Kitchen & Dining

We tested seven whipped cream dispensers to find the ones that hold a seal, whip reliably and earn their counter space, from budget to pro.

We tested pod and capsule machines to find the best for K-Cup coffee, espresso, and milk drinks — and the one we recommend to most kitchens.

We brewed pot after pot in thermal-carafe coffeemakers to find the ones that hold heat, pour cleanly, and make coffee worth getting up for.

From a bean-to-cup Breville to a one-button pod machine, we tested seven espresso makers and picked the right one for each kind of kitchen.

We tested premium drip coffee makers to find the best cup, the right carafe, and a machine that lasts. Here are the two that earn a spot.

We tested coffee scales for espresso, pour-over and travel. Our top pick nails 0.1 g precision and a two-mode timer in a body that fits any drip tray.

We brewed and compared whole-bean coffees for smooth everyday cups, espresso, dark-roast bulk buys, and high-caffeine mornings.

We whisked with ceramic sets, bamboo chasen and an electric adapter to find the kits worth counter space, and the pieces you can skip.

We tested grill pans for searing, easy release, and cleanup. Here are the cast iron, nonstick, and reversible picks that earn counter space.

We cooked with eight ceramic nonstick sets to find the ones that release cleanly, heat evenly and last, plus the pick for induction or a tiny kitchen.

We tested stainless steel cookware sets for heat, handling, and cleanup. Here are the best picks for induction, big batches, and tight budgets.

We tested nonstick, cast iron, and stainless skillets to find the best pans for eggs, searing, and induction cooktops.