Category: Cooking with Kids

What is the best deep fryer with basket? We asked our parent readers for their favorites and then tried out several brands ourselves. Which was best for french fries? Budget-friendly? What about deep fryer pots? Here are the ones we think are best.

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What’s the best jamon iberico (iberico ham)? And what makes jamon iberico so special? We taste-tested jamon iberico from several brands to find the best bets. Which had the best smoky flavor? Which paired best with wine? Here are the winners. FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What is the best propane deep fryer? To find out, we tried out several brands, frying up fish, french fries and even a turkey. Which was fastest to heat up? Easiest to set up and use? Here are the ones we recommend.

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What’s the best pellet smoker tube for your BBQ grill? We tried out 7 brands to see what worked best. Which produced the best results? The best for longer-term meat smoking? Here are the ones we’d recommend!

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What’s the best sous vide cooker? To find out, we tried out 7 brands in different price ranges. Which was quickest? Most precise and consistent? Most affordable? Here are the ones we recommend.

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What’s the best electric knife sharpener? We tried out 9 different knife sharpeners to find the answer. Which were easiest to use? Quickest? Then we surveyed our parent readers to find their favorites. Based on those recommendations and our own hands-on experience, we recommend these knife sharpeners.

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What’s the best hand blender? Also called immersion blenders, these blenders are best for smoothies, soft food (baby food) and soups. To find the best hand blenders on the market, we tried out 11 different brands. Which worked best? Quietest? Easiest to clean? Here are the ones we’d recommend.

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What is the best avocado oil? To find out, we ordered a dozen different brands and tested them in different recipes. And since we know it is also popular as a lotion, we also tried several oils as a moisturizer for dry skin (something we know all too well here in Colorado)! Here are the winners.

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What’s the best spicy ramen? To find out, we took 8 brands of spicy ramen and did a blind taste test. Which had the most heat? The best noodles? Here are the ones we’d recommend.

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