Kitchen & Culinary Tools: Guides, Reviews, Care & Recipes

Every chef needs kitchen tools. And this library of cooking tool recommendations, reviews, techniques and more will help you make the most of your kitchen equipment.

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    Vintage Heart Cake

    Despite plenty of piped and frosted details, this vintage heart cake is easier to assemble than it looks. You don't even need a heart-shaped pan!

    Potatoes au Gratin Gruyere

    2 reviews

    Creamy, cheesy and cozy—what's not to love about potatoes au gratin Gruyere? This decadent potato casserole will make any dinner...


    Seekh Kabobs

    These seekh kabobs feature ground beef seasoned with fresh herbs, onion, garlic, ginger and Indian spices.


    Creme Brulee Cake

    Creme brulee cake is a special occasion treat that combines vanilla cake, rich custard, sweet buttercream and a crackly burnt-sugar...


    Football Cookies

    These football cookies are the ultimate game day dessert. Thick sugar cookies are baked just until set and then decorated...

    Molcajete Salsa

    Most salsas taste great, but molcajete salsa—ground by hand using a traditional Mexican mortar and pestle made from volcanic stone—may...


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    Alfajores Cookies

    1 review

    Alfajores are sandwich-like cookies made from tender, chewy cookies and a dulce de leche filling. The edges are rolled in...

    Steak au Poivre

    Steak au poivre is a classic French dish for a reason—it's decadent, elegant and easy to prepare.


    The Black Plastic Used for Your Kitchen Utensils May Contain Toxic Chemicals

    Research links black plastic cooking utensils to toxic flame retardants that could be harmful to your health.


    Apple Chips

    These air-fryer apple chips are nutritious and delicious. They're the ultimate wholesome, crispy and crunchy snack to serve as an...


    Zucchini Noodles

    Learn how to make zucchini noodles—with or without a spiralizer—to create zoodle recipes like pastas, lasagnas, salads, soups or stir-fries....

    Shrimp Tempura Rolls

    These shrimp tempura rolls are made with cucumber and avocado, so each piece of maki is both crisp and creamy.


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    Mulligatawny Soup

    Mulligatawny soup is a comforting dish that marries Indian and British ingredients, creating a one-pot soup that's fragrant, creamy and...


    Brandy Alexander

    1 review

    There's no need to prepare after-dinner sweets at your next dinner party. This Brandy Alexander recipe combines brandy, chocolate liqueur...


    MagiMix Food Processor Review: The Splurge-Worthy Appliance That Impressed Our Testing ...

    Boasting a brushed stainless body and an extra-large feeder tube, the MagiMix food processor certainly looks luxurious. But is this...


    KitchenAid Food Processor Review: Our Product Testing Team Loves This User-Friendly App...

    Some home cooks just need a reliable machine that chops evenly, and that’s about it. Enter the KitchenAid 13-Cup Food...

    Paper Plane

    This paper plane cocktail recipe combines bourbon, Aperol and amaro Nonino for a perfect sip. The balanced bitter, sweet and...


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    Dark ‘n Stormy

    1 review

    One of the great rum cocktails, the classic Dark 'n Stormy is a little sweet with plenty of gingery spice....


    Cuisinart Food Processor Review: This Heavy-Duty Appliance Outperformed All the Competi...

    Compared to competitors, the Cuisinart food processor completely changes the prep game. Here's why we recommend it for those who...


    Black + Decker Food Processor Review: Our Product Testing Team Was Impressed by This Bu...

    "Budget" doesn't always equal "cheap." The Black + Decker food processor chops, dices, minces and slices almost as well as...


    Breville Food Processor Review: This Small Appliance Is Built to Last

    The Breville food processor stood out during our food processor tests thanks to its arsenal of helpful attachments and high-end...


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    Vodka Gimlet

    1 review

    This vodka gimlet recipe makes a low-effort, zesty cocktail that's less botanical and more neutral than the classic gin gimlet....


    Our Editors Tested 20 Kitchen Knife Sets—These Are the Ones Worth Buying

    After testing 20 sets and 70 kitchen knives, our shopping editors found the best kitchen knife sets for every budget,...


    Firecracker Shrimp

    This sticky, spicy firecracker shrimp pairs well with fluffy rice or stir-fried noodles. Bonus: It's a 30-minute meal, perfect for...


    Air-Fryer Zucchini Chips

    This air-fryer zucchini chips recipe turns your garden's abundance into a healthy snack. Our zucchini chips are made without breading,...

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    Maple Old-Fashioned

    This maple old-fashioned is the perfect fireside cocktail. Maple syrup adds a cozy, autum-flavored richness to this classic bourbon cocktail.


    Salt and Pepper Shrimp

    The shells stay on when frying these salt and pepper shrimp. The result is juicy, spicy-tingly shrimp with a crispy,...


    Kir Royal

    Kir royal is a two-ingredient French cocktail that’s swimming with rich black currant flavor and layered with all the nuanced...


    We Tested 8 Models to Find the Best Food Processor for Every Kitchen

    Our Product Testing Team put eight food processors to work against cheese, vegetables, oil and other accoutrements. These are the...


    Gin Rickey

    1 review

    The classic gin rickey is amazingly simple. Just add a splash of club soda to gin and freshly squeezed lime...


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    Sazerac

    The sophisticated Sazerac recipe dates back to the 1800s and has since become the official cocktail of New Orleans. Enjoy...