Lukas Volger
Lukas is a veteran cookbook author, recipe developer, and food stylist. His work focuses primarily on weeknight-friendly, and whole foods-oriented vegetarian cooking and you can find it in Epicurious, Bon Appétit, the New York Times, and the Washington Post amongst others. At Epicurious he's also tested a whole run of small appliances over the years including air fryers, ice cream makers, and juicers.
The Typhur Dome Is Unlike Any Air Fryer We’ve Ever Tried Before
Bigger, faster, stronger; it changed what we expect air fryers to do
The Best Portable Induction Cooktop for Safe, Efficient Cooking Just About Anywhere
Curious about induction cooking? We tested some of the most popular portable induction cooktops and found the best one for boiling, browning, frying, and even candymaking.
The Best Juicers, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
We scrubbed the pulp from 20 leading models to find the very best juicers on the market.
The Best Air Fryers for Tater Tot Parties and Lonely Batches of Fish Sticks
We put top-ranked air fryers to the test to find out the best one (and also whether or not one of these gadgets is really worth owning at all).
The Best Ice Cream Makers for Homemade Frozen Treats
Whether you’re making soft-serve or gelato or loading it up with mix-ins, homemade ice cream is an indulgence worth undertaking.
The Best Bread Maker for Effortless Homemade Loaves
A good bread maker can let newbies produce well-baked loaves, but it can also help experienced bakers looking for a few shortcuts.
The Best Serrated Knife for Slicing Bread and Tomatoes
A good bread knife can make or break your slicing game.
The Best Cold-Brew Coffee Maker
If you love the smooth taste of cold brew, it’s time to invest in a cold-brew maker.
The Best Chef’s Knife, Tested and Reviewed
You’ll use your chef’s knife more than any other in the kitchen, so you might as well make it a good one.
The Best Electric Kettles for Efficient Boiling
We found the best conventional and gooseneck electric kettles on the market, so you can make expert pour-over, full-bodied tea, and more.
The Best Deep Fryer for Crispy Fries, Onion Rings and Crunchy Fried Chicken
Whether it’s with wings, cheese curds, or croquettes, every day can be fry-day.
The Best Pizza Stone and Pizza Steel for Crispy, Blistered Crusts Like the Pros Make
This tool can take your home pizza game to the next level—we tried top-rated models to find the best in each category.
The Best Saucepan Will Help You Cook Literally Everything—From Regular Morning Oatmeal to Fancy Lemon Curd
A quality 3-quart saucepan is a hero in the kitchen—and can last a lifetime. We tested 24 models to find the very best one on the market.
The Best Wireless Meat Thermometer for Hands-Off Grilling
A smart device that will actually make grilling, smoking, and lots of other things easier and stress-free.
The 3 Best Pepper Mills, Tested and Reviewed
We tested a bunch of pepper mills and found the ones that are easy to refill, offer a uniform grind, and are comfortable to use.
I Always Hated Juicers Until I Tried This One
Nama’s J2 solves almost all the problems that come with juicing.
The Best Grill Pan for Great Searing and Beautiful Char, Tested and Reviewed
Not everyone can have a charcoal grill, and for them, this is a great second choice.
The Best Salad Spinner for Drying Greens and Prepping Herbs
We stocked up on spring mix and gave these spinners a…well, you know.
A New Cookbook Looks Beyond Sugar for a Flash of Sweetness
Brian Levy's Good & Sweet is all about baking with "natural" sugar—but it's not about restriction.
The Best Stockpot for All of Your Big Boiling Needs
We tested 7 highly rated stockpots to find the best all-around model and the top budget pick.