The Best Meat Thermometers to Buy Right Now
Best List
Including a truly awesome, accurate pick for just $35.
Nov 6, 2023
The Best Baking Sheets You Can Buy Right Now
Best List
Including a gorgeous nonstick option and one that's under $15.
Nov 2, 2023
The Absolute Best Saucepans You Can Buy Right Now
Shopping
Including our thoughts on the best size for most home cooks. Plus a stainless steel winner and a nonstick winner.
Nov 2, 2023
The Absolute Best Chef’s Knives You Can Buy Right Now
Best List
I was surprised by how much I loved our budget pick!
Aug 17, 2023
The Best Air Fryers for 2023 and Beyond
Shopping
Including a budget-friendly option, a giant one, and a teeny tiny one!
Aug 9, 2023
The 5 Best Popcorn Makers for All of Your At-Home Movie NightsTools
Our top pick comes from a brand you probably haven't heard of.
Jul 26, 2023
The Absolute Best Rice Cookers You Can Buy Right Now
Best List
We reviewed both pricey and cheaper rice cookers to find the best of the best.
Jul 21, 2023
The Best Countertop Compost Bin for Home Cooks
Critics' Pick
Our preferred bin (and easy method!) won't lead to stinky trash or creepy crawlies in your kitchen. Promise.
Jul 20, 2023
The Very Best Coolers You Can Buy Right Now
Best List
Our favorite still had ice in it after 7 days in full-sun and 90-degree weather.
Jul 7, 2023
The Absolute Best Pour-Over Coffee Maker You Can Buy Right Now
Shopping
Plus, a super easy-to-use option for just $15!
Jul 16, 2022
I Tested Dozens of Reusable Bags — These Are the Absolute Best Ones Out There
The Kitchn Best List
Including a set of 8 for $30.
Apr 29, 2022
The Best Coffee Grinders You Can Buy Right Now
Best List
Whether you want to make drip coffee, French press, espresso, or something else, we can help you find the very best grinder.
Dec 17, 2021
I Tried the Most Popular French Press Coffee Makers. Here's the Best One.
Best List
I'm a coffee professional, and this French press is truly a game-changer.
Oct 8, 2021
The Absolute Best Slow Cookers You Can Buy Right Now
Best List
Including a $60 pick.
Oct 1, 2021
The Absolute Best Cold Brew Coffee Makers to Buy Right Now
Best List
Our top pick overall is just $30.
Sep 10, 2021
The Best All-Purpose Cleaner for Your Home in 2021
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
All-purpose cleaners can't really clean ALL things, but they can clean a lot of things!
Aug 28, 2021
The Best Toasters You Can Buy Right Now
Best List
Including top picks from Breville, Smeg, and Black + Decker.
Jul 30, 2021
The Best Paring Knives You Can Buy Right Now
Best List
Our favorite is less than $8.
Jun 25, 2021
The Best Salad Spinner for Home Cooks, According to the Best Experts
Critics' Pick
We strongly believe that a salad spinner is an essential kitchen item. This one, in particular.
May 5, 2021
The Very Best Bread Knives You Can Buy Right Now
Best List
Our overall winner is also one of the least expensive bread knives we tested!
Mar 26, 2021
The Best Garlic Press for Most Home Cooks
Critics' Pick
Fact: Garlic presses result in a sharper, spicier garlic.
Feb 22, 2021
The Best Kitchen Shears for Most Home Cooks
Critics' Pick
Fact: Every home cook needs a pair of kitchen shears. These are the best on the market right now.
Feb 1, 2021
I’ve Tested Nearly Every Toaster on the Market. These Are the Best Ones for Most Home Cooks.
Shopping
These toasters are the best things to come along since sliced bread.
Jan 12, 2021
The Best Rice Cooker for Most Home Cooks
Critics' Pick
You might already have what we recommend ...
Nov 19, 2020
I’ve Tried Nearly Every Meat Thermometer. Here Are My 3 Favorites.
Shopping
You're gonna need one of these for Thanksgiving — and beyond.
Oct 28, 2020
I’ve Used Nearly Every Roasting Pan Out There. Here Are My Favorites.
Shopping
These are my three favorites, based on what you need and how much you're willing to spend.
Oct 29, 2020
I’ve Tested Nearly Every Stand Mixer on the Market. These Are the 2 Best for Most Home Cooks.
Shopping
There's a great $100-option that rivals the KitchenAid.
Oct 27, 2020
I’ve Tested Nearly Every Chef’s Knife on the Market. These Are the 5 Best for Most Home Cooks.
Shopping
One of the picks is less than $30!
Aug 5, 2020
The Best Food Processor for Most Home Cooks
Critics' Pick
It'll do all those tasks that are too annoying or time-consuming to do by hand.
Jun 30, 2020
The Best Wok for Home Cooks, According to the Best Experts
Critics' Pick
If you get the right one, it can be one of your most frequently used pieces of cookware.
Jun 25, 2020
The Best Saucepans for Most Home Cooks
Critics' Pick
One of the pans on this list is just $18!
Mar 6, 2020
The Best Milk Frothers to Help You Make Barista-Level Coffee at Home
The Kitchn Best List
Our advice? Skip the $100 machines.
Feb 14, 2020
The Best Steak Knives to Buy in 2020
The Kitchn Best List
Our pick comes with a lifetime warranty and costs just $7.25 per knife.
Jan 31, 2020
The Best Keurig Machines for Quick and Easy Coffee at Home
The Kitchn Best List
Push button. Get coffee.
Jan 24, 2020
The Best Nespresso Machines for Making Espresso Drinks at Home
The Kitchn Best List
An Essenza? A Lattissima? Gesundheit!
Jan 17, 2020
The Best Water Filter Pitchers to Help You Drink More Water in 2021
The Kitchn Best List
Read this — whether or not you've resolved to drink more water this year!
Jan 10, 2020
Our Top 10 Kitchen Tool Guides of 2019
Best of Kitchn 2019
We have VERY strong opinions when it comes to picking the best kitchen gear.
Jan 1, 2020
The Best Deep Fryer for Most Home Cooks
The Kitchn Best List
Attention, frequent fryers.
Dec 26, 2019
The Best Vacuum Sealer for the Kitchen, According to the Best Experts
The Kitchn Best List
Some suck more than others!
Dec 13, 2019
The Best Egg Cooker to Make Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs
The Kitchn Best List
You may already have exactly what you need.
Nov 9, 2019
The Best Handheld Vacuums to Clean Up Spills and Crumbs
The Kitchn Best List
Our pick can clean up spilled wine, juice, soda, and more.
Oct 25, 2019
The Best Knife Sharpener You Can Buy in 2019
The Kitchn Best List
We have two that we like the best — and one of them is just $6!
Oct 18, 2019
The Best Wood Cutting Boards to Buy in 2019
The Kitchn Best List
Our winner is fairly low-maintenance!
Oct 11, 2019
The Best Serrated Bread Knife to Buy in 2019
The Kitchn Best List
One of our picks costs just $23!
Oct 4, 2019
The Best Cookware Sets to Buy in 2019
The Kitchn Best List
Let's talk All-Clad, T-Fal, Lodge, and more!
Sep 6, 2019
The Best Stick Vacuums, According to the Best Experts
The Kitchn Best List
It's not ALL Dyson, Dyson, Dyson.
Aug 23, 2019
The Best Single-Serve Coffee Makers, According to the Best Experts
The Kitchn Best List
Honestly, it's really hard to say.
Aug 16, 2019
The Best Slow Cooker for Your Kitchen, According to the Best Experts
The Kitchn Best List
You know, if you want something that's not an Instant Pot.
Aug 2, 2019
The Best Spiralizers for Most Home Cooks, According to the Best Experts
The Kitchn Best List
Zoodles for everyone!
Jul 26, 2019
The Best Juicers, According to the Best Experts
The Kitchn Best List
Tired of paying $12 for celery juice? We've got you covered.
Jun 14, 2019
The Best Espresso Machines (Under $600), According to the Best Experts
The Kitchn Best List
We gathered the top espresso machines according to other well-respected testers including Wirecutter and Cook’s Illustrated.
May 17, 2019
The Best Gas Grills, According to the Best ExpertsTools
Good news: The very top pick is also budget-friendly!
May 10, 2019
The Best Cold Brew Coffee Makers, According to the Best ExpertsTools
If you are a seasonal iced coffee drinker, we’re betting you’re pretty excited by these sunnier (and slightly warmer) days. It’s just about time to ditch our hot coffees in favor of colder, less acidic, smoother stuff. With that in mind, we figured it might be helpful to take a look at the best cold brew coffee makers for those of you who want to make your own concentrate at home. Where to start?
Apr 5, 2019
I’ve Tested Nearly Every Blender on the Market. Here Are My Favorites.Tools
Every kitchen — no matter its size — needs a blender. A blender can purée a soup, grind nuts, or whip up a salsa. Or, more likely these days, churn out a smoothie for breakfast or an after-school snack. The only problem with shopping for a blender? It’s so darn complicated. Boxes tout 900-watt motors and a certain amount of horsepower, or the number of revolutions per minute. What’s good? What’s not good? And what doesn’t matter at all?
Feb 1, 2019
These Are the Best Japanese-Style Knives for Most Home CooksTools
You probably hear a lot these days about Asian, Japanese, and Japanese-style knives and are wondering What’s the deal? What exactly are they? Why would I want one? Do I need one? They’re designed to cut the foods common in Japan — like seafood and vegetables — and to make the very thin and precise cuts that are a hallmark of Japanese cuisine.
Jan 19, 2019
I’ve Tried Nearly Every Drip Coffee Maker. Here Are My Favorites.Tools
Lots of chefs will tell you that the most important tool in the kitchen is a good knife. While I do agree that’s pretty key, the most important tool in my kitchen is my coffee maker. (Drink coffee, be alert enough to use a chef’s knife successfully!) Whether you just need a machine to brew java for you and your SO or you’re planning a dinner party and realizing there’s no possible way you can make enough coffee for everyone, I’ve got you covered.
Nov 15, 2018
I’ve Tried Nearly Every French Press Coffee Maker. Here Are My 5 Favorites.Tools
Brewing the most perfect cup of coffee doesn’t have to be complicated. Nor does it have to involve an electric appliance that hogs space on your countertop. Most aficionados agree that the best way to brew is actually with a manually operated French press. Whether you like to make a couple of cups for you and your SO in the morning, keep yourself caffeinated throughout the day, or serve an after-dinner coffee to guests, there’s a French press that’s best for you.
Oct 19, 2018