winning clay stone is roomy but not cumbersome to maneuver, and we like how the ridged “feet” lift the edge, allowing for a comfortable grip. Pizza and calzones emerge evenly golden brown and crisp with this product's help.
Read MoreShell Shucked
Seafood Scissors
Do seafood scissors live up to their promise in making it easier to cut through hard shells? When it comes to our winning pair, the answer is yes.
Read MoreKitchen Workhorse
Cutting Boards
We thought we’d picked a winner—until our favorite board warped after just a few years. This time we upped the ante: three months of test kitchen boot camp.
Read MoreBeverage Service
Drip Coffee Makers
The success of our favorite—but very pricey—Dutch automatic drip model spurred the launch of new rivals. Could any brew a great cup with less pain to our wallets?
