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.

When a KitchenAid Isn’t Enough, There’s the Luna Stand Mixer

“I will literally never go back to KitchenAid.”

29 Ikea Play Kitchen Alternatives We Want In Grown-Up Sizes

Some are much nicer than our real kitchens.

Here’s the Twist: Dental Floss Can Help You Make Better Cinnamon Rolls

This dental hygiene product is a baking secret weapon.

The Best Portable Grills for Camping, Tailgates, and Beach Parties

Is there a portable grill that works as well as a full-sized one? Why yes there is, thank you for asking.

The Best Gardening Gloves for Digging In Without Damaging Your Hands

We got down in the dirt with nearly a dozen different pairs.

Breville's Countertop Oven Gives You the Power of a Professional Baker

The new release from Chefsteps and Breville countertop oven is a multi-tasking master that makes it feel like you have a sous chef working alongside you.

How to Shop for Balsamic Vinegar

Reading the label for origin and ingredients (hint: it should only be grapes!) will help you select the stellar from the so-so in the often confusing world of balsamic vinegars.

Why You Should Be Grilling With a Charcoal Chimney Starter

If you’ve ever found starting a grill to be a hassle, and even if you haven’t, this will make grilling so much easier.

The Best Gifts for Moms, Approved by Epi's Resident Moms

New cookbooks, coffee subscriptions, hand-thrown ceramics—29 perfect Mother's Day gifts you can order right now.

The Best Lawn Games for Summer Picnics and Barbecues

Best played with drink in hand.

5 Science Books Every Cook Should Read

These books offer deep dives into how and why time, temperature, and ingredients interact to produce flavor and texture. They'll make you a better, more adaptable cook.

This Rice Dispenser Keeps Your Dry Goods Fresh (and Pest-Free)

It may be a counter hog, but this handy dispenser streamlines bulky pantry purchases into a one-stop spot for doling out dry goods.

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Warning: These New Recipes Might Convince You to Buy More Cookbooks

If you like to try a recipe before you commit to purchasing a cookbook, you’ve come to the right place.

Open-Fire Cooking Has Never Been This Easy

Meet the Kudu Open-Fire Grill, which allows for all the romance of this kind of cooking, with none of the hassle.

I Love My Nespresso and I Don't Care Who Knows It

It’s truly the best part of waking up. And the first kitchen item I would grab in a fire.

7 Grill Lights You Don’t Have to Hold

Because a flashlight only works until you need both hands.

A Pickle Expert Weighs In on the TikTok-Famous Pickle Flip Jar

To flip, or not to flip.

Why a Cake Lifter Makes Baking Just a Little Bit Less Stressful

It eliminate the drama in baking, and that’s a good thing.

13 Modern Melamine Plates for All Your Outdoor Dining Needs

Plastic plates don’t have to be neon bright or covered in cartoons. These chic and indestructible options will make your outdoor dinners feel festive and elegant.