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  • Burger patties grilling on a portable grill.

    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.

  • close up of person pouring cocoa from measuring spoon into a bowl

    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.

  • A collection of wet and dry measuring cups we recommend, full of milk and beans, respectively.

    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.

  • Two paring knives on a wooden cutting board with bowls of sliced strawberries and apples, pictured on a pink background.

    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.

  • Our four picks for best food processors.

    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 GE JB735, our pick for best electric stove.

    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.

  • Our three juicer picks, side by side, surrounded by glasses of fresh juice in a rainbow of colors.

    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.

  • A shiny skillet with brussels sprouts inside.

    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.

  • A view of a Hamilton Beach Slow Cooker

    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.

  • Four cans of tomatoes from different brands stacked side by side.

    The Best Canned Tomatoes

    by Michael Sullivan

    We taste-tested over 25 cans of widely available whole peeled tomatoes. Here are our favorites.

  • A close-up of a stainless steel pan that is covered in grease marks.

    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.

  • A variety of bottles of wine pictured together.

    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.

  • A triptych with three product photos: a coffee grinder, a broom and dustpan set, and a spiralizer.

    All Our Favorite Picks From OXO

    by Gabriella DePinho

    After thorough testing, we recommend 50 items from OXO in a wide range of categories.

  • Onion rings frying in the Cuisinart fryer

    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.

  • A black Instant Pot Rio 6-quart situated between a few bowls, a glass jar of white rice and two cans of tomatoes.

    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.

  • A black refrigerator propped open, displaying shelves full of perishable groceries.

    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.

  • A stainless steel dishwasher flanked by yellow kitchen cabinets

    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.

  • 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.

  • Two of the portable induction cooktops that we tested to find the best cooktop, one holding a pot of boiling water.

    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.

  • 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.

  • Three of the best espresso machines for beginners, shown side by side.

    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.

  • A black KitchenAid stand mixer, shown surrounded by various attachments, including a food grinder and pasta maker.

    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.

  • A Cuisinart and a Panasonic toaster oven, shown side by side with toasted white bread slices in them.

    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.

  • A cooked pizza being slid out of an Ooni pizza oven on a metal peel.

    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.

  • A variety of different nonalcoholic drinks.

    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.

  • Our four picks for the best coffee grinders side by side.

    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.

  • Several boxes of chocolates in various shapes, sizes, and colors situated near each other.

    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.

  • Eight bottles and two glasses of nonalcoholic wine, all differently colored.

    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.

  • A stack of cutting boards.

    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.

  • Our best mandoline pick, the Super Benriner.

    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.

  • Our four picks for best electric kettles.

    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.