Kitchen & Dining

After testing 15 casserole dishes since 2014, we recommend the Emile Henry Modern Classics Rectangular Baker for its good looks and generous capacity.

We’ve tested 15 different pans and made many batches of cookies since 2013, and the Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Baker’s Half Sheet always comes out on top.

After testing more than 17 oven mitts and pot holders, we prefer the Homwe Extra Long Professional Silicone Oven Mitt and the OXO Good Grips Silicone Pot Holder.

We talked with coffee aficionados and resurfaced some Wirecutter favorites to recommend the grinders, coffee machines, and drinkware worth getting.

After testing 12 cheap coffee makers, we like the Mr. Coffee Easy Measure because it’s compact, simple to use, and makes a decent pot of coffee.

The super portable AeroPress coffee maker is one of the easiest and fastest ways to make a single cup of high-quality coffee.

After over 70 hours of research and testing since 2014, we still think the All-Clad Stainless 12″ Covered Fry Pan is the best skillet for most cooks.

After testing 16 cast-iron skillets, we recommend the Lodge Chef Collection 12 Inch Skillet. It’s lightweight, sears well, and releases foods easily.

After researching over 60 cookware sets and rigorously testing 17, we think the Tramontina Tri-Ply Clad 12-Piece Cookware Set is the best for most cooks.

Here’s everything you need to know about choosing, ordering, buying, and installing an IKEA kitchen, compared to your other options.

After hundreds of hours of research and testing, we think these are the kitchen tools and tableware items most people need to host a great Thanksgiving dinner.

After 160 hours of research and tests of over 40 flatware sets, we think the Julie Satin set offers the best balance of comfort and classic-yet-modern style.

The Café CTS70DP2NS1 has a clean design that will look great in most kitchens, and it costs a lot less than other wall ovens with a similar aesthetic.

We have recommendations for three of the most-popular styles of refrigerator, including a 36-inch, French-door model (Whirlpool WRF535SMHZ).

Counter-depth fridges offer an upscale look at a reasonable price. We looked into 33 models and think the KitchenAid KRFC300ESS is a great bet.

After over 90 hours of research and testing, we’ve settled on two top toaster ovens: the compact Panasonic FlashXpress and the roomy Cuisinart TOB-260N1.

After testing 22 blenders over the past five years, we haven’t found a better one than the powerful, durable Vitamix 5200.

After over 100 hours of research and testing, we think the Toshiba EM925A5A-BS is the best countertop microwave for most kitchens.

After dozens of hours researching and testing organizing options, we recommend more than 20 items to make the most out of your tiny kitchen.

After testing 10 thermoses, we found the Zojirushi Stainless Steel Food Jar to be the best for storing hot lunches.

After 35 hours researching and testing lunch boxes, we’ve found two great options: the smaller L.L.Bean Lunch Box and the hefty Coleman 9-Can Cooler.

After testing nearly 30 boards, we think that the plastic OXO Good Grips and the wood Proteak Edge Grain Cutting Board are the best for most home cooks.

After testing more than 24 instant-read digital thermometers, we think the ThermoWorks ThermoPop provides the best speed and accuracy for its price.

We recommend the Pur Pitcher Filter, Pur Filter With Lead Reduction, and Pur Classic 11-Cup Pitcher for their exceptional performance, economy, and ease of use.

After more than 60 hours of research and testing, and many dropped glasses, we think the durable Bormioli Rocco Rock Bar is the best all-purpose drinking glass.

Of the eight insulated beverage containers we tested, the Miir 64oz Growler is the one we’d take on our next picnic.

Holiday gifts for the beer geeks, the wine connoisseurs, and the cocktail enthusiasts in your life.