Epicurious Gear, Tool, and Ingredient Recommendations
Our editors are constantly scouring the internet and testing to find the best versions of the kitchen tools you need: knives, coffee gear, pots and pans, and beyond. Find all of our gear and ingredient recommendations here.
The Best Knife Sharpener for Retaining That Factory Edge—and Bringing Damaged Blades Back From the Dead
We tested top-rated electric and manual knife sharpeners, to see which gave us the cutting edge when tackling hard squash and squishy tomatoes.
The Best Vacuum Cleaner for Your Kitchen and Beyond
We tested 16 popular models from Miele, Shark, Dyson, Tineco, and other top brands to see which could pick up our worst messes.
Misfits Market Review: The Good, the Bad, and the “Ugly Produce”
We tried the online grocer to see if we could get everything we needed.
This Budget-Friendly Book Will Make You a More Resourceful Baker
Hermine Dossou teaches you how to be thrifty in the kitchen—and still pull off handshake-worthy bakes.
The Best Cutting Boards Whether You're Team Plastic, Team Wood, or Team Rubber
We took our knives to 19 models to find the very best.
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.
This New Cookbook Puts the Seasonal Wonder of the Canadian Prairies on Display
Saskatoon berries are just the beginning.
Step Into the World of German Baking With This Fan-Favorite ‘Bake Off’ Alum
This new cookbook by Jürgen Krauss is a must-have for baking enthusiasts.
Bring Roman-Jewish Cuisine to The Table With This New Cookbook
In her new cookbook, Leah Koenig shares recipes for classic Roman-Jewish dishes, including fried artichokes, a spinach (and raisin!) frittata, and sweet almond cookies.
Find Your Next Impressive Dessert in Matt Adlard’s New Baking Book
You’ll offer to bring dessert to every dinner party once you’ve paged through this inspiring cookbook.
Your Best Dinner Party Menus of 2023 Will Come From This New Cookbook
Amy Thielen’s new book is all about cozy, radically casual gatherings that balance extravagance with thrift.
If You Love Toast (and Kitchen Organization), You Need This
Or, how I learned to love and correctly use my vintage metal toast rack.
My Spotless Countertops Owe It All to This Spoon Rest
It might seem superfluous, but actually a spoon rest can make all the difference in maintaining a cleaner, more cohesive kitchen. I tested and found the best one.
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Does Chili Crisp Go With Everything? This Author Thinks So
A new book by James Park makes the case that bucatini and ice cream alike could benefit from a drizzle of spicy red oil.
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 Pasta Makers for Pro-Level Bucatini and Ravioli at Home
We tested popular manual pasta machines to find the best one for home cooks who want to make lasagna, fettuccine, ravioli, and more.
The Best Instant Pot for You: A Comprehensive Guide to Every Size and Model
The question is not if you need an Instant Pot (you do!) but which one exactly.
The Ultimate Vitamix Blender Buying Guide
If you’re in it for the best (and most expensive) blender in the game, be sure you’re getting the right model for you.
The Best Mosquito Repellents for Outdoor Dining, Tested and Reviewed
Is there really a product out there that will keep these bugs away from our food?
The Best Kitchen Scale for Baking, Meal Prep, and More
We’ve been recommending the same simple scale for four years in a row—because it’s the best.
The Best Dutch Ovens for Breads, Braises, and Beyond
We tested 18 models to find the very best one on the market.
The Best Grilling Gloves for Times When Things Get Hot, Hot, Hot
No hands were seriously harmed in the making of this story.
13 Modern Dining Tables for Any Space or Budget
Modern farmhouse, midcentury-modern, postmodern and more—these are the stylish tables we recommend.
We Drank Hundreds of Lattes to Test the Latest Nespresso Machine and Its Fancy Steam Wand
It’s almost like having a live-in barista. Almost.
The Absolute Best Cloths for Streak-Free Glassware (and Eyeglasses)
I never leave home without one. They’re stashed all over my house.
53 Great Gifts for The Person Who Has Everything
This is where you finally find the perfect gift for that hard-to-shop-for friend or family member.
The Best Carbon-Steel Pans for Pro-Level Cooking Without the Weight of Cast Iron
Carbon steel is a favorite of professional kitchens for good reason: It can sear, roast, and perform as a nonstick all-in-one pan.
The Best Espresso Machine for Making Shots, Flat Whites, and Cappuccinos
It’s possible you will never have to go to a coffee shop again.
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.