These are the best kitchen & cooking products of 2023

There's a lot to consider when shopping for a full cookware set, like price, material, and pieces included. The GreenPan Valencia Pro 11-piece set satisfies all fronts for a versatile and durable performance in the kitchen. With nonstick, nontoxic coating that delivers even browning and reliably clean food release, this cookware can tackle a range of everyday recipes. And even though it features a ceramic nonstick coating, it comes with a decent price tag that won't break the bank.

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For the first time, maybe, ever, we tested a stand mixer that beats out the incredibly capable and supremely popular KitchenAid. The sleek, smart, and intuitive GE Profile Smart stand mixer changed our perspective: Not only does it excel at common tasks, it boasts smart features that streamline the baking process. The integrated scale means no pre-measuring is required, and the auto sense function can detect changes in viscosity (to determine when something like egg whites have been successfully whipped) and automatically turn off the machine. It also features an intuitive touchscreen control panel and app-compatibility that changes the game for home bakers.

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A high quality Dutch oven is a must-have for every home cook, delivering a unique ability to retain heat for baking, simmering, and braising. The Made In Dutch oven aced every test we threw at it—from baking crusty bread to slow braising short ribs—and it comes at half the price of the coveted Le Creuset. It also boasts an attractive, durable design that's pretty enough to leave on your cooktop when it's not in use.

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The Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker Steam Fryer is a multifunctional kitchen sidekick that acts as an air fryer, pressure cooker, convection oven, slow cooker, yogurt maker, and so much more. Our favorite thing this machine does is the Steam & Crisp, where it cooks multiple layers of foods at the same time. For example, we used it to cook a dinner of salmon, quinoa, and broccoli, and the grains emerged fluffy and fully cooked while the salmon was tender with a browned crust. The built-in probe thermometer means the protein serving hits ideal doneness every time.

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The Ninja Speedi produced some of the best air fryer results we've ever seen during testing, with French fries and chicken nuggets emerging crispy enough to appear deep-fried. But, the best air fryer we've ever tested isn't just an air fryer: It's also a multicooker that can help you get dinner on the table fast. It is excellent at steaming and broiling, and its Speedi function can cook a multicomponent meal (starch, protein, and veggie) all at the same time in less than 30 minutes.

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Our Place's Wonder Oven, with its charming old-school-meets-modern design, was the perfect example of love at first sight for our testers. You'll actually want to leave this countertop oven on your countertop. Beyond aesthetics, this machine is incredibly versatile, delivering on a wide range of functions, including air frying, toasting, roasting, and steam-baking. This machine's cooking capabilities wowed us, from crisping up French fries to steam-baking flatbread to even roasting a whole chicken.

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A reliable food processor is a multipurpose tool in the kitchen that can help churn out everything from chopped veggies to homemade dough. We found that the KitchenAid 13-cup food processor successfully delivers on a wide variety of functions. During testing, this machine evenly chopped onions, ground almonds to a fluffy texture, shredded mozzarella, and processed batches of homemade pesto with ease. It also features two different speed settings, and it comes with several accessories to extend its capabilities.

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When it comes to shopping for a powerful blender that can tackle tough ingredients, you don't have to break the bank. The Cuisinart Hurricane impressed us test after test, crushing ice to a snow-like texture and breaking down tough smoothie ingredients like kale and flaxseeds. It also blends quickly, and it features intuitive controls, a large capacity, and dishwasher-safe accessories for easy, everyday use.

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The brand new Breville Barista Touch Impress has ousted our last year’s pick for the best espresso machine, its predecessor the Breville Barista Touch. The Touch Impress boasts everything we love about its ancestor with some newly added features that make it even more versatile, customizable, and user-friendly. Among them, an Auto MilQ function that steams milk automatically according to milk type (a win for dairy-free consumers) and built-in barista guidance to assist with dialing in the machine. Not to mention that it makes a full bodied espresso with impressive crema levels that match the quality of professional machines.

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Easy on your wallet and your taste buds, HelloFresh's meal kit delivery service has impressed us time and time again with its versatile, internationally inspired menu and intuitive user experience. We love cooking these meals because they are always large-portioned, easy to put together, and incredibly tasty. The recipe cards are simple to follow (even for cooking beginners). Plus, the service offers convenient add-ons (like breakfast, snacks, and dessert), and the packaging is organized and recyclable.

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