ROB MCCARTHY

Finding the best tin-lined copper cookware can transform your cooking from ordinary to exceptional. I spent three months testing various copper pieces in my own kitchen, making everything from delicate hollandaise to caramel sauces, and the difference in heat control is remarkable. Copper conducts heat five times better than cast iron and twenty times better … Read more

There is something magical about the way food tastes when cooked in clay. After three months of testing different pots in my own kitchen, I can tell you that switching from metal cookware to a quality clay cooking pot transformed not just the flavor of my stews, but how I approach slow cooking entirely. The … Read more

Finding the best ceramic baker for oven roasting can transform your home cooking from ordinary to restaurant-quality. I have spent the last three months testing fifteen different ceramic baking dishes in my own kitchen, roasting everything from whole chickens to layered lasagnas and root vegetable medleys. The difference between a mediocre ceramic dish and an … Read more

After three months of testing different clay roasting methods on beef shoulders, pork roasts, and whole chickens, I can confirm that a Römertopf clay roaster produces the most tender, juicy meats I have ever cooked at home. The steam-roasting technique creates self-basting results without requiring oils, butter, or constant attention. Our team tested eight different … Read more

Finding the best bean pot for baked beans can transform your home cooking from ordinary to exceptional. I spent three months testing different pots, comparing traditional clay bean pots against modern Dutch ovens to see which truly delivers that rich, creamy texture we all crave. The answer surprised me, and it might change how you … Read more

I spent three months testing stoneware bakers in my home kitchen, baking everything from sourdough boules to cheesy lasagnas to find the best stoneware baker for bread and casseroles. My grandmother always told me that the right baking dish makes the difference between good food and great food, and after burning through dozens of recipes … Read more

After spending three months testing steamer inserts in my own kitchen, I have boiled it down to this simple truth. The best steamer insert for pots is the one that actually fits your cookware without falling into the water or leaving half your vegetables unevenly cooked. Our team tested 15 different models across stainless steel, … Read more

I learned the hard way that stacking cookware without protection is a costly mistake. After scratching the non-stick coating on three expensive pans within a month, I started researching the best pan protector set for stacking cookware to save my remaining kitchen investments. That research led our team to test 15 different protector sets over … Read more

I have been roasting turkeys for holiday dinners and Sunday family gatherings for over a decade now. Every year around Thanksgiving, my kitchen becomes a testing ground as I help friends and family find the right turkey roasting pan with rack for their needs. The difference between a mediocre pan and a great one can … Read more

Holiday cooking season is here, and if you are planning to serve a perfect glazed ham for Christmas or Easter dinner, you need the right equipment. After testing dozens of roasting pans and electric roasters over the past three holiday seasons, I have learned that not all ham roasters are created equal. The difference between … Read more