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
Cooling RacksWe tested three wire cooling racks priced from $7.99 to $12.95, focusing on mode…
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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 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 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 EpisodeGrown Up Comfort Classics
Published: May 2017
Lid HoldersDo you really need a lid holder? Turns out, you just might.
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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 EpisodeAutumn Desserts
Published: November 2015
Pie CarriersTraveling with a delicate pie can feel like tempting fate, but a good pie carrie…
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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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From the EpisodeA Spanish Affair
Published: July 2016
Paella PansAre all paella pans created equally?
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From the EpisodeSteak and Veggies
Published: September 2015
Carbon-Steel SkilletsWhat if one pan could do everything the best traditional stainless-steel, cast-i…
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From the EpisodeElegant Fall Dinner
Published: November 2015
Champagne SaversChampagne savers promise to keep champagne and sparkling wine fresh for anywhere…
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From the EpisodeAutumn Desserts
Published: January 2016
Mini Prep Bowl SetsMini prep bowls allow cooks to measure out, separate, and organize these element…
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From the EpisodeRefreshing Desserts
Published: July 2016
Digital Kitchen ScalesNo matter what you’re cooking or baking, weighing the ingredients helps guarante…
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From the EpisodeOutsmarting Thanksgiving
Published: November 2015
Oven ThermometersAn oven thermometer is the only reliable way to know what’s happening inside you…
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From the EpisodeThe Ultimate Sticky Buns
Published: January 2016
Electric Waffle Makers (Waffle Irons)We set a price cap of $100 and tested 13 irons, making batches of both a Belgian…
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From the EpisodePork Kebabs and Steaks Hit the Grill
Published: July 2015
Steak KnivesWhich set of steak knives can really cut it?
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From the EpisodeUltimate Chinese
Published: May 2015
Rice CookersA good rice cooker should make the task of cooking rice convenient and foolproof…
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From the EpisodeServing Up Noodles and Rice
Published: July 2015
Knife SharpenersWhat if you could buy a sharpener that not only repaired the new breed of ultrat…
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From the EpisodeRoast Chicken and Potatoes Revisited
Published: November 2014
Carbon-Steel KnivesCarbon-steel enthusiasts have long considered these knives sharper and more dura…
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From the EpisodeA Roast for the Holidays
Published: January 2015
Carving BoardsClever features on new carving boards promise easier carving and serving. But do…
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From the EpisodeChocolate-Caramel Layer Cake
Published: May 2015
Ice Cream ScoopsWe tested seven classic and innovative ice cream scoop designs, as well as a por…
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From the EpisodeBaguettes at Home
Published: September 2014
Bread Lames for BaguettesProfessional bakers use a tool called a lame (pronounced “LAHM”), which means “b…
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From the EpisodeIntroducing Caldo Verde and White Gazpacho
Published: May 2014
Soup LadlesWe put five soup ladles to the test.
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From the EpisodeDinner in the Mediterranean
Published: September 2014
Mixing BowlsThis most basic piece of cooking equipment might not seem worthy of scrutiny—unt…
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From the EpisodeSpa Cuisine Gets a Makeover
Published: July 2018
Chef's Knives for KidsWhen kids help in the kitchen, they need real tools—not toys. Which knives are s…
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From the EpisodeSpa Cuisine Gets a Makeover
Published: May 2014
MandolinesToo often, these precision slicers sit tucked away in a cupboard. We wanted one …
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