11 kitchen items we recommend, even though they did not win our opinion

When we test the kitchen equipment, we are obviously hard on the products. We don't want to waste your money best. The best performing! The craziest! The easiest way to use!

But that does not mean that there is no equipment that is good, but for whatever reason it has not beaten our most important selection. We get e -Mail from readers who often ask why their favorite (insertion article) has not gained the right overview. And we get it! The good news is that if you like, it's the right coffee maker/vegetable peeler/waffle maker. To justify the editors like to have 11 products rounded to what not recommends.

I know we all love Creus's Dutch ovens for a serious meal. If I could afford myself I would get a full wall of them Every color– Beautiful! But my Go-to Dutch oven At home, Cuisinart and not really a winner. Affordable, durable, and just the right size for stews and braisem. – – Leah Colinsleading culinary editor

My estate was these food containers for years. (We haven't tested them yet, but we have to give it.) I love them. They are colorful, nest for storage, leak -resistant lids, and in a microwave. I ran them on the dishwasher and are still perfect. I also like the size range of the kit: four containers, the large amount of large amounts of residue, and the small to store half lemon, sauce or a handful of chopped herbs. – – Riddley Gemperlein-Schauesassociated editorial director

Oxo peeler did not win our testBut it's so comfortable to keep and easy to use. This is my favorite peel. There, I said! – – Genevieve Yamsenior editor

I have experienced many automatic coffee maker Over the years, including many of our winners (which are all great). I think Wilfa is the best I've used so far. This is a simple machine that has a single buttons on and off, but the design is elegant, the water temperature is spotted, and due to the adjustable flow sequence in the brewing basket, which is widely open from the closure, there is an incredible amount of control over the brewery and variables. The coffee I make with the Wilfa is consistently the best I managed to make with any automatic drip machine. Highly recommended. – – Daniel Gritzereditorial director

While it wasn't one of the winning alcoholic mixersI love it very much Lyre Italian orange aperitif– Of course, it's sweet, but mixed with tonic and orange wedge, the sugar is dampened to a pleasant level. This is the closest approximation of a non -alcoholic Aperol Spritz, which is the necessary orange bitterness. – – Grace Kellysenior editor

Like a persistent believer you don't need a worksheet allI am completely standing on this stove waffle It barely occupies my kitchen closet. While not officially tested, this Waffler simply creates joy and impeccable waffles that are fluffy and crispy from the outside. The cast aluminum material is very durable; Mine has been for over five years and still seems new. There is a non -adhesive coating inside, so cleaning takes seconds with a few soaps and warm water. If you like the idea of ​​making a waffle at home but does not want to get a machine, then this is the tool. – – Anongwriter

Yamazaki shook us Overview To get extra big … but that's why I like it! I use it to organize my coffee machine equipment and all other other kitchen stuff that never finds a home. The white dust coating is also easy to clean. – – Rocelle starteditor

I stroke or bake a piece of fish on this Scandinavian eighth page about once a week. This is the perfect size for a piece of fish or a single chicken slice and the rest pan I come from Nordic Ware, it doesn't enter the oven. I also like that there is no non -stick coating on it, so I feel good when I chew under the broiler. – – Megan O. Steintragerassociated editorial director

I know that absolutely don't have to spend much of the cast ironBut my God, that's pretty. For about four years, I have had my ownership, and it felt good, virtually not adhesive. This is harder than many other cast iron frying pan, but I don't even look forward to the cast iron ever lightSo I'm fine with it! “Riddley

I love my pizza stone, but I don't really make pizza with it. I use it for all kinds of bread, such as Sourdough and Pita, and often leave it to control the temperature in the oven. I basically use to bake everything except the food you designed for because I only make homemade pizza when I have access to my dad pizza– This specific stone has not been high on the list pizza Because of its size, but if you have a small oven or lives in an apartment (like me), there is a smaller stone on the road. – – Solomonleading social media editor

This pan was not on top of the rectangular oven dishesBut I bought $ 6 at the local grocery store and I had no complaints. I found that there is a bakingometer Cakes and cakes prevent the frying from dark, non -stick. – Rochelle

Why are we experts

• Riddley Gemperlein-Schaues Co -editorial director of Serious Eats.
• He has been on site since 2021 and has been testing equipment professionally for more than six years.
• We test hundreds and hundreds of products a year.