The kitchen gear worth buying, and what to skip.

Guides to pots and pans, knives, grills and small appliances, with one clear pick in each.

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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

Pots & PansThe Best Nonstick Pans Small AppliancesFood Dehydrator vs Freeze Dryer Grilling & SmokingThe Best Grilling Gifts

Pots & PansThe Best Nonstick PansFive 12-inch nonstick pans from $38 to $180. Three work on induction, two go in a 500°F oven, and one comes as a pair.Small AppliancesFood Dehydrator vs Freeze DryerA dehydrator makes jerky, dried apples and fruit leather for about $150. A freeze dryer keeps whole meals for years, for about $2,000 and a day or more per batch. For most kitchens, I'd buy the dehydrator.Grilling & SmokingThe Best Grilling GiftsEight gifts for people who love their grill, from an $18 smoke tube to a $225 portable grill, and what each one gets wrong.

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The Best Nonstick PansNov 9 Food Dehydrator vs Freeze DryerNov 9 The Best Grilling GiftsNov 7 Usuba vs Nakiri, and the Other Kitchen Knives People Mix UpNov 7 The Best Gas Grills With a Griddle Top (and Gas-Charcoal Combos)Nov 6

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Comparing every model takes hours. I do that part for you and tell you which one to buy.

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