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How to Clean and Prep Mussels

Before cooking mussels, rinse them good.

The Best Budget Kitchen Tools We've Tested

These kitchen appliances and tools under $100 often beat their more expensive counterparts in our tests and reviews of kitchen gear. 

8 Great Substitutes for Cornstarch

Out of cornstarch? Don’t want to use it? These alternatives have you covered.

Here’s How to Make Food Less Salty

Overseasoning happens to all of us. It doesn’t have to ruin your dinner.

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Shopping

The Best Electric Kettles for Efficient Boiling

We found the best conventional and gooseneck electric kettles on the market, so you can make expert pour-over, full-bodied tea, and more.

The Best Meal Prep and Delivery Services

Blue Apron, Daily Harvest, and more: We tested the top meal delivery services to find the best options for all budgets, tastes, and dietary needs.

The 3 Best Travel Coffee Mugs 

We tested more than two dozen insulated models and found a sleek, stylish mug that won’t leak in your bag—and a perfect tumbler for the car too.

The Best Rice Cookers for Effortless, Fluffy Rice 

Even if you keep your distance from single-use appliances, a good rice cooker may bring you over to the dark side.

The Best Pasta Makers for Pro-Level Bucatini and Ravioli at Home

We tested popular manual pasta machines to find the best one for home cooks who want to make lasagna, fettuccine, ravioli, and more. 

Is the Zojirushi $750 Rice Cooker Worth It?

How much would you pay for your perfect bowl of rice?

The Best Dutch Ovens for Breads, Braises, and Beyond

We tested 19 models to find the very best one on the market.

My New Favorite Air Purifier for the Kitchen

Buyer beware: You might just become obsessed with your indoor air quality.

For the Glossiest, Sauciest Sheet-Pan Chicken, Grab a Jar of Jam

With the help of soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and vinegar, a jar of apricot jam transforms chicken legs into a gorgeous weeknight dinner.

Fall Favorites

Warm up to autumn with cozy casseroles, braises, and simple sheet pan dinners as well as all-American apple pie and fall cocktails to pour all season.

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