
5 Best Cocktail Smokers of 2025
A cocktail smoker is a specialty tool that does so much more than its name suggests! Discover our hand-picked favorites...

Lemon Macarons
These light and airy lemon macarons are perfect for special occasions or to give as gifts. —Josh Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Strawberry Macarons
Our detailed step-by-step directions and insider macaron-making tips will help you make the best strawberry macarons ever.

The Best Mandoline Slicers, According to Our Test Kitchen
Make prep work a breeze with the best mandoline slicer. Our Test Kitchen team put nine popular brands to the...

Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
In addition to cocoa, Mexican hot chocolate has some signature ingredients including cinnamon and cayenne pepper. I created these delicious...

The Best Mini Food Processors
Our expert culinary team tested and reviewed six appliances to find the best mini food processors for quick and easy...


Christmas Macarons
Win the award for prettiest holiday cookies when you make these artful Christmas macarons. Classic vanilla, hot chocolate, peppermint and...

30 Prep Tools From Amazon to Make Cooking Truly Enjoyable
Cooking a good meal doesn't have to require loads of time when you have these nifty prep tools on hand.

This Multifunctional Meat Chopper Has a Near-Perfect Rating on Amazon—Here’s Why
Upgrade your kitchen skills with this $10 tool that's a game changer for Taco Tuesdays.

17 Kitchen Tools with a Cult Following (and Lots of 5-Star Reviews) on Amazon
Go ahead and click "add to cart," because these kitchen tools boast thousands of reviews and near-perfect ratings.

This Ceramic Herb Stripper Makes Prepping Herbs So Much Easier
This no-fuss herb stripper will level up your cooking gadget game. Learn more about this hidden gem that'll have you...


How to Cut a Whole Chicken
If you don't know how to cut a whole chicken, now is the perfect time to learn. You'll save a...

10 Berry Tools to Help Make the Most of Your Harvest
Visiting the strawberry patch or farmers market this year? Make your berries last longer and taste even better with these...


The Best Chef’s Knife for Every Type of Home Cook
Looking for the best chef's knife for your cooking style? Our Test Kitchen experts will point you in the right direction.

15 Essential Chinese Cooking Tools
Whether you're tossing up a stir-fry or steaming up bao buns, here are the Chinese cooking tools you need to...


How to Sharpen a Knife Like a Professional Chef
Here's how to sharpen a knife at home like a pro.

20 Mexican Cooking Tools Every Home Chef Should Own
When preparing dinner, there's no substitute for the right Mexican cooking utensils. A Mexican chef shows us the tools used...

Air-Fryer Churros
Our air-fryer churro recipe is made for those wanting the sweet treat without all the oil or messy cleanup. Skip...

Score Le Creuset, All-Clad and Staub Up to 60% Off at Sur la Table
Savings on Staub, Viking and All-Clad? Yes, please.

This Quirky Kitchen Gadget Makes Spreading Butter So Much Easier
This kitchen gadget is really buttering us up with its genius design.

Is a $75 Misen Knife Worth the Investment?
Any way you slice it, a good quality chef's knife is a kitchen must. We tried the Misen knife at...

The Kitchen Item to Buy This Holiday Season, According to Our Culinary Expert
It's OK to treat yourself to a new kitchen tool—our culinary expert says so.

A Helpful Guide to Popular Cheese Knives & How To Correctly Use Them
We compiled this guide to cheese knives to explain each knife’s specific capabilities so that you can choose the proper...

How to Chop Nuts, 5 Ways
Wondering how to chop nuts for your favorite recipes? These methods walnut disappoint.

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Banana Pudding Cake
Turn classic banana pudding into a fluffy, moist banana pudding cake topped with swirls of whipped cream, whole Nilla wafers...

Southern Peach Toasts
This is my creative homage to our beloved Southern fresh peach cobbler. It is an upscale presentation with delicious peaches...

Get Instant Counter Space with the Internet’s Favorite Foldable Drying Rack—It...
If you're low on kitchen counter space you're going to LOVE this over-the-sink drying rack—just ask the 28,000 reviewers who...

15 Egg Tools Professional Cooks Actually Love
Learn from the egg-sperts! Our Test Kitchen staff shares their favorite egg tools and equipment just for you.