Bag Drying Racks
These racks help you dry plastic and reusable bags, but which design works best?…
Published: July 2020
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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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Grill Spatulas
A good grill spatula should be agile and sturdy and should keep cooks’ hands coo…
Published: January 2021
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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
Oven Mitts
Most models are either annoyingly bulky or dangerously skimpy. We evaluated thre…
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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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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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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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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Mortars and Pestles
To find the best mortar and pestle, we went back to the grind.
Published: February 2020
Portable Outdoor Pizza Ovens
A portable pizza oven that heats up to 700-plus degrees and turns your backyard …
Published: February 2020
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Coffee Makers Less Than $100
We brewed hundreds of cups of coffee to find out.
Published: October 2019
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Portable Blenders
Made-to-order margaritas at the beach? A smoothie for one after the gym? We’re a…
Published: June 2019
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Pepper Mills
We were looking for a mill that was easy to fill with peppercorns, had well-mark…
Published: August 2019
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Toaster Ovens
We baked 10 batches of cookies, broiled 100 asparagus spears, roasted 10 chicken…
Published: August 2019
Induction Burners
An extra burner may be useful during the holidays, but can it do enough to justi…
Published: August 2019
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Nonstick-Safe Spatulas
Nonstick-safe spatulas are gentler on your cookware than metal versions. But are…
Published: June 2019
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Cookware Sets
Our advice has always been to skip sets and just buy the pans you need. But new …
Published: June 2019
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Kitchen Sponges
Doing dishes is a dirty job. Is there a kitchen sponge that makes it easier?
Published: May 2019
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Stockpots
Which stockpot is best? To find out, we boiled, stirred, and sautéed in every po…
Published: May 2019
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Small Stand Mixers
Can smaller, lighter stand mixers pull their weight in the kitchen?
Published: May 2019
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Heavy-Duty Cutting Boards
A good wood or bamboo cutting board can serve you well for years to come. Which …
Published: April 2019
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12-Inch Stainless-Steel Skillets
Our longtime favorite 12-inch pan by All-Clad faces new competition. Is it still…
Published: January 2019
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Burr Grinders
Coffee aficionados have long debated the best brewing method, but is the secret …
Published: January 2019
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Salad Spinners
Which salad spinner model can wash and dry your greens without wearing you out?
Published: November 2018
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Large Dutch Ovens
Dutch ovens do it all. But which pot makes “it all” easiest?
Published: September 2018
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Digital Instant-Read Thermometers
We've recommended a Thermapen for more than a decade, but there's new competitio…
Published: July 2018
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Air Fryers
We cooked more than 3,600 frozen french fries, 60 potatoes, and 40 pounds of chi…
Published: March 2018
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Silicone Baking Mats
For cookies and tuiles, silicone baking mats are as good as parchment—and someti…
Published: March 2018
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Sous Vide Machines (Immersion Circulators)
Sous vide machines are cheaper, sleeker, and smarter than ever before. Can we fi…
Published: October 2017
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Flexible Cutting Mats
Thin, lightweight plastic mats are easier to lift, wash, and store than conventi…
Published: March 2018
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High-End Blenders
We investigate the new crop of pricey blenders to see what you get—and whether i…
Published: January 2018
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