Published: October 2018
8-Inch Nonstick SkilletsWe spent 66 hours at the stove and cooked 700 eggs to find the best small nonsti…
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Published: October 2016
12-Inch Nonstick SkilletsWe demanded our contenders clear a slew of sticky hurdles.
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Published: August 2015
Splatter ScreensSplatter screens promise to help contain grease during stovetop cooking. We put …
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Published: December 2013
Roasting Pans with RacksWe went looking for a model that we’d want to use all the time, not just twice a…
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Published: August 2013
Small Slow CookersWe looked for a model that was consistent and easy to use—and could guarantee pe…
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Published: December 2012
Inexpensive 12-Inch SkilletsWe wanted a sturdy, well-designed skillet, but we didn’t want to break the bank.
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Published: October 2012
Grill PansA stovetop grill pan can pinch-hit when outdoor grilling is out of the question.…
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Published: October 2010
Broiler-Safe 13 by 9-Inch Baking DishesSince our favorite 13 by 9-inch Pyrex dish can’t go under the broiler, we looked…
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Published: March 2012
Sauté PansThese big, straight-sided vessels have their uses, but how much should you pay f…
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Specialty Dutch Oven—Le Creuset DoufeuCan a few cups of ice take the guesswork out of braising?
Published: March 2006
Small Nonstick SaucepansYou can spend $100 on a 2-quart nonstick saucepan—but should you?
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Zabaglione PotA specialty pot that really works—but it's costly.
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Published: November 2018
10-Inch Carbon-Steel SkilletDurable and virtually nonstick, a medium-size carbon-steel pan is a great option…
Published: November 2018
8-Inch Carbon-Steel SkilletCarbon-steel pans are slick like nonstick and durable like cast iron, but does a…
Published: September 2018
Dutch OvensDutch ovens do it all. But which pot makes “it all” easiest?
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Published: September 2017
Large SaucepansMost of us use a large saucepan daily, so it’s important to own one that perform…
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Published: March 2016
Lids for Cast-Iron PansLodge, now makes two dedicated lids, sold separately, that fit its 12-inch tradi…
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Published: March 2016
SauciersAn ordinary saucepan has its uses, but once you experience the ease of
stirring…
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Published: September 2015
Carbon-Steel SkilletsWhat if one pan could do everything the best traditional stainless-steel, cast-i…
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Published: May 2015
Cast-Iron SkilletsCheap and tough, a cast-iron skillet is a kitchen workhorse, but the upkeep make…
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Published: July 2014
Microwave Pasta CookersDo any of these gadgets simplify and speed up the pasta-cooking process?
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Published: March 2014
12.5-Inch Pan LidsMost universal pan lids are too small to cover 12.5-inch pans. We tested three m…
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Published: March 2014
ColandersA colander is just a bowl with holes, right? Chasing loose pasta around the sink…
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Published: January 2014
Soufflé DishesWe put four soufflé dishes to the test. Which would rise to the top?
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Published: July 2013
Lightweight Cast-Iron SkilletsCould a lighter pan match the same heat-retention ability as a traditional cast-…
Published: July 2013
Innovative Dutch OvensCan newfangled designs improve on—or even stand up to—the tried-and-true Dutch o…
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Published: July 2013
Innovative SaucepansCan newfangled designs improve on—or even stand up to—the tried-and-true saucepa…
Published: July 2013
Basting PotsWe put four basting pots (which promise to make basting food on the grill easier…
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Published: July 2013
Planchas (Grill Griddles)Planchas are flat griddles that fit atop gas or charcoal grill grates. Their sur…
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Published: July 2013
Innovative Nonstick SkilletsCan newfangled designs improve on—or even stand up to—the tried-and-true nonstic…
Published: March 2013
Tortilla PressesHomemade tortillas are a cinch when you've got a tortilla press up your sleeve.
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