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.

What Kind of Espresso Maker Is Right for You?

Our guide to automatic, semiautomatic, and manual machines—and which one you should choose.

This Cooler Works Well When You Need It, Folds Away When You Don’t

The term “inflatable cooler” may sound like a cheap novelty, but this thing works.

The Best Gifts for Grandmas Who Love to Cook and Eat

This Mother's Day, treat the ultimate mom in your life to a stellar gift.

Which Nespresso Machine Is Best for You?

Here’s a handy guide to help you decide. Because understanding all the different models is far more complicated than actually using any of them.

The Best Mixing Bowls for Whisking, Beating, and Making Big Batches of All Kinds of Dough

Food prep’s a breeze with the right set of mixing bowls.

Traeger’s Flatrock Griddle Might Get You to Quit Your Gas Grill

The maker of our favorite pellet grill has a new flattop griddle. So you can get the cooking space of your favorite diner or food truck—in your backyard.

For Easy Storage and Better Drinks, Get Ice Cube Trays With Lids

A lid means no spilling—and no notes of frozen lasagna in your cocktails.

Finally, a Shop Vac Small Enough for My Apartment

There’s only one kind of vacuum cleaner that can suck up serious spills—and we found one that’s compact enough to keep under the sink.

How to Make Fluffy, Cloudlike Cold Foam at Home

Every possible question you have about cold foam answered.

Double-Serrated Bread Knives Are the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

These knives have blades that resemble a shark’s mouth. And that means smoother, sharper cutting power.

No Pods Allowed: DeLonghi’s New Single-Serve Coffee Uses Freshly Ground Beans to Make a Better Cup

Plus it can make a full pot.

This Game-Changing Single-Serve Coffee Machine Will Revolutionize Your Morning Cup

Is this techy centrifuge coffee maker right for you? We made a lot of coffee with it, so we’ve got answers.

Are We Still Defrosting Freezers in 2023?

If you have a newer model, this probably isn’t something you need to worry about. But you can’t completely ignore your freezer, either.

This Grill Lets You Cook Asado-Style on a Tiny Patio

The Ñuke Malevo is small but mighty, and lets you cook in a few different ways.

31 Anniversary Gifts by Year for Cooks and the People Who Love Them

Just say no to gift cards, jewelry, or last-minute roses.

The Kitchen Gear Our Editors Bought in March

Candles, glass cloches, and more.

How to Tell if Your Oven Hood is Working (And What to Do If It’s Not)

Whether you use gas or induction, cooking is still the primary source of air contaminants in your home. Here are four solutions that aren’t a renovation.