The All-Clad’s settings make a huge difference in doneness. Megan Wahn Other waffle makers we tested There’s no easy way to say this: The real revelation of this test was just how mediocre most waffle irons are. But at least they were consistent in the ways in which they were mediocre. Far and away, the … Read more
Most meal kit companies have pitched themselves to Americans as a way to save time at the grocery store and to cut back on wasted food. But a meal kit dinner for a family of four will frequently cost $40-$50, plus shipping—not exactly cheap eats. So, in a crowded meal kit marketplace, Home Chef stands … Read more
Of all the kitchen appliances out there, sous vide cookers fit most seamlessly into the ever expanding smart home. Preparing food sous vide is much slower than using an oven or the stovetop, but you don’t need to stand over your food while it’s cooking—really, you don’t even need to be in the house while … Read more
Ninja has gained a reputation for offering reasonably-priced alternatives to more expensive kitchen equipment. We’ve tested a lot of their products with generally favorable results—their electric kettle and the juicer scored particularly well in our head-to-head product tests. So when we found out about the Ninja Frost Vault cooler, which seemed like a turn away … Read more
We first evaluated each machine by reading the assembly and operation instructions. Then, using cold water, we tested the highest carbonation setting for each model. We then had several coworkers do a blind tasting out of identical drinking glasses to assess the carbonation levels, and I tasted the water myself. During the tests, we found … Read more
Every year, there’s a flood of new cookbooks in the fall, as publishers anticipate the holiday (and cookbook award) season. But if you’re in need of fresh recipe inspiration, or you’re looking for a good gift idea for a home cook, baker, or cocktail-maker who already has last year’s best cookbooks in their collection, we … Read more
When shopping for a nylon grill brush, look for one with a fairly full brush head rather than one with wide-spaced rows. You also want a brush with brightly colored bristles so you’ll notice if one gets stuck on your grill surface or ends up in your dinner. A long handle is less important than … Read more
Cons: Creating and recalling custom settings might be confusing for less techy home cooks. Most cooking pressure: Instant Pot Max The Instant Pot Max is best for: someone who wants an Instant Pot that’s powerful enough to handle traditional stovetop pressure-cooker recipes, and possibly a home cook who wants to test the waters of sous vide cooking and pressure-canning before … Read more
Breville has staked out a place as one of the most reliable makers of well-designed small appliances out there. You’ve seen the brand garner top marks in so many of our Epicurious product tests: best food processor, best home espresso machine, and best hand mixer are just a few examples. So when the Breville InFizz—the … Read more
It’s not always clear what’s meant when a phrase like “clean eating” enters the conversation. Is the term just a catchall for someone’s idea of healthy food? Have the salads you’ve been making for years been dirty this whole time? Green Chef is a meal kit company that leans into the idea of clean eating, … Read more