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Lisa’s Holiday Gift Guide
As the resident gadget expert at America’s Test Kitchen, Lisa McManus is dedicated to helping home cooks find the v…
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Published: June 2019
Cookware SetsOur advice has always been to skip sets and just buy the pans you need. But new …
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Published: June 2019
Nonstick-Safe SpatulasNonstick-safe spatulas are gentler on your cookware than metal versions. But are…
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Published: June 2019
Hawthorne StrainersA strainer is an essential part of your cocktail kit. Which model is the finest?
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Published: January 2019
Small Rimmed Baking Sheet (Quarter-Sheet Pan)A petite version of this kitchen essential is the perfect size for smaller tasks…
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Published: February 2019
Small Wire RackIt’s sturdy, tiny, and the perfect match for our favorite small rimmed baking sh…
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Published: June 2019
Small Rimmed Baking Sheet LidDoes this plastic cover do a better job than plastic wrap or aluminum foil at ke…
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Published: June 2019
Large Liquid Measuring CupsLarge-volume liquid measuring cups are handy for bigger jobs. Which ones are bes…
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Published: June 2019
Ninja FoodiIs a multicooker–air fryer hybrid that also steams, bakes, and broils a dream ap…
Published: July 2019
Honing RodsIt's supposed to keep your knife sharp, but does it work?
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Published: July 2019
Finex Cast Iron SkilletThe handsome Finex skillet promises versatility, good release, and a stay-cool h…
Published: July 2019
Handheld Vacuum SealersThe models we tested all worked, but only one was both comfortable to use and ke…
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Published: July 2019
Stovetop GriddlesMaking brunch is a cinch with a stovetop griddle. Which model is best?
Published: May 2019
Small Stand MixersCan smaller, lighter stand mixers pull their weight in the kitchen?
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Published: May 2019
Kitchen SpongesDoing dishes is a dirty job. Is there a kitchen sponge that makes it easier?
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Published: May 2019
StockpotsTo find out, we boiled, stirred, and sautéed in every pot, ending up with gallon…
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Published: May 2019
JiggersTo find the best tool for measuring spirits for cocktails, we had to rejigger ou…
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Published: April 2019
Electric Egg CookersElectric egg cookers offer speed and convenience, but are any worth buying?
Published: April 2019
Perfect Drink Smart Cocktail MakerThis smart kitchen scale promises to help you mix drinks like a pro. Does it del…
Published: April 2019
ChefSteps Joule Big ClampYou can use the sous vide cooking method in almost any container in your kitchen…
Published: April 2019
Manual Food ProcessorsIs a manual food processor a good alternative to an electric one?
Published: April 2019
Sous Vide LidsYou can use the sous vide cooking method in almost any container in your kitchen…
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Published: January 2019
Bottle BrushesScrub your bottles and carafes—and even your salad spinner—to a whole new level …
Published: January 2019
Baby Food MakersDo these specialty appliances make cooking purees from scratch any easier than a…
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Published: January 2019
Tube PansA tube pan may not seem like essential baking equipment—until you try making ang…
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Published: September 2018
Burr GrindersCoffee aficionados have long debated the best brewing method, but is the secret …
Published: January 2019
Indoor GardensCountertop garden systems promise to make it easy to grow fresh herbs. Do they d…
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Published: January 2019
Bento-Style LunchboxesThese Japanese-inspired containers make it easy to pack a variety of foods into …
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Published: January 2019
Rimmed Baking Sheet LidNo kitchen should be without a rimmed baking sheet and a matching wire rack. Is …
Published: September 2018
The June Intelligent OvenA countertop oven with artificial intelligence that “recognizes” and automatical…
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Published: August 2018
Fruit/Vegetable Peelers for KidsWhich peeler is effective, safe, and comfortable for young cooks?
Published: August 2018
Glass Water BottlesGlass water bottles have a fervent following, so we put them to the test. Were a…
Published: August 2018
Silicone BrushesSilicone brushes can baste, glaze, and then clean up in the dishwasher. Which is…
Published: September 2018
Indoor Pizza OvensIs a specialty appliance the secret to making great pizza at home?
Published: September 2018
Oven Mitts for KidsCooking is all fun and games—until someone gets burnt.
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