Kitchen

After mixing and tossing in 13 sets of bowls, we recommend the Thunder Group Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls and the glass Pyrex Smart Essentials Mixing Bowl Set.

You don’t need a lot of tools to make good bread, but the right ones can make the process easier, more repeatable, and even more fun.

We’ve tested 19 pie plates since 2013, and we think the OXO Good Grips Glass 9″ Pie Plate makes it easy to bake beautiful pies of every kind.

We recommend kettles, carafes, beans, and some inspired surprises for your favorite caffeine fiend.

We think the easiest way to make good coffee is with a good drip coffee maker. We also have picks for a budget option, an espresso machine, and more.

Through multiple rounds of testing since 2013, the Cuisinart CPK-17 has remained our favorite electric kettle. It’s fast, accurate, and easy to use — all at a great price.

They have one job, and they get it done! From our favorite cherry pitter to a leak-stopping peanut butter stirrer, here are the one-trick ponies we recommend.

From box graters to rotary graters to zesters, we found the best model for every task.

We’ve made nearly 300 ice pops since 2013. Tovolo’s Classic Pop Molds and Ecozoi’s Stainless Steel Pop Molds are the best for frustration-free frozen treats.

Dozens of pizzas, 24 croissants, and 10 bread loaves later: These are our favorite pizza stones and baking steels.

Looking to purge your kitchen of plastic? These are all of the plastic-free cooking tools that we love.

After testing 16 cast-iron skillets, we recommend the Lodge Chef Collection 12 Inch Cast Iron Skillet. It’s lightweight, sears well, and releases foods easily.

We set everything from hot tea to icy cold water on dozens of coasters, to find 13 favorites suitable for all tastes and styles.

We tested 12 brands of hard seltzer in 40 flavors to find the cleanest-tasting, most refreshing hard seltzers readily available in stores.

If you dislike lugging bags of ice or filling (and spilling) ice trays, a countertop ice maker could make your day — and be the rock star of your next party.

My family considers stale potato chips an absolute travesty, but the reusable Gripstic chip clips have helped spare us the misery for nearly a decade.

After dozens of hours researching and testing options for organizing, we recommend more than 30 items to get the most from your tiny kitchen.

After testing 40 sets of food-storage containers since 2015, we recommend Pyrex Freshlock and Snapware Total Solution Pyrex glass containers and Snapware Total Solution plastic containers.

The GE GSE25G is a spacious, sturdy side-by-side fridge with an exceptionally adjustable interior layout from a brand known for high customer satisfaction.

The LG LRFLC2706 is a handsome, capacious French-door refrigerator from a brand that ranks at the top of our surveys for customer satisfaction.

The LG LHTNS2403S is a sleek and spacious garage-ready fridge from a company that ranks at the top of our surveys for customer satisfaction.

Wire grill brushes are highly effective for cleaning grills, but they can shed bristles that potentially might contaminate food.

We smashed dozens of burgers, fried mounds of rice, and cooked lavish full breakfasts to find the sturdiest outdoor griddle with the steadiest cook.

The entire city is my backyard with my beloved portable charcoal grill, the Weber Jumbo Joe.

After testing dozens of air fryers (and eating countless chicken nugs), we recommend the Ninja Air Fryer Pro and a budget pick, the Gourmia 4-Quart Air Fryer.

We’ve tested 21 ice cream makers, and our favorite is the Cuisinart ICE-21. It’s a great tool for beginners and pros alike.

We tested six over-the-range microwaves and found that they’re all very similar, but we like the GE JVM6175 because it’s easier to use than most.

We tasted 18 barbecue sauces to find the best all-around sauces for basting or dipping.

We’ve tasted over 40 canned cocktails to find the best ones for all of your drinking, partying, and picnicking needs.

We sampled 47 popular pickles to find the dills and sours with the right amount of acidity, salt, and crunch.

Experts recommend their top picks for books, bottles, and barware for the cocktail lover in your life.

We’ve tested over 50 drinking glasses in a wide range of designs and prices. We found 16 favorites to suit any lifestyle and budget.

A look at all the durable, delicate, and delightful glassware we recommend.