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Reviews and buying guides for cookware, knives, appliances and bakeware: materials, care and real-world fit for your kitchen, with reader codes from brands we trust.
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Start with what you cook, then choose materials and sizes that suit your kitchen.
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How to season a cast iron skillet in the oven, clean it after cooking, remove rust, and build a slick, durable seasoning over time.
Compare countertop, personal and immersion blenders by batch size, container, controls, cleanup, storage, parts and the foods you plan to blend.
Compare carbon steel and cast iron skillets by weight, heat retention, response, handle shape, seasoning and care.
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Coffee Maker Types Explained: Drip, Pour-Over and More
Coffee makers
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Cookware Materials Guide: Stainless, Nonstick, Cast Iron and More
Cookware
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Counter-Depth vs. Standard-Depth Refrigerators
Major appliances
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Dishwasher Buying Guide: Fit, Cycles and Energy Use
Major appliances
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Can You Pressure Can Food in an Electric Multi-Cooker?
Pressure cooking
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Food Processor Buying Guide: Bowl, Blades and Feed Tube
Appliances
Kitchen questions, answered
What oil is best for seasoning cast iron?
Neutral oils with a high smoke point, such as vegetable, canola or grapeseed oil, or shortening, work well. The key is applying very thin layers.
Read: How to Season Cast Iron (and Keep It Nonstick) →Should I buy a countertop or immersion blender?
A countertop blender has a dedicated jar for batches, while an immersion blender lets you blend in a pot, bowl or other compatible container. Choose based on what you make, how much you prepare and which cleanup routine suits you.
Read: Blender Buying Guide →Is carbon steel lighter than cast iron?
Lodge says its carbon steel cookware is formed thinner and lighter than its cast iron cookware. Compare the listed weight and dimensions of the specific pans you are considering.
Read: Carbon Steel vs. Cast Iron Skillets →What is the easiest coffee maker to use every day?
A drip machine is a convenient option for people who want to prepare more than one cup with limited manual steps. Check whether it has the capacity, timer and cleaning routine your household wants.
Read: Coffee Maker Types Explained →What cookware material is best?
There is no single best material for every job. Compare the food you cook, the surface and cleanup you prefer, the pan's weight and the exact model's stovetop and care instructions.
Read: Cookware Materials Guide →Do counter-depth refrigerators sit flush with the counters?
They are designed to sit closer to the countertop line, but the doors, handles and required clearances can still project. Check the exact model's dimension drawing and installation instructions.
Read: Counter-Depth vs. Standard-Depth Refrigerators →Clear answers for cooks
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The kitchen index
- 01CookwareFrying pans, saucepans, Dutch ovens and cookware sets.6 pages
- 02KnivesChef's knives, knife sets, cutting boards and sharpeners.4 pages
- 03AppliancesBlenders, air fryers, coffee makers, mixers and small appliances.16 pages
- 04Bakeware & toolsBakeware, utensils, thermometers, scales and food storage.4 pages