Kitchen & Dining

We tested cast iron skillets from Lodge, Cuisinel, Utopia and Amazon Basics to find the best for searing, baking and everyday cooking.

We tested enameled and bare cast iron Dutch ovens for braising, bread and big batches, from budget picks to a premium splurge.

We tested paella pans from 10 to 20 inches to find the ones worth owning — enameled, carbon steel, and induction-ready, for two people or a party.

We tested Ninja’s lineup to find what earns counter space: a 1400-watt full-size pick, a do-everything kitchen system, and compact personal blenders.

We tested electric and manual citrus juicers. Here’s what extracts best, cleans easiest, and holds up — plus the press to buy for your counter.

We tested masticating juicers for hands-free batch juicing, easy cleaning, quiet operation, and small kitchens. Here are the picks worth buying.

We tested Vitamix’s current countertop blenders to find the best for smoothies, soup, and small kitchens, with jar size and warranty leading the decision.

From a quiet six-tray workhorse to a 12-tray batch machine, these are the dehydrators that dry jerky, fruit and herbs evenly — and what to skip.

Our picks for the best turkey fryers, from a complete 30-quart propane kit to an electric cooker with a drain valve and an oil-less option.

We tested slow cookers from 4 to 10 quarts to find the ones worth the counter: a programmable default, a crowd-feeder, and a small-batch pick.

We mixed stiff dough and loose batter to find the stand mixers worth the counter space, from a KitchenAid workhorse to a budget six-quart.

We compare electric mini donut makers for family snacks, big batches, and small kitchens, with picks for every counter and cleanup style.