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Lizzy Briskin

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Lizzy Briskin (she/her) is a contributing analyst and writer in the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen & Cooking Lab. She tests kitchen appliances and gear for the GH Institute and writes about food and cooking. She is a food and lifestyle writer and recipe developer who has served as food editor at Real Simple, Food Network, and Pioneer Woman. Her writing and recipes have appeared in outlets including National Geographic, Bon Appétit, Women's Health, Better Homes and Gardens, and The Bump. She has a culinary degree from Cambridge School of Culinary Arts and a BA in English from Amherst College.  

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A roasted chicken resting on a wooden cutting board.

As a Chef, I’ve Stopped Roasting Chicken in the Oven—Here’s What I Do Instead

Here’s how to roast a beautiful chicken on a weeknight.

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We've Tested 81 Toasters to Find the Best for Sourdough, White Bread, and Bagels

We’ve toasted more than 2,000 slices (and counting) to bring you the best toasters for every kitchen and budget.

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These top-rated combo appliances can pop popcorn, air fry chicken wings, and even bake a cake.

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5 Best Built-In Microwaves, According to Kitchen Experts

The same great functionality as other microwaves, without sacrificing counter space.

Two air fryers side by side, one black and one white, against a colorful grid background.

5 Best Small Air Fryers That Won't Dominate Your Countertop, According to Experts

Save space and cook smarter with the best compact air fryers for one or two people.

A person spreading tomato sauce on pizza dough with ingredients in the background.

We Tried 7 Store-Bought Pizza Sauces — These 3 Were the Best

Ok, one involves a *tiny* amount of prep work.

Good Housekeeping tester checks a batch of crinkle-cut fries inside a Ninja air fryer basket during product testing. The air fryer’s digital control panel with cooking modes including Air Fry, Air Roast, Bake and Reheat is visible, while the tester evaluates browning, crispness, texture and overall cooking performance to identify the best-performing air fryers.

After Testing 70+ Models, These Are the Best Air Fryers

Big ones, small ones, traditional models, new glass versions. We’ve got an opinion.

Person using a digital air fryer to make crinkle-cut fries in a kitchen setting.

We Tested 14 Ninja Air Fryers to Find the Best Models

One has been our favorite for over five years.

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