Kitchen
Baking
See all Baking reviewsI’m a Former Pastry Cook, and This $18 Cookie Scoop Is Worth Every Penny
by Marguerite Preston
A good cookie scoop can make quick work of portioning a large batch of dough and ensure uniform treats. The Norpro Grip-EZ beat out four others in our testing.
Everything You Need to Make Amazing Pizza at Home, According to Cookbook Author (and Wirecutter Staffer!) Katie Quinn
by Rose Maura Lorre
Want to live la dolce vita without ever leaving home? Try making your own Neapolitan-style pizza. Cookbook author Katie Quinn has a few ideas.
The Best Oven Mitts and Pot Holders
by Michael Sullivan, Anna Perling, and Arianna Flores
After testing dozens of models, we’ve found a variety of great options to protect your hands while cooking.
Coffee
See all Coffee reviewsThe Best Drip Coffee Maker
by Marguerite Preston and Kathleen Squires
We’ve been testing coffee makers since 2014, and we think the Bonavita Enthusiast 8-Cup Drip Coffee Brewer offers the best combination of convenient features and delicious coffee.
The Best Electric Kettle
by Anna Shults Held, Sarah Zorn, and Michael Sullivan
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.
The Case for Hand-Grinding Your Coffee
by Nathan Burrow
The Timemore C2 manual coffee grinder is elegant, durable, and has become an essential part of my morning routine.
Cooking tools and utensils
See all Cooking tools and utensils reviewsThis $22 Grill Press Helped Me Finally Crack the Code to Ultra-Thin Smash Burgers
by Maki Yazawa
Achieving the perfect smash-burger patty is easy if—and only if—you have the right equipment. After many frustrating attempts to find the right tool, I’ve found “the one.”
The Best Grill Tools and Accessories
by Wirecutter Staff
After testing more than 90 tools from grill brushes to chimney starters, we have recommendations for everything you need to barbecue with ease.
The Best Kids Cooking Tools (That You’ll Love Too)
by Lara Rabinovitch
We’ve tested more than 45 pieces of kitchen gear to find those that are most worth investing in for younger cooks, whether they’re toddlers or teens.
Cookware
See all Cookware reviews‘The Bear’ Is Back. Here’s Every Wirecutter Pick We’ve Spotted in Carmy’s Kitchen.
by Alexander Aciman
Here we list every Wirecutter pick we spotted in The Bear’s first two seasons.
The Best Nonstick Pan
by Lesley Stockton
We’ve cooked mounds of eggs and more in 27 nonstick pans since 2016, and we recommend the slick and durable Tramontina 10-Inch Professional Restaurant Fry Pan.
How to Clean Baking Sheets
by Marguerite Preston
You can restore your baking sheets’ shine with a fair amount of hard scrubbing. But there’s good news: Your dingy baking sheets are actually fine––maybe even better––just the way they are.
Dining and entertaining
See all Dining and entertaining reviewsThe Best Nonalcoholic Wines
by Nena Farrell
We sampled more than 20 bottles of nonalcoholic wine and found our favorite reds, whites, rosés, and sparklings.
The Best Gas Grills
by Tim Heffernan, Lesley Stockton, and Michael Sullivan
We’ve tested eight grills since 2017. The Weber Spirit II E-310 is our top pick for its durability, ease of use, and great value.
The Best Steak Knife Set
by Tim Heffernan and Lizzy Briskin
We sliced through pounds of steak, chops, and chicken to find a set of steak knives that’s sharp, stylish, and doesn’t break the bank.
Food and grocery
See all Food and grocery reviewsThe Best Gins
by Lesley Stockton
We tasted 12 London Dry gins, mixing up martinis, Negronis, and gin and tonics to find our five favorites.
Most Gift Baskets Are Terrible. These Are Great.
by Gabriella Gershenson, Anna Perling, and Wirecutter Staff
These gift baskets offer the best combination of taste, presentation, and value we’ve found, and we think they’ll delight recipients year-round.
The Best Vegan Ice Cream
by Mace Dent Johnson
We tried 35 pints of vegan ice cream from 16 ice cream brands. We loved nine of them, including flavors from Jeni’s, Van Leeuwen, and Trader Joe’s.
Kitchen storage
See all Kitchen storage reviewsHow to Organize Your Fridge
by Marguerite Preston
A few clear bins, painter’s tape, and a Sharpie can keep chaos out of your fridge.
The Best Dry Food Storage Containers
by Arianna Flores, Michael Sullivan, and Marguerite Preston
After testing 19 food storage container sets over the years, we recommend the Rubbermaid Brilliance Containers and the Rubbermaid Commercial Containers.
How to Organize Your Pantry So It Works for You (Not Instagram) and Keep It That Way
by Rose Maura Lorre
Do you have a disastrous pantry? We have an easy, step-by-step plan to organize it and keep it that way for good. Hint: Instagrammability is irrelevant.
Large kitchen appliances
See all Large kitchen appliances reviewsThe Best Refrigerators
by Liam McCabe
We surveyed 5,000+ readers and analyzed 28,000+ customer reviews and found that among the major brands, LG fridges tend to make their owners the happiest.
The Best Upright Freezers
by Tyler Wells Lynch and Winnie Yang
Just about any upright freezer you pick should work fine, but the GE FUF17DLRWW has a few extra features that make it stand out.
The Best Dishwashers
by Andrea Barnes
We stress-tested 12 dishwashers and continue to recommend the Bosch 300 Series for its strong cleaning performance, features, and reliability for the price.
Small kitchen appliances
See all Small kitchen appliances reviewsThe Best Food Dehydrator
by Lesley Stockton
After many hours spent drying 168 pounds of meat and produce, we found that the Nesco FD-1018A Gardenmaster is the most even, efficient dehydrator you can get.
The Best Over-the-Range Microwave
by Liam McCabe
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.
The Best Microwave
by Rachel Wharton
Most microwaves are nearly identical, but the Panasonic Genius Sensor Inverter NN-SN67HS stands out for its even heating and useful features.
Wine and bar
See all Wine and bar reviewsThe Best Growler
by Ben Keough
Thanks to its consistently excellent performance and beautiful handling, the Stanley Classic Easy-Pour is the growler to get.
The Best Canned Negroni, Margarita, and Moscow Mule
by Nick Guy
We tried several ready-to-drink classic cocktails— margaritas, Moscow mules, and Negronis—to find the best ones for summer sipping.
The Best Hard Seltzers
by Haley Perry
We tested 12 brands of hard seltzer in 40 flavors to find the cleanest-tasting, most refreshing hard seltzers readily available in stores.
More Kitchen Posts
The Best Dishwasher Detergent
by Andrea Barnes
Dishwasher detergents are better than ever, and after testing 24 of them, we’ve found that Cascade Free & Clear ActionPacs deliver the best overall clean.
Kitchen Compost Bins We Love
by Katie Okamoto
Our favorite kitchen compost bins are affordable (or free), easy to clean, and may help you keep up a composting habit for the long run.
The Best Stand Mixer
by Mace Dent Johnson
We’ve baked dozens of cakes and hundreds of cookies and even taken apart a few stand mixers to find the best options for baking and beyond.
The Best Toaster
by Michael Sullivan
After testing 32 toasters for dozens of hours, we think the Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice Compact Plastic Toaster is the best, especially for its low price.
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.
The Best Chef’s Knife
by Lesley Stockton
We’ve tested 24 chef’s knives, chopping over 70 pounds of produce since 2013, and we recommend the Mac MTH-80 since it’s sharp, comfortable to use, and reliable.
5 Cheap(ish) Dorm Essentials to Make College Life Easier
by Gabriella DePinho
Shower flip flops and bed sheets aren’t the only dorm essentials that don’t break the bank.
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 Ice Cream Sandwiches
by Rachel Cericola
We all scream for ice cream—but when it comes to ice cream sandwiches, these choices had us screaming the loudest.
The Best Personal Blender
by Anna Perling and Lesley Stockton
We’ve spent years making smoothies, pesto, and date shakes to find the best personal blender, the NutriBullet Pro 900.
Our Favorite Kitchen Aprons
by Lesley Stockton
After trying out 24 aprons with the help of friends and colleagues, we found nine we love for a wide range of body types.
How to Clean Produce
by Mace Dent Johnson
Cleaning produce should be part of your cooking routine. Vinegar and presoaking help, but the musts are simpler: Scrub thoroughly, rinse with cool water, and dry.
The Best Slide-In Electric Ranges
by Tyler Wells Lynch
After sorting through nearly 60 electric slide-in ranges, we recommend the GE JS760 as a reasonably priced, reliable stove that’ll look good in most kitchens.
The Best Cold-Brew Coffee Maker
by Wirecutter Staff
We’ve been testing cold-brew coffee makers since 2016. The OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker makes the tastiest brew and is the easiest to use and clean.
Ask Wirecutter: I’m So Bad At Drinking Enough Water. Help!
by Annemarie Conte
Make drinking water fun! Or at least less of a drag.
We Love a Melon Baller, and Not Just for Melons
by Marilyn Ong
A melon baller is a much more versatile tool than it first appears to be, and it’s great for kids to use safely, too.
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.