Kitchen & Dining

We tested coffee gifts for every kind of drinker, from a freshness-saving canister to a leakproof tumbler and a desk warmer.

We tested coffee gifts that earn counter space: an airtight bean canister, a leak-proof tumbler, a cold brew maker, syrups, and a warming plate.

We tested dual-zone wine fridges for stable temperatures, real bottle fit, and quiet operation, so you can match a built-in or freestanding cooler to your space.

Compact wine fridges tested for small kitchens: which one stays quiet, fits a counter, and holds temperature, plus the pick for a bigger collection.

We baked, roasted and scrubbed our way through nonstick sheet pans to find the ones that brown evenly, release cleanly and stay flat.

Bare aluminum browns vegetables evenly and stays flat at roasting heat. Here are the sheet pans we recommend, with sizes and racks for every oven.

We baked with eight cake pans to find which release cleanly, bake evenly, and survive the sink — round, rectangular, bundt, and springform.

We baked layer after layer to find the round pans worth owning: straight sides, even browning, and a pair that stacks without trimming.

We tested loaf pans for sourdough and found the ones that release cleanly, hold heat, and last through weekly bakes, from budget steel to cast iron.

We baked egg bites in metal and silicone muffin pans to find which release cleanly, bake evenly and survive the wash. Here’s what to buy.

We baked water-bath cheesecakes in springform pans of every type here to find which seams hold, which release cleanly, and which are worth buying.

We tested deep ceramic and metal lasagna pans to find the best fit for layered noodles, big crowds, and easy cleanup.