Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. For big jobs like carving a Thanksgiving turkey, we recommend the larger 24-by-18-inch version of this board, which also has a juice canal to catch drippings. Cuts and gouge marks from knives are more forgiving on wood boards because they tend to close up and self-heal over time.

Its midnight granite color hides knife marks and stains, but the board slips even with damp towels underneath. Most experts recommend having one board large enough to chop several ingredients at once, at least 15 inches along one side. What we liked: OXO's plastic cutting boards are true workhorses, and we say this having built up years of experience using them both at work and home. This grippy mat holds cutting boards and bowls securely in place during use, reducing the risk of knife slips and inadvertent spills.

Cuts and other marks tend to close more efficiently, self-healing over time, but the exposed ends also make it easier for end-grain boards to dry out, stain, and crack. Yes, these boards are so versatile and can be used with meat, chicken, fruit, fish, veggies and more!

The larger "Carving and Cutting" board, sold separately, offers plenty of space for larger meats and quantities of fruits and vegetables with its generous dimensions of 14.After the onion-slicing test, this one was enough to bump a couple of cutting boards that were both too hard and too slick from the running.