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.
Is the Internet-Famous Balmuda Toaster Worth the Hype?
Its steamy promises may be too good to be true.
The Best Gas Grill for Every Kind of Outdoor Cook
We tested grills from Weber, Napoleon, Char-Broil, and more.
The Best Hand Mixer if You’re Not Ready to Commit to a KitchenAid
Because not everyone has space for a stand mixer, okay?
This Food Scrap Recycler Might Just Help You Waste Less
The Vitamix FoodCycler turns kitchen waste into fertilizer overnight—but that’s only part of its appeal.
The Best Popcorn Maker for Movie Nights, Big Families, and More
Let’s melt some butter and dig in.
Who’s Afraid of Visions Cookware?
The once maligned cookware line is poised and ready for a comeback.
This Is the First Indoor Garden That Has Ever Worked for Me
Unlike many countertop models, the Rise Single Family Garden has the capacity to actually grow a substantial indoor produce patch. And it looks good to boot.
For a Perfect Citrus Twist, Use a Cheese Slicer
It’s safer than your Y-peeler and it makes a better twist.
Use a Fancy Deviled Egg Tray for All Your Favorite Finger Foods
Pretty deviled egg trays for Easter and beyond.
29 Actually Cute Folding Chairs
They’re not flimsy bistro chairs or cheap banquet chairs, either.
Your Glassware Should Be Stackable
Stackable glasses for every drink and style.
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Now Is the Time to Start Seeds Indoors—Here’s How, According to Experts
Get ahead of the growing season while it’s still cold out.
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The Solo Stove Is a Pro Move for Outdoor Entertaining
Even in the winter, you won't want to go inside.
A Guide to Clay Cooking Pots
These traditional vessels come in many shapes and sizes and have been used around the world since prehistoric times. But display-worthy clay pots, like donabes, tagines, cazuelas, sha guo can all play a role in the modern kitchen.
Eating Outside? Consider Heated Clothes
Yes, electric socks do exist.
The Best President's Day Weekend Sales From Le Creuset, All Clad, and More
We sifted through some of the biggest sales for the best deals.
Everything You Need to Make Cocktails at Home
The new home bar essentials.
It Only Takes One Impulse Purchase to Fall in Love With Cheese Quadratini
They’re sweet and savory and capable of stealing the show at a dinner party.
Spoiler Alert: Plastic Wrap Is a Great Way to Kill Your Cheese
Moisture, temperature, and ripening technique also play a part in how quickly it can spoil.
How to Clean and Season Cast Iron
Definitive advice for the kitchen's most stressful cookware.
Fill Your Mug With Hot and Savory Konbu-Cha
It's my favorite winter beverage.
Why the Shape of Your Blender Pitcher Matters
Now we get why Vitamix sells all those extra vessels.
Your Kitchen Needs a First Aid Kit
Here’s everything you need to treat a cut or burn in the kitchen.
The Best Slow Cooker for Soups, Braises, Dips, and More
We have a new favorite (and it’s not the Crockpot).
Aebleskiver Pans Are for More Than Just Aebleskivers
There’s a whole globe of globe-shaped foods out there
Taper Candles Aren’t What They Used to Be—And That’s a Great Thing
Classic is fine, but why limit yourself?
Use This Taper Candle Hack for Your Next Fancy Dinner
Here’s how to get taper candles to stay in your vintage candlesticks.
A KitchenAid Stand Mixer Deal—and More on Sale at Target This Weekend
Including toasters, air fryers, and electric kettles.
The Best Place to Keep Your Kitchen Fire Extinguisher
It’s not inside the kitchen.
What Are Capers? A Guide to the Punchy, Briny Ingredient Every Pantry Needs
So much salty flavor in a tiny package—here’s everything you need to know about the umami bomb that is the caper.