Claire Morgan

If you have ever pulled a soggy grilled cheese out of a frying pan and felt vaguely disappointed, you are exactly the kind of cook I built this guide for. After spending six weeks pressing sandwiches, searing burgers, and chasing grill marks on every panini press I could get my hands on, I can tell … Read more

I have lived in apartments for the past 11 years, and the absence of a backyard grill has been a constant source of frustration. I started testing indoor grills in and went through eight different models in my kitchen before settling on the ones I would actually buy again. The best indoor grills solve a … Read more

If you’ve ever set off a smoke alarm trying to sear a steak in your apartment, you already know why the best indoor smokeless grills have become essential kitchen gear. I lived in a third-floor walk-up for six years and burned through two frying pans chasing that char-grilled flavor. The first time I fired up … Read more

After spending six weeks testing eight of the most popular slow juicers on the market, I can tell you that the best masticating juicers deliver something centrifugal models simply cannot match: noticeably higher juice yield, drier pulp, and noticeably fresher-tasting juice. Our team ran over 90 pounds of produce through these machines, including carrots, celery, … Read more

I’ve spent the last three months testing citrus juicers in my own kitchen, juicing more than 60 pounds of oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and limes to find the best citrus juicers worth your money. My approach was simple: every model had to earn its place by actually extracting juice efficiently, being easy to clean, and holding … Read more

I have tested more cans of beans, tomatoes, and soup than I care to admit. After three months of opening roughly 40 cans per week across our test kitchen, I have a clear picture of which electric can openers are worth your counter space. Our team compared 8 models side by side, including the Hamilton … Read more

Looking for the best electric carving knives to make holiday meals and weekend roasts easier? I spent six weeks testing eight popular models on turkey, brisket, ham, and homemade bread to see which ones actually deliver clean slices without shredding the meat. Our team carved through 14 pounds of turkey, two whole briskets, and more … Read more

After testing slicers side by side for six weeks in our test kitchen, I can tell you the best food slicers in aren’t the priciest ones. We sliced 40 pounds of meat, 25 blocks of cheese, and enough tomatoes to fill a salad bowl. The models that earned a spot here cut clean, stayed sharp, … Read more

Three years ago I bought my first grain mill on a whim, and I have not touched a bag of store-bought all-purpose flour since. Fresh-milled flour changed how I bake. Loaves rose taller. Flavor deepened. And once I tasted the difference, I went down a rabbit hole testing every home grain mill I could get … Read more

Fresh, hot tortillas straight off a heated plate are one of those small kitchen wins that completely change taco night. The best electric tortilla makers turn that dream into a 60-second reality, pressing and cooking your dough at the same time without needing a separate comal or skillet. After three months of testing eight countertop … Read more