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.

Pick a corner of the kitchen

Small AppliancesWorth the counter space Pots & PansSkillets to Dutch ovens Knives & BoardsSharp knives, solid boards Kitchen ToolsThe everyday drawer BakingFor bread and cookies Grilling & SmokingBackyard fire and smoke

Latest guides

BakingParchment Paper vs Wax Paper Pots & PansThe Best Cast Iron Skillets Grilling & SmokingThe Best Portable Propane Grills

BakingParchment Paper vs Wax PaperOne goes in the oven and one doesn't, but the cheap roll is still worth keeping. Here's which to grab for cookies, cakes, chocolate and the freezer.Pots & PansThe Best Cast Iron SkilletsSix cast iron skillets from about $25 to $175, in 10- to 12-inch sizes, for steak, smash burgers, fried eggs and cornbread. Plus the best oil for seasoning one.Grilling & SmokingThe Best Portable Propane GrillsFive portable gas grills from about $150 to $450, from a 10-pound tabletop for the beach to a 49-pound cart for the stadium lot.

Just updated

Parchment Paper vs Wax PaperOct 29 The Best Cast Iron SkilletsOct 29 The Best Portable Propane GrillsOct 29 The Best Wood Cutting BoardsOct 29 The Best Flat Top GriddlesOct 26

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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