ROB MCCARTHY

Every October, our kitchen turns into a slow-cooking operation. Three slow cookers line the counter, the windows fog up with apple-scented steam, and the dog won’t leave the room because something sweet is happening. After testing this apple butter recipe across six batches, three apple varieties, and every method from oven to Instant Pot, I … Read more

There is nothing quite like the smell of apples and cinnamon simmering on your stove for hours. Our team has tested dozens of apple cider recipes over the past three fall seasons, adjusting spice levels, apple combinations, and cooking methods until we landed on a version that beats anything you can buy at a store. … Read more

If you have ever craved Chinese takeout on a Tuesday night but wanted something fresher, healthier, and faster than delivery, this broccoli beef recipe is the answer. It is a classic Chinese-American stir-fry featuring tender slices of beef and crisp-tender broccoli coated in a savory, slightly sweet sauce — all done in one pan and … Read more

Some recipes sit in my regular rotation because they are effortless, fast, and genuinely delicious — this cherry tomato pasta recipe hits all three. It comes together in about 20 minutes with a short list of fresh ingredients and makes the kind of sauce that tastes like you simmered it for hours. The magic happens … Read more

I have made this Chicken Marsala recipe more times than I can count. It was the first dish I learned to cook that actually tasted like something from a restaurant, and it is still my go-to when I want to impress without spending three hours in the kitchen. The secret is simpler than most people … Read more

My homemade cinnamon roll recipe has been tested more than 40 times over three years in my kitchen, and I still get excited when I pull a tray of these golden, gooey rolls from the oven. If you have ever wanted bakery-style cinnamon rolls that taste better than Cinnabon, with a tender crumb and a … Read more

I have made this Marry Me Shrimp Pasta recipe more times than I can count, and every single time someone takes a bite, they ask for the recipe. The name sounds bold, but after one taste of that creamy sun-dried tomato sauce clinging to perfectly cooked shrimp and al dente penne, you will understand why … Read more

Every Thanksgiving, I watch friends and family go back for a second slice of pumpkin pie. That moment is exactly why I spent three months testing this pumpkin pie recipe until I got it right. After baking more than 20 pies, adjusting the spice blend, testing fresh versus canned pumpkin, and consulting baking forums, I … Read more

If you have ever visited Carbone in New York City, you already know why their spicy rigatoni vodka became the most talked-about pasta dish in America. That velvety, glossy tomato cream sauce with a fiery kick from Calabrian chilies is the kind of thing you think about days after the meal. The good news is … Read more