Kitchen & Dining

We ground almonds, cashews and peanuts in five food processors to find which bowl, wattage and warranty actually deliver smooth nut butter.

We tested steam-and-blend makers and small choppers to find the best food processor for baby food, from smooth first purées to chunkier textures.

We tested lids, steamers, spare pots, slings, and strainers to find the accessories that make an Instant Pot more useful every day.

We tested beginner-friendly electric pressure cookers and picked the easiest, safest models for small kitchens, families, and guided cooking.

We tested pressure canners for glass-top stoves and picked the ones that fit the burner, hold a full batch, and are easy to live with.

We tested brown-rice cookers for texture, capacity, and cleanup. The Cosori wins for most kitchens, with compact and budget picks for smaller households.

We tested the sourdough-friendly bread machines that earn their counter space, from a programmable value pick to a premium dual-blade loaf maker.

We compared slow juicers for kale, spinach, and wheatgrass, weighing hands-free loading, clog resistance, yield, and cleanup.

We compare countertop dehydrators for even fruit drying, low-heat control, quiet overnight runs, and easy cleanup to find the ones worth buying.

We tested six countertop dehydrators on jerky, comparing heat ceilings, tray space, airflow and cleanup to find the one worth your counter.

We tested indoor grills for steaks, pancakes, and paninis. Here is the one worth your counter, plus the low-smoke pick for small apartments.

We tested indoor grills for apartment kitchens and picked the ones that sear hard, keep smoke down and fit a small counter.