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Epicurious Gear, Tool, and Ingredient Recommendations

Our editors are constantly scouring the internet and testing to find the best versions of the kitchen tools you need: knives, coffee gear, pots and pans, and beyond. Find all of our gear and ingredient recommendations here. 

The Breville InFizz Fusion Will Carbonate Anything, and Looks Good Doing It

Breville may be late to the soda maker game, but this new carbonator delivers on performance.

Green Chef Review: A Meal Kit With Organic Ingredients and Big Flavors

I used the organic meal kit to feed my family of four. Here’s my honest opinion.

The Best Serrated Knife for Slicing Bread and Tomatoes

A good bread knife can make or break your slicing game.

The Best Silverware Sets, Tested and Reviewed

Whether you like your flatware shiny, matte, ornate, or unadorned.

The Best Pasta Makers for Pro-Level Bucatini and Ravioli at Home

We tested popular manual pasta machines to find the best one for home cooks who want to make lasagna, fettuccine, ravioli, and more. 

This $20 Dollar Container Is the Best Way to Store Herbs

Unless you have a walk-in refrigerator this herb keeper is the surest way to avoid limp cilantro and parsley.

The Best Cold-Brew Coffee Maker

If you love the smooth taste of cold brew, it’s time to invest in a cold-brew maker.

The Best Coffee Grinders to Elevate Your Morning Cup to Barista Quality

We tested burr coffee grinders under $350 to find one that yielded the most consistent results, no matter your coffee preference.

The Best Liquid Dish Soap, Tested and Reviewed

Conventional and eco-friendly options for everyday messes and crusty cookware.

The Best Carbon-Steel Pans for Pro-Level Cooking Without the Weight of Cast Iron

Carbon steel is a favorite of professional kitchens for good reason: It can sear, roast, and perform as a nonstick all-in-one pan.

The Best Rice Cookers for Effortless, Fluffy Rice 

Even if you keep your distance from single-use appliances, a good rice cooker may bring you over to the dark side.

An Exhaustive Guide to the Best Coffee Makers We’ve Ever Reviewed

Drip, French press, espresso, pour-over, cold brew—you name it, we got it.

The Best Bundt Pan, Tested and Reviewed

Cake pans are more than just round and square.

The Best Cast-Iron Skillets, Tested and Reviewed

We seared, fried, and baked our way through a whole range of cast-iron pans to find the best one on the market.

The Best Stainless Steel Pans for Everyday Use, Tested and Reviewed

There's almost nothing you can't do with a stainless steel skillet, so why not buy the best one?

The Best Chef’s Knife, Tested and Reviewed

You’ll use your chef’s knife more than any other in the kitchen, so you might as well make it a good one.

The 80 Most Exciting New Spring Cookbooks for 2024

If you’re looking for cooking inspiration, you're in luck. This season’s list of cookbook releases is longer than ever—and we're thrilled about it.

7 Brand-New Cocktail Books to Add to Your Home Bar

Get the details on some of the new (and soon-to-be-released) drinks books that we’re most excited about.

10 Baking and Dessert Books We’re Excited for This Spring

Here’s what’s new—and coming soon—in cookbooks for bakers and lovers of all things sweet.

15 New Vegetarian and Vegan Cookbooks to Check Out This Spring

It’s time to refresh your cooking with a new book of vegetarian recipes.

You Should Be Using a Bottom Sink Rack

It protects your sink, your dishes, and your sponge.

These Tiny Colanders Are Cute—and Insanely Practical

They keep fruit fresh and make meal prep a breeze.

The Best Food Processor for All Your Kitchen Prep Tasks

Why spend all that time chopping when a good food processor can do it for you?

The Best Espresso Machine for Making Shots, Flat Whites, and Cappuccinos

It’s possible you will never have to go to a coffee shop again.

17 Vegetarian Meal Delivery Services to Try in 2024

A comprehensive guide to the best meal kit services available for vegans and vegetarians.

I Tried Thrive Market; It’s Kind of Like Costco for Whole Foods Shoppers

Good store brand items, good prices, and lots of them.

The Best Anti-Fatigue Kitchen Mat

It’s soft, supportive, and it stays put.

The Ultimate Vitamix Blender Buying Guide

If you’re in it for the best (and most expensive) blender in the game, be sure you’re getting the right model for you.