The 30 Kitchen Products of 2024: Tested By Our Editors
2024 Latest Kitchen Tool Reviews – A Must-Read for Home Cooks!
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In 2024, our editors tested over 1,000 kitchen tools and selected 30 as their year-end recommendations. For those who value quality of life, the right kitchen tools are essential. If you love food, health, and the art of cooking, this article will be one of your perfect year-end gifts. We’ve also included the best pots and pans in our list, offering the perfect blend of durability, performance, and style for any home chef.
1.Great Jones Hot Dish
"This ceramic casserole dish is oven-safe up to 500°F and provides consistent heat retention for perfectly even cooking. Available in four colors, it’s a durable, budget-friendly piece that brings both functionality and charm to any kitchen. If you're looking to upgrade your kitchen essentials, this dish pairs perfectly with the best cookware set, offering a seamless cooking experience with matching quality and style."
2.All-Clad 8 Quart Stainless Steel Multicooker
This pasta pot set is designed with convenience in mind, featuring a strainer with an easy-to-grab handle and ergonomic handles on both the pot and insert. Despite its tall design, the pot is easy to stir and reach into, and its non-stick bottom ensures hassle-free cooking every time. This set is a perfect complement to any cookware sets, enhancing your kitchen with practical design and effortless performance.
3.Vivaant Cheese Grater
This efficient rotary cheese grater features a fine blade for shaving mozzarella into delicate strands and a coarse blade ideal for shredding softer cheeses. It also includes two convenient storage containers that attach directly to the grater's opening.
4.Year & Day Big Bowls
“These minimalist ceramic bowls can be used together with a cutlery set, ” says F&W Commerce Testing Editor Jennifer Zyman. “Crafted from chip-resistant ceramic with a glossy finish, they’re durable, easy to clean, and stackable, making them a space-saving addition to your kitchen.”
5.CucinaPro Pasta Drying Rack
This natural wood pasta drying rack offers up to 12 feet of drying space. Its well-designed, sturdy stand features removable rods that nest securely in curved slots, allowing for easy access and seamless pasta transfers.
6.Marcato Atlas Electric 150 Pasta Machine
Crafted by an Italian brand, this durable and elegant pasta maker delivers exceptional performance at a reasonable price. It flattens dough into 10 adjustable thickness levels and includes a dual-sided cutter for creating lasagna, fettuccine, and tagliolini. Additionally, it supports a wide range of optional attachments.
7.Mauviel Nonstick Frying Pan
“This pan heats quickly and evenly, making it perfect for everything from cooking crêpes to browning chicken,” says F&W Commerce Editor Mary Claire Lagroue. The carbon steel skillet is pre-coated with beeswax to prevent rust and prime it for seasoning.
8.Staub Cast Iron Grill Pan
This enameled cast-iron grill pan from Staub brings the convenience of indoor grilling with effortless grill marks. Its cast-iron build ensures even heat distribution, while the sturdy handle offers a secure grip, even when hot. The pan’s textured ridges enhance browning, making it a standout in any kitchen.
9.Yoder Smokers YS640S Pellet Grill
The Yoder pellet smoker is a powerhouse, built for both capacity and efficiency, featuring a 20-pound pellet hopper and a spacious grilling surface. What sets it apart, however, is its versatility—it excels not only as a smoker but also as a high-performance grill for searing.
10.Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer
Editorial Director Megan Passaro rates this air fryer highly: “It offers the best of both worlds, effortlessly ‘frying’ Buffalo wings while also toasting bread, baking pizza, and even roasting a whole chicken.”
11.Kuhn Rikon Spider Skimmer
“The Kuhn Rikon Spider Skimmer glides effortlessly through oil,” says Jennifer Zyman. “Its spacious basket quickly lifts large amounts of crispy vegetables, and the long handle keeps you safely away from the heat.”
12.ThermoWorks Smoke Thermometer
The Smoke Remote is a precision remote-controlled meat thermometer that allows you to monitor both meat and smoker temperatures from a distance—no app needed. It's a must-have tool for aspiring pitmasters.
13.Material Stirred Set
“This set includes a pitcher that’s more than twice the size of a standard stir set,” says F&W News and Deals Writer Katie Brown. “With this pitcher, along with the textured jigger and dual-sided mixing spoon, it’s sure to steal the spotlight at my next dinner party.”
14.Rocco The Super Smart Fridge
The Rocco wine fridge offers more than just cooling—it’s designed for modern living. Doubles as a bar cart, and with its modular shelving, it’s perfectly suited to store wine bottles, canned cocktails, sparkling water, or any beverage you prefer.
15.Breville The Smoking Gun Pro
If there’s one kitchen tool that will wow any cocktail enthusiast, it’s this smoking gun. Compact, user-friendly, and perfect for infusing classic cocktails, meats, and cheeses with smoky flavor.
16.Material Full Glass Set
These modern cups are the perfect complement to your mixing glass, blending style and practicality. The versatile set includes four stackable glasses that can serve as elegant cocktail vessels or wine glasses.
17.Williams Sonoma Ice Sphere Mold, Set of 4
“This ice mold creates four spheres at once,” says Senior Update Commerce Writer Jason Horn. “The plastic bottom helps release the frozen spheres, while the silicone lid makes it easy to lift them out for serving.”
18.Pulltap’s Professional Waiter’s Corkscrew
This double-hinged corkscrew is foolproof, featuring a nonstick-coated worm for effortless cork removal, a comfortable grip, and a serrated foil cutter. Its compact size also makes it an ideal stocking stuffer.
19.Miyabi Koh Chef's Knife
If you prefer a smooth blade without dimples but still enjoy the precision of a Japanese-style knife, the Miyabi chef's knife is an excellent choice. Its gradual curve is perfect for rocking and chopping. Whether you're a professional chef or an avid home cook, this knife excels at both heavy-duty prep work and everyday kitchen tasks.
20.Messermeister Take-Apart Stainless Steel Utility Kitchen Scissors
These durable Messermeister scissors are perfect for a variety of kitchen tasks, including opening packages, trimming herbs, and breaking down chicken joints. They're lightweight and comfortable to hold, yet exceptionally sharp. The stainless steel blades are also detachable for easy cleaning between uses.
21.New West KnifeWorks 7-Inch Fillet Knife
Wyoming-based New West KnifeWorks creates some of the most stunning kitchen knives we've tested, and their 7-inch fillet knife is no exception. We admire the knife's razor-sharp powder-metal blade, its durable, one-of-a-kind handle, and the finely tapered point that allows for precise maneuvering around fins and bones.
22.Made In The Butcher Block
This butcher block from Made In features a smart design with two distinct sides. The deep juice groove on one side is perfect for slicing and carving meat, while the smooth side is great for everyday chopping and dicing. The beautiful natural maple wood grain also makes it an impressive charcuterie board.
23.Zwilling Knife Storage Bar
CAROTE’s stainless steel magnetic knife bar offers a sleek, minimalist design that’s surprisingly strong. It’s perfect for storing your favorite knives, shears, and other stainless steel kitchen tools, all while adding a touch of style to your kitchen.
24.Chef’sChoice 1520 AngleSelect Professional Electric Knife Sharpener
A single session with this tool is all it takes to sharpen your blade. Its electric operation is highly efficient, featuring separate grinding wheels in each slot. It even works with serrated knives, which is uncommon for home sharpeners. Additionally, the removable magnetic block at the bottom collects steel dust and shavings for easy cleanup.
25.Bodum Bistro Electric Burr Coffee Grinder
Ideal for both seasoned coffee makers and beginners, Bodum’s coffee grinder features a sleek, minimalist design that complements any countertop. Its appeal lasts, offering consistent grinds, a mess-free experience, and easy cleaning, making it a highly capable and enduring choice.
26.Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select Coffee Maker
Moccamaster is a trusted name in the coffee world, and for good reason. Loved by coffee enthusiasts globally, its intuitive design and exceptional brew quality have earned the Specialty Coffee Association’s seal of approval. With a sleek, modern look available in over 20 colors, it’s as stylish as it is functional.
27.Fellow Carter Move Mug
Fellow’s Carter Move Mug is our top choice for a travel coffee thermos. It keeps drinks hot for up to 12 hours and cold for up to 24 hours, while its ceramic-coated interior ensures no metallic taste in our coffee. We also appreciate the clever splash guard that prevents leaks and spills while on the go.
28.Kinto Sepia Amber Mugs
We’re drawn to the nostalgic charm of Kinto’s retro, amber-hued glass mugs. Offered in both short and tall sizes, these mugs are crafted from heat-resistant glass, making them perfect for both hot and cold beverages. They evoke the feel of a delicate family heirloom, yet they’re durable enough to be microwave- and dishwasher-safe.
29.Instant 4-in-1 Milk Frother and Steamer
“Instant Pot is renowned for its multifunctional designs, so it’s no surprise that the brand’s milk frother does more than just froth milk,” says writer Cindy Brzostowski. “It also doubles as a mug warmer, heating your coffee just as effectively as it creates foam.”
30.De'Longhi Double Wall Thermal Espresso Cups
This set of two espresso cups makes a perfect gift, featuring double-walled glass and a smooth lip for the ultimate sipping experience. Plus, they’re dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup.
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