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The Pizzas I Made When I Lived in Italy Were the Best I Ever Had. This Outdoor Oven Transports Me Back.
by Katie Quinn
The Ooni Koda 16 Gas Powered Pizza Oven lets me cook pizza that tastes like the brick oven pies I made with locals in Puglia.
The Best Vacuum Sealer
by Michael Sullivan
We’ve been testing vacuum sealers since 2017. Our pick is the Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro.
The Best Milk Frothers
by Ciara Murray Jordan
After testing 14 milk frothers and frothing up gallons of milk foam, we recommend the Instant MagicFroth 9-in-1 and the Golde Superwhisk.
Don’t Let the Super-Cute Wonder Oven Fool You (It’s Not Worth It)
by Michael Sullivan
We tested the Our Place Wonder Oven, but we weren’t wowed by its performance.
The Best Blender
by Lesley Stockton
After testing more than 25 blenders since 2012, we haven’t found a better one than the powerful, durable Vitamix 5200.
The Best Citrus Juicer
by Kelly Dobkin
We tested 15 citrus juicers and picked the best electric and manual models for reaming, squeezing, and large-batch juicing.
The Best Ice Cream Maker
by Mace Dent Johnson
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.
The Best Air Fryer Toaster Oven
by Michael Sullivan
If you want an appliance that’s more versatile than a pod-shaped air fryer, we recommend the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro.
The Best Hand Mixer
by Lesley Stockton and Anna Perling
After 20 hours of testing, we think that the Breville Handy Mix Scraper is the best hand mixer for baking, sauces, or small-batch recipes.
The Best Water Filter Pitcher and Dispenser
by Tim Heffernan
Water filters and pitchers are the simplest, most affordable way to get reliable filtered water at home.
The Best Countertop Ice Maker
by Andrea Barnes
If you dislike lugging bags of ice home from the store or filling ice-cube trays, a countertop ice maker might make your day.
Manual Vegetable Choppers Are the Worst. Try These Tools Instead.
by Mace Dent Johnson
We tested 16 of the most promising manual vegetable choppers, and we didn’t like any of them. Here are the chopping aids we actually love and one manual chopper we can tolerate.
The Best Stand Mixer
by Lesley Stockton and Anna Perling
After over 50 hours of research and testing since 2013, we think the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer is the best you can buy.
Do You Need a Food Processor, a Blender, or Both? Here’s How to Figure It Out.
by Rose Maura Lorre
Our kitchen team is here to help you discover if a food processor, stick blender, countertop blender, or personal blender—or a combo thereof—is right for you.
How to Clean a Microwave
by Rachel Wharton
This is the easiest method to clean your microwave. All you need is about half an hour and some kitchen staples you likely already have at home.
The Best Nespresso Machine
by Ciara Murray Jordan and Sabrina Imbler
Nespresso machines can make good espresso quickly and conveniently. We recommend the Essenza Mini because it’s compact, efficient, and easy to use.
The Drinkmate OmniFizz Converted Me From Cases of LaCroix to DIY Carbonation
by Mace Dent Johnson
The Drinkmate OmniFizz is a simple, sleek soda maker that can carbonate any beverage you want.
The Best Soda Maker
by Mace Dent Johnson
We’ve tested 26 soda makers over the years, and the Drinkmate OmniFizz is the best at carbonating water, juice, and wine—making it the best soda maker out there.
I'm a Toaster Oven Lover. And I Really Love This One That Doubles as an Air Fryer.
by Marilyn Ong
Of all the large toaster ovens we’ve tested that promise air frying capability, the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro comes the closest to actually acting like an air fryer.
The Best Food Processor
by Mace Dent Johnson and Michael Sullivan
Our favorite food processor is, as it has been for a decade, the Cuisinart Custom 14-Cup Food Processor. It’s a durable, no-frills kitchen workhorse.
I Thought Immersion Blenders Were Junk-Drawer Bait, Until This One Turned Me Into a Chimichurri King
by Jon Chase
For a reluctant home cook, Breville’s The Control Grip immersion blender is a revelation: It’s a wonderfully designed tool that transformed my food.
The Best Juicer
by Anna Perling
We’ve tested 19 juicers since 2014, and think the Omega VSJ843 makes the best-tasting juices, and offers the best accessories, value, and warranty.
The Best Slow Cooker
by Anna Perling
We spent 109 hours researching and testing 14 slow cookers, and found that the Hamilton Beach Set & Forget is the best you can get.
This Ingenious Rice Cooker Makes It Almost Impossible to Screw Up Rice
by Dave Gershgorn
When our kitchen team tested rice cookers, the Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker & Warmer was the most versatile, making great-tasting sushi rice, brown rice, and long-grain rice.
The Best Sous Vide Machine and Gear
by Ben Keough
We’ve been testing sous vide gear for over 10 years. Here’s what you need to get started.
This Mini Food Processor Is My Weeknight Cooking Hero
by Rachel Wharton
A full-size food processor is a hero for big jobs, but you just might whip out the Cuisinart Core Custom 4-Cup Mini Chopper more often for everyday meals.
The Best Deep Fryer
by Michael Sullivan
After 60 hours of research and frying, we think the Cuisinart CDF-200 is the best deep fryer. But you might be better off with a Lodge Dutch Oven.
The Best Electric Pressure Cooker Is an Instant Pot
by Anna Perling, Lesley Stockton, and Ciara Murray Jordan
We’ve tested dozens of multi-cookers since 2016, and the Instant Pot Rio 6-quart is our favorite. It’s sleek, simple to use, and performs basic functions well.
Instant Pot Duo Crisp Review: It Works, But It’s Not Worth It
by Ciara Murray Jordan, Lesley Stockton, and Anna Perling
The Instant Pot Duo Crisp 6.5-quart with Ultimate Lid fulfills its promise of one-pot meals, but it has some notable flaws. Other appliances can serve you better.
The Best Rice Cooker
by Sabrina Imbler and Tammie Teclemariam
After cooking more than 275 pounds of white and brown rice, we think the Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy NS-ZCC10 works best for the widest variety of grains.
The Best Portable Induction Cooktop
by Rachel Wharton
We cooked for months with portable induction burners and found that the Duxtop 9600LS has the best features and performance for everyday cooking.
The Best KitchenAid Attachments
by Tammie Teclemariam and Marguerite Preston
We rolled fresh pasta, ground our own burger meat, and more to find KitchenAid stand mixer attachments that truly enhance your cooking.
The Best Toaster Oven
by Michael Sullivan
We’ve been testing toaster ovens since 2013 and have two favorites: the compact Panasonic FlashXpress Toaster Oven and the large Cuisinart Chef’s Convection Toaster Oven.
The Best Pizza Oven
by Lesley Stockton
We’ve tested four portable outdoor pizza ovens and two indoor countertop ovens to find those that are easier to use and make delicious pizza at a good price.
The Best Air Fryer
by Mace Dent Johnson, Caira Blackwell, and Michael Sullivan
After testing dozens of air fryers over the years, we like the Philips 3000 Series Airfryer L HD9200/91, which crisps food quickly and costs less than $150.
The Best Coffee Grinder
by Rachel Wharton and Liz Clayton
We’ve been testing coffee grinders since 2015 and have yet to find a better value than the consistent, reliable, and repairable Baratza Encore.