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.
Smeg Cookware Review: We Tried the Brand’s First Pan Collection Released in America
It looks pretty, but does it work?
What’s the Best Way to Get Foggy Glasses Sparkling?
Get your stemware ready for the post-pandemic return of dinner parties.
The Most Cookable Book of Spring: To Asia, With Love
Cookbook author (and Epi contributor) Hetty McKinnon has a new cookbook out, full of the vegetarian dishes we cannot get enough of.
Miyoko's Roadhouse Chedda Is the Vegan Snack Food I Need
Whip out this creamy, tangy spreadable nut-based cheese next time you're missing out on game day snacks.
These Cocktails Napkins Are Reason 1,000 I Can't Wait to Party
Atelier Saucier's recycled fabric napkins are cheerful, celebratory, and sustainably made.
5 Sparkling Teas to Sip on Your Porch This Summer
Tea is better with bubbles.
Our Favorite Espresso Maker Is on Sale Now
The Breville Barista Pro and more coffee gear to shop at a discount this weekend.
How to Brew a Better Cup of Coffee at Home (Without a Fancy Espresso Machine)
Five methods for better coffee—including two new uses for gear you already have.
Everybody Can Grow Their Own Food: Here’s How to Get Started
Our beginner's guide to growing tomatoes, peas, herbs, or whatever you like—whether you have a massive backyard or only a few feet of fire escape.
Your Kitchen Needs This Tiny, Versatile Measuring Cup
It's a small tool with massive appeal.
Break Up With Your White Plates, Little By Little
Forget the plain white plates of bygone wedding registries. Brighten your table with colorful, purposefully-mismatched dishes.
4 Big Reasons to Own a Teeny Tiny Pot
The Dansk butter warmer comes in handy for a lot more than warming butter.
The Best Food Storage Containers, Tested and Reviewed
We tried a dozen plastic and glass storage containers to find a leak-free, stain-free, and shatter-resistant set.
Your Pizza Stone Belongs on the Grill
Did you think barbecue season was just for burgers and dogs?
Use a Giant Steamer and Never Make Dumplings in Batches
A 14-inch aluminum steamer is relatively inexpensive and durable—and lends you serious dinner party credibility.
Everything We’re Buying at the Container Store Kitchen Sale
Shelf risers, storage baskets, brooms, and more.
Scientists Agree: Lab Beakers Belong in the Kitchen
Drinking from scientific glassware is more than just a gimmick.
Beyond Chips: A Guide to the Best Chocolate Mix-Ins for Baking
Make room in your pantry for other shapes, like fèves, discs, pyramids, and more.
Shred Better With a Ribbon Grater
Not too big, not too small.
The Best Chocolate Bars for Baking
Highly recommended brands for milk, dark, bittersweet, and more—plus, why you need baking bars in the first place.
Redefine “Breading” Using Your Favorite Snack Foods
Flamin’ Hot Cheetos chicken tenders. Need we say more?
Our Favorite Kitchen Scale Is on Sale, Just in Time for Spring Bake
Every good baker needs a scale, so you might as well get one on sale.
11 Pasta Shapes to Break You Out of Your Penne Rut
It's time to try something new.
Kitchen Organization Is Easy—and Kinda Cute, TBH—With Open Spaces
This direct-to-consumer brand has everything you need to (stylishly) tackle your kitchen organization project—and nothing you don’t.
In a Chaotic Universe, Shelf Risers Make My Cabinets Orderly
Maximize the vertical storage space in your kitchen.
This Maligned ’90s Kitchen Tool Deserves a Second Chance
The olive oil mister isn’t just for low-fat cooking—we swear on our favorite olive oil.
How to Organize Your Freezer
Chest, pull-out, or reach-in—these tips and tools have you and your toaster waffles covered.
Use a Tall Cake Pan for Bigger, Better Desserts
Three inches of height (instead of the standard two) can be a serious game changer.
The Best Reusable Straws for Iced Coffee On the Go or Cocktails at Home
We tested 10 reusable straws to find a viable alternative to plastic.
The Story of Fish Peppers, a Legacy of the African American Garden
Fish peppers, a staple of cooking near the Chesapeake Bay, nearly went extinct. Now they’re back, and every seed can be traced to Horace Pippin.