Best Defrosting Trays of 2026
We tested aluminum defrosting trays for speed, mess control, and cleanup, and picked the ones worth keeping on the counter.
Kitchen Tools & Gadgets Reviews
Cutting boards, thermometers, scales, peelers, spatulas, graters, can openers and the other drawer tools that either earn their place or don't.
Best Dual Probe Meat Thermometers of 2026
We tested dual-probe meat thermometers for wired, wireless, and hybrid cooking, with picks for budget, long-range, and instant-read needs.
Best Edge-Grain Cutting Boards of 2026
We tested edge-grain boards in acacia and teak. These six stay flat, fit a real counter, and handle daily prep, carving, and serving.
Best Egg Rings of 2026
We tested egg rings for round eggs, English muffin sandwiches, pancakes, and omelets. Here are the ones we recommend for clean release and easy cleanup.
Best Cheese Graters of 2026
We tested box, handheld, rotary, and zester-style graters to find the best picks for hard cheese, soft cheese, vegetables, and easy cleanup.
Best Cheese Slicers of 2026
We sliced block cheddar, gouda, and mozzarella to find wire, board, and plane slicers that cut cleanly, stay tight, and are easy to clean.
Best Cherry Pitters of 2026
We tested handheld and countertop cherry pitters to find the best for everyday snacking, big batches, canning, and large cherries.
Best Citrus Peelers of 2026
We tested hook-style and Y-peeler citrus peelers to find the best for oranges, lemons, and gifts, with picks for every budget and drawer.
Best Clip-On Candy Thermometers of 2026
We tested clip-on candy thermometers for hands-free sugar work and frying. Our picks stay put on the pot, read clearly through steam, and clean up fast.
Best Cocktail Jiggers of 2026
We tested cocktail jiggers side by side and picked nine worth owning, from a six-measure OXO to a cheap Japanese-style bar tool that pours clean.
Best Colanders for Quinoa of 2026
We rinsed quinoa in fine-mesh strainers and washing colanders to find picks that keep grains in, let water out, from small batches to family-size rinses.
Best Colanders of 2026
We drained pasta, rinsed berries, and washed colander after colander to find the ones worth your cabinet space — for big pots, small sinks, and grains.
Best Collapsible Colanders of 2026
We tested collapsible colanders for pasta, produce, and small kitchens. Our picks include a three-size set with a draining tray and a big over-sink strainer.
Best Combination Apple Peelers and Corers of 2026
We tested combination apple peeler, corer, and slicer machines to find which handle big batches, which suit small kitchens, and which base actually stays put.
Best Air Fryer Parchment Liners of 2026
We tested disposable air fryer parchment liners for fit, cleanup, and safe use. Here are the best picks for square, round, and dual baskets.
Best Analog Oven Thermometers of 2026
We tested dial thermometers that hang or stand in gas and electric ovens to find the ones you can read through the door and trust at 350°F.
Best Apple Corers of 2026
We tested corers and slicer-corers to find clean, comfortable picks for baking, snacking, and big apples, from budget tools to all-metal cutters.
Best Apple Peelers of 2026
We peeled our way through swivel, Y, and crank peelers to find the ones that leave clean fruit and a hand that doesn't ache.
Best Avocado Slicers of 2026
We tested avocado slicers to find tools that split, pit, and fan clean slices, with picks for small Hass pits, tight drawers, and soft, ripe flesh.
Best Bagel Slicers of 2026
We tested guillotine slicers, adjustable holders, and adaptive cutters to find the safest, most consistent way to halve bagels at home.
Best Bamboo Cutting Boards of 2026
We tested bamboo cutting boards for prepping, carving, and serving. Our top pick has a big reversible surface, plus we found strong sets and budget options.
Best Bread Thermometers of 2026
We tested instant-read thermometers for bread, dough, and everyday cooking. These picks balance accuracy, probe reach, and readable displays.
Best Can Openers for Large Cans of 2026
We tested manual can openers on #10 and other big cans to find the ones that clamp, crank, and lift the lid without a fight.
Best Can Openers of 2026
We tested manual, side-cut, and electric can openers to find the ones that cut cleanly, spare your hands, and never leave a sharp lid.