Kitchen & Dining

We tested enameled cast iron and stainless braisers to find the best for searing and oven braising, with picks for small kitchens and big batches.

Carbon steel pans promise non-stick performance but require seasoning. Find the ones that deliver without the frustration, for your cooking style and budget.

We tested stainless and nonstick saucepans for sauces, grains, and small batches, choosing picks that heat evenly, clean up easily, and fit induction or electric stoves.

We tested eight popcorn makers — stovetop, hot air, stirring, microwave and theater-style — to find the best popper and the ones worth the counter space.

We tested high-powered countertop blenders on ice, frozen fruit and cleanup. Here’s the one to buy for your kitchen, your noise tolerance and your budget.

We tested countertop ice makers to find the best nugget and bullet machines for family kitchens, big households, wet bars, and tight budgets.

From a 1.5-liter ramen pot to a 6-quart dual-broth cooker: what we recommend for solo meals, two-person hot pot, and a full table.

We tested rice cookers from Cosori, Zojirushi, Aroma and Comfee to find the best for everyday meals, small kitchens, big families and tight budgets.

We tested seven immersion circulators to find the best all-rounder, plus picks for big batches, small kitchens and faster cooks.

We tested eight pressure canners built for low-acid food. Here is which stovetop or electric model fits your batch size, burner, and lifting limit.

We tested home meat grinders for grinding and sausage stuffing, and picked seven worth the counter space, from a budget kit to a five-year-warranty LEM.

We tested immersion circulators from Anova, Inkbird, Greater Goods, and more to find the ones that hold temperature, run quiet, and skip the app.