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The Best Portable Grills
by Lesley Stockton and Tim Heffernan
After grilling over 55 pounds of food, we recommend the Weber Q 1200 as our portable gas-grill pick. For charcoal purists, we recommend the Weber Jumbo Joe Charcoal Grill.
The Best Measuring Spoons
by Sarah Zorn and Marguerite Preston
After testing 15 sets of measuring spoons for accuracy and usability, we recommend the Sur La Table Spice Measuring Spoons.
The Best Measuring Cups
by Ray Aguilera, Ganda Suthivarakom, and Sarah Zorn
We’ve tested dozens of measuring cups since 2013 and recommend the Pyrex measuring cup for liquids and the Simply Gourmet Measuring Cups for dry ingredients.
The Best Paring Knife
by Lesley Stockton
After more than 45 hours of research, and testing 20 blades by carving many fruits and veggies, we think the Victorinox 3¼-Inch Paring Knife is the best.
Worried About Your Gas Stove? Here’s What to Do.
by Rachel Wharton
You can reduce or eliminate many health risks associated with a gas stove or cooktop with fresh air and a few countertop appliances.
I Never Cared About Pepper Until I Got This Century-Old French Pepper Mill
by Andrea Barnes
This wooden pepper mill has been a Wirecutter pick for eight years and brings elegance to your kitchen and flair to your dishes; it’s also my favorite gift to give.
The Best Food Processor
by Mace Dent Johnson and Michael Sullivan
Our favorite food processor is, as it has been for a decade, the Cuisinart Custom 14-Cup Food Processor. It’s a durable, no-frills kitchen workhorse.
The AeroPress is a Fast, Portable, No-Frills Tool for Making Terrific Coffee
by Marguerite Preston, Daniel Varghese, and Alex Arpaia
The AeroPress coffee maker and its travel companion, the AeroPress Go, are the best way to make single cups of coffee at work or on the go.
I Thought Immersion Blenders Were Junk-Drawer Bait, Until This One Turned Me Into a Chimichurri King
by Jon Chase
For a reluctant home cook, Breville’s The Control Grip immersion blender is a revelation: It’s a wonderfully designed tool that transformed my food.
The Best Electric Stoves and Ranges
by Rachel Wharton
The sturdy GE JB735 is our favorite electric range because of its high-performing cooktop and excellent convection oven.
The Best Instant Coffee, Ranked
by Michael Sullivan
We taste-tested 10 brands of instant coffee. Here are our favorites.
The Best Juicer
by Anna Perling
We’ve tested 19 juicers since 2014, and think the Omega VSJ843 makes the best-tasting juices, and offers the best accessories, value, and warranty.
The Best Skillet
by Michael Sullivan and Lesley Stockton
We’ve completed more than 90 collective hours of research and testing since 2014. Here’s what we recommend as the best skillet for most cooks.
The Best Slow Cooker
by Anna Perling
We spent 109 hours researching and testing 14 slow cookers, and found that the Hamilton Beach Set & Forget is the best you can get.
The Best Chicken Broth and Stock You Can Get in the Store
by Lesley Stockton
We tasted 15 store-bought chicken broths and stocks and found a huge range in quality, with a few that rose above the rest.
The Best Canned Tomatoes
by Michael Sullivan
We taste-tested over 25 cans of widely available whole peeled tomatoes. Here are our favorites.
How to Clean Stainless Steel Pans
by Anna Perling
Scorching a stainless steel pan is no big deal. Here are the tools and tips to get it shining again.
This Ingenious Rice Cooker Makes It Almost Impossible to Screw Up Rice
by Dave Gershgorn
When our kitchen team tested rice cookers, the Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker & Warmer was the most versatile, making great-tasting sushi rice, brown rice, and long-grain rice.
The Best Wine Clubs
by Michael Sullivan
After researching over 100 wine clubs and testing 12, we found four great ones that fit a range of preferences.
All Our Favorite Picks From OXO
by Gabriella DePinho
After thorough testing, we recommend 50 items from OXO in a wide range of categories.
This Cleaning Powder Was Invented in the 1880s. It Still Keeps My Kitchen Gear Looking New.
by Christine Cyr Clisset
Bar Keepers Friend is my go-to tool for deep-cleaning the stainless steel surfaces and pans in my kitchen.
This Mini Food Processor Is My Weeknight Cooking Hero
by Rachel Wharton
A full-size food processor is a hero for big jobs, but you just might whip out the Cuisinart Core Custom 4-Cup Mini Chopper more often for everyday meals.
The Best Deep Fryer
by Michael Sullivan
After 60 hours of research and frying, we think the Cuisinart CDF-200 is the best deep fryer. But you might be better off with a Lodge Dutch Oven.
The Best Electric Pressure Cooker Is an Instant Pot
by Anna Perling, Lesley Stockton, and Ciara Murray Jordan
We’ve tested dozens of multi-cookers since 2016, and the Instant Pot Rio 6-quart is our favorite. It’s sleek, simple to use, and performs basic functions well.
The Best Garage Refrigerators
by Rachel Wharton
The LG LHTNS2403S is a sleek and spacious garage-ready fridge from a company that ranks at the top of our surveys for customer satisfaction.
The Best Dishwashers
by Andrea Barnes
We stress-tested 12 dishwashers and continue to recommend the Bosch 300 Series for its strong cleaning performance, features, and reliability for the price.
Instant Pot Duo Crisp Review: It Works, But It’s Not Worth It
by Ciara Murray Jordan, Lesley Stockton, and Anna Perling
The Instant Pot Duo Crisp 6.5-quart with Ultimate Lid fulfills its promise of one-pot meals, but it has some notable flaws. Other appliances can serve you better.
The Best Rice Cooker
by Sabrina Imbler and Tammie Teclemariam
After cooking more than 275 pounds of white and brown rice, we think the Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy NS-ZCC10 works best for the widest variety of grains.
The Best Portable Induction Cooktop
by Rachel Wharton
We cooked for months with portable induction burners and found that the Duxtop 9600LS has the best features and performance for everyday cooking.
Here’s a Subscription Service Wirecutter’s Coffee Nerd Swears By
by Ben Keough
Subscribing to Atlas Coffee Club means you’ll never run out of coffee again.
Why We Rely on ThermoWorks Thermometers in Our Kitchens
by Lesley Stockton
ThermoWorks makes the best thermometers for cooking and barbecuing. They’re fast, accurate, durable, well designed, and easy to read.
The Best Knife Sharpener
by Tim Heffernan
Easy to use, reliable, and able to put a razor edge on almost any type of knife, the best knife sharpener for home cooks is the Chef’sChoice Trizor XV.
The Best Espresso Machine for Beginners
by Justin Vassallo
After spending more than 120 hours researching and testing espresso machines, we think the Breville Bambino Plus is the best option for beginners.
The Best KitchenAid Attachments
by Tammie Teclemariam and Marguerite Preston
We rolled fresh pasta, ground our own burger meat, and more to find KitchenAid stand mixer attachments that truly enhance your cooking.
The Best Toaster Oven
by Michael Sullivan
We’ve been testing toaster ovens since 2013 and have two favorites: the compact Panasonic FlashXpress Toaster Oven and the large Cuisinart Chef’s Convection Toaster Oven.
The Best Pizza Oven
by Lesley Stockton
We’ve tested four portable outdoor pizza ovens and two indoor countertop ovens to find those that are easier to use and make delicious pizza at a good price.
The Best Nonalcoholic Drinks
by Mace Dent Johnson
We’ve tasted more than 80 nonalcoholic drinks and picked 14 favorites—from aperitifs to botanical sodas.
The Best Coffee Grinder
by Rachel Wharton and Liz Clayton
We’ve been testing coffee grinders since 2015 and have yet to find a better value than the consistent, reliable, and repairable Baratza Encore.
The Best Boxed Chocolates
by Gabriella Gershenson, Lesley Stockton, and Haley Sprankle
We’ve taste-tested 36 brands of chocolate since 2014, and we found six delicious, luxurious boxes that make perfect gifts.
This Under-Sink Filter Makes My New York City Tap Water Taste Like a Mountain Spring
by Christine Cyr Clisset
The Aquasana AQ-5300+ Max Flow removes all kinds of gunk and harmful chemicals from drinking water.
7 Cheap(ish) Things to Step Up Your Meal Prep
by Gabriella DePinho
Get into the groove of planning ahead with these inexpensive kitchen essentials.
The Best Nonalcoholic Wines
by Nena Farrell
We sampled more than 20 bottles of nonalcoholic wine and found our favorite reds, whites, rosés, and sparklings.
The Best Cutting Boards
by Michael Sullivan and Kevin Purdy
After testing over 30 boards, we think that the plastic OXO Good Grips and the wood Teakhaus Edge Grain Professional Carving Board with Juice Canal are best.
The Best Mandoline
by Daniela Galarza
After considering more than 70 models and spending 60 hours in research and testing, we found that the new-model Super Benriner is the best mandoline.
If I Could Only Own One Style of Drinking Glass, It Would Be This Bistro-Style Duralex
by Michael Sullivan
The Duralex Picardie tumbler is one of our favorite drinking glasses thanks to its durability, versatility, and timeless design.
The Best Electric Kettle
by Anna Shults Held, Sarah Zorn, and Michael Sullivan
Through multiple rounds of testing since 2013, the Cuisinart CPK-17 has remained our favorite electric kettle. It’s fast, accurate, and easy to use—all at a great price.
The Elegant, Affordable Teku Glass Makes Most Beer Taste Better
by Sarah Witman
A longtime cult favorite, Rastal’s Teku beer glass is elegant, sturdy, and well suited for drinking pretty much any kind of beverage. Here’s why we love it.
The Best Can Opener
by Michael Sullivan and Nick Guy
The 3 Cheap Accessories I Use to Avoid Cleaning My Fridge
by Rachel Wharton
Cleaning a fridge is no fun, but you can avoid it with just a few cheap, flexible fridge mats, shelf liners, and tea towels.
This Delicious Chocolate Is Great for Baking and Snacking. And It’s Safe for People With Nut Allergies.
by Katie Okamoto
Guittard’s Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Bars are a godsend. I’d choose them over any other supermarket chocolate even if I didn’t have a severe peanut allergy.
This Adorable Butter Warmer Isn’t Just for Butter. I Use It for Coffee and Miso Soup Too.
by Katie Okamoto
You do not need a Dansk Købenstyle Butter Warmer. But chances are it will quickly bring outsized kitchen cheer for years to come.