I followed recipes from experts Alex Guarnaschelli, Tyler Florence, Giada De Laurentiis, and Ina Garten. The best called for red wine and fresh herbs.

I tried cooking macaroni and cheese using Guy Fieri, Rachael Ray, and Robert Irvine's famous recipes, and here's how the dishes stacked up.

I followed recipes from famous chefs Guy Fieri, Ina Garten, and Alton Brown to see which one has the best mashed potatoes for dinners and holidays.

I tried chocolate chip cookie recipes from famous chefs Duff Goldman, Alton Brown, and Martha Stewart. Here's who had the best recipe for cookies.

I tried Guy Fieri, Robert Irvine, and Sunny Anderson's recipes for the classic potluck dish to find the best one to enjoy this Fourth of July weekend.

I followed recipes from famous chefs Geoffrey Zakarian, Ina Garten, Rachael Ray, and Curtis Aikens to see which one has the best egg salad.

I followed Alex Guarnaschelli, Rachael Ray, and Paula Deen's signature recipes for deviled eggs, and the simplest one ended up being the tastiest.

I followed dip recipes from famous chefs Aarón Sánchez, Enrique Olvera, Roberto Santibañez, and Bobby Flay to see which one has the best guacamole.

I followed cocktail recipes from famous chefs Paula Deen, Ina Garten, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Tyler Florence to see which one has the best margarita.

The writer followed Ina Garten, Guy Fieri, and Rachael Ray's garlic-bread recipes, and her favorite one packed a little bit of heat.

I followed recipes from famous chefs Bobby Flay, Carla Hall, Alton Brown, and Guy Fieri to see which one has the best biscuits.

Trisha Yearwood, Ree Drummond, and Bobby Dean all have their own spin on the best pancake recipe. I tried them out to see which one tasted the best.

I followed recipes from famous chefs Ree Drummond, Alton Brown, and Curtis Stone to see which one has the best banana bread.

I tested takes on the satisfying morning staple by popular cooks Trisha Yearwood, Gordon Ramsay, and Guy Fieri. Here's which recipe I'll make again.

I followed recipes from chefs Ina Garten, Ree Drummond, and Giada De Laurentiis. One of my favorite chili recipes had beef and the other had chicken.

I followed Buffalo-wing recipes from famous chefs Guy Fieri, Ina Garten, and Sunny Anderson. The best were cooked differently and were extra crispy.

I followed recipes from famous chefs Duff Goldman, Ree Drummond, and Anne Burrell to see who has the best, easy dessert for two. Here's the winner.

I tried hot chocolate recipes from chefs Ina Garten, Jacques Torres, Sandra Lee, Alton Brown, and Carla Hall and reviewed each. Here's the best one.

From Guy Fieri's grits and Ree Drummond's pies to Ina Garten's baked potato and Duff Goldman's lava cake, here are the best things I made this year.

I tried three fruity mocktail recipes from famous chefs Aaron McCargo Jr., Geoffrey Zakarian, & Ree Drummond to find the best one for "Dry January."