“This captures the essence of the classic take-out dish, but is so fresh and customizable — and you can control the quality of the ingredients,” says Natasha Kravchuk, the author of “Natasha’s Kitchen.” “The combination of ingredients creates a deeply flavorful, slightly sweet and savory glaze. Basically it’s a party in your mouth!” Serves: …
We tried 30 models on multiple fabrics. These brought the heat. BEST FOR TRAVEL Iris Compact Travel Steam Iron, $30 amazon.com What this option lacks in features — no digital display or fabric-specific settings — it makes up for in portability, at only 6.5 in. long. It can also be used to steam clothing …
We assembled and decorated 47 fake firs (and pines and spruces). These three guarantee a merry Christmas without the mess. BEST VALUE Puleo 6.5-ft. Pre-Lit Alaskan Fir Tree, $169 target.com This fir-style tryee has a unique wide-branch shape that creates the “perfect blank canvas” for large statement ornaments. And compared to many other traditional …
We rated 30 self-propelled models. These are the machines that REALLY clean. BEST BUDGET OPTION ILIFE V35 Pro Robot Vaccum, $165 ilife.com It’s no suprise that tech-based cleaning solutions can be expensive, but this model offers “expert efficiency” — and a handy remote control — at a more wallet-friendly price point. BEST FOR HARD …
When summer’s in full swing, stay hydrated with these top picks. BEST BUDGET OPTION Nalgene 32 oz. Wide Mouth Ultralite Bottle, $12 nalgene.com Big, tough, easy to tote, if you’re looking for a no-frills container that keeps drinks cool — and won’t have you melting down if it’s accidentally left behind at the pool …
We ranked 26 popular oral irrigators on design, features and effeciveness. These three are our favorites. BEST BUDGET OPTION H2ofloss Portable Dental Oral Irrigator, $33 h2ofloss.com For the price point, this user-friendly model offers more than you might expect. Among its features: six interchangeable heads, including a tongue cleaner and an orthodontic tip for …
Looking to track more than just pounds? Allow us to weigh in. BEST BUDGET OPTION RENPHO Smart Body Fat Scale, $20 amazon.com For the price point, you can’t beat this scale’s features: a bright digital display, Bluetooth connectivity and advanced metrics like body fat, muscle mass and metabolic age. RUNNER-UP, BEST OVERALL Arboleaf Body …
Single malts used to be synonymous with Scotland. But now that scores of distillers are making them in America, it’s time to start sampling the country’s most exciting new bottles. When it comes to brown spirits, single-malt whiskeys have long worn the gilded crown. Doing a celebratory shot of Jim Beam bourbon or Jameson …
The Best Hair Dryers We rated 34 popular models on how well they tamed and styled all hair types. These four blew us away. BEST BUDGET OPTION InfinitiPRO by Conair SmoothWrap Hair Dryer, $60 ulta.com For the money, it doesn’t get much better than this powerful model that produced “smooth and voluminous” results only …
We gave 24 models a trial by fire. These four are soup season MVPs. BEST BUDGET OPTION Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 6-qt. enamel Dutch Oven, $69 amazon.com Testers called this vessel — part of Drew Barrymore’s kitchenware line — a “great entry-level item,” one that performs in the oven or on the stovetop and …