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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. 

5 Grapefruit Spoon Hacks You Should Know About

5 Grapefruit Spoon Hacks You Should Know About

That funny-looking spoon with the serrated edge can do more than you think.
A Definitive Ranking of 36 Talenti Flavors
The Vietnamese Kitchen Tool That Makes Every Dish Stunningly Gorgeous
Incredible Irish Cheeses for St. Patrick's Day

Incredible Irish Cheeses for St. Patrick's Day

A guide to cheeses from the Emerald Isle
The Best Vegetarian Cookbooks, According to the Epicurious Staff

The Best Vegetarian Cookbooks, According to the Epicurious Staff

Recipe collections that'll get you excited about vegetables, from seed to stem.
12 Products We’re Picking Up at the Container Store’s Big Kitchen Sale

12 Products We’re Picking Up at the Container Store’s Big Kitchen Sale

Finally achieve that personal goal of having complete sets of matching storage containers.
The Best Chef's Knives for the Money

The Best Chef's Knives for the Money

How do you slice through all the noise and hone in on the perfect chef's knife? Test every one you can get your hands on, of course. (Don't worry—we did it for you.)
The Best (and Cheapest) Direct-to-Consumer Knives

The Best (and Cheapest) Direct-to-Consumer Knives

These 7 direct-to-consumer knife brands are vying for your chopping block.
The Best Knife Magnets To Prevent Dulling and Damage

The Best Knife Magnets To Prevent Dulling and Damage

These are the best knife magnets available on Amazon for storing your precious metallic kitchen tools.
Everything You Need to Squeeze the Most Out of Citrus Season

Everything You Need to Squeeze the Most Out of Citrus Season

Diversify your vitamin C intake with these tools for juicing, zesting, and more.
The $25 Kitchen Upgrade You Can Make Right Now

The $25 Kitchen Upgrade You Can Make Right Now

Replace three kitchen staples, have a better life tomorrow.
These Plastic Lids for Mason Jars Are Brilliant

These Plastic Lids for Mason Jars Are Brilliant

Just when you thought glass jars couldn't get any better.
Garlic Presses Are the Worst

Garlic Presses Are the Worst

They don't save time and will ruin your food, says one Epicurious editor.
Microplanes: Not Just For Zesting Anymore

Microplanes: Not Just For Zesting Anymore

We don't stop at hard cheeses and citrus.
These Are the Best Eco-Friendly Dish Soaps for You and Your Dishes
8 Things Laila Ali Can't Cook—or Live—Without

8 Things Laila Ali Can't Cook—or Live—Without

The TV host, boxing world champion, and cooking personality shares her personal favorites for combining health and flavor in her demanding life.
Taste Test: Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread

Taste Test: Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread

We tasted 10 grocery store brands to determine the best bread of the bunch. Did your favorite make the cut?
The Best Kitchen Products to Buy On President's Day Weekend

The Best Kitchen Products to Buy On President's Day Weekend

Dutch ovens, cast-iron skillets, insanely smart electric kettles, and more
Plastic Or Glass: Which Food Storage Container Is Best?

Plastic Or Glass: Which Food Storage Container Is Best?

All the factors to take into consideration when choosing your tupperware.
The Real Reason We Love Trader Joe's

The Real Reason We Love Trader Joe's

There's nothing scary about the Fearless Flyer.
Why Your Fridge Needs More Tubes

Why Your Fridge Needs More Tubes

Need instant flavor? All you need to do is squeeze.
Taste Test: All-Purpose Flour

Taste Test: All-Purpose Flour

We put eight leading brands to the test to find out which flour was the best for simple baking. Did your favorite make the cut?
7 Gimmicky Cookbooks We Actually Want

7 Gimmicky Cookbooks We Actually Want

Weirdly appealing cookbooks for the nerd in all of us.
Everything You Need to Make Chicken Wings

Everything You Need to Make Chicken Wings

Stock up before the Super Bowl.
Everything You Need to Make Chili

Everything You Need to Make Chili

It's all about beef, beans, and beer.
Everything You Need to Make Nachos

Everything You Need to Make Nachos

The best baking sheet, cheese, and grater for game day cooking.
Taste Test: Best Mild Store-Bought Salsa

Taste Test: Best Mild Store-Bought Salsa

We tasted 11 salsas to find the best one available on grocery store shelves. Did your favorite make the cut?
Everything You Need to Make Sushi at Home
Five Kitchen Tasks You Should Outsource to Your Rolling Pin

Five Kitchen Tasks You Should Outsource to Your Rolling Pin

Turns out the rolling pin does more than just, uh, roll.
The Best Pantry Staples to Buy In Bulk Online

The Best Pantry Staples to Buy In Bulk Online

Some groceries are best bought in multiples.