How Allrecipes Editors Approve and Recommend Products

Our team at Allrecipes knows the value of time spent in the kitchen. We also know the value of functional, affordable, high-quality kitchenware. That’s why we spend our days researching and testing the best products with the home cook in mind. Whether you’re hosting this year’s Thanksgiving and need a new roasting pan or want to upgrade your air fryer, Allrecipes wants to equip you with the best model out there — for you.

Now, you can purchase your new cookware set or replace your favorite frying pan with confidence, knowing that every product is Allrecipes-approved. We examine everything from performance to design and durability, to ease of use and cleaning. We determine each product’s value, and we recommend our favorites based on different needs and considerations — like whether you’re looking to feed a crowd or simply enjoy your creation as a party of one.

Why Take Our Word For It?

Each of our recommendations is backed by thorough research or rigorous testing (and often both). Allrecipes editors and writers comb through the best, most-talked-about, and highest-rated products on the market to determine which to consider.

Our editors, writers, and testers have spent their lives dedicated to food and kitchenware. We consult industry experts for product recommendations, answers to common questions, and advice on choosing the best product based on your needs and budget. In addition, we frequently turn to our very own Allrecipes Allstars about which products they love, and we recommend their top picks based on their expertise.

To stay current with the latest model upgrades and offerings, we frequently refresh our articles to give our readers the most up-to-date information. We regularly check for stock issues, and our labs are constantly rotating in new products to test. In addition to our product recommendations, we have an entire team dedicated to writing about new product launches and sales, so our readers can always snag the best deal.

Since we all come from varying household sizes, incomes, geographic locations, and more, we include a variety of brands and voices whenever possible to incorporate different viewpoints and experiences. You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.

About Our Tests

Once we identify the top products in each category, we put them to the test. With three labs in Des Moines, Iowa; Birmingham, Alabama; and New York City, Allrecipes has an expansive team of experts dedicated to testing the ins and outs of everyday kitchen items.

The teams use a thorough process to test the products side by side, ensuring consistency and accuracy throughout the entire test. The testers not only evaluate the actual performance of the product, but also things like packaging, assembly, and cleanup.

While we wish we could test every product in our lab, we also have a network of experts who sometimes try them out in their own homes. This way, we can also evaluate their everyday and long-term use. It’s important to us that you can visualize these products in your own home, so we always make sure our testers capture their experience along the way.

Our Favorites

After our research and testing, we evaluate the data, ratings, and notes. We look at how the products performed during the same or similar tests compared to their counterparts. We also consider everyday practicalities, like how much counter space an appliance takes up, how heavy a product is, or how many pieces you may need to disassemble (and eventually reassemble!) to clean it.

From there, we develop our insights and choose our favorites. We understand that our “top pick” may not always be a universal option, so we include other recommendations for various categories, like the best option for large families, limited storage space, or budget restrictions. If we tested a product that didn’t meet our expectations, we are transparent in our evaluation criteria and will tell you exactly what our testers didn’t love about it.

Safety

Sometimes, recalls happen. While we do our best to inform our audience promptly, we suggest following the Consumer Product Safety Commission. In addition, it’s always a good idea to register your product with the manufacturer for the latest on product recalls or updates.

Affiliate Disclaimer

When you purchase a product through one of our affiliate links, we may receive a commission. That said, please know we do not recommend anything to our readers that we don’t fully love or haven’t thoroughly tested. Commissions do not impact the products we feature, and we never promise coverage or accept payment from brands.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or feedback about our recommendations and would like to get in touch with the commerce editors, please email us at commerce@allrecipes.com.