Kitchen & Dining

We tested salad bowl sets with lids for tossing, serving and storage — the ones that seal, hold a family salad and nest small.

We tested fruit bowls and baskets for counter fit, capacity and looks, and picked eight worth buying, from a budget basket to a rolling produce cart.

From handled crocks that go from oven to table to unbreakable bowls for kids, these are the soup bowls we recommend after testing.

We tested placemats in woven vinyl, faux leather, cotton and water hyacinth to find the ones that wipe clean, lie flat and suit your table.

We tested cloth napkins for everyday meals, holiday tables, and big events, and picked eight sets that balance absorbency, care, and price.

We tested bib, waist, canvas, and coated aprons for cooking, serving, and messy work. Here are the ones worth buying, with fit and fabric advice.

We tested silicone, cotton and five-finger oven mitts to find the best picks for heat protection, grip and fit in any kitchen.

We tested silicone mitts, long-cuff gloves, and pot holders for safe hot-pan handling, with picks for deep ovens, small hands, and complete sets.

We tested cotton, flour sack, and microfiber kitchen towels to find the sets that dry dishes, soak up spills, and survive the wash.

We scrubbed plates, pots, and sink corners with seven brushes to find the ones worth your counter space, from a budget two-pack to a bamboo handle.

We tested seven kitchen sponges to find the ones that spare your nonstick, resist odor and hold together. Here is what to buy, and why.

We washed a lot of greasy pans to find the dish soaps worth the counter space, from the best all-round liquid to a spray for quick cleanups.