Mace Dent Johnson is a staff writer on the kitchen team at Wirecutter. Their background is in creative writing and academic research, and they are always thinking about food.

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  • Our pick for best ice cream maker, shown with a bowl of homemade vanilla ice cream, an ice cream scoop, and a mini round cake.

    The Best Ice Cream Maker

    by Mace Dent Johnson

    We’ve tested 21 ice cream makers, and our favorite is the Cuisinart ICE-21. It’s a great tool for beginners and pros alike.

  • Seven pints of the best vegan ice cream of various brands and flavors, shown with bowls, spoons, and an ice cream scoop.

    The Best Vegan Ice Cream

    by Mace Dent Johnson

    We tried 35 pints of vegan ice cream from 16 ice cream brands. We loved nine of them, including flavors from Jeni’s, Van Leeuwen, and Trader Joe’s.

  • A selection of our picks for best frozen pizza on a red background.

    The Best Frozen Pizzas

    by Mace Dent Johnson

    We tried 26 frozen pepperoni and cheese pizzas and picked our favorites, in styles ranging from rising crust to deep dish to Neapolitan.