Doing dishes is a dirty job. Is there a kitchen sponge that makes it easier? 

Can smaller, lighter stand mixers pull their weight in the kitchen?

To find out, we boiled, stirred, and sautéed in every pot, ending up with gallon…

To find the best tool for measuring spirits for cocktails, we had to rejigger ou…

Electric egg cookers offer speed and convenience, but are any worth buying? 

Don't get burned by bad potholders. We tested nine sets to find two models that …

Coffee aficionados have long debated the best brewing method, but is the secret …

This essential tool can be a cook's best friend—but only if you choose the right…

Cooking is all fun and games—until someone gets burnt.

Dutch ovens do it all. But which pot makes “it all” easiest?

A pair of scissors can be a sheer pleasure to use in the kitchen—if you get the …

We cooked more than 3,600 frozen french fries, 60 potatoes, and 40 pounds of chi…

Parchment paper is simple. Why are so many products hard to use?

For cookies and tuiles, silicone baking mats are as good as parchment—and someti…

Which grater is greatest? We find one that's fast, efficient, and easy to clean.

We investigate the new crop of pricey blenders to see what you get—and whether i…

With its petite build and curved tip, this friendly-looking Japanese blade is gi…

Traditional meat cleavers are built like medieval weapons. Could we find one fit…

Are flashy, innovative peels better than basic models?

Most of us use a large saucepan daily, so it’s important to own one that perform…

From burnt-out motors to cracked pitchers and smoothies that aren’t smooth, most…

A simple design feature makes all the difference when it comes time to make—and …

Want to skip the lines—and the expense—at the coffee bar and get your espresso o…

When you have only seconds to put out a kitchen fire, you want an extinguisher t…