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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 Best Instant Pot for You: A Comprehensive Guide to Every Size and Model

The Best Instant Pot for You: A Comprehensive Guide to Every Size and Model

The question is not if you need an Instant Pot (you do!) but which one exactly.
The Breville InFizz Fusion Will Carbonate Anything, and Looks Good Doing It

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

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

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

The Best Silverware Sets, Tested and Reviewed

Whether you like your flatware shiny, matte, ornate, or unadorned.
This $20 Dollar Container Is the Best Way to Store Herbs

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

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 Liquid Dish Soap, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Liquid Dish Soap, Tested and Reviewed

Conventional and eco-friendly options for everyday messes and crusty cookware.
The Best Bundt Pan, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Bundt Pan, Tested and Reviewed

Cake pans are more than just round and square.
The Best Cast-Iron Skillets, Tested and Reviewed

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

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 80 Most Exciting New Spring Cookbooks for 2024

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

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

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

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

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

These Tiny Colanders Are Cute—and Insanely Practical

They keep fruit fresh and make meal prep a breeze.
17 Vegetarian Meal Delivery Services to Try in 2024

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

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

The Best Anti-Fatigue Kitchen Mat

It’s soft, supportive, and it stays put.
The Best Kitchen Scale for Baking, Meal Prep, and More

The Best Kitchen Scale for Baking, Meal Prep, and More

We’ve been recommending the same simple scale for years—because it’s the best.
This Probe Thermometer Is the Key To Perfect Roasting and Grilling

This Probe Thermometer Is the Key To Perfect Roasting and Grilling

The Thermoworks DOT is for all the helicopter roasters out there.
Use Steam to Clean the Grimiest Spots in Your Kitchen

Use Steam to Clean the Grimiest Spots in Your Kitchen

It’s a safe, eco-friendly alternative to harsh chemicals, and it’s honestly kinda fun.
The Best Vacuum Sealers for Sous Vide and Long-Term Food Storage

The Best Vacuum Sealers for Sous Vide and Long-Term Food Storage

Wet, dry, large, and small: Our top choices can suck the air out of just about anything.
5 Spots in the Kitchen I Clean With This Affordable Food-Safe Powder

5 Spots in the Kitchen I Clean With This Affordable Food-Safe Powder

You’ll never have to buy a pricey descaling solution again.
Best Nut Milk Makers, Tested and Reviewed

Best Nut Milk Makers, Tested and Reviewed

Make nut milk, and save a little money too.
How Many Cooking Thermometers Do You Really Need?

How Many Cooking Thermometers Do You Really Need?

The answer depends on how many different types of cooking you like to do.
A Mildly Chaotic White Elephant Gift Guide for Folks Who Want Something Truly Unique

A Mildly Chaotic White Elephant Gift Guide for Folks Who Want Something Truly Unique

This is the lowest-stakes kind of gift exchange—which means it should be the most fun. 
I Can’t Stop Talking About This Vinegar-Based Cleaning Spray

I Can’t Stop Talking About This Vinegar-Based Cleaning Spray

It’s safe for food-prep surfaces, and it will leave your glass stovetop streak-free.