Electric Appliances

There's an electric kitchen appliance for just about any task these days. We've sorted through what's *actually* useful for every budget and kitchen size.
Instant Pot Review
We Tested Instant Pots to Find Out Which Ones Are Worth Buying
Toaster review: Pieces of toast with varying degrees of doneness
We Tested 10 Toasters—These Are Our Favorites
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We Tested Juicers to Find the Best Ones That Are Worth the Squeeze
Two immersion blenders (All-Clad and Hamilton Beach) side by side
We Tested 16 Immersion Blenders—Here Are Our Favorites
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We Tested 10 Sous Vide Machines (Immersion Circulators)—Here Are Our Favorites
Magimix food processor
We Tested 11 Food Processors—Here Are the 4 Worth Buying
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We Tested 11 Electric Griddles—Here Are Our Favorites
Aerogarden
Why I Love the AeroGarden
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Sous Vide Cooking: How to Get Started
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We Tested 13 Spice Grinders to Find the Best Ones
stand mixer creaming butter and sugar
How Do Stand Mixers Work?
KitchenAid Pro-6
This Is the Best Stand Mixer You Can Buy
Why You Shouldn't Buy a Slow Cooker
Steam escaping from the open lid of a Hamilton Beach rice cooker filled with cooked rice
We Tested 11 Rice Cookers—Here Are Our Favorites
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We Tested Coffee Grinders—Here Are the Best Ones
What to Make With a Stand Mixer
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We Tried the Breville Pizzaiolo Oven—Here's What We Think About It
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We Tested 15 Pressure Cookers and Multi-Cookers—These Are Our Favorites
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We Tested 12 Waffle Makers—Here Are Our Favorite Models
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My Electric Water Pot Beats A Kettle Any Day
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Stop Putting These Things in the Dishwasher
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Transform Your Small, Crappy Apartment With a Countertop Dishwasher
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Use the Microwave to Dry Your Herbs for Long-Lasting Intense Flavor
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We Tested High-End Blenders—Here Are Our Two Favorites
Using an immersion blender to make mayonnaise in a plastic container
Why You Should Buy an Immersion Blender
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11 Microwave Shortcuts Every Home Cook Should Know
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The Best Electric Kettles Do More Than Just Boil Water
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How to Really Use an Instant Pot and Other Multi-Cookers
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The Best Toaster Ovens Under $250, According to Our Rigorous Tests
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The Scoop: On Pacojets
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How to Steam Vegetables in the Microwave | The Food Lab
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The Little-Known Stand Mixer Setting That’s Killing Your Game
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How to Organize Your Refrigerator for Better Food Storage | The Food Lab
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The Best Blender for You: Expensive Versus Budget Buys, Tested
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Equipment: We Test The New Breville Crispy Crust Countertop Pizza Oven
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We Tested 7 Soda Machines—Here Are Our Favorites
A Vitamix high speed blender
Our Favorite Countertop Appliances
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We Tested 9 Mid-Priced Blenders To Find One That Blends With Ease
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The New Anova Precision Cooker Promises to Be the Best, Most Cost-Effective Sous Vide Solution on the Market
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Serious Eats and The Food Lab Have Teamed Up With Anova to Bring You the Best Sous Vide Guides On the Planet
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17 Immersion Blender Recipes for Easier Soups, Purées, and More
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34 Baking Recipes to Make the Most of Your Food Processor
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Serving Lots Of Pizza At a Party? Reheat It With An Electric Griddle