From the EpisodeSous Vide for Everybody
Published: October 2017
Sous Vide Machines (Immersion Circulators)Sous vide machines are cheaper, sleeker, and smarter than ever before. Can we fi…
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From the EpisodePork Two Ways
Published: March 2018
Air FryersWe cooked more than 3,600 frozen french fries, 60 potatoes, and 40 pounds of chi…
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From the EpisodeNew Flavors on the Grill
Published: May 2018
Kitchen ShearsA pair of scissors can be a sheer pleasure to use in the kitchen—if you get the …
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From the EpisodeItalian Classics
Published: March 2017
Fine-Mesh StrainersThese handy tools are useless unless they live up to their names.
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From the EpisodeClassic Chinese at Home
Published: July 2018
Collapsible Steamer BasketsA bad steamer basket can be a hot mess. Could we find a good one?
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From the EpisodeHow to Braise Everything
Published: September 2018
Dutch OvensDutch ovens do it all. But which pot makes “it all” easiest?
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From the EpisodeSpring Dinner for Company
Published: November 2018
Fruit/Vegetable Peelers for KidsWhich peeler is effective, safe, and comfortable for young cooks?
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From the EpisodeWeeknight Italian
Published: May 2018
Under-Appliance DustersThe spaces under your kitchen appliances can harbor all sorts of errant food and…
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From the EpisodeWeeknight Italian
Published: November 2016
Baking Stones & Baking SteelsWe tested five models of baking stones (also called pizza stones) and baking ste…
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From the EpisodeMexican Fare
Published: May 2017
Fire ExtinguishersWhen you have only seconds to put out a kitchen fire, you want an extinguisher t…
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From the EpisodeCooking at Home with Bridget and Julia
Published: November 2016
Glass Baking DishesWe tested five 3-quart glass baking dishes, using them to make sheet cake and la…
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From the EpisodeElegant Dinner Party
Published: January 2018
Wine Openers (Twist Corkscrews)Wine can be intimidating. Your corkscrew shouldn’t make it more so.
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From the EpisodeThe Perfect Cookie
Published: March 2018
Silicone Baking MatsFor cookies and tuiles, silicone baking mats are as good as parchment—and someti…
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From the EpisodeThe Perfect Cookie
Published: March 2018
Parchment PaperParchment paper is simple. Why are so many products hard to use?
From the EpisodeChinese Favorites
Published: November 2017
Meat CleaversTraditional meat cleavers are built like medieval weapons. Could we find one fit…
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From the EpisodeThe Perfect Cake
Published: September 2017
Stovetop KettlesDouble, double toil and trouble, fire burn and kettle bubble.
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From the EpisodePork Chops and Oven Fries
Published: September 2018
Oven Mitts for KidsCooking is all fun and games—until someone gets burnt.
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From the EpisodeAll Chocolate, All the Time
Published: March 2017
Silicone SpatulasA spatula should feel like an extension of your arm, nimbly stirring, scraping, …
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From the EpisodeChinese Classics
Published: November 2016
Wire RacksWe tested three wire racks priced from $7.99 to $12.95, focusing on models that …
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From the EpisodeModern Weeknight Meals
Published: July 2017
Midpriced BlendersFrom burnt-out motors to cracked pitchers and smoothies that aren’t smooth, most…
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From the EpisodeItalian Seafood Suppers
Published: March 2017
Manual Pasta MachinesWhat separates a great pasta machine from one that’s just good?
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From the EpisodeSummer Cookout
Published: September 2017
Baking PeelsAre flashy, innovative peels better than basic models?
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From the EpisodePub-Style Favorites, Revisited
Published: November 2016
Universal Knife BlocksWe tested 10 universal knife blocks priced from $24.99 to $248.64, using them to…
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From the EpisodeElegant Desserts
Published: July 2016
Serrated KnivesWhy are some knives a pain and others a pleasure? Everything counts, from the nu…
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From the EpisodeSpicing Up the Grill
Published: July 2017
Grill TongsWhat qualities separate the best grill tongs from the pretenders?
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From the EpisodeSimple Chinese Staples
Published: November 2016
Fat SeparatorsWe tested six 4-cup fat separators made of glass or plastic, ranging in price fr…
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From the EpisodeBrunch at Home
Published: July 2017
Espresso MachinesWant to skip the lines—and the expense—at the coffee bar and get your espresso o…
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From the EpisodeWeeknight Japanese Suppers
Published: September 2017
Santoku KnivesWith its petite build and curved tip, this friendly-looking Japanese blade is gi…
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From the EpisodeDiner-Style Favorites with a Twist
Published: May 2016
Dry Storage ContainersDry storage containers are designed to ensure that staples like flour and sugar …
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From the EpisodeJust Add Apples
Published: January 2017
Bundt PansOur testing proved that all Bundt pans are not created equal.
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From the EpisodeVegan for Everyone
Published: May 2016
SpiralizersSpiral vegetable cutters, or spiralizers, cut fruits and vegetables into long no…
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From the EpisodeFlavors of Thailand
Published: September 2016
Electric KettlesElectric kettles are handy for making tea or coffee and for any cooking task tha…
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From the EpisodeGrown Up Comfort Classics
Published: September 2017
Large SaucepansMost of us use a large saucepan daily, so it’s important to own one that perform…
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From the EpisodeSummer Dinner Party
Published: May 2016
Gas Grills Under $500It doesn’t matter how powerful a grill is. If it can’t distribute and hold the h…
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From the EpisodeHearty One Pot Meals
Published: January 2016
Food ProcessorsHow much do you need to spend to get a machine that makes light work of chopping…
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From the EpisodeItalian Chicken
Published: January 2016
Manual Citrus JuicersThe Amco Houseworks Lemon Squeezer has long been our favorite manual citrus juic…
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