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Cold Brew Coffee MakersFromRevolutionizing Classic Fruit Desserts

Jar OpenersFromPork Kebabs and Steaks Hit the Grill

Insulated Shopping TotesFromPass the Pasta

Rice CookersFromUltimate Chinese

Carving BoardsFromA Roast for the Holidays

Bakeware

Rimmed Baking SheetsFromThe Best Blueberry Pie

The flimsy jellyroll pans sold in most stores are useless. But a heavy-duty rimmed baking sheet is an unheralded workhorse...

Brioche PansFromElegant Brunch Favorites

Muffin TinsFromBreakfast Breads

Baking SteelFromA Modern Take on Pizza and Grilled Cheese

Pastry BrushesFromTropical Barbecue

Cookware

Electric Spice GrindersFromMexican Favorites

Lightweight Cast-Iron SkilletsFromAt the Seafood Counter

Traditional SkilletsFromAn Austrian Supper

The Ideal Cookware Set, à la CarteFromWho Wants Pasta?

We’ve identified seven core pieces that every kitchen should have.

Sauté PansFromTwo Ways with Pork

Kitchen Basics

Inexpensive Digital ThermometersFromFall Favorites

All-Purpose Spray CleanersFromTurkey on the Grill

Mini Prep Bowl SetsFromGreat Glazed Chicken

Silicone Food CoversFromA Meal to Celebrate Fall

Cookware CleaningFromFlash in a Pan

No one likes to wash pots and pans. Here's how to handle cleaning all of your cookware efficiently and quickly.

Knives

Universal Knife BlocksFromStreamlined Chicken Skillet Suppers

Electric KnivesFromUltimate Ham Dinner

Carbon-Steel KnivesFromRoast Chicken and Potatoes Revisited

Paring KnivesFromSweet Summer Endings

Is it worth shelling out the bucks for forged German steel, or can a $5 blade make the cut?

Knife Block SetsFromMeat and Potatoes à la Francaise

Small Appliances

Moka PotsFromBreakfast Standbys

Portable Induction BurnersFromPork Two Ways

Small Food ProcessorsFromRethinking Barbecued Chicken

Coffee GrindersFromWeekend Brunch

Toaster OvensFromRise and Shine Breakfast

Tools & Gadgets

Apple CorersFromPork and Pears

Ice Cream ScoopsFromChocolate-Caramel Layer Cake

Rasp GratersFromFajitas and Margaritas

Fat SeparatorsFromLet's Talk Turkey