Kitchen
Baking
See all Baking reviewsThe 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.
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.
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.
Coffee
See all Coffee reviewsThe 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.
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.
Cooking tools and utensils
See all Cooking tools and utensils reviewsThe 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.
‘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 Kitchen Scale
by Laura Motley and Tyler Wells Lynch
An accurate and dependable kitchen scale will help you be a better cook, and it’ll cut down on dishes, too.
Cookware
See all Cookware reviewsThe 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.
Ask Wirecutter: My Family Uses Scratched Nonstick Pans. Is That Bad?
by Annemarie Conte
Using scratched nonstick pans is not a good idea for many reasons. Here’s how to keep them looking good, and alternative pans you might want to try.
Dining and entertaining
See all Dining and entertaining reviewsThe 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.
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.
Food and grocery
See all Food and grocery reviewsThe 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
The 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 Counter-Depth Refrigerators
by Rachel Wharton
A counter-depth fridge is shallower than a standard-depth model and can make your kitchen feel more streamlined and spacious. But it may cost a bit more.
Small kitchen appliances
See all Small kitchen appliances reviewsThe 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 Microwave
by Liam McCabe and Michael Sullivan
Microwaves basically all perform the same, but we like the Toshiba EM131A5C for its looks and its useful extra 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 Gins
by Lesley Stockton
We tasted 12 London Dry gins, mixing up martinis, Negronis, and gin and tonics to find our five favorites.
More Kitchen Posts
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
The Best Thermos
by Trey French and Jordan McMahon
The Stanley Classic Legendary Bottle 2.5 QT is the most comfortable thermos to carry and pour from, and it keeps your drinks hot over a long workday.
The Best Travel Mug
by Trey French and Anna Perling
After testing travel mugs for more than 10 years, we’re still confident that the Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug is the best mug to keep drinks hot for hours.
Pitting Cherries Is Messy and Annoying. This Simple OXO Kitchen Gadget Is a Game Changer.
by Annemarie Conte
While we love tools that can do lots of things, there’s a quiet beauty in a tool that can do one thing impeccably well.
Campfire S’mores Are Great. Kitchen S’mores Are Even Better.
by Rose Maura Lorre
Making s’mores indoors can be—dare we say—even better than roasting them over an open fire. Here’s how to achieve delicious s’more heaven in your kitchen.
Ask Wirecutter: What Are the Best Buy-It-for-Life (and Beyond) Products?
by Annemarie Conte
These heirloom-worthy products are worth the investment.
The Best Faucet-Mounted Water Filter
by Tim Heffernan
Here are our picks for the best water filter to mount on a kitchen faucet.
All of My Picnic Guests Ask Me About These Dreamy Tumblers
by Marguerite Preston
Falcon Enamelware’s stylish, durable tumblers have eliminated plastic cups from my summer picnic setup.
The Best Meat Thermometers
by Michael Sullivan
After testing over 36 thermometers since 2013, we think the ThermoWorks ThermoPop and the ThermoWorks Dot provide the best speed and accuracy for the price.