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Lodge Cast Iron Skillet Review: A Lifetime Pan on a Budget
The obvious first skillet for searing and campfire cooks: Lodge's USA-made L10SK3 fits any heat source.
Midea Flexify Pro Review: Crisp, Even Big-Batch Air Frying
Families who air fry snacks by the trayful should start with this Midea: RTINGS found it outcooks Our Place and Breville ovens.
Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro Review: The Sous Vide Pick
Anova's Pro is the sealer to buy for marinated meat and long batch sessions, with a double seal and Moist mode for juices.
Nesco VS-12 Deluxe Vacuum Sealer Review: Strong, Not Speedy
Stocking a freezer? The Nesco VS-12 had the strongest suction in TechGearLab's test and won Best Overall at America's Test Kitchen.
Hamilton Beach 7-Speed Stand Mixer Review: For Casual Bakers
A budget way into stand-mixer baking for occasional bakers: Hamilton Beach's 300-watt motor whips egg whites fast.
Etekcity Food Kitchen Scale Review: Cheap and Close Enough
Etekcity makes an easy first scale for bakers and meal preppers: 1 g steps, five units, a drawer-thin steel body.
COSORI Smart Gooseneck Kettle Review: App Smarts for Less
A good pick for pour-over coffee and tea drinkers who want scheduling and a custom MyBrew preset in COSORI's app.
Cuisinart 3-in-1 Cook Central Multi-Cooker Review: Brown, Then Braise
Worth it if you want to sear at 400°F and slow cook in one dishwasher-safe Cuisinart pot.
Hamilton Beach Set & Forget Slow Cooker Review: For Roasts
Made for homes that cook whole chickens and roasts: the Hamilton Beach probe stops at an exact internal temp, then holds on Warm.
Keurig K-Elite Review: Versatile, but It Brews a Bit Cool
The K-Elite makes sense for K-Cup households wanting hot, strong and iced coffee at one button press, with a 75 oz reservoir.
Crock-Pot 7-Quart Manual Slow Cooker Review: Big and Simple
The Crock-Pot SCV700SS is made for cooks feeding 8+ people who want no digital extras, with dishwasher-safe stoneware and a simple dial.
KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer Review: Still Worth Owning
KitchenAid's Artisan is built for cooks who bake a few times a month, with a hub for 10+ add-ons.
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