As Epicurious editors, we have a bounty of cookbooks stacked in our kitchens—and usually our living rooms and bedrooms too—new and old ones that we keep coming back to. We turn to them to get dinner on the table, to bake a sweet treat, to learn something new. Here are the ones we’re especially excited … Read more
Perhaps you aspire to fill your diet with nutrient-packed smoothies, homemade almond milk, or tropical cocktails. Maybe you just like soup. If any of that sounds like you, finding the best blender—full-size, personal, maybe even portable (though, probably not portable)—is crucial. As higher performance blenders have found homes more and more kitchens, the range of … Read more
In the United States, even the best electric kettles are much less popular than they are in English, Australian, and other kitchens of the world, where they’re considered an essential appliance for daily tea and everyday hot water needs. Evidently the reason for this is the lower voltage of American electrical outlets, which slows down … Read more
A lazy morning sipping a cup of well-made coffee can be a real moment of zen. Unfortunately, most weekday mornings aren’t so tranquil. If you’re on the go, and need your morning coffee to go with you, you need a good, reliable travel coffee mug. But which cup, tumbler, or carafe is best for toting … Read more
Read our full review of the Zojirushi 3-Cup Rice Cooker Zojirushi 3-Cup Rice Cooker KitchenAid Rice and Grain Cooker Kitchenaid’s new grain and rice cooker is unlike any other rice cooker we’ve ever tested. Its unique design uses an integrated scale and external water tank. Rather than relying on a cup or the lines on … Read more
If rice is a regular accompaniment to your dinner, you probably know the name Zojirushi. The Japanese appliance brand is synonymous with intelligent, high-quality rice cookers that offer multiple settings, and a rash of technologies and sensors inside them that work in service of perfecting the batch of rice. Zojirushis are a perennial favorite in … Read more
The lid of the Le Creuset isn’t exactly lightweight—cast iron never is—but it’s manageable, and the phenolic plastic knob doesn’t heat up nearly as fast as a metal one would on the stovetop. For super high-heat baking projects like bread you do need to replace the phenolic knob with a stainless steel one though. The … Read more
My indoor air quality quickly dropped from 100% to 0% when I seasoned a carbon steel pan in my kitchen. EMILY FARRIS While the Shark Never Change Air Purifier Max wasn’t powerful enough to completely clear the air while I was still seasoning the pan (as I learned last year, not even a commercial exhaust … Read more
If you’re not yet cooking with carbon steel, you’re missing out. And if you’re already in the know, and you’re ready to upgrade to the best carbon-steel pan, you’ve come to the right place. We tested 16 popular and top-rated brands to find the best options for searing, roasting, sautéing, and moving seamlessly from stovetop … Read more
The best wok is a superhero. Hit it with high heat and it stir-fries veggies and proteins with ease, propels steam through a stack of bamboo steamer baskets like it’s nothing, deep-fries, braises, and produces eggs with crispy, lacy edges that cry for a drizzle of soy sauce—and a piece of bread to sop up … Read more