
21 Essential Kitchen Tools Every Cook Should Have
Setting up a new kitchen? Trying to pare down an overload of gadgets? Here are some essential kitchen tools that you'll actually use.
- Attention new cooks! We’ve rounded up the most essential cooking tools for beginners.
- The best gadgets for cooking: Taste Recipes Test Kitchen-approved.
- Gift the foodie in your life one of these best gifts for chefs (and check out our favorite gifts for cooks on Amazon, too!).

Breville Oracle Jet Review: Is This $2,000 Espresso Maker Worth the Price?
Loaded with intuitive features, the Breville Oracle Jet makes it foolproof to brew the perfect cup of espresso. But is...

OXO Coffee Grinder Review: Powerful and Perfect for Small Spaces
Meet the coffee grinder that was named our best space-saving option. The OXO coffee grinder is sleek and sturdy, and...

Krups Coffee Grinder Review: The Quietest Option We Tested
"Coffee grinder" and "silent" don't usually appear in the same sentence, but the Krups coffee grinder was by far the...

Blendtec Blender Review: A Must-Have for Smoothie Lovers
The Blendtec blender makes beautifully blended smoothies and perfectly crushed ice. Here's everything you need to know about this countertop...

Cuisinart Coffee Grinder Review: Our Favorite Budget Option
The Cuisinart coffee grinder is a budget-friendly and high-quality option for home baristas.

Ninja Blender Review: We Tested This Smart Blender and It Exceeded All of Our Expectations
We tested 14 blenders and there was one clear winner. Here's why our expert Testing Team dubbed the Ninja Detect...

Breville Coffee Grinder Review: Our Top Pick Overall
We put this much-loved Breville coffee grinder to the test. Discover why the Smart Grinder Pro was ranked our favorite...

The Best Weighted Blankets [Tested and Reviewed]
Our product experts tested 10 weighted blankets to find the best options for snuggling up and winding down. These are...

Ruggable Rug Review: Are the Large Sizes Really Washable?
Ruggable rugs have taken social media by storm, but are they worth the hype? We tested a 6x9 washable rug...

This 2-in-1 HexClad Cutting Board Earned a Permanent Spot on My Kitchen Counter
I’m convinced this hybrid HexClad cutting board is the only one I’ll ever need.

40 Comfort Gifts to Send a Friend Going Through a Hard Time
Send your love to anyone in need of a pick-me-up with the help of these thoughtful comfort gifts for friends...

Ruggable Runner Review: An Easy-to-Clean Option That Dresses Up Hallways
Chilly hallway floors? A Ruggable runner is a triple threat that warms your space, adds style and is easy to...

The Best Presidents Day Furniture Sales to Shop in 2025
February's deepest discounts are here! Save big during the best Presidents Day furniture sales, handpicked by our senior shopping editor.

Shark vs. Dyson: Which Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Brand Is Better [According to Our Tests]?
Shark vs. Dyson is a hotly debated topic. Our Product Testing Team tried a handful of different models from each...

Ruggable Doormat Review: A Stylish Solution That Easily Ditches Dirt and Debris
Wash away dirt and debris—literally—with the easy-to-clean Ruggable doormat. Our expert product tester gives it her stamp of approval.

6 Best Immersion Blenders, Tested and Reviewed
We spent 40 hours testing 10 different immersion blenders. These are the six best immersion blenders, according to our data.

I Tried a Jeni’s Ice Cream Subscription—And the Spot-On Flavors Blew My Mind
The first rule of Pint Club? You have to talk about Pint Club. This ice cream subscription from Jeni's is...

6 Best Coffee Concentrates for Easier Mornings, Tested and Reviewed
I tested 15 different coffee concentrate brands and these are the ones worth getting out of bed for.

Hexclad Griddle Review: Effortless Breakfasts Coming Right Up!
Yes, the HexClad griddle is different than a skillet. Here's why this pan is a must-add to your cookware collection.

Our Place Wonder Oven: The Prettiest Air Fryer Toaster Oven We’ve Tested Just Got...
The Our Place Large Wonder Oven dwarfs its predecessor—and looks darn good doing it.

The Versatile HexClad Pizza Steel Replaced My Air Fryer
I was skeptical the HexClad pizza steel would be worth the price, but it's now the most used piece of...

Origami Pour-Over Review: The Best Pour-Over Coffee Maker We Tried
It's pretty enough that you might mistake it for its namesake, but the Origami pour-over is artfully crafted to make...

Stanley Pour-Over Review: A Heavy-Duty Yet Lightweight Coffee Maker Built to Last
If you're a caffeine lover who dreams of the outdoors, this Stanley pour-over coffee maker is perfect for your next...

Ruggable Kitchen Rug Review: Durable, Easy to Clean and Oh-So Stylish
Ruggable kitchen rugs are as good as floor care gets. The only hard part is choosing from hundreds of pretty...

Chemex Pour-Over Review: A Coffee Maker Well Worth the Splurge
The Chemex pour-over is elegant, sleek and worth the splurge—and one of the best pour-over coffee makers we tested

Fellow Coffee Grinder Review: A Professional-Grade Pick
The Fellow coffee grinder may look minimalist, but it will take your home barista skills to the next level.

Bodum Coffee Grinder Review: Intuitive and Easy to Use
New to making coffee at home? The Bodum coffee grinder was the most user-friendly coffee grinder we tried, with a...

The Best Blenders for Smoothies, Tested and Reviewed
"Smoothies should be chunky," said nobody ever. We tried 14 different blenders to find the best blender for smoothies on...

How to Make a Charcuterie Board
A perfectly arranged spread of meat, cheese, crackers and condiments is irresistible at any gathering. Here's everything you need to...

11 Accessories for Your Vintage ’50s Kitchen
Embrace your 1950s kitchen! These vintage kitchen accessories combine retro style with modern functionality.