Kitchen

The Wirecutter kitchen team’s resident pie maven shares her essential pie-baking tools.

From durable cookie cutters to a nimble rolling pin, these are the tools we recommend to make holiday cookie baking fun and stress-free.

After testing 15 casserole dishes since 2014, we recommend the Emile Henry Modern Classics Rectangular Baker for its good looks and generous capacity.

We think the easiest way to make good coffee is with the OXO Brew 9 Cup Coffee Maker. We also have picks for a budget option, an espresso machine, and more.

We’ve been testing coffee grinders since 2015 and have yet to find a better value than the consistent, reliable, and repairable Baratza Encore.

After making (and tasting) dozens of espressos and lattes, we think the Profitec Go is the best machine for both new and skilled espresso enthusiasts.

This ridiculous-looking kitchen unitasker has become my go-to for safely cutting avocados. (Not a drop of blood in sight.)

A single trip through the dishwasher won’t destroy your silver. But over time the harsh environment will strip away its elegance and character.

There’s no single best way to make popcorn, but after testing a bunch of methods, we’ve found a few tools we prefer over throwing a bag in the microwave.

Odds are, you already have everything you need to bring your enameled cast-iron Dutch oven back to its original factory sheen.

It’s probably a good idea to ditch your black plastic utensils, since they may expose you to harmful chemicals. Here’s what to use instead.

The Lodge 6 Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven has been our top pick since 2015 for its ability to braise, sear, and bake as well as more expensive pots.

Here’s everything you need to host a dinner party with confidence and ease.

We sliced heaps of bread, cake, and tomatoes to find the best serrated knife. Our favorite is the Mercer M23210 for its versatility, comfort, and sharp edge.

After tasting wine in nearly 100 glasses with several experts, we think the best everyday wine glass is the Libbey Signature Kentfield Estate All-Purpose Glass.

After tasting 15 traditional and nontraditional panettone, we chose the Olivieri 1882 Classic Panettone as our favorite.

’Tis the night before Christmas and you still need a gift? Your local supermarket has great stuff for everyone on your list.

From iced herbal teas to strong black brews, here are the best teas according to Wirecutter’s obsessive staff.

My family considers stale potato chips an absolute travesty, but the reusable Gripstic chip clips have helped spare us the misery for nearly a decade.

Whether you work in an office or on a jobsite, you’ll want a durable, easy-to-clean lunch box. We found eight that suit a range of lunchtime needs.

After testing 10 thermoses, we found the Zojirushi Stainless Steel Food Jar to be the best for storing hot lunches.

These seven tips will improve the cooking performance of any microwave.

The Inflation Reduction Act could save you thousands of dollars on new and efficient electric appliances. Here’s what to do next.

If you’ve tried all the tricks and tips, and nothing gets your dishes clean, you might just have a terrible dishwasher. Here’s how to spot a dud.

We tested 10 outdoor pizza ovens and two indoor ovens. They all reach impressively high temperatures, but the Ooni Koda 16 is easier to use and more versatile.

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.

We spent 109 hours researching and testing 14 slow cookers, and found that the Hamilton Beach Set & Forget is the best you can get.

For anyone who appreciates a delightfully cold and refreshing beer, soda, or seltzer, this “bougie koozie” may be the perfect present.

Experts recommend their top picks for books, bottles, and barware for the cocktail lover in your life.

Although you can spend plenty of money on a gadgety wine opener, every wine expert we spoke to prefers a simple, double-hinged corkscrew. We especially like True’s Truetap.