The kitchen gear worth buying, and what to skip.

Pans, knives, mixers, grills and pizza ovens, with one clear pick in every guide. And a plain word on who should skip each one.

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Small AppliancesWorth the counter space Pots & PansSkillets to Dutch ovens Knives & BoardsSharp knives, solid boards Kitchen ToolsThe everyday drawer

Latest guides

Pots & PansThe Best Saucepans Kitchen ToolsThe Best Meat Thermometers Knives & BoardsThe Best Wood Cutting Boards

Pots & PansThe Best SaucepansRice that doesn't catch on the bottom and gravy that pours clean, from a pan that works on induction and every other stove.Kitchen ToolsThe Best Meat ThermometersKnow the chicken is done without cutting into it, with picks from a $20 oven probe to a wireless one for the smoker.Knives & BoardsThe Best Wood Cutting BoardsThe wood board worth leaving out on your counter for years, and the second board that should take the raw chicken.

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The Best SaucepansOct 9 The Best Meat ThermometersOct 9 The Best Wood Cutting BoardsOct 9 The Best Food Dehydrators for JerkyOct 9 The Best JuicersOct 9

How I pick

I point you to gear that's safe, cooks well and lasts, even when it isn't the cheapest.

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