Kitchen Gear Reviews, Guides, and Recipes

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Lodge 10.25 Inch Cast Iron Skillet: The Long-Term Review

Lodge 10.25 inch cast iron skillet review: years of searing, frying and campfire duty tell us whether the $25 classic is still the only pan you need.

By Marcus Johnson

Updated Aug 2, 2026

Tools

Best Knife Sets for Your Kitchen in 2026

We ranked six knife sets from the $58 McCook to the forged Wusthof Classic, …

By Jenny Chen

Updated Jul 26, 2026

Tools

Best Dutch Ovens for Sourdough Bread in 2026

We ranked five Dutch ovens for sourdough by crust, oven spring and loading ease. …

By Marcus Johnson & Elena Rivera

Updated Jul 25, 2026

Tools

Best Cast Iron Skillets for Every Cook in 2026

We ranked six cast iron skillets, from the $25 Lodge classic to the $229 Le …

By Marcus Johnson & Daniel Kim

Updated Jul 25, 2026

Latest Reviews

Tools

Lodge vs Le Creuset: Which Cast Iron Skillet Should You Buy?

Lodge vs Le Creuset cast iron skillet: we compare searing, upkeep, weight and price on the two 10.25 inch pans to see what the premium buys.

By Marcus Johnson

Updated Jul 23, 2026 · 7 min read

Tools

Best Dutch Ovens for Home Cooking in 2026

We ranked six Dutch ovens from $40 to $300. Our top pick is the Le Creuset Signature 5.5-Quart, with real value from Lodge, Cuisinart and Crock-Pot.

By Elena Rivera

Updated Jul 21, 2026 · 12 min read

Guides

Drip vs Pour-Over vs French Press: Which Coffee Maker Should You Buy?

Drip vs pour-over vs french press, explained honestly: how each brews, who each suits, and one worth-buying pick per method, so you stop cross-shopping.

By Sarah Walsh

Updated Jul 20, 2026 · 10 min read

Appliances

Breville Barista Express vs De'Longhi La Specialista Arte: Which Espresso Machine Wins?

Breville Barista Express vs De'Longhi La Specialista Arte: we compare grinding, temperature, milk and price to pick the right home espresso machine.

By Sarah Walsh

Updated Jul 17, 2026 · 7 min read

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Tools

Best Baking Sheets That Won't Warp in 2026 (Heavy-Gauge, Tested)

We tested six baking sheets built to stay flat, from the budget Ninja to the tri-ply Hestan. Our top pick, the Viking, has an encapsulated anti-warp frame.

By Elena Rivera

Updated Jul 13, 2026

We tested mandoline slicers for arthritis and weak grip. Our top pick is the OXO Good …

By Jenny Chen

Updated Jul 10, 2026

De Buyer Mineral B vs Matfer Bourgeat: we compare build, heat, versatility and price to …

By Marcus Johnson

Updated Jul 8, 2026

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Appliances

Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy vs Cuckoo: Which Rice Cooker Wins?

Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy vs Cuckoo CRP-P0609S: fuzzy-logic and pressure rice cookers compared on white rice, grains, capacity, features and price.

By Priya Patel

Updated Jul 5, 2026 · 6 min read

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 Crisp Results

We tested six deep fryers, from compact budget models to the All-Clad. Our top pick pairs crisp results with oil filtration that spares you the chippy smell.

By Marcus Johnson

Updated Jan 23, 2026 · 12 min read

Tableware

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Tableware

Best Serving Platters and Bowls in 2026

We tested 11 of the best serving platters and bowls of 2026. Our top pick is the Le Creuset 14 inch stoneware platter for durability and timeless looks.

By Omar Haddad

Updated Jun 12, 2026

We tested seven placemat sets from cork to leather to acrylic-coated cotton. Our top pick …

By Omar Haddad

Updated May 8, 2026

We tested the best coffee mugs of 2026 from YETI to Ember. Our top pick is the YETI …

By Omar Haddad

Updated Feb 18, 2026

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Recipes

Sous Vide Chicken Breast: The Only Way You'll Ever Cook It

The foolproof way to cook a chicken breast, with a quick salt brine, sous vide at 65°C, then a fast skin-side sear. Impossibly juicy and perfectly seasoned.

By Daniel Kim

Updated Jul 9, 2026 · 8 min read

Recipes

The Only Beef Wellington Recipe You'll Ever Need

A proper Beef Wellington, with 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.

By Elena Rivera

Updated Apr 20, 2026 · 7 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.

By Priya Patel

Updated Mar 31, 2026 · 6 min read

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Guides

How to Sharpen a Chef's Knife with a Whetstone

Sharpen any chef's knife to a razor edge with a whetstone in ten minutes. A step-by-step guide to grit, the angle, and feeling for the burr -- no gadgets.

By Jenny Chen

Updated Jul 15, 2026