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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. 

Find the Air Fryer for You With Our Buying Guide

This gadget has taken over the food world, so which one should you actually buy?

The Konnected Joe Is a Game Changer

We’ve been cooking on Kamado Joe’s new smart grill for weeks and we have notes. They’re all good.

The Cult Hot Sauces You Can Score on Amazon

Turn up the Scoville scale with these bottles of lip-tingling hot sauces that we just can’t get enough of.

These Are the Best French Presses

We tested glass, plastic, and stainless-steel French presses to find the best one for everyday use.

You Can’t Have Enough Kitchen Towels

Every kitchen deserves a stack for sopping up spills and a stack for drying hands and dishes. 

5 Books Pati Jinich Can’t Live (or Cook) Without

We’re asking people we admire about their favorite cookbooks. Find out what author and TV personality Pati Jinich keeps on her bookshelf.

The 57 Best Gifts Under $100

Gifts for the home cook that are well worth the money, including a favorite waffle maker and a much-loved espresso tool.

35 Gifts Your Graduate Really Wants (or Actually Really Needs)

Forgo the cold, hard cash. They’ll thank you later.

We Tried the TikTok-Famous Ninja Creami

This ice cream maker has gone viral for its apparent ability to turn anything into creamy soft-serve like dessert. We put it to the test.

4 Books Eric Kim Can’t Live (or Cook) Without

We're asking people we admire about their favorite cookbooks. Find out what author and recipe developer Eric Kim keeps on his bookshelf.

Why You Need Two Different Spray Cleaners for the Kitchen

It turns out that all-purpose stuff is really only for some purposes.

39 Great Grilling Gifts, According to People Who Actually Grill a Lot

These gifts are fire—literally and figuratively.

The Best Garlic Presses That Actually Make Working With Garlic Easier

Because there are so many cheap and flimsy ones, they don’t have the best reputation. But a high-quality garlic press can make your life easier.

7 Books Reem Kassis Can’t Live (or Cook) Without

We're asking people we admire about their favorite cookbooks. Find out what food writer and author Reem Kassis keeps on her bookshelf.

I Thought These Drill Brushes Were a Joke. Then I Used Them.

There are a few places in the house they really do work better.

This $40 Grill Brush Has No Bristles and Is Worth the Extra Money

A fast, easy way to give your grill a steam clean.

The Best Cookware for Induction Cooktops

How to tell if your pots and pans are compatible—and what to buy if they’re not.

23 Mini Cooking Tools That Are As Useful As They Are Adorable

Baby whisks, teeny spatulas, and even shrunken versions of your favorite appliances. 

I’m Obsessed With My Cordless Mop Vac—Here’s Why

This smart vacuum-mop combo is truly life changing for parents, pet owners, and exuberant cooks.

The 3 Best Pepper Mills, Tested and Reviewed

We tested a bunch of pepper mills and found the ones that are easy to refill, offer a uniform grind, and are comfortable to use.

The 61 Best Gifts Under $20 for the Cooks and Food Lovers in Your Life

Including upgraded versions of staple kitchen tools, pretty glassware, and flavorful condiments. 

The Best Stand Mixer for Every Kind of Baker (and Budget)

You may think KitchenAid is the only player in the stand mixer game, but after testing 14 models, we have a new recommendation.

I Always Hated Juicers Until I Tried This One

Nama’s J2 solves almost all the problems that come with juicing.

54 Thoughtful Gifts Moms Actually Want

We hate to break it to you, but she doesn’t want another apron.