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A good toaster oven can do everything your big oven can, just in a cuter, more compact package.

If cooking were a video game, using nonstick pans would be like playing on easy mode. The best nonstick pans are some of the most forgiving kitchen tools you can use. Do you happen to struggle a little with sautéing and stir-frying? Nonstick will minimize any burnt, cruddy mishaps. Are you scarred by pancake fails of years past? Nonstick pans practically do all the work for you. The best nonstick pans Any individual who feels that their cooking skills are, shall we say, under-seasoned, will bene…

In the United States, even the best electric kettles are much less popular than they are in English, Australian, and other kitchens of the world, where they’re considered an essential appliance for daily tea and everyday hot water needs. Evidently the reason for this is the lower voltage of American electrical outlets, which slows down the speed at which water comes to boil. (It must also be said that Americans have more of an affinity for blinged-out, huge rangetops, which make stovetop kettles…

Get rollin’, rollin’, rollin’.

How much would you pay for your perfect bowl of rice?

We tested models from 18 brands—ranging from Le Creuset and Staub to Ikea and Milo—to find the best one on the market.

I tested the new Midea 2 zone air fryer to see exactly what kind of cooking it could and couldn’t do.

Don't rely on guesswork to cook your ideal turkey this Thanksgiving. Use science.

Cordless table lamps have become ubiquitous accessories helping to set the mood at restaurants across the country. They emerged alongside COVID-era dining sheds in major cities, but their arrival on diners’ tables seemed inevitable. Compared to candles or battery-powered tea lights, rechargeable table lamps are less fussy, and the good ones will stay lit for an entire dinner service. And while they are an indispensable asset at this point for restaurants and bars, cordless table lamps are handy…

A flat top spatula is a cast-iron pan's best friend

I was a vegan at one point in my life, so I know firsthand what being a plant-based eater in an omnivore’s world is like—and all about the vegan gifts will actually impress. Your vegan friend or family member will likely appreciate anything that makes plant-based eating and living a little more convenient for them—the person accustomed to reading labels obsessively, scanning restaurant menus, and making substitutions in recipes. Below are a few vegan gifts, including handy kitchen gadgets, vegan…

No more soggy sandwiches.

Because sparkling water in a can is overrated.

Breville has staked out a place as one of the most reliable makers of well-designed small appliances out there. You’ve seen the brand garner top marks in so many of our Epicurious product tests: best food processor, best home espresso machine, and best hand mixer are just a few examples. So when the Breville InFizz—the brand’s foray into soda makers—was announced, many of the people on our product testing team were eager to try it out. Soda makers have mostly used the same technology for decades…

Food writers have spilled plenty of digital ink on the subject of herb storage, and many people swear by their own specific methods. I myself have tried nearly every method myself, from the basic “shove ’em in a bag with a paper towel” method all the way up to a fully contained vacuum-sealed glass container. Here’s what I can say: Whatever you do, so long as it maintains a balanced moisture level in a semi-contained environment, you can extend the life of your herbs by a week or more. Many of th…

There’s almost nothing you can’t do with a stainless steel skillet, so why not buy the best one?

Make nut milk, and save a little money too.

This is the lowest-stakes kind of gift exchange—which means it should be the most fun.

This isn’t a typical luxury gift guide. On a fundamental level, I believe that cookware is supposed to be practical, and I don’t really think there’s anything that practical about diamond-encrusted salt and pepper shakers or a Dolce & Gabbana refrigerator. While those products exist, they aren’t good examples of what truly high-end kitchen equipment looks like. What do I mean when I say truly high-end? I’m talking about things that are expensive because of what they do rather than how they look.…

Black Friday has come and gone, and it’s officially Cyber Monday now—which means today is the day to take advantage of all the best Cyber Monday kitchen deals. We’re talking some of the lowest prices we’ve seen all year on everything from shiny new cookware sets or holiday hosting essentials to game-changing kitchen appliances. We know online shopping can get overwhelming with so many products to scroll through across multiple retailers, but don’t worry—that’s what we’re here for. Just like we b…