Kitchen Gear Reviews, Guides, and Recipes

Appliances

The Best Toasters for Families in 2026 (Tested)

We tested the best toasters of 2026 from budget basics to smart appliances. Our top pick is the Revolution R180 Connect for its touchscreen precision and speed.

By Sarah Walsh

Updated Aug 17, 2026

Appliances

Best Vacuum Sealers in 2026: Six Machines Tested

We tested six vacuum sealers, from budget to premium. Our top pick, the Anova …

By Daniel Kim

Updated Aug 17, 2026

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 …

By Marcus Johnson

Updated Aug 17, 2026

Tools

Best Pizza Stones of 2026: Tested for Perfect Crispy Crusts

We tested pizza stones and pans from budget to premium to find the best options …

By Marcus Johnson

Updated Aug 17, 2026

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Appliances

Best Induction Cooktops for Your Kitchen in 2026 - Tested & Ranked

Expert-tested induction cooktops from budget to premium. Compare top picks including Duxtop, Breville Control Freak, and Cuisinart for your kitchen.

By Marcus Johnson

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · 13 min read

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 Aug 17, 2026 · 20 min read

Appliances

Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy NS-ZCC10 Review: Still Worth It?

Zojirushi NS-ZCC10 Neuro Fuzzy review: unbeatable everyday white and sushi rice, a slow brown cycle, a small 5.5 cup capacity, and who should buy instead.

By Priya Patel

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · 8 min read

Appliances

Breville Barista Express BES870XL Review: Still the One to Buy?

Breville Barista Express BES870XL review: daily driving the bean-to-cup benchmark, the shots, the steam wand apprenticeship, and whether it is worth it now.

By Sarah Walsh

Updated Aug 6, 2026 · 6 min read

Tools

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Tools

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

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

By Jenny Chen

Updated Jul 26, 2026

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

By Marcus Johnson & Elena Rivera

Updated Jul 25, 2026

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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

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

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 wine decanters of 2026 from affordable crystal to premium handmade …

By Omar Haddad

Updated Feb 4, 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

Guides

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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