Weekend Kitchen

Tableware

Best Placemats of 2026: Tested for Style and Durability

We tested seven placemat sets from cork to leather to acrylic-coated cotton. Our top pick is the MacKenzie-Childs Royal Check for sheer table presence.

By Omar Haddad

Updated May 8, 2026

Tools

Best Whisks for Baking and Cooking in 2026

We tested the best whisks of 2026, from balloon to dough. Our top pick is the …

By Margaret Sullivan & Elena Rivera

Updated May 6, 2026

Tools

Best Measuring Cups and Spoons in 2026

We tested the best measuring cups and spoons of 2026, from budget pistachio …

By Margaret Sullivan

Updated Apr 25, 2026

Recipes

The Only Beef Wellington Recipe You'll Ever Need

A proper Beef Wellington — seared fillet, mushroom duxelles, jamón serrano and …

Updated Apr 20, 2026

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Tools

Best Mortar and Pestle Sets in 2026

We tested eight mortar and pestle sets from granite to ceramic. Our top pick is the GORILLA GRIP Granite Mortar and Pestle for its weight and price.

By Priya Patel

Updated Apr 17, 2026 · 17 min read

Tools

Best Colanders and Strainers in 2026

Expert-tested colanders and strainers from budget to premium. Compare our top picks from Zwilling, OXO, All-Clad, Le Creuset, and KitchenAid.

By Elena Rivera

Updated Mar 31, 2026 · 17 min read

Recipes

Scrumptious & Easy to Make Tuscan Salad

A rustic Tuscan panzanella salad with toasted fennel-rosemary ciabatta, punchy capers, anchovies, cornichons and the best tomatoes you can find. The kind of dish that makes you wonder why you ever bothered with lettuce.

Updated Mar 31, 2026 · 6 min read

Tools

Best Kitchen Timers in 2026

We tested kitchen timers from mechanical to digital triple-timers. Compare our top picks from OXO, KitchenAid, Escali, and Caraway for every budget.

By Margaret Sullivan & Priya Patel

Updated Mar 21, 2026 · 21 min read

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Tools

Best Ladles for Soups and Sauces in 2026

We tested the best ladles of 2026 from budget picks to premium German steel. Our top pick is the OXO Good Grips for its dual pour spouts and comfort.

By Elena Rivera & Daniel Kim

Updated Mar 2, 2026

We tested the best mandoline slicers of 2026 from budget to professional-grade. Our top …

By Jenny Chen

Updated Feb 23, 2026

We tested the best baking sheets of 2026, from budget-friendly Made In to premium Hestan. …

By Margaret Sullivan & Elena Rivera

Updated Jan 23, 2026

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Appliances

Best Countertop Microwaves in 2026

We tested eight countertop microwaves to find the best. Our top pick is the Breville Smooth Wave for its Sensor iQ Technology and Power Smoothing Inverter.

By Sarah Walsh

Updated Feb 10, 2026 · 17 min read

Appliances

Best Deep Fryers of 2026: Tested for Perfect Crispy Results

We tested the best deep fryers of 2026, from compact budget models to the magnificent All-Clad. Our top pick delivers professional-grade crispiness with oil filtration that keeps your kitchen from smelling like a chippy.

By Marcus Johnson

Updated Jan 23, 2026 · 12 min read

Appliances

Best Food Processors 2026: Our Expert Test Results

We tested the best food processors of 2026, from budget-friendly choppers to the magnificent Magimix. Our top pick delivers French engineering and a motor warranty that outlasts marriages.

By Sarah Walsh

Updated Jan 23, 2026 · 13 min read

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Tableware

Best Coffee Mugs and Tea Cups in 2026

We tested the best coffee mugs of 2026 from YETI to Ember. Our top pick is the YETI Rambler for its ceramic-lined insulation and durability.

By Omar Haddad

Updated Feb 18, 2026

We tested the best wine decanters of 2026 from affordable crystal to premium handmade …

By Omar Haddad

Updated Feb 4, 2026

We tested the best wine glasses of 2026 from budget to premium crystal. Our top pick is …

By Omar Haddad

Updated Jan 19, 2026

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Recipes

The Only Beef Wellington Recipe You'll Ever Need

A proper Beef Wellington — seared fillet, mushroom duxelles, jamón serrano and golden puff pastry with a showy lattice top. Less terrifying than it looks, infinitely more impressive than it has any right to be.

Updated Apr 20, 2026 · 7 min read

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