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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.
We tested eight mortar and pestle sets from granite to ceramic. Our top pick is …
Expert-tested colanders and strainers from budget to premium. Compare our top …
A rustic Tuscan panzanella salad with toasted fennel-rosemary ciabatta, punchy …
We tested kitchen timers from mechanical to digital triple-timers. Compare our top picks from OXO, KitchenAid, Escali, and Caraway for every budget.
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.
We tested the best mandoline slicers of 2026 from budget to professional-grade. Our top pick is the OXO Good Grips Chef's Mandoline 2.0.
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.
Tools
We tested the best baking sheets of 2026, from budget-friendly Made In to premium Hestan. Our top pick delivers exceptional nonstick performance and thoughtful engineering.
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.
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.
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.
Tableware
We tested the best wine decanters of 2026 from affordable crystal to premium handmade options. Our top pick is the Zwiesel Glas Handmade Enoteca for serious enthusiasts.
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.
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.
