Handheld vacuum sealers are the meal-prep tool everyone’s talking about — small, cordless and fast, they suck the air out of a bag or container in seconds so food stays fresh two to three times longer. They’re cheaper and far less bulky than big countertop machines, and perfect for leftovers, marinating and portioning. We compared…
Air fryers got smart in 2026. The newest models add WiFi and app control, built-in food thermometers, food-recognition presets and dual-zone baskets that cook a whole meal at once — so dinner is crispier and far more hands-off. We compared the leading smart air fryers on connectivity, cooking performance, capacity, noise and price to find…
Nugget ice — the soft, chewable “good ice” you love from Sonic and Chick-fil-A — is the most requested countertop upgrade of 2026. A home nugget ice maker sits on your counter, fills from a reservoir (no plumbing), and pumps out pebble ice all day. We compared capacity, ice texture, noise, smart features and price…
Keep leftovers fresh and your pantry organized. We ranked the best food storage containers of 2026, from leakproof Rubbermaid Brilliance to Pyrex glass and OXO POP canisters.
The best kitchen upgrades are often small and cheap. We rounded up the most useful kitchen gadgets under $25 for 2026, from instant-read thermometers to Microplanes.
Make creamy lattes and cappuccinos without an espresso machine. We ranked the best milk frothers of 2026, from the versatile Breville Milk Cafe to budget handhelds.
A dull knife is dangerous and frustrating. We ranked the best knife sharpeners of 2026, from the foolproof Work Sharp Precision Adjust to traditional whetstones.
You do not need to spend $700 for pro-level cookware. We ranked the best stainless steel cookware sets of 2026, led by the value-king Cuisinart Multiclad Pro.
Brew temperature and even saturation make great coffee. We ranked the best drip coffee makers of 2026, from the SCA-certified OXO Brew to the value Bonavita.
We ranked the best toaster ovens of 2026, from the even-baking Breville Compact Smart Oven to the value Cuisinart air-fryer combo.
