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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. 

I Found a TV Tray Worthy of Prestige Television

I Found a TV Tray Worthy of Prestige Television

It's a little investment that protects your other investments, namely your couch.
Our Favorite Coffee Grinder, Food Processor, and Toaster&-All On Sale This Weekend

Our Favorite Coffee Grinder, Food Processor, and Toaster—All On Sale This Weekend

Check out this sale on some of our favorite Breville products at Sur La Table.
Kitchen Rugs are Good and Not Gross

Kitchen Rugs are Good and Not Gross

It's the low-maintenance way to hide bad kitchen tile.
I Am Bjorn Qorn. Hear Me Pop.

I Am Bjorn Qorn. Hear Me Pop.

It's solar popped, covered in nutritional yeast, and the only store-bought popcorn worth eating.
We Found the New Spindrift

We Found the New Spindrift

This new seltzer has real fruit juice, bright and fizzy bubbles, and all the flavors you've been missing.
The Humble Fish Spatula Is My Kitchen Hero

The Humble Fish Spatula Is My Kitchen Hero

Anything your spatula can do, my fish spatula can do better.
Instant Pots, Nonstick Skillets, and Air Fryers&-All on Sale This Weekend

Instant Pots, Nonstick Skillets, and Air Fryers—All on Sale This Weekend

It's Williams Sonoma's Fall Kickoff Sale Event and there are plenty of kitchen deals to score.
This Herb Zipper Promises to Save You From Hours of De-Stemming Rosemary
It's Time to Get Cloth Napkins for Your Desk Lunch
Does This Mini Mandoline Attachment Work or Is It Just One More Thing That'll Clog Up Your Junk Drawer?

Does This Mini Mandoline Attachment Work or Is It Just One More Thing That'll Clog Up Your Junk Drawer?

It clicks onto the Test Kitchen's favorite peeler, so at least it has that going for it.
This Stain Remover Will Make You the Fun, Carefree Party Host You Claim to Be

This Stain Remover Will Make You the Fun, Carefree Party Host You Claim to Be

Our food editor won't entertain without a bottle on hand.
Inside Antoni Porowski's Luxurious, White-Marbled, and (Mostly) Unused Kitchen

Inside Antoni Porowski's Luxurious, White-Marbled, and (Mostly) Unused Kitchen

We went home with Queer Eye's food guy, and found the six kitchen tools he can't live without.
Oaxacan Worm Salt: Where to Get It, How to Use It, Why You'll Love It

Oaxacan Worm Salt: Where to Get It, How to Use It, Why You'll Love It

This seasoning is part of a long tradition of insect consumption—and it's a perfect compliment to sliced fruit and mezcal.
Vitamixes, Instant Pots, and Our Favorite Nonstick Pans&-All on Sale This Labor Day
4 Spicy Condiments You Should Always Have In Your Fridge

4 Spicy Condiments You Should Always Have In Your Fridge

These spicy chili pastes, oils, and sauces should be staples in your pantry for adding heat, texture, and umami to everything you cook.
The Kitchen Tools and Ingredients Epicurious Editors Bought in August

The Kitchen Tools and Ingredients Epicurious Editors Bought in August

Spicy seasoning. Seafood-specific shears. A powerful little food processor. Here's what we put in our Amazon cart this month.
43 New Cookbooks to Buy This Fall

43 New Cookbooks to Buy This Fall

The books you need to usher in a season of braising, baking, and entertaining.
This Is My New Favorite Hot Sauce

This Is My New Favorite Hot Sauce

Imagine a cross between hot sauce and pickles.
The Canned Fish That Beats Tuna Any Day of the Week

The Canned Fish That Beats Tuna Any Day of the Week

Canned mackerel is richer and milder than canned tuna, and even more sustainable.
Everything You Need to Be A Master Meal Prepper

Everything You Need to Be A Master Meal Prepper

From the ideal Instant Pot to our favorite lunch containers, we've got you covered.
The Best Hand Lotion for When You're on Dish Duty

The Best Hand Lotion for When You're on Dish Duty

We tried them all, from $70 body oils to safe-for-baby diaper creams.
The Best Ice Packs for School Lunches

The Best Ice Packs for School Lunches

We tested 5 ice packs to see which one kept lunches cool—but not freezing!
The Best Kids' Lunch Boxes for Back to School Season

The Best Kids' Lunch Boxes for Back to School Season

We tested 7 lunch boxes to see which one was the best for both the parent who packs the lunch and the kid who eats it.
Buy a Watermelon Tap, Drink Up the Summer Vibes

Buy a Watermelon Tap, Drink Up the Summer Vibes

Yes, they're finicky. Yes, they're over-the-top. But they pay their way in kooky summer fun.
We Tried a Bunch of Single-Use Hot Dog Tools

We Tried a Bunch of Single-Use Hot Dog Tools

Spiralizers, steamers, and dog-shaped cutting tools—are any of the weird hot dog contraptions worth buying?
The Versatile Kitchen Skillet That's Better Than Cast Iron

The Versatile Kitchen Skillet That's Better Than Cast Iron

You can basically get rid of every other pan.
Our Favorite Nonstick Skillets Are on Sale Now

Our Favorite Nonstick Skillets Are on Sale Now

Whether you prefer ceramic or classic, these are killer deals.
Gain a Defining Sense of Self By Finding the Right Brownie Pan for You

Gain a Defining Sense of Self By Finding the Right Brownie Pan for You

Because unlike your soulmate, the perfect brownie pan is only one Amazon click away.
A Mini Cutting Board Is the 10-Dollar Tool That Will Improve Your Desk Lunch
7 Slicing Tools That Claim to Be More Effective Than a Knife

7 Slicing Tools That Claim to Be More Effective Than a Knife

But do they actually work? We asked a design expert to weigh in.