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A Survey of Spatulas
Spatulas are some of the most-used tools in our kitchens. And there are so many different kinds: metal spatulas, no…
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Nakiri
Beloved by Japanese home cooks, these traditional vegetable-cutting knives deser…
Published: April 2021
Best Mandolines of 2021
A good, sharp mandoline can slice food beautifully. Which is the best—and safest…
Published: February 2021
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Utensil Crocks
Utensil holders keep our kitchen tools organized and close at hand. What feature…
Published: February 2021
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Braiser with Grill Pan Lid
The braiser/grill pan combo is a potential space saver, but how well does it per…
Published: October 2020
Electric Gooseneck Kettles
A quality gooseneck kettle is ideal for making pour-over coffee and other hot dr…
Published: February 2021
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Portable Gas Grills
What’s the best compact propane grill for small households, tiny yards, or trave…
Published: February 2021
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Nonstick Rimmed Baking Sheets
These pans are easy to cook and bake with and even easier to clean. We tested si…
Published: February 2021
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Bag Drying Racks
These racks help you dry plastic and reusable bags, but which design works best?…
Published: July 2020
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Grill Spatulas
A good grill spatula should be agile and sturdy and should keep cooks’ hands coo…
Published: January 2021
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Single-Serve Manual Coffee Makers
Can these compact, manual devices deliver café-quality results at home? We gave …
Published: July 2020
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Petty and Utility Knives
With a blade that’s halfway between that of a chef’s knife and that of a paring …
Published: January 2021
Our Place Always Pan
The trendy multipurpose skillet has earned accolades from the likes of Vogue and…
Published: October 2020
Cutting Board Stabilizers
Even the best cutting boards slip sometimes. Can these tools help?
Published: August 2020
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Smart Mugs
Coffee can quickly turn tepid in a traditional mug. Could a smart mug that promi…
Published: August 2020
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Oven Mitts
Most models are either annoyingly bulky or dangerously skimpy. We evaluated thre…
Published: October 2020
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Robot Mops
Tending to kitchen floors is one of our least favorite kitchen chores; can a rob…
Published: October 2020
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Nonstick Whisks
We tested eight models to find the best silicone-coated whisk that whips food—no…
Published: October 2020
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Milk Frothers
Frothed milk is a must-have for cappuccinos and lattes. Which model can create t…
Published: October 2020
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Adjustable Measuring Cups
A good adjustable measuring cup can be indispensable when measuring messy, semis…
Published: October 2020
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Barspoons
When it comes to stirring cocktails, does it matter which spoon you use?
Published: August 2020
Reusable Produce Bags
The waste from flimsy single-use plastic produce bags can add up quickly. We exp…
Published: August 2020
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Multicookers
After cooking more than 68 pounds of meat and 26 pounds of beans over two months…
Published: August 2020
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Mini Colanders
When cleaning a small amount of produce or draining canned beans, using the righ…
Published: August 2020
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Cake Testers
Restaurant cooks swear by cake testers. But are they useful for home cooks?
Published: June 2020
Mini Whisks
For the smallest mixing and emulsifying tasks, call on the mini whisk.
Published: June 2020
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Reusable Straws
We tested stainless-steel, silicone, and bamboo straws to find the best one for …
Published: June 2020
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Food Processors
Our longtime favorite is powerful and easy to use, but is it still the best choi…
Published: June 2020
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Breville Smart Oven Pro
What does the “Pro” model of our favorite toaster oven have to offer?
Published: March 2020
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Small Saucepans
Small saucepans are useful for a range of tasks—which model is best?
Published: January 2020
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Smart Displays
We tested smart displays by Google and Amazon to see how helpful they were in th…
Published: December 2019
12-Inch Ceramic Nonstick Skillets
The ceramic skillets we’ve tested have never been able to compete with regular n…
Published: April 2020
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Air-Fryer Toaster Ovens
Can these countertop ovens successfully combine the functions of two useful appl…
Published: October 2019
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Meat Pounders
For flattening chicken and pork cutlets, we want a tool that combines force and …
Published: April 2020
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Squeeze Bottles
Restaurant cooks love these handy bottles. We put the squeeze on them to find th…
Published: April 2020
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Rotary Graters
Love Parmesan cheese but hate grating it? A rotary grater might be for you.
Published: April 2020
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Mortars and Pestles
To find the best mortar and pestle, we went back to the grind.
Published: February 2020
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