Skip to main content

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. 

These Are the Best Honeys, According to Pastry Chefs

These Are the Best Honeys, According to Pastry Chefs

Think all honeys taste the same? Actually, experts agree: There’s a wide world of flavor beyond the bear-shaped bottle.
Should You Just Give Up and Wear Your Apron to the Dinner Table?

Should You Just Give Up and Wear Your Apron to the Dinner Table?

Maybe! Our slovenly editor does it all the time.
The Best Bar Cart for You, Based on Your Favorite Cocktail
Invite All Your Lonely Friends Over For a Midwinter Grill Party
Life Brings Broken Dishes&-This Store Helps You Replace Them

Life Brings Broken Dishes—This Store Helps You Replace Them

Your love for the Heath ceramics you registered for ten years ago hasn't broken—but the salad plates have. Here's how to replace them without getting a whole new set. 
The Best Tools for Keeping Your Fridge Odor Free

The Best Tools for Keeping Your Fridge Odor Free

How to upgrade that box of baking soda lurking behind your leftovers. 
Can the Always Pan Replace All of Your Cookware?

Can the Always Pan Replace All of Your Cookware? 

Our Place's Always Pan is the latest in market-disrupting direct-to-consumer cookware. But is it actually good? We put it to the test. 
The Best Dish Rack for Draining and Drying All of Your Dishes

The Best Dish Rack for Draining and Drying All of Your Dishes

We tested 19 dish racks to determine which is the best at keeping your dishes—and your countertop—dry.
Do Universal Silicone Lids Even Work?

Do Universal Silicone Lids Even Work?

These substitutes for aluminum foil claim to do it all, covering pots on the stove, casserole dishes in the oven, and bowls in the fridge. But are those promises too good to be true?
The Mail-Order Citrus That Will Make You Feel Like You Live In Southern California

The Mail-Order Citrus That Will Make You Feel Like You Live In Southern California 

Sumos, tangelos, funky colored lemons—here's a guide to mail-order citrus that will cure you of your winter root vegetable blues.
Inside Senior Food Editor Anna Stockwell's Kitchen

Inside Senior Food Editor Anna Stockwell's Kitchen

We went behind the scenes of the set of At Home with Anna and found two cats, a ton of tiny cutting boards, and an enviable wall of knives. 
These 3 Great Kitchen Staples Are on Sale This Weekend

These 3 Great Kitchen Staples Are on Sale This Weekend

It might finally be time to get that stand mixer you've been eyeing. 
Resist the Urge to Buy Ginormous Coffee Mugs, Please

Resist the Urge to Buy Ginormous Coffee Mugs, Please

If you'd like coffee that's warm, you should drink it in a small cup. 
Buy An Electric Knife Sharpener, Have Sharp Knives Every Day of Your Life

Buy An Electric Knife Sharpener, Have Sharp Knives Every Day of Your Life

A countertop knife sharpener makes sharp knives accessible. Sharp knives make prep work a cinch. 
Chipotle Paste Is Totally Tubular

Chipotle Paste Is Totally Tubular

Scrap the can; grab the tube.
Build A Bold Tabletop to Beat The Winter Blues

Build A Bold Tabletop to Beat The Winter Blues

Maximalist dinnerware to mix into your collection, for when more is more.
5 Ethically-Sourced Chocolates to Buy This Chocolate Season

5 Ethically-Sourced Chocolates to Buy This Chocolate Season

Sourcing ethically-produced chocolate can be difficult. We asked experts for the bars and boxes you can actually feel good about. 
Why Every Kitchen Needs a Squeeze Bottle

Why Every Kitchen Needs a Squeeze Bottle 

They're not just for chefs. 
The Best Reusable Bags for Stashing Snacks, Freezing, and Sous-Vide Cooking
These Are the Weekend Kitchenware Sales to Shop

These Are the Weekend Kitchenware Sales to Shop

One of our favorite immersion circulators, a sleek pot and pan set, and more—all at deeply discounted prices.
Everything You Need to Achieve Maximum Kitchen Coziness This Winter

Everything You Need to Achieve Maximum Kitchen Coziness This Winter

Getting through January and February is hard. Cooking in fur-lined slippers helps. 
Inside Digital Director David Tamarkin's Kitchen

Inside Digital Director David Tamarkin's Kitchen

A behind-the-scenes look at the kitchen where he cooks 90 meals every January. 
These Are the Fish Sauces Chefs Swear By

These Are the Fish Sauces Chefs Swear By

Pros weigh in on the best fish sauces and how to use them.
Yes, You Can Burn Scented Candles During a Dinner Party

Yes, You Can Burn Scented Candles During a Dinner Party

If you have the right ones. Here are some fresh, smoky, and grassy scents that highlight “what's for dinner?” smells—without muddling them. 
5 Kitchen Tools to Buy On Sale This Weekend
I Am Proud To Endorse Ak-Mak as My Cracker of Choice

I Am Proud To Endorse Ak-Mak as My Cracker of Choice

In a crowded pool of (perfectly qualified!) candidates, this Armenian cracker stands out as the one I can trust.
I’m 38 Years Old, and I Love My Dorm Fridge

I’m 38 Years Old, and I Love My Dorm Fridge

There’s no shame in a mini fridge.
The 9 Kitchen Tools You Need to Replace Every Year

The 9 Kitchen Tools You Need to Replace Every Year

It's time to take stock of your tools.
The Absolute Best Product for Removing Sticky Labels from Jars

The Absolute Best Product for Removing Sticky Labels from Jars

It's been a cleaning staple for decades—and it'll help you with your new resolution to reduce waste in the kitchen.
Why Every Kitchen Needs This Smart Speaker

Why Every Kitchen Needs This Smart Speaker

Our top pick allows you to set a timer, pull up a recipe, or watch a YouTube cooking tutorial—all without using your flour-covered hands.