Watermelon Slicer and Server
Many of our kitchen drawers are filled with gadgets that are adept at performing a single task. Did we need to make room for another one?
Ice Pop Molds
A simple design feature makes all the difference when it comes time to make—and eat—ice pops.
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Refrigerator/Freezer Thermometers
Food quality and safety can be affected if temperatures go outside of the safe zone for too long.
Silicone Spatulas
A spatula should feel like an extension of your arm, nimbly stirring, scraping, and folding any food you put in its path. Why is a good one so hard to find?
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Magnetic Knife Strips
No one wants to scrape their knuckles when they go to grab a knife.
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Citrus Zesters/Channel Knives
These dual-use tools are supposed to make pretty garnishes from citrus peels. But were any ready for prime time?
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Portion Scoops
This restaurant-kitchen tool can make you a faster, more efficient home cook.
Thermal Carafes
Could we find a thermal carafe that excelled with both hot and cold liquids?
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Universal Knife Blocks
We tested 10 universal knife blocks priced from $24.99 to $248.64, using them to hold our winning and Best Buy à la carte knife sets, each featuring a chef’s kn…
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Electric Kettles
Electric kettles are handy for making tea or coffee and for any cooking task that requires a few cups of boiling water. We tested 10 models and rated them on th…
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Slotted Spoons
We rounded up eight dishwasher-safe nylon, silicone, and stainless-steel spoons, and used them to fish out green peas, poached eggs, meatballs, and jumbo shrimp…
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Gourd Tools
We tested three tools, rating them on their ability to scoop, de-string, and cut (where applicable) honeydew melons, butternut squash, and pumpkins.
Food Mills
We wanted to know which food mill was the most stable, efficient, and easy to use.
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Dry Storage Containers
Dry storage containers are designed to ensure that staples like flour and sugar stay fresh, dry, and safe from bugs or dust.
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Flat Whisks
We tested six flat whisks, using them to make a béchamel sauce and a pan sauce for skillet-roasted chicken breast alongside the tools we’d ordinarily use for th…
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Salt Storage Containers
Salt containers placed near the stove make it easy to season a steak or a pot of boiling water on the fly. We put five to the test.
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Mini Prep Bowl Sets
Mini prep bowls allow cooks to measure out, separate, and organize these elements, making cooking tidier and more efficient.
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Carving Boards
Clever features on new carving boards promise easier carving and serving. But does clever always mean useful?
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Mixing Bowls
This most basic piece of cooking equipment might not seem worthy of scrutiny—until you have one that wobbles when you whisk, slips in your hand, or traps food i…
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Food Storage Bags
Crummy plastic food storage bags leak, rip, and are tricky to seal. We wanted a strong, leakproof bag that would close securely without a fuss and keep food fre…
Innovative Food Wrap
Is this environmentally friendly plastic wrap alternative a viable option?
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.
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Parchment Paper
Parchment paper is a work horse in our kitchen—can any retail-grade brand match the sheets we order from professional kitchen stores?
Ice Packs
Ice is cheap and effective, but it can leave a sloshy mess in your cooler. Is there a better solution for keeping the contents of your cooler cold?
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Rasp-Style Graters
We love the Microplane Classic, but it’s not the only rasp around anymore. Can any of the newcomers top our old favorite?
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Disposable Plates
We tested eight nationally available, top-selling disposable plates made from a variety of materials.
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Inexpensive Digital Thermometers
Throw away your old analog dial thermometer: The next generation of inexpensive
instant-read thermometers is here.
Piping Sets
We tried five sets, priced from $11.63 to $29.95, each containing between nine and 12 pastry tips and either cloth or plastic bags.
Paper Towel Holders
We purchased six paper towel holders, priced from $13.00 to $24.99, determined to find a sturdy holder that would make tearing quick, precise, and tidy.
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