Menu Options/ Diet Types Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free friendly Number of Meal Options per Week 100+ Pricing Starting at $6/serving Regional Availability Continental United States Type Meal kit Score Breakdown Taste/results 7/10Value 9/10Ease of recipes 7/10Recipe […]
David Watsky
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An air fryer can bring efficiency and simplicity to your nightly meal routine. It’s easy to make a quick and delicious meal with the best air fryers in your kitchen. They are not only healthier […]
Pellet grill converts aren’t shy about their love for these versatile outdoor cookers, and many, including CNET, regard Traeger as the best in the booming alternative-grill category. Traeger’s pellet grills allow for precise temperature control via convection […]
Ask a professional chef what they cook in nonstick pans, and you’ll likely get a short list — a very short list. While nonstick ceramic and PTFE-coated pans have their place in the modern kitchen, most foods […]
Stoves come in three basic types: gas, electric and induction. There are significant differences among them, which we’ve outlined in this guide to stoves. For me, it’s never been a question; gas was the only fuel […]
A clogged kitchen sink can ruin your afternoon. When it requires a pricy visit from a professional plumber, it can siphon serious money out of your pocket, too. Most clogged drains are completely avoidable. It’s […]
Purple Carrot vegan meal kits Good for Vegan, vegetarian, paleo, gluten-free, low-calorie Recipes per week 8 Type Meal kits Pricing Starts at $11/serving Score Breakdown Taste/results 9/10Value 7/10Ease of recipes 8/10Recipe variety 9/10Healthiness 10/10 Pros […]
For many years, nutritionists and dietitians have dubbed the Mediterranean diet as one of the healthiest diets to follow. While adhering to a keto diet might help shed pounds faster, and counting macros or calories scratches an […]
Roasted chicken is a true classic and total crowd-pleaser. You can dress it up for a dinner party or crank one out on a quiet Sunday and have tender meat for lunches the rest of […]
Daily Harvest Pricing $5-10 per serving Type Prepared; frozen Meal options per week 9, plus smoothies Good for Vegan, diabetes-friendly, GLP-1, plant-based Whole30, Mediterranean, Paleo Score Breakdown Freshness 8/10Taste/results 8/10Value 8/10Recipe variety 8/10Healthiness 10/10 Pros […]
Filling that blue recycling bin every week feels like a win for the planet, but good intentions can actually clog the very systems designed to help. When you toss an item into the bin and […]
Cast-iron pans take a beating and we love them for it. Searing beef and pork loins at high heat and slow-cooking chili can leave a crusty mess on your pan. Those penetrating oils, while a […]
Ninja Fireside360 Pros Combines elements of a fire pit and patio heater Flames were completely smokeless Easy to set up and operate Light enough to move around the yard Cons The dials were a tad […]
If you’re a big air fryer fan, you probably revel in making dinner since it’s easy and fun. But even though it can make some absolutely delicious meals, there are still certain foods it just […]
Hungryroot Score Breakdown Freshness 9/10Taste/results 10/10Value 9/10Recipe variety 9/10Healthiness 8/10 Pros Similar to meal kits but without restricting you to specific recipes Food arrived fresh and orderly More convenient than going to the grocery store […]
Speaking of memories of the photographic sort, if she has a pile or piles of old-fashioned paper photos that are susceptible to damage, floods and fires, surprise her with an easy fix: professional photo scanning. […]
Autonomous cooking tools and kitchen appliances have largely flopped in the US. While culinary robots like the Thermomix have made some inroads in Europe and elsewhere, adoption in the US has been slow. Super smart ovens, […]
I recently moved to New York from Puerto Rico, and one of the things I missed the most was growing produce in my backyard. I wanted something that would allow me to grow a variety […]
Ditching the habit of preheating a massive oven for every meal is one of the fastest ways to stop your utility bill from spiraling. While flipping off the lights and adjusting the thermostat are the […]
Corded vs. cordless Dolphin’s Nautilus CC Plus impressed us with its cleaning power and the anti-tangle cord worked as advertised. David Watsky/CNET There are advantages to having a corded robot vacuum, most notably not having […]
Got a special pizza cutter or a garlic press? You can probably toss them. The pros agree: Your kitchen should be a lean, high-performance workshop, not a storage unit for plastic junk. If you want […]
Score Breakdown Taste/results 7/10Value 9/10Ease of recipes 8/10Recipe variety 9/10Healthiness 7/10 Pros Recipes are highly customizable Boxes arrived organizedwith all the neccesary ingredients Oven-ready meals require almost no prep You can easily skip a week […]
If you cook at home, your kitchen knives are probably among your most-used tools — and most-abused ones. Even the sharpest, priciest blades can lose their edge faster than you’d expect, often because of small crimes […]
Meal kit vs. prepared meal delivery Meal kits or prepared meals? It’s the first decision you’ll have to make. Some services offer both, however. David Watsky/CNET The first big decision you’ll make is whether you […]
There are a handful of nuisances that come with grocery shopping: crowded parking lots, wandering the aisles to find the items you need, maybe flagging down an employee if you need help, and long checkout […]
I love cooking hacks and shortcuts, but only when they don’t sacrifice the final result. Microwave-poached eggs and reverse-seared steak are two such examples. More recently, I discovered a bacon-making trick, and now it’s the only […]
Pizza delivery, iced lattes and untold amounts of bottled water add up fast. At $20 a pop in many places, a large pie for the family can be key when there’s no time to cook, […]