Kitchen & Dining

We tested sheet pans, loaf pans, muffin tins, and sets to find the bakeware that browns evenly, releases cleanly, and earns its space.

We tested instant-read and leave-in probe thermometers for speed, accuracy, and everyday cooking, and picked the ones worth keeping by the grill.

We tested instant-read thermometers for grilling and picked the fastest, most accurate, and easiest to live with, with a clear budget choice.

We tested mandolines for even slices, safe handling and easy cleanup — here’s the one to buy, plus the best handheld and safety-first picks.

We tested handheld corers and slicer-corers to find the cleanest core removal, the easiest release, and the tools that still fit a big apple.

We tested silicone garlic peelers to find the ones that strip skins fast, clean up easily, and earn drawer space, plus the best budget and multi-pack picks.

We tested electric jar openers built for arthritic hands. Our top pick twists lids off by itself, and we name the drawer models worth the money.

We tested grill baskets for vegetables, fish, and shrimp. The Weber Deluxe is our top pick, with sets and rolling baskets for every kind of cook.

We tested grill gloves for heat, grip, fit, and cleanup. Here are the pairs that protect your hands without turning them into clumsy oven mitts.

We tested bar spoons for reach, balance, and cleanup, from budget two-packs to party-sized sets, to help you match one to your glassware.

We tested ice buckets for home bars and parties and picked the ones that keep cubes dry, hold bottles upright and look good doing it.

We tested clear ice molds for cube clarity, release and freezer fit, and picked the trays worth their shelf space for whiskey and cocktails.