A truly great pumpkin pie recipe has to nail three things: a silky, well-spiced filling, a crust that’s flaky yet tender, and the kind of irresistible appeal that earns its place on an already crowded Thanksgiving dessert table. This one delivers on all fronts. As one reader put it, “I don’t think there are enough words in the English vocabulary to describe just how wonderful this homemade pumpkin pie is.”

Here are the key takeaways: 1.) Sweetened condensed milk gives the custard a rich, velvety texture. 2.) Using individual spices—cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves—as opposed to a pre-made mix lets you fine-tune the flavor to your liking. 3.) Canned pumpkin purée (it’s Libby’s for us) delivers consistent texture and pure pumpkin flavor; we wouldn’t be caught at Thanksgiving without a couple of cans. 4.) A jiggle is your sign of success. The filling bakes gently in a flaky blind-baked crust until just set and ever-so-slightly wobbly in the center—it’ll firm up as the pie cools, yielding a creamy, custardy slice that needs nothing more than a dollop of freshly whipped cream.

Tips for the best pumpkin pie

• Start with a cold crust. Chill your rolled and shaped pie shell before blind-baking to help maintain those defined crimps and maximize the flaky layers.
• Use canned pumpkin, not pie filling. Unsweetened pumpkin purée gives you control over sweetness and spice.
• Customize your spice blend. Prefer more ginger or a touch less nutmeg? Adjust to taste—that’s the advantage of skipping store-bought pumpkin spice mix.
• Mind the bake. Pull the pie from the oven when the center still jiggles slightly—overbaking can lead to a stiff, dry filling and unsightly cracks.
• Attack the crack. If your pie does develop fissures as it cools, don’t worry. Just pile whipped cream all over the top and remember: You always intended to serve it that way.
• Make ahead. Pumpkin pie tastes even better the next day. Bake, cool completely, then wrap and chill up to 24 hours before serving.

As people who write about food and test kitchen gadgets for a living, Bon Appétit editors are constantly surrounded by a wide range of products. Between our own purchases and the endless stream of samples sent our way, it means there’s always something new coming across our desks and into our homes. Every month we’re rounding up the standouts we’ve tested or bought ourselves that changed the way we cook and eat.

This month a new piece of kitchen gear that changed our cooking game, a condiment we’ve taken to putting on everything, and a limited-edition bev we’ve been sipping all summer long. Read on for all of the products we’ve been obsessing over this August.

Spindrift Yuzu Mandarin

I had never taken a sip of a drink and felt like my whole world shifted until I cracked open a can of Spindrift’s new Yuzu Mandarin sparkling water. It bursts with bright, tangy citrus notes from the real Japanese yuzu juice that are perfectly balanced by the juicy sweetness of Californian mandarins. The result is a flavor that’s simultaneously nuanced yet familiar. This is a limited-edition, online-only batch, so do yourself a favor and grab a pack (or two, or three…) before it’s gone. Trust me, this is the ultimate summer porch pounder you need in your fridge. —Olivia Tarantino, senior commerce editor

Koala Eco Natural Multi-Purpose Kitchen Cleaner

Having white kitchen counters means that yes, I’m spending more time than I’d like to admit cleaning up drops of egg yolk and streaks of chili crisp after all our summer cooking. I’ve also been trying to make a conscious effort to use natural, nontoxic cleaning products in an area like the kitchen where I’m regularly eating, and I’ve become obsessed with Koala Eco’s natural multipurpose kitchen cleaner. I’d buy it solely for the smell alone, which comes from lemon myrtle and mandarin essential oils, but what matters is that it actually works. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that the product is plant-based and biodegradable. —Kate Kassin, editorial operations manager

KAMA-ASA Black Cutting Board

I recently picked up a new cutting board from Kama-Asa, the newish Japanese kitchenware shop in the growing Japanese marketplace collection off Norman Avenue in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. It is so pleasant to prep veg on. My knife feels secure when I use it, and I don’t have to deal with the same paranoia about microplastics as I do when I think about plastic cutting boards. Cleanup is a breeze (especially for something that requires hand-washing lest it warp), and it doesn’t clash with my kitchen. It doesn’t completely replace my wooden cutting board, but it’s nice to have a solid number two option. —Joseph Hernandez, associate director of drinks and lifestyle

Birkenstock Super Birki 2.0

I’ve been testing indoor pizza ovens, which meant two full days in the Test Kitchen. On the first day I wore sneakers; by the end of the nine-hour day my feet were so sore. On day two I slipped on the Birkenstock Super Birkis—and wow. These workhorse clogs did what no sneaker ever could: make a full day of cooking actually comfortable. They’re loose enough to let your feet breathe, snug enough to support your arches, and super easy to clean thanks to the waterproof upper (clutch when you’re splashing tomato sauce around). I went for bold green, but they also come in more subtle colors like black and olive green, which Alaina and commerce writer Wilder Davies got. The three of us keep them at the office and switch into them every time we’re in the Test Kitchen. Pro tip: size down. I’m usually a 38, and the 37 was perfect. —O.T.

East Fork Guava Everyday Bowls

My collection of shallow bowls (a.k.a. bowl plates, a.k.a. blates) is admittedly out of control—and yet I can’t seem to stop adding new ones to my cupboard. The most recent addition is a set of Everyday Bowls from East Fork in their newly launched seasonal color Guava. They’re the ideal size for grain bowls, pasta, or a serving of my go-to fish curry, and the color is a gorgeous, juicy hue that sits somewhere between pink and terracotta. I’ll swap them out for my set of forest green bowls come fall, but for now I’m enjoying the summery pop of color. —Alaina Chou, commerce writer

Bungkus Bagus Sambal Goreng Chili Topping

It all started with buying crispy shallots, little pops of umami crunch that I find welcome on literally everything. Then came store-bought crispy garlic slices from my local Asian market. Finally, Sambal Goreng Chili Topping tore into my culinary universe like a condiment supernova. It kicks like Chuck Norris. It doesn’t just add heat, though—it adds the kind of bass that rattles the trunk latch of your car. Garlic, shallot, and chilies tangle up on your taste buds until you don’t know what is what. It is the finishing blast that makes my savory egg scrambles, rice-whatevers, and soupy anythings feel wonderfully complete. It’s borderline too spicy for me, but I can’t stop eating it because it is just that good. —Chris Morocco, food director

Pomelo Casa Large Hand-Painted Bowl

The McCarren Park Greenmarket has become a Saturday morning non-negotiable in my household this summer. We usually return home with a whole big bag of peak produce, wash it, and then put all the fruit (yes, heirloom tomatoes count) in our Pomelo Casa bowl. It’s the most beautiful hand-painted bowl and is big enough to fit our whole haul. Plus, since it looks so nice sitting out on the counter, it actually reminds us to consume all of our produce before it gets too ripe. —K.K.

Staud Tommy Bag

As a lover of food and also of cute things, I’m very into all the cute-food-printed clothes and accessories I’ve been seeing recently. Staud’s Tommy bag comes in a multitude of cute food prints—so many, I can’t pick a favorite. I grew up in a New England household where saltines comprised an entire food group, so the “Stautines” design is near and dear to my heart. But then there’s also the clutch made to look like a “Staudines” tin, one emblazoned with a hot dog (featuring the ballpark concession on one side and wiener dog on the other), and one featuring a host of jaunty crudités veggies. Gotta catch ’em all? —Abbey Stone, senior commerce director

Oxo Good Grips Corn Prep Peeler

Jersey-fresh sweet corn is my favorite summer vegetable—so much so that I eat it by the spoonful, tossed with butter, herbs, and a squeeze of citrus. This little corn peeler is a total game-changer. Before, I’d awkwardly saw kernels off the cob with a knife, sending them scattering across the counter. Now I can strip an ear in one smooth swipe, with less effort than peeling a carrot. I even let a friend try it the other day; her eyes went wide, and she turned to me in awe. It’s quick, mess-free, and makes tackling a pile of farmers market corn a total breeze. —O.T.

Oxtails

Step 1

Rinse 2½ lb. ½”–¾” thick oxtails under cool running water; drain and place in a large bowl. Add 1 large red onion, thinly sliced, 1 large green bell pepper, halved, ribs and seeds removed, cut into strips, 1 bunch cilantro, tough stems removed, cut into 2″-long pieces, 6 garlic cloves, finely grated, one 1.4-oz. packet sazón con culantro y achiote (about 2 tsp.), 2 Tbsp. adobo seasoning, and 2 Tbsp. dried oregano and mix until meat is coated in seasonings.

Step 2

Heat 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high. Working in 3–4 batches to avoid overcrowding the pot, add oxtail (try to leave most of seasoning in bowl, but if some cilantro and vegetables adhere, that’s okay). Cook, turning halfway through, until browned on both sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate as you go.

Step 3

Return all oxtails to pot. Pour 4 cups water into bowl with remaining seasonings and vegetables, then add to pot. Bring to a simmer (still over medium-high heat); cover and cook until liquid reduces by a fourth, about 30 minutes.

Step 4

Stir 3 oz. tomato paste (about 6 Tbsp.) and a little oxtail cooking liquid in a small bowl until paste is dissolved. Reduce heat to medium and stir tomato paste mixture into broth in pot. Re-cover pot, leaving lid askew, and cook, skimming excess fat or scum from surface as needed and adding up to 1 cup water to keep oxtails covered if needed and/or reducing heat to medium-low to prevent meat from burning underneath, until meat separates from the bones and is tender, 30–60 minutes. (If meat still isn’t tender at this point, add a little more water and continue cooking, checking for doneness and adding a little more water every 15 minutes until ready.)

Do Ahead: Oxtails can be cooked 3 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container; cover and chill. Skim off any excess fat before reheating gently on stovetop or in microwave.

Salad and Assembly

Step 5

Gently toss 2 avocados, cut into about ¾” pieces, 1 large cucumber, peeled, cut into about ¾” pieces, juice of 1 lime, ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt, and a pinch of freshly ground pepper in a large bowl to combine. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed.

Step 6

Divide oxtails among plates and arrange some salad on the side of each.

Welcome to Tomato Week, Bon Appétit’s high-summer celebration of our all-time favorite fruit. Fill your totes with heirlooms and pack your pockets with Sun Golds: Each day, we’re sharing a brand new, extra-delicious way to make the most of this fleeting season.

Imagine the tender, flavorful filling of a pork dumpling—seasoned with soy sauce and brightened with a combination of ginger, garlic, and scallion. Now imagine that instead of a typical dumpling wrapper, it’s stuffed inside a juicy tomato, meant to be eaten with a fork and knife alongside a mound of rice. Cute and a little silly, it’s a fun way to use up an excess of summer tomatoes in a surprising and filling way, even straight from the baking dish.

This recipe calls for 8–10 slicer (or beefsteak) tomatoes because they can really vary in size. You’ll want all of the tomatoes full nearly to the top with your seasoned pork mixture; if your tomatoes are on the larger end, you may only have enough pork to stuff 8 in total.

Welcome to Tomato Week, Bon Appétit’s high-summer celebration of our all-time favorite fruit. Fill your totes with heirlooms and pack your pockets with Sun Golds: Each day, we’re sharing a brand new, extra-delicious way to make the most of this fleeting season.

While we’d never say no to an herby chimichurri or salsa verde, nothing packs the same umami punch as a sauce made from cooked-down tomatoes. Their sweet-tart-savory qualities become deeper and more majestic as they reduce, like a reddening sun diving toward the horizon. Add a handful of carefully layered spices and aromatics, and you’ve got a sauce that transforms a platter of steak into a summer fireworks display. Double up and save some in the fridge for later. Also excellent over grilled or roasted chicken or grilled eggplant.

Last update: 6:03 p.m., July 11, 2025

Hear ye, hear ye: We’ve reached the final day of Amazon Prime Day 2025. This year’s sales event has been not one, not two, but four days long from July 8–11, and at midnight tonight, it’ll come to a close.

Although Prime Day is flooded with discounts, most are mediocre at best. That’s where we come in. Before you succumb to spending hours hunting for the best deals, allow us to do the work for you.

At Bon Appétit, our editors don’t just pull recommendations from Amazon’s top sellers—we’ve spent hundreds of hours testing kitchen products in the BA Test Kitchen and our own homes. We’ve air-fried dozens upon dozens of baskets of frozen sweet potato fries, blitzed up enough smoothies to serve the morning breakfast rush, and cooked more pots of perfectly fluffy rice than we can reasonably count. We’ve vacuumed, scrubbed, and mopped our way through mountains of dirt and grime, all in the name of finding the tools and appliances that are worth your money.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the flood of deals, let us make it easy. We’ve rounded up the only Prime Day kitchen deals worth your attention, all based on our years of hands-on testing. Whether you’re looking for a shiny new Dutch oven or trying to stock up on cleaning essentials, we’ve got you covered.

We’ve been updating this story regularly throughout the week as new deals drop, and will continue to do so up until the very end. Make sure to bookmark this page and check back here throughout the day as those final deals drop.

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The Prime Day kitchen deals that even surprised us:

The very best kitchen deals

We looked through thousands of deals to find the very best ones on offer right now. These products have all been tested and vetted by our team of experts, and have become integral parts of our own cooking routines.

Our favorite silicone spatulas are 30% off

One of commerce writer Alaina Chou’s most used kitchen tools is her trusty GIR silicone spatula, and right now you can snag a set of three for around $20—that’s 30% off full price.

A product test-winning dish rack that’s expandable—and 23% off

No dish drying rack is perfect, but this one from Joseph Joseph comes pretty close. It’s versatile and adaptable to different spaces in a way no other model we tested was. At 23% off for Prime Day, it’s a bonafide steal that’ll grant you a lifetime of dish drying bliss.

A top-tier food processor for almost $100 off

This is a stellar machine, and the only reason it doesn’t top our best food processors list is that it’s technically discontinued. However, we’ve continued to see it on sale at a few online retailers, and we were thrilled to see it included in this year’s Prime Day sale. Our testers preferred the user experience of this model compared to the original Cuisinart. Its safety features and locking mechanisms are less fussy, and it comes with some unique features like a smaller capacity work bowl you can swap in for tiny tasks.

The best personal blender is almost half off

Commerce writer Alaina Chou swears by a personal-sized bullet-style blender for her morning smoothies, solo batches of soup, and small batch sauces. This product test-winning model from Nutribullet is sleek, powerful, and on sale at a major discount right now—and by major, we mean the lowest price we’ve ever seen it listed at.

Our all-time favorite blender is this Vitamix—and it’s 30% off

If we could recommend one appliance deal to take advantage of this Prime Day, it very well might be this 30% discount on the one and only Vitamix 5200. Vitamix is known as the best of the best in the blender world for a reason, and this particular model has been our top pick for years now for its ideal balance of simplicity and power. This may be the biggest discount we see on this model all year—we typically see it closer to 15–20% off—so snag it now before it sells out or increases in price.

Save $100 on the best budget espresso machine

This petite Breville espresso machine is the easiest way to get into pulling shots if you’ve never done it before. Not only does it fit nicely on the counter, even in a small kitchen, its simple interface and excellent temperature control are almost completely dummy-proof. This is also the first machine to use Breville’s automatic milk texturing for your cappuccinos and flat whites, and while lots of companies’ auto steaming is hit or miss, Breville has mastered the tech.

The very best rice cooker is yours for 19% off

Zojirushi makes some of the best rice cookers on the market, and the NP-HCC10XH has won our product test for years for its superior performance and wide range of capabilities. It’s on sale for almost 20% off right now, and we don’t necessarily expect it to stay that way for the entire week—so we’d recommend taking advantage now.

An insane 39% deal on our favorite nugget ice maker

Senior commerce writer Emily Farris has tested a lot of countertop ice makers over the last few years and has found that, while competitors come close, the GE Profile Opal 2.0 is the only machine that makes true Sonic-style nugget ice. Of course, the good ice comes with some sticker shock, but right now there’s an incredible deal on an XL model that comes with a side tank. It’s nearly 40% off—which is a savings of $250! If you’ve been dreaming of having this machine in your own home, you don’t want to miss this deal.

Take 32% off the best air purifier for the kitchen

Senior commerce writer Emily Farris uses this air purifier from Shark to help make up for the lack of an exhaust system in her rental apartment kitchen. She loves that it features real-time air quality monitoring, and that the multilayer HEPA filter can last for up to five years. Get it now while it’s available for over 30% off.

A life-changing dish scrubby—get a 3-pack for 15% off

This colorful little scrubby is machine washable, dishwasher-safe, and so effective, we’re willing to bet it’ll replace all of your current dishwashing tools. Grab a pack of 3 on sale for just $12 right now.

The gold-standard wooden cutting board is 20% off

John Boos cutting boards—a.k.a. “Boos Blocks” or “Boos Boards”—are an industry favorite for a reason. They’ve got a smooth surface with enough give to be gentle on your precious knives, don’t retain food odors or stains, are easy to hand wash, and come in lots of shapes and sizes to suit every kitchen and cook. Our favorite style is made of maple wood and has a handy juice groove to spare your countertop from any drippings.

Our favorite stainless steel frying pan (with a lid!) is 20% off

Deputy food editor Hana Asbrink says that All-Clad’s entire range of cookware—from entry-level to high-end—is remarkably consistent in its performance. These pans don’t warp like some cheaper options do, and they heat evenly all the way across the pan. They are also, according to Hana, “largely indestructible.” This one is large enough to accommodate dinner for the whole family, and comes with a lid.

The best cleaning essential deal is this pack of microfiber cleaning cloths (they’re 38% off)

Farris relies on these microfiber cloths from Mr. Siga to clean surfaces and cut down on paper towel usage. They’re the kind of thing you should replace once they wear out, so take advantage of this deal on a 12-pack to stock up.

An excellent ceramic nonstick pan for 20% off

GreenPan’s Paris Pro line is a great pick for nontoxic cookware for most home cooks for a few reasons. It’s hefty enough to feel durable while remaining lightweight enough to be easily maneuverable. It’s affordable enough that you won’t have to break the bank when you inevitably need to replace it in a few years (even more so now, at the lowest price we’ve seen this week), and, most important, food slid right off it in our testing. The one downside to the Paris Pro is that it isn’t induction-compatible. If you’re an induction user who wants a ceramic nonstick pan, we recommend you opt for the Valencia Pro, which is the current top pick in our product review.

An easy-to-carry cooler for your summer beach hangs at 35% off

Yeti coolers are amazing, but they’re also pretty bloody big. However, Yeti released a backpack version of its soft Hopper cooler that has all the chill capabilities—keeping ice frozen for a full 24 hours—in an easy-to-carry bag. If there’s a more perfect item to bring bevs to the beach we don’t know what it is. [NB: I’ll send a pic, but it’s a different color)

The best juicer, period, is marked down by over $100

It’s not common in our product tests that there really is no competition for the top spot, but that was the deal when we tested juicers. The Nama J2, which is presently 21% off for Prime Day, can fit a whole basket’s worth of fruit and veggies in the hopper at once (you can put unpeeled oranges in, but you should really peel them if you don’t want juice that’s bitter from the peel), and squeezes more from them than anything else we’ve tried.

The best cordless vacuum deal is this 24% off discount on a Dyson

Dyson’s newest stick vacuum is as powerful as they come and not only can it do real work on floors full of pet hair, it can detect how much power is needed as you clean and adjust accordingly, making the run time close to a full hour without needing to stop and charge.

Never overcook or undercook anything ever again with this instant read thermometer at 35% off

When it came to speed and accuracy in our meat thermometer testing, the Typhur Instaprobe was in a dead heat with longtime favorite Thermoworks Thermapen One. The Typhur has a few particularly nice features to go with that awesome functionality: A distinctive, futuristic-looking design, a huge, rotating OLED display, and a built-in magnet so you can stick it right to the oven door or the fridge when you’re not using so it’s always close at hand.

A high quality, long lasting drip coffee maker for 30% off

The Technivorm Moccamaster is a longtime darling of both online coffee publications and coffee lovers. The company’s machines were actually the first to receive the SCA Golden Cup standard stamp of approval, and we can confirm they make a great cup of joe. We also love the old school diner coffee maker look, and that they come in a plethora of fun colors. The KBGV 10-cup model is currently on sale for a whopping 30% off.

The best deal on shoes for the kitchen? These snazzy clogs for 20% off

Calzuro clogs have long been a fave kitchen shoe for many BA staffers past and present. They’re lightweight, sleek, supportive, and you can get them with holes or without depending on whether you’d rather prioritize ventilation or spill protection. They’re on sale for 20% off in a couple colors right now.

Take 20% off a solid chef’s knife that comes in fun colors

This knife is well-balanced and very comfortable to grip and maneuver thanks to the seamless transition between its handle and blade. It was sharp out of the box and performed well in all of our tests—plus it’s held up well over time according to the folks in the test kitchen we spoke with who have used it frequently. It doesn’t win our product test because we generally think it’s worth paying $30 more to spring for our winning pick from Mac, but given that it’s on sale at 20% off right now we definitely think it’s worth picking up—especially if you’re enticed by the fun colors.

This pro-quality coffee grinder is now 20% off

The only reason Fellow’s heavy duty, flat-burred Ode grinder wasn’t the #1 pick in our coffee grinder testing is because it doesn’t grind fine enough for espresso. But that’s not a flaw, it’s a choice. Fellow wanted to product the best home grinder for methods like pour-over, drip and French press, and, in order to give it all the features to do that they made the decision to let espresso go. Right now it’s 20% off, but Fellow announced that it’s going to have to raise prices on a number of its products to maintain their quality in the face of tariffs, so this is a particularly good time to buy.

Our product test-winning mop-vac is back on sale for $270 off

Senior commerce writer and cleaning extraordinaire Emily Farris believes strongly that a mop-vacuum hybrid will cut your cleaning time in half—and probably also change your life. This one from Tineco won our product test, and it’s on sale for almost 40% off for Prime Day.

The best budget drip coffee maker is even more affordable at 13% off

In testing, we appreciated that the Brewsense’s coffee came out at a ready-to-drink temperature. Contrast that with some cheap coffee makers that produce scalding coffee. When it’s your first cup of the day, you want it now—not after it’s had a few minutes to cool down.