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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 Meat Thermometers for Flawless Grilling Results Every Time

The Best Meat Thermometers for Flawless Grilling Results Every Time

Don’t rely on guesswork to cook your ideal turkey this Thanksgiving. Use science.
8 Great Substitutes for Cornstarch

8 Great Substitutes for Cornstarch

Out of cornstarch? Don’t want to use it? These alternatives have you covered.
Dyson’s Wet-Dry Submarine Vacuum is a Space-Saving Multitasker

Dyson’s Wet-Dry Submarine Vacuum is a Space-Saving Multitasker

If I could only have one floor-cleaning device, this would be it.
Best Boning Knife for All Your At-Home Butchering Needs

Best Boning Knife for All Your At-Home Butchering Needs

Breaking down chicken? Filleting fish? Get yourself a boning knife.
The 54 Best Prime Day Cleaning Deals of 2024: Save Big on Shark, Miele, Dyson, and More

The 54 Best Prime Day Cleaning Deals of 2024: Save Big on Shark, Miele, Dyson, and More

Everything on this list is at least 30% off. Yes, even vacuum cleaners. 
Best Prime Day Vitamix Deals 2024 for All the Blending Power

Best Prime Day Vitamix Deals 2024 for All the Blending Power

The best Prime Day deals, with notes from our experienced product testers. 
The Best Coffee Grinders to Elevate Your Morning Cup to Barista Quality

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.
Home Chef Review: The Most Affordable Family Meal Kit
The Best Meal Prep and Delivery Services

The Best Meal Prep and Delivery Services

Blue Apron, Daily Harvest, and more: We tested the top meal delivery services to find the best options for all budgets, tastes, and dietary needs.
The Typhur Dome Is Unlike Any Air Fryer We’ve Ever Tried Before

The Typhur Dome Is Unlike Any Air Fryer We’ve Ever Tried Before

Bigger, faster, stronger; it changed what we expect air fryers to do
The Best Portable Induction Cooktop for Safe, Efficient Cooking Just About Anywhere

The Best Portable Induction Cooktop for Safe, Efficient Cooking Just About Anywhere

Curious about induction cooking? We tested some of the most popular portable induction cooktops and found the best one for boiling, browning, frying, and even candymaking.
The Best Cordless Table Lamps for Making Your Dining Room or Patio Table a Whole Mood

The Best Cordless Table Lamps for Making Your Dining Room or Patio Table a Whole Mood

Convenient, useful, romantic; our favorite table lamp has it all.
The Best (and Worst) Single-Serve Coffee Makers, Tested and Reviewed

The Best (and Worst) Single-Serve Coffee Makers, Tested and Reviewed

We don’t generally recommend pod coffee, but after testing a dozen machines we found some that were pretty good.
Is Breville’s Oracle Touch Worth The $2,800 Price Tag?

Is Breville’s Oracle Touch Worth The $2,800 Price Tag?

If you like milky espresso drinks, this is a perfect machine.
Thanks to the Oxo Cold Brew Coffee Maker, I Only Brew Coffee Once a Week

Thanks to the Oxo Cold Brew Coffee Maker, I Only Brew Coffee Once a Week

It's an easy and affordable route to strong, flavorful iced coffee.
Tame Your Out-of-Control Kitchen Drawer With These Smart Utensil Trays

Tame Your Out-of-Control Kitchen Drawer With These Smart Utensil Trays

Store your flatware and cooking tools so everything is accessible for cooking and tasting. 
9 Things You Can Do With Your French Press...Besides Making Coffee

9 Things You Can Do With Your French Press...Besides Making Coffee

Dinner, dessert, and even cocktails are easier when you tap into this underrated tool.
8 Mini Condiment Bottles, Jars, and Tins That Will Save You From Lunchtime Emergencies

8 Mini Condiment Bottles, Jars, and Tins That Will Save You From Lunchtime Emergencies

When a salty, sweet, or spicy craving hits, you should have a solution on hand. An adorable, teeny-tiny solution.
The Best Ice Cream Makers for Homemade Frozen Treats

The Best Ice Cream Makers for Homemade Frozen Treats

Whether you’re making soft-serve or gelato or loading it up with mix-ins, homemade ice cream is an indulgence worth undertaking.
The Spatula Cast Iron Collectors Swear By

The Spatula Cast Iron Collectors Swear By

A flat top spatula is a cast-iron pan’s best friend
The Best Bread Maker for Effortless Homemade Loaves

The Best Bread Maker for Effortless Homemade Loaves

A good bread maker can let newbies produce well-baked loaves, but it can also help experienced bakers looking for a few shortcuts.
How to Keep Kitchen Towels Smelling Fresh

How to Keep Kitchen Towels Smelling Fresh

There’s a very good chance your hamper situation is making things worse.
The 34 Best Vegan Gifts for 2024

The 34 Best Vegan Gifts for 2024

Give the gift of making plant-based eating easier. 
The Best Waffle Makers Will Make All Your Brunch Dreams Come True

The Best Waffle Makers Will Make All Your Brunch Dreams Come True

When that Sunday morning craving hits, you’re going to want one of these waffle irons around. 
Home Chef Review: The Most Affordable Family Meal Kit
Blue Apron Review: A High-End Version of Meal Kit Cooking

Blue Apron Review: A High-End Version of Meal Kit Cooking

I cooked Blue Apron for my family for two weeks; here’s my honest opinion.
This Sous Vide Cooker Doesn’t Skimp on Its Features or Its Size

This Sous Vide Cooker Doesn’t Skimp on Its Features or Its Size

The Typhur Sous Vide Station tries to do it all, no matter how much counter space that requires.
Ninja’s Cooler Comes With Drawers, Which Is Perfect for the Park
The 27 Most Exciting New Cookbooks of Summer 2024

The 27 Most Exciting New Cookbooks of Summer 2024

There’s an impressive fresh crop of cookbooks on the way—and we can’t wait to cook from them. Here are the titles coming out now through August 2024.
8 Grill Brushes That Won’t Send You to the ER This Summer

8 Grill Brushes That Won’t Send You to the ER This Summer

And you thought the mandoline was scary.