While the traditional image of a cemetery conjures a grassy lawn occupied by rows and rows of gray headstones, vertical cemeteries allow for more deceased to occupy a single site, and for more architectural creativity. The worlds tallest cemetery just so happens to be in Brazil: The Memorial Necrpole Ecumnica tops out at 32 stories and houses 14,000 (deceased) people, including Pel. Other vertical cemeteries can be found in Mexico City, Paris, New Orleans, Egypt, and Mumbai. The towering typology is a good fit for cities with lots of inhabitants and scant space. At Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Los Angeles brought to fruition its first foray into the building style, hoping to offer dignity and grace for those no longer with us, albeit with a space-saving approach.Gower Mausoleum is perched above the heart of Hollywood near Santa Monica Boulevard. It was designed by Lehrer Architects and Arquitectura y Diseo, both local offices. It will host the remains of 50,000 people, adding 22,500 new crypt spaces to Hollywood Forever Cemetery and 30,000 niches for ashes.Coffins can be stacked eight times, with each floor soaring 20 feet high. (Tim Griffiths)Plans for Gower Mausoleum were first released by Lehrer Architects in 2019, as reported by AN. The new building tops out at 100 feet and is made of concrete. It has open breezeways and a stepped-garden street front. It sits on axis with the iconic Hollywood sign which is fitting, given that so many of the people resting at Hollywood Forever Cemetery worked in show business. The architects ideated a system where a total eight coffins can be stacked atop one another, inside floors with 20-foot ceiling heights. Each of the crypts, designers shared, are formed with 3-inch vertical and horizontal slabs of concrete that create a honeycomb structure.The facade design drew from a variety of references, all the way from pop art to ancient buildings. (Tim Griffiths)Many of Gower Mausoleums landscape features were designed by Studio MLA, for instance its calming water walls and a curated selection of lush, evergreen trees, shrubs, and grasses. The design team said they drew from a wide range of references, including Donald Judd, Carl Andre, Andy Warhol, and Eduardo Chillida, but also ancient ziggurats and mastabas from Mexico and Persianot unlike Itala Fulvia Villas Sexto Panteon in Argentina.This project is about HOME, Michael B. Lehrer, founding principal of Lehrer Architects, shared in a statement. It is a place of memory and prophecy.The building is made up of breezeways stacked atop one another. (Tim Griffiths)Sharing a city block with Paramount Studios and watched over by the mountaintop Hollywood Sign just north, Hollywood Forever Cemetery is a profoundly Hollywood place that is at once ephemeral and enduring, Lehrer continued. This fully exterior place of literal and figurative gravitaschronically drenched with fresh, sublime Pacific breezes and endless, expansive viewsachieves a verdant lightness of being by being doused in a reverie daylight and its deep shadows. It is the full process of life, death and renewal rising proud in the center of Hollywood. The breezeways have free flowing air and light thanks to the porous facade. (Tim Griffiths)Roberto Sheinberg, founding principal of Arquitectura y Diseo added: Our experience with dense urban projects, combined with a deep understanding of housing principles and the importance of open, park-like spaces, shaped our process and approach from the very beginning by creating a rhythm of dense concrete towers for interments, thoughtfully balanced with open, expansive spaces that celebrate both life and our city.

The new Tarkov wipe has not got off to a good start. Credit: Battlestate GamesThe launch of the new Escape From Tarkov wipe and patch has been plagued by a range of technical issues that have caused players to lose gear, be able to access things that should be locked and struggle to actually get into a raid.After launching earlier today, the new Escape From Tarkov wipe and patch has been well received in terms of the new content added, but poorly received due to technical issues, with some streamers saying it is the worst wipe they have experienced in a long time.Not only are players having to deal with the usual wipe server issues, which are resulting in long queue times and frequent disconnects, but there are also some more serious tech issues. Many players around the world are reporting a lot of lag spikes and stutters as they play, which is something I have also experienced and is incredibly frustrating.Then, multiple players have reported losing gear and getting no rewards to extracting due to server issues, whereas others have died in a raid only to land back at the main menu with all their gear still in their inventory. One example is streamer Pestily, who lost a LedX due to the missing items bug that rewarded him XP for the previous raid he was on.MORE FOR YOUThese tech issues are not the only ones, as another appeared within the first few minutes of the wipe going live. In the patch notes for the Escape From Tarkov 0.16.0.0 update, it was announced that the flea market would be closed for the first two weeks of the wipe. This seems like a great idea on paper, that should solve one of the biggest problems Tarkov has had in recent wipes; the rapid progression hardcore players experienced.However, when the wipe first launched, some players discovered that instead of the flea market being off limits, it was in fact open for business. While this is unconfirmed, it looked like it was the same flea market from the end of the previous wipe, so there were a lot of very rare items available for sale on there, which obviously could give players who purchased rare items as major advantage.The game was taken offline and the flea market was wiped, removing it for the next two weeks, but it appears that players who purchased items were able to keep them. A secondary wipe likely would have been a better solution, given it was spotted within 15 minutes of the first players getting into the game, but that did not happen despite some speculation that it would.On the TarkovTV stream that was taking place at the time, game director Nikita Buyanov said the game was also the victim of a DDOS attack, however the timing for that seemed a little convenient when it happened minutes after the flea market issue was discovered.If you are yet to start the new Escape From Tarkov wipe it might be a good idea to wait a day or two for the issues to be resolved and then start playing, as it will likely be a much smoother experience then. If you want to wait until the end of the year, then you can also earn some Twitch Drops that could make your first raids a lot easier given the rarity of items that are being given out.

Panoramic landscape of abandoned mining town of Ivittuut, Greenland gettyPresident Trumps quest to have the United States gain ground, through what might possibly be a leveraged purchase of Greenland from Denmark, is gaining momentum. What initially seemed like an atavistic aspiration after a stressful election is becoming a more serious prospect as Denmark announced a massive increase in security spending on Christmas eve. Alarmingly, the Russians have expressed support for Trumps suggestion as this would drive a wedge between the US and its European NATO allies. Further, it could also validate Russias interest in a repurchase of Alaska which many nationalists feel was an unfair sale price in the nineteenth century. While Trump is likely to fully defend Alaskas security, the scramble for polar resources is likely to get messier as the first U.S. Ambassador at large for the Arctic considers his future three months after senate confirmation.What is driving Trumps interest in Greenland is no doubt its minerals endowment and this is by no means a new motivation for U.S. security presence on the worlds largest island. For the past two years, I have been leading a U.S. National Science Foundation project to consider ways of redeveloping Greenland old mineral infrastructure for a warmer world. My doctoral student Thomas Hale conducted field work and consultative meetings on the island with reference to an old mining site that has a storied past linkage to American security interests which I discovered while doing research for a book titled Soil to Foil: Aluminum and the Quest for Industrial Sustainability. Aluminum is the most abundant metal in the earths crust but paradoxically it was among the last to be isolated for industrial use. The secret sauce that allowed for industrial exploitation of aluminum was a rare mineral called cryolite. The co-discoverer of this process of using cryolite was a Charles Hall, who was also the founder of the Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa). The only known cryolite mine in the early part of the twentieth century was in Greenland. As demand for aluminum grew astronomically with the advent of military and commercial aviation, so too did the salience of Greenland.There was increasing anxiety about the dependence of the production process on this one single mineral source in a remote, isolated location. Researchers at Alcoa were tirelessly working to find a way to synthesize cryolite from more abundant primary materials. Finally in 1932, three researchers at Alcoa led by John Morrow filed a successful patent for the synthesis of cryolite from fluorospar (fluorite, or calcium fluoride) and sodium aluminate. Although fluorspar still needed to be mined, it was far more abundant and accessible, as was sodium aluminate. The availability of synthetic cryolite (sodium aluminum fluoride) began to reduce the demand for natural cryolite toward the late 1930s.However, during World War II, the critical need for aluminum demanded huge quantities of both natural and synthetic cryolite. The U.S. government thus built a navy base near the Greenland cryolite mine called Bluie West Seven. During the initial period of U.S. humanitarian aid to Greenland (1940), the cryolite mine was identified as the only sensitive military target in need of protection. In addition to fears of German attacks, there was also concern about labor unrest at the mine, and to allay these concerns a force of 15 U.S. servicemen were given discharges and then hired by the Cryolite Company. This wartime town, Kangilinnguit, is now a Danish military base. It is connected by a five-kilometer road to Ivigtut, which was subsequently renamed Ivittuut. The production of the mine peaked in 1942, when it mined and shipped 85,000 tons of cryolite to North American aluminum smelters.MORE FOR YOUIn December 2019, the Smithsonian journalist Katie Lockhart published an article about her visit to Ivittuut, which has now become a regular stop-off for Greenland tourist cruises. Her interview with Rie Oldenburg, a historian and head of education at Campus Kujalleq, a school in nearby Qaqortoq, Greenland, revealed that given security concerns, no photographs of Ivittuut were allowed to be taken during the war, and no one was allowed to write letters to family or friends for fear that the Germans would intercept them. Her visit took place during the presidency of Donald Trump, and when she asked local Inuit about what it was like during the war and their relationship with Americans, they declined to answer, fearful that their responses would reflect poorly on the United States at a time when the president was openly mulling purchasing the island.The locals did indicate that American soldiers had left a remarkable testament to materialism behind that would shape modern Greenland consumer cultureSears, Roebuck and Company catalogs! Long before the ubiquity of Amazon Prime, these catalogs allowed Inuits and Danish Greenlanders alike to order name brand appliances, like General Electric stoves and refrigerators and boats that modernized the way of life in Greenland. The mine continued to operate with a 1,500-foot-long inclined tunnel and workings as deep as two hundred feet below sea level. The worlds only economically viable cryolite mine had produced 3.7 million tons of ore grading 58 percent cryolite by 1962, when it was officially declared depleted. Mining operations ceased, and only small crews remained to clean up the old dumps. By 1987, the town of Ivittuut was abandoned, and its infrastructure and quarrying cavity became heritage sites.Deep, complex, and dramatic stories of mineral availability and supply are inextricably linked to the history of human livelihoods and security. Cryolite became essential for aluminum production merely by acting as a solvent for aluminums primary ore and making it cost-effective to extract the metal by lowering the temperature, and hence the energy demand, for the reaction. It was that specific innovation of aluminum production that led to the development of a small Inuit village in the Arctic and even an American military base.Minerals as primary inputs to industry can muster such marvelous levels of influence that they can drive and transform the lives of individuals, communities, and countries. Yet, all this was possible in Ivittuut without the U.S. buying Greenland. For minerals that are needed for the green transition or for defense purposes such as rare earth metals, as well as Arctic environmental security imperatives, the United States can learn from our legacy of cooperation with Denmark. Greenland now has self-rule within the Kingdom of Denmark, and this should also be respected by the United States as well as all other countries that support self-determination of indigenous communities. We can have environmental security, mineral security and indeed human security without physical purchase or annexation through sensible diplomatic engagement.

Table of ContentsTable of ContentsM4 MacBook AirM4 Mac StudioM4 Mac ProM5 MacBook ProiMac ProVision Pro 2We just got a fresh delivery of Macs in November with the M4 MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini and theres plenty more to come in 2025. If youre wondering which Mac to buy and when to buy it, youll need to know the latest rumors on whats coming in 2025. Buckle up, because theres a lot.We expect Apple to complete its full M4 update for the Mac lineup during the first half of the year and introduce the first M5 products toward the end of the year. If were lucky, we may even get a few surprises along the way.Recommended VideosLuke Larsen / Digital TrendsThe first product were getting next year is the M4 MacBook Air. It was originally expected to launch in the spring alongside a few iPad and iPhone products, but according to the latest information from Bloombergs Mark Gurman, we could be seeing it even earlier. Thanks to the accidental references to two 2025 MacBook Air models included in the macOS Sequoia 15.2 update this month, we know for sure that these Macs are coming. Like the M4 MacBook Pro, however, were not expecting any major design updates for these models it will essentially be an M3 MacBook Air refitted with an M4 chip.RelatedWill there be any other surprises to the update? Well have to wait and see, but if the rumors are true, it could land sometime as early as January.Mark Coppock / Digital TrendsThe current Mac Studio has an M2 Ultra chip and its feeling pretty old especially because the new M4 Pro Mac mini can beat it in some benchmarks. Luckily, an update is on the way around summer 2025, and it will be skipping the M3 chip and jumping straight to the M4 Max and yet-to-be-announced M4 Ultra.With the highest-end M4 chip fueling it, were expecting some serious power from the new Mac Studio, but we dont know much more than that. With a full two years between refreshes, its more likely that this Mac will come with some new features or design updates, but we dont have any concrete information yet.Brittany Hose-Small / AFP via Getty ImagesThe Mac Pro is another model currently equipped with the aging M2 Ultra, and since its meant to be the most powerful Mac available, it definitely needs an update. We havent heard much about the M4 Mac Pro except that Gurman thinks it will launch in the second half of 2025 and sport an M4 Ultra chip. This comes after a report that indicated that a more powerful M4 Extreme chip was canned for a future Mac Pro, so Apples most high-end desktop looks like it will stick with the M4 Ultra.Since Apple Intelligence is currently pushing its way into everything, it might be wise to expect an upgraded neural engine as well. The Pro Display XDR might be getting an update too, but some rumors suggest that it wont be releasing alongside the Mac Pro and will instead arrive in early 2026.Chris Hagan / Digital TrendsThe M5 chip is expected to have a staggered release, much like that of the M4, with the first products coming at the end of next year and the bulk coming in 2026. That means the MacBook Pro should get revamped with an M5 chip in around October or November 2025, in keeping with how the refreshes have rolled out in years past.Its way too early to expect any details on this model, but since the M4 MacBook Pro came with zero design changes, we think we deserve something a little more exciting this time (though there are already rumors to the contrary). Hopefully, industry experts like Gurman will provide us with plenty of new information over the course of next year.The overhaul of the MacBook Pro is still rumored to not launch until at least 2026, hopefully with the introduction of an OLED MacBook Pro and a thinner chassis. But again, thats probably not happening in 2025.Luke Larsen / Digital TrendsWhile the awesome color lineup of the M4 iMacs got plenty of people excited, many are still yearning for the return of a larger, more powerful variant. While we dont have a lot of solid information on this one, Gurman has suggested that Apple is still exploring the idea of bringing back the iMac Pro or a larger version of the iMac. There is a small chance that Apple could surprise us with a 2025 release, and launch an iMac Pro with options for an M5 Pro and M5 Max, but it seems more likely that well have to wait longer.Until then, the company seems happy to leave the replacement as a combination of the Mac mini or Mac Studio with the Apple Studio Display. Thats despite the fact that the Apple Studio Display still costs $1,600 on its own, even though you can buy OLED monitors for almost half the price.There havent been any rumors of an M5 iMac or Mac mini, but if Apple continues its upgrade cycle this year, the M5 would come to the MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini at the same time. Its not for sure, though, since the Mac mini missed the M3 refresh in 2023 and the iMac missed the M2 refresh in 2022.Digital TrendsLastly, there have been a few rumors that Apple will introduce the next evolution of the Vision Pro mixed-reality headset. Reports have indicated that Apple is working on both a proper Vision Pro 2 that advances the premium nature of the current model and a more affordable option that would just be called the Apple Vision. Its possible that one or both of these could launch in late 2025.That might sound like a fairly quick follow-up to a product that hasnt exactly been a commercial hit. The original Vision Pro was announced at WWDC 2023 but only launched in February 2024. However, Apple may want to try and quickly build back momentum, especially since 2025 is looking to be a big year for XR headsets in general.While we dont know which headset will launch in 2025 (if any), whatever we eventually get is expected to launch with an M5 chip and Apple Intelligence capabilities.Editors Recommendations

If you want to get a powerful device from gaming laptop deals, you should be prepared to spend a significant amount of cash. However, you should also be on the lookout for huge discounts, like the Alienware m18 R2 at $700 off from Dell. The machine is still pretty expensive down to $3,300 from $4,000 originally but its the type of investment gamers wont regret, as its one of the best possible PC gaming laptop experiences. You need to hurry with your purchase though, as it would be a shame to miss out on the savings.Theres a growing trend of thin and light gaming laptops, but the Alienware m18 R2 goes the opposite direction. Like its predecessor, the Alienware m18, it skips the sleek and slim designs of some of its peers in favor of packing as much power as possible in its body. Inside the Alienware m18 R2 are the 14th-generation Intel Core i9 processor, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card, and 64GB of RAM. With these specifications, not only can you play the best PC games at their highest settings, but youll also be prepared for the upcoming PC games of the next few years. It will be a while before you need an upgrade if you have the Alienware m18 R2.Another reason for the size of the Alienware m18 R2 is its 18-inch screen with Full HD+ resolution and a 480Hz refresh rate, which will allow you to soak in all the details of the games you play. The gaming laptop also comes with a massive 4TB SSD with Windows 11 Home pre-loaded, so youll have enough storage space to install several AAA titles at the same time.RelatedThe Alienware m18 R2 is a beast of a machine, and its performance warrants its hefty $4,000 price tag. You can get it with a $700 discount if you buy it from Dell right now though, which brings it down to $3,300. The savings dont nudge the device into the affordable category, but its an excellent price considering its capabilities. Youre going to have to be quick if you want to take advantage of this offer though, as it may disappear at any moment.Editors Recommendations

Canon Color imageCLASS LBP633CdwMSRP$379.99 Score DetailsCanon's Color imageClass LBP633Cdw is an attractive laser printer, but photos are a bit muted and the controls are unintuitive.ProsFast print speedGreat color document qualityCompact sizeDuplex printingMedia slot for envelopes and labelsConsToo expensiveColor prints are costlyAwkward user interfacePhoto prints have muted colorsTable of ContentsTable of ContentsSpecsDesignPrinting performanceSpecial featuresSoftware and compatibilityPriceIs this the printer for you?Canons Color imageClass LBP633Cdw is a high-quality color laser printer designed for small offices. It looks attractive, and the midrange price promises good quality at reasonably quick speeds.Recommended VideosWhen youre shopping for the best color laser printer, specifications are important but sometimes unexpected details can make a big difference in deciding which model offers the most value. I checked print quality, speed, ease of use, and long-term costs to help you make a good choice.Canon Color imageClass LBP633CdwDimensions17 x 16.5 x 11.3inchesWeight35.3poundsPrint speed22 ppm (black), 22 ppm (color)Print resolution1200 x 1200 dpiPortsHi-speed USB, 10/100/1000BaseT/TX EthernetPaper capacity250 sheets (main tray), 1 sheet (media slot)Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11/b/g/nCanons Color imageClass LBP633Cdw looks aerodynamic for a sturdy laser printer. Alan Truly / Digital TrendsCanon gave the Color imageClass LBP633Cdw an aerodynamic look with an angled profile thats lower at the front, making the top more accessible. The body is off white with a black upper panel. Its lighter than an all-in-one printer but still hefty at a little over 35 pounds. The footprint is 17 by 16.5 inches and it stands 11.3 inches tall, a good height for standing or seated use.The most eye-catching feature is the control panel thats at the top left. It looks like an old desktop calculator or adding machine. The display matches that aesthetic, a small 2.75-inch black-and-white LCD screen at a 55-degree angle that shows five lines of pixelated text. Below the display, theres a keypad that looks like it belongs on an old phone.Im not opposed to unusual controls. I really enjoyed the dial-based interface HP used on its Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw. The question is whether Canon made the Color imageClass LBP633Cdws design as functional as it is quirky.A flip-up panel on the top left of the Color imageClass LBP633Cdw hides a USB-A port that allows walk-up printing. The main paper tray holds 250 sheets in an easy-access removable drawer. One-off prints on a label or envelope are simple thanks to a single-sheet media slot.Canons Color imageClass LBP633Cdw is relatively quick with the first page out in about 10 seconds. Photo by Tracey Truly / Digital TrendsThe Color imageClass LBP633Cdw is relatively fast rolling out the first page in a little over 10 seconds. For longer documents, it outputs 22 pages per minute in monochrome and color.Document quality is excellent. Canons Color imageClass LBP633Cdw prints with good color accuracy, nice gradations, and line-free color blocks. Black-and-white documents have crisp graphics, and fine print is easily readable. Reports and charts look great.Inkjet printers have an advantage over laser printers when it comes to pictures. Still, the Color imageClass LBP633Cdw handles photos well. Colors are a bit muted but true to the original.For photographic quality borderless prints, a high-quality inkjet photo printer like Epsons EcoTank ET-8500 will handle vivid colors better.The Color imageClass LBP633Cdws thumb drive port design is convenient but the file selector is unintuitive. Photo by Tracey Truly / Digital TrendsCanons top-mounted thumb drive panel is easy to access. One press on the back of a panel pops up the front to reveal the USB-A port. Unfortunately, operation is a little confusing.The Color imageClass LBP633Cdw shows a list of files on the thumb drive, but after selecting one, nothing happens. I exited and tried again. After a few tries, I noticed an Apply option at the top of the list.After selecting documents, I had to scroll to the top and select apply before I could choose print settings and start printing. I only had about a dozen files on my thumb drive. I had to press the up arrow repeatedly to return to the top and apply my file selection. It was easier after the first try, but the controls would become annoying with a longer list.The Color imageClass LBP633Cdw has an awkward interface that uses Multi-tap entry like a late 1990s cellphone. Photo by Tracey Truly / Digital TrendsCanon didnt leverage its mobile app to assist in setting up the Color imageClass LBP633Cdw, making it an awkward introduction to the printer. After powering on, I selected language, location, and time, then skipped the remote management option since Im not sharing this printer with a workgroup. Thats all fairly standard.The on-screen instructions ended, but the printer wasnt visible in the Canon Print mobile app. Some printers show a Wi-Fi wizard as part of setup, but I had to dig a bit to find the Color imageClass LBP633Cdws wireless LAN settings. The printer found my Wi-Fi network and asked for the password. This is where I had trouble.Canon gave the Color imageClass LBP633Cdw a user interface (UI) Id expect from a cellphone from the late 1990s. There are four directional arrows, OK and back buttons, and a grid of telephone keypad buttons labeled with numbers and letter groups. Known as Multi-tap, pressing the same number repeatedly cycles through three or four letters. Pressing the 2 enters an A and pressing it twice enters a B. I dont really need my modern printer to have a nostalgic feel.After entering my Wi-Fi password, the Color imageClass LBP633Cdw couldnt connect. Each letter is quickly replaced with an asterisk * so I assumed I made an error. I repeated this process several times. Assuming it was a Wi-Fi issue, I made a phone hotspot and tried again without success.The Color imageClass LBP633Cdw requires several steps for each character of a Wi-Fi password. Photo by Tracey Truly / Digital TrendsAfter spending half an hour trying seemingly useless things and searching the internet, I came across the solution. I was entering uppercase letters. The UI is horribly unintuitive. Step one is selecting an entry mode: letter and number or symbol. Step two is choosing uppercase, lowercase, or number mode. Step three is multi-tapping one character or choosing symbol with the arrow keys. Those three steps are repeated for each character in my Wi-Fi password.I was relieved to finally see I was connected. With Wi-Fi set up complete, it was quick and easy to access the Color imageClass LBP633Cdw from my computers and mobile devices. It supports Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and even ChromeOS.The Color imageClass LBP633Cdw also supports a wired connection with a USB or Ethernet cable to a computer. I usually prefer Wi-Fi, but plugging in a cable would have been much faster.Canons Color imageClass LBP633Cdw has good document quality but color toner is expensive. Alan Truly / Digital TrendsAt $380, Canons Color imageClass LBP633Cdw is expensive for a color laser printer with a disappointing UI and mediocre photo quality. Canons excellent all-in-one imageClass MF654cdw is about the same price and includes a scanner and automatic document feeder.Still, it has good color document quality, and the Color imageClass LBP633Cdw worked well with my computers and phones. Another critical detail is toner costs, which can add up in a hurry in a busy office.The Color imageClass LBP633Cdw comes with starter cartridges that supply up to 910 black-and-white pages and 680 color pages. Thats about two-thirds full for black and a little over halfway for each color cartridge.Canon kept monochrome printing affordable. Each $72 standard cartridge yielding 1,350 pages and a $109 high-capacity cartridge providing 3,130 pages. That works out to a cost of 3 to 5 cents per page. Of course, there are fast and inexpensive monochrome laser printers like Canons imageCLASS MF275dw if you dont need color.The Color imageClass LBP633Cdw isnt the best choice for low-cost color documents. Each color cartridges costs $86 for 1,250 pages or $112 for a high-capacity cartridge that can print up to 2,350 pages. Since you need three cartridges to print in color, the cost per page skyrockets. Youll spend 14 cents to 21 cents for each color page.Canons Color imageClass LBP633Cdw has good monochrome and color document quality, and it prints photos with good color fidelity. The speed is good but not great. As a home office printer, it might be all you need, and there are some nice features like walk-up printing and a media tray for hassle-free printing on a label or envelope.Unfortunately, setup is awkward with the odd Multi-tap phone keypad. The UI also makes thumb drive navigation slow. At the list price of $380, Id recommend shopping around to find a good deal on a better printer. For a direct match to the Color imageClass LBP633Cdw, Id recommendBrothers HL-L3295CDW, a faster printer with low-cost toner and a color touchscreen thats much easier to use.

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Business Insider put over 160 recipes from celebrity chefs to the test to find the tastiest winners.We've tried everything from breakfasts and dinners to desserts and specialty bread.Some winning recipes came from Guy Fieri, Ree Drummond, Carla Hall, Ina Garten, and more.Business Insider put the best recipes from celebrity chefs head-to-head to find the most delicious salads, desserts, bread, beverages, and more.Here are some of the winners, from hearty breakfasts to refreshing cocktails.Editor's note: This story was originally published in September 2021 and most recently updated on December 26, 2024.BreakfastsThe most important meal of the day deserves a great recipe. Food writers Paige Bennett and Tiffany Leigh tested scrambled eggs, omelets, blueberry pancakes, and breakfast burritos to see if they were worth the hype.The winning chef's scrambled eggs had parsley as a secret ingredient Emeril Lagasse's recipe for scrambled eggs was the best. Paige Bennett for Insider Emeril Lagasse's flavorful recipe for scrambled eggs was food writer Bennett's favorite.Though the seasoning alone had 10 ingredients, the rest of the technique only required eggs, cheese, milk, butter, and salt. According to Bennett, the cooking process was easy and took only a couple of minutes.The eggs were incredibly creamy, runny, and cheesy, paired well with fresh parsley.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made scrambled eggs using 8 recipes from famous chefs to find the best one.Out of the many omelet recipes, the best one was microwaved Carla Hall's microwaved omelet only takes a couple of minutes. Paige Bennett for Insider Bennett had a couple of favorite omelet recipes, but one of her favorites included Carla Hall's microwaved eggs.Filled with mayonnaise, lemon juice, broccoli, and butter, the end result was fluffy and light. It had a nice balance of creamy cheese and crunchy vegetables.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made omelets using 6 recipes from famous chefs, and it surprisingly involved strawberries and microwaves.The key to fluffy blueberry pancakes is whipped eggs The finished pancake made with Bobby Deen's recipe was soft and golden. Paige Bennett for Insider Bobby Deen's winning recipe calls for whipped egg whites.According to Bennett, the hardest part was whisking the eggs into stiff peaks, but the rest was simple and quick. The final stack was fluffy and delicious, especially with syrup.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I tried 3 celebrity chefs' recipes for blueberry pancakes, and the best used whipped egg whitesTry overnight oats in a canteloupe Nancy Fuller's overnight oats were great. Paige Bennett for Insider Nancy Fuller serves up a hybrid of chia-seed pudding and overnight oats in half of a cantaloupe, then tops the concoction with blueberries and honey.Bennett put all of the ingredients except the blueberries in a container and placed them in the fridge overnight. The flavor goes so well with the blueberries and honey.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made 4 celebrity chefs' recipes for overnight oats, and the best was served in a cantaloupe.Use simple and fresh ingredients to make delicious blueberry muffins Trying Ina Garten's blueberry muffin was love at first bite. Paige Bennett for Insider Ina Garten's simple take on classic blueberry muffins proved to be the best of the bunch.After using basic ingredients like flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to make the dough, Bennett folded in buttermilk, butter, eggs, lemon zest, and blueberries to make golden and moist muffins.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I tried 3 celebrity chefs' blueberry muffin recipes, and the best one was the easiest to make.Use toasted oats for a hearty loaf of banana bread The oats gave Alton Brown's bread a nice nutty flavor. Paige Bennett for Insider To make Alton Brown's banana bread, swap regular flour for homemade toasted-oat flour.Bennett found the hardest part was making the flour without a food processor. After toasting and pulverizing oats and mixing them in eggs, stick everything in the oven for 10 minutes.The final product has a distinct nutty flavor without being overpowering.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made 3 banana-bread recipes by Ree Drummond, Alton Brown, and Curtis Stone. One famous chef's use of oats blew me away.The sweetest cinnamon rolls use strong coffee and maple syrup I wish you could smell Ree Drummond's cinnamon rolls through the screen. Paige Bennett for Insider Ree Drummond had the best one-pot recipe for gooey and perfect cinnamon rolls.After rolling out the dough and filling it with the coffee mixture, Bennett baked them and found that the ingredients made for the fluffiest rolls.The sugary maple-filled icing is so good, it could be eaten out of the bowl.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made cinnamon rolls using 3 celebrity-chef recipes, and the best one blew me away.Use canned pumpkin puree for sweet, flavorful pumpkin bread Bobby Flay's recipe for pumpkin bread was the sweetest of the bunch. Paige Bennett Bobby Flay's recipe calls for a ton of spices, canned pumpkin, and pantry staples like sugar, eggs, and vanilla.Bennett mixed the wet and dry ingredients together and folded in toasted pecans and walnuts for an added crunch.This bread had the richest pumpkin flavor of all the recipes, plus a moist texture and nutty kick.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made pumpkin bread using 3 recipes from celebrity chefs, and the best was the easiest to make.Three different kinds of alcohol are used to make a sweet and crispy French toast Guy Fieri's recipe was complicated, but the results were delicious. Paige Bennett for Insider To make Guy Fieri's French toast, you'll need orange-flavored and creme de banana liqueur, dark rum, milk, cinnamon, and brown sugar. This recipe turned out to be the most expensive of the bunch, thanks to the alcohol.Bennett thickened caramel sauce, dipped and fried bread, and carefully sautd sliced bananas.The sweet toast was soft but slightly crispy. The bananas gave it a hint of freshness, and the caramel sauce was delicious. You won't even need maple syrup.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made French toast using 3 celebrity chefs' signature recipes, and the best one cost over $40 to make.Out of all the breakfast burritos, the best one had steak Guy Fieri's burrito required a lot out of the cook, but it was satisfying and filling. Tiffany Leigh Fieri's breakfast burrito recipe calls for ingredients like skirt steak, scrambled eggs, onions, and pico de gallo. This recipe made the best-looking burrito and had an umami flavor thanks to the juicy steak.Leigh arranged the filling, made up of steak, eggs, diced potatoes and onions, cheese, salsa roja, and lettuce, on the tortilla and then griddled the burrito for a couple of minutes. This gave the burrito a nice golden-brown color and grill marks.The result was an incredibly satisfying breakfast dish loaded with flavors and textures.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made breakfast burritos using 3 celebrity chefs' recipes, and Gordon Ramsay's disappointed me most.Jeff Mauro's recipe for homemade hash browns came together quite easily Jeff Mauro's hash browns got perfectly crispy and were well-seasoned. Andy Lynes Writer Andy Lynes thought Mauro's recipe for hash browns was easy to follow and produced a recognizable version of the breakfast classic.Notably, this recipe didn't call for eggs or onions. Mauro's recipe required a short list of potatoes, butter, olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne powder.The final hash browns had a great color from the spices, and they crisped up nicely in the pan.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I tried hash-brown recipes from Ina Garten, Bobby Flay, and Jeff Mauro, and the best was the easiest to make.Side DishesA meal isn't complete without a generous side. We tested everything from different kinds of bread to salads and spreads to find which ones should be staples at your dinner table.For flavorful corn on the cob, try a spicy chile-lime recipe topped with cheese Aarn Snchez's corn looked and tasted delicious. Paige Bennett Bennett followed corn recipes from Fieri, Giada De Laurentiis, Trisha Yearwood, and AarnSnchez.After grilling the corn for 20 minutes, Snchez seasons it with rocoto-chilepaste, fresh cilantro, lime juice, butter, cumin, salt, and pepper.Bennett topped it with cotija cheese, cilantro, and butter for a spicy and cheesy main dish.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I tested 4 corn on the cob recipes by celebrity chefs, and the best was the spiciest.The most delicious baked potatoes took all day to make The texture of Guy Fieri's potato was so creamy and fluffy. Paige Bennett Fieri's "Bomb Bakers" potatoes have to soak in brine for two to eight hours before they are rolled in salt and baked.Bennett let her potatoes marinate in saltwater for six hours, then rolled them in garlic salt, seasoning salt, kosher salt, and black pepper.She topped them off with a horseradish spread, sour cream, and black pepper for creamy potatoes that packed some heat.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I tried baked-potato recipes from Ina Garten, Guy Fieri, Cat Cora, and Nancy Fuller. My favorite took nearly 7 hours.The best stuffing is the easiest to make Ina Garten's stuffing came out nicely crisp. Paige Bennett for Insider Garten's stuffing was Bennett's favorite because of its complex flavor and easy preparation.It required only one type of bread, baguettes, which made it easier to prepare. It also had fresh herbs, apples, and almonds combined with savory onions and celery.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made stuffing using 4 recipes from celebrity chefs the best used a boxed mix and beat Ina Garten's.To make the best guacamole, you'll need fresh ingredients Aarn Snchez's recipe had the best presentation. Paige Bennett for Insider Snchez's guacamole is stuffed with a ton of ingredients, which made it the most time-consuming recipe of them all.After using a mortar and pestle to grind the ingredients, Bennett noted that the chile, cilantro, sliced radish, and queso fresco added a nice kick to the avocado.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I tried 4 famous chefs' guacamole recipes, and I'd make all of them again.Easy and affordable ingredients can make the tastiest deviled eggs Alex Guarnaschelli's simple deviled eggs were delicious. Paige Bennett for Insider Bennett tried deviled-egg recipes from Alex Guarnaschelli, Rachel Ray, and Paula Deen. Guarnaschelli's eggs were not only a breeze to make, but they were also creamy.Simply toss egg yolks in a bowl with the rest of the ingredients until they become soft. They have a nice kick thanks to the hot sauce, scallions, and paprika.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made deviled eggs using 3 celebrity chefs' recipes, and the best were the cheapest to make.This celebrity chef's garlic bread was buttery, spicy, and not at all soggy The texture of Guy Fieri's garlic bread was spot-on. Paige Bennett for Insider The ingredients for Fieri's recipe are a little more complex than others, but the process is quite simple.Bennett added all the ingredients to a bowl and slathered them on a French baguette. The parmesan, hot sauce, scallions, and parsley balanced each other out.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I tried 3 celebrity chefs' garlic bread recipes, and the best one has hot sauce in it.The best cornbread didn't have any butter but turned out soft and fluffy Carla Hall's cornbread came out golden and cracked. Paige Bennett for Insider Hall follows her grandmother's recipe for golden cornbread. Bennett tested it out and found her technique to be simple and straightforward.After making a thick batter, heat a cast-iron skillet and pour the mixture in. The creamed corn and canola oil made for a slice of soft and savory bread.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made cornbread using 5 celebrity chefs' recipes, and there's only one I wouldn't eat again.For pillowy biscuits, use cake flour and sea salt Guy Fieri's biscuits had a slightly lighter color than the others. Paige Bennett for Insider Fieri's buttermilk biscuits had similar ingredients to other recipes. Bennett mixed the ingredients in a food processor, cut the dough into rectangles, and brushed them with butter and salt.She was initially skeptical of the scone-like appearance but found the cake flour made for a soft and delicious biscuit.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made 4 celebrity chefs' biscuit recipes, and the best were little pillows of deliciousness.The tastiest rolls were also pull-apart Alton Brown's rolls had an incredible texture. Paige Bennett for Insider Brown's recipe seems complex at first but turned out to be quite simple. Bennett tossed the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, egg yolks, and warmed milk in a stand mixer and let the dough rest.After letting it rest for an hour, slicing it into strips, and baking them, she found the rolls to be savory and crispy.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made dinner rolls using 4 celebrity chefs' recipes, and the best doesn't even need extra butter.The creamiest mashed potatoes contain sour cream Ina Garten's mashed potatoes used sour cream for tanginess. Paige Bennett for Insider Garten's recipe was a traditional take on mashed potatoes. Bennett put it to the test and used a ricer to break up red potatoes, which was the most time-consuming part.After mixing it with warm milk, sour cream, and butter, the final result was tangy and savory.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made mashed potatoes using 3 celebrity chefs' recipes, and any of them could work for Thanksgiving with some tweaks.The best recipe for egg salad was simple and had a dash of fresh herbs Ina Garten's egg salad was near perfect. Paige Bennett for Insider Garten's egg salad featured dill and mustard, with a stronger egg flavor. Bennett found the process of boiling eggs to be easy and quick.All she had to do was add eggs to a pot, boil them, drain them, and cover the batch in cold water. Finally, she added some mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and dill.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I tried 4 celebrity chefs' recipes for egg salad, and the worst is full of potatoes.Bennett's favorite pasta salad featured Miracle Whip for a salty and sweet flavor The cheese in Sunny Anderson's dish was a welcome addition. Paige Bennett for Insider Sunny Anderson's recipe for pasta salad calls for peas, cheddar, bacon, and Miracle Whip.Bennett found it to be easy to make. She simply mixed anchovy-free Worcestershire sauce, red onion, apple-cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper with cooked noodles. The sweet replacement for mayonnaise added a tangy kick.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I tried 3 celebrity chefs' recipes for pasta salad, and the best doesn't use any mayonnaise.There was more than one winner for the best potato salad It was a tie between Guy Fieri's and Ina Garten's recipe. Paige Bennett for Insider Fieri and Garten were tied for the best potato salad. Fieri's recipe called for red potatoes, vinegar, mayonnaise, sour cream, green onions, bacon, and chopped green onions.Garten, on the other hand, used whole-grain mustard, buttermilk, salt, pepper, celery, red onion, and white potatoes. Both were crunchy and tangy thanks to the vegetables and condiments.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I tried 4 celebrity chefs' recipes for potato salad, and I'd make them all again.The best marinara sauce used red wine to create a sweet yet rich flavor profile Several aspects about Ina Garten's sauce set it apart from the rest. Paige Bennett Garten came out on top with the best marinara-sauce recipe perfect for any pasta. Garten's marinara recipe required a 1/2-cup of wine, crushed tomatoes, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, onion, garlic, and olive oil.Bennett sautd the onions and garlic and then deglazed the pan with red wine, which boiled down pretty quickly. Once she added the other ingredients to the pot and let them simmer, she topped the sauce with some fresh parsley.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made marinara sauces using 4 celebrity chefs' recipes, and the best had an unexpected secret ingredient. Raisins added a chewy texture to Sunny Anderson's coleslaw. Paige Bennett Bennett was a fan of Anderson's flavorful coleslaw. The apple-raisin slaw called for mayo, sour cream, golden raisins, celery seeds, apple-cider vinegar, cabbage, shredded carrots, and shredded apples.The finished dish had a balance of sweetness, savoriness, acidity, and tanginess from the sour cream, apples, and raisins. The flavors worked together to make a light yet refreshing take on the cookout classic.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I tried 3 coleslaw recipes from Guy Fieri, Ina Garten, and Sunny Anderson, and the best one called for raisins and apples.EntresIf you find yourself scratching your head for a meal plan or main course, look no further. We've tested baked potatoes, hamburgers, corn on the cob, roast chicken, and pasta to find the best options for your next dinner.The juiciest hamburgers are filled with steak sauce and butter Ina Garten's burger was the tastiest. Lucien Formichella for Insider Food writer Lucien Formichella made different hamburger recipes from Brown, Fieri, and Garten.His favorite was by the "Barefoot Contessa," which used the most ingredients an egg yolk, steak sauce, two kinds of meat, and seasoning.After hand-mixing everything, Formichella added butter to the meat and cooked it in a pan to make a robust and flavorful patty.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made burgers using recipes from Ina Garten, Bobby Flay, and Alton Brown, and the best used butterDelectable roast chicken doesn't need extra seasoning or toppings Thomas Keller's chicken took minimal effort. Tiffany Leigh for Insider Leigh made roast chicken using recipes from Thomas Keller, Daniel Boulud, and Garten. Leigh found Keller's technique to be a breeze and it only uses a handful of ingredients.After defrosting the chicken, patting off the moisture, and sprinkling pepper and salt on the skin, she cooked it in a cast-iron skillet for 50 minutes. The result was crispy, golden brown, and juicy.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made roast chicken using 3 famous chefs' recipes, and the best took the least amount of time and work.The best macaroni and cheese took 30 minutes to make You can't go wrong with Rachael Ray's macaroni and cheese. Paige Bennett for Insider Rachael Ray's recipe used affordable pantry staples like extra-virgin olive oil, butter, flour, milk, white cheddar, nutmeg, cayenne, salt, and elbow macaroni.After shredding the cheese, Bennett made a roux and broiled the mixture for half an hour. It turned out gooey and slightly cheesy.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made mac and cheese using 3 celebrity-chef recipes, and the best one was the easiest and cheapest to make.For tasty fettuccine Alfredo, incorporate cauliflower and no cream Katie Lee Biegel's fettuccine will become a go-to meal. Paige Bennett for Insider Katie Lee Biegel's fettuccine uses less cheese and more vegetables than other recipes. Though Bennett felt this recipe was more complex than the rest, she found it made the perfect sauce.To make it, boil cauliflower florets, blend them with milk, and add fettuccine to the boiling vegetable mix. After adding Parmesan cheese, she loved the creamy texture and hardly tasted the cauliflower.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made fettuccine Alfredo using 3 celebrity chefs' recipes, and the best doesn't require cream.For crispy chicken wings, try a flavorful breading and deep-frying Sunny Anderson's wings have a great crunch. Chelsea Davis Anderson's recipe calls for deep-frying and covering the chicken wings with a Buffalo sauce. Food writer Chelsea Davis didn't think that the breading and sauce were anything unique, but she loved that these wings had a nice crunch and tasty deep-fried flavor.After tossing the wings with a spice blend of flour, cayenne, salt, and pepper, Davis heated oil in a pan and deep-fried the wings for about 25 minutes to create a great taste and texture.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made chicken wings using 3 celebrity chefs' recipes, and the best were super crispy.There wasn't just one winner in the battle for the best chili There was a tie for Ree Drummond's and Giada de Laurentiis' chili recipes. Chelsea Davis Davis made different types of chili from celebrity chefs from Garten, Drummond, and De Laurentiis. She loved Drummond's take on a traditional dish as well as De Laurentiis' recipe for a comforting, vegetable-filled chili.Davis browned ground meat with onions and added a spice blend chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper tomato sauce, beans, and corn grits to make Drummond's chili.For De Laurentiis' dish, Davis cooked ground chicken with a blend of salt, cumin, fennel, oregano, and chili powder and added corn, white beans, and Swiss chard to the mix.Davis loved both Drummond's and De Larentiis' chili recipes for their hearty, savory, and complex flavors.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made 3 chili recipes from celebrity chefs, and the worst didn't even have beef or beans in it.Ray's ribs packed flavor and called for a boozy ingredient Ray's rack of ribs were slightly spicy and fruity. Pascale Mondesir Writer Pascale Mondesir thought Ray's dry rub helped make flavorful, delicious ribs.The recipe called for a dry rub made with brown sugar, espresso powder, mustard powder, paprika, and cayenne. For the sauce, Ray specifically recommended Southern Comfort whiskey, as well as standard ingredients like chicken stock, tomato sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, garlic, onion, oil, and ground pepper.Though she wasn't sure if she'd like the mixture of hot sauce and whiskey in the sauce, the finished dish had a good spice level and enjoyable fruity flavor notes from the alcohol.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I tried ribs recipes from Ina Garten, Guy Fieri, and Rachael Ray, and the best was a little boozy.Celebrity chef Roy Choi's recipe for grilled cheese kept things simple yet tasty Roy Choi's grilled-cheese sandwich called for only a few ingredients. Meredith Schneider Writer Meredith Schneider thought Choi's recipe for a grilled-cheese sandwich had an impressive, delicious blend of cheesy flavors.The sandwich had the shortest ingredient list out of the recipes she tried, calling for sourdough bread, unsalted butter, yellow cheddar, white cheddar, Gruyre, and Parmesan.Schneider even plans to make Choi's sandwich recipe her new go-to grilled cheese.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I tried grilled-cheese recipes from Ina Garten, Ree Drummond, and Roy Choi. The best one didn't have fancy add-ins.DessertsFrom pastries and cookies to cakes, we've tested delicious recipes that'll satisfy any sweet tooth.The tastiest chocolate-chip cookies are the easiest to make Duff Goldman's cookies were buttery and soft. Paige Bennett for Insider Bennett found Duff Goldman's recipe to be simple and straightforward.The recipe needs all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and, of course, chocolate chips.After mixing everything in a bowl, she baked them for 20 minutes for a buttery and picturesque cookie.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made chocolate-chip cookies using 3 celebrity chefs' recipes, and the best is the simplest.The perfect pumpkin pie had a bourbon-maple whipped cream Bobby Flay's pie looked perfect once it cooled. Paige Bennett for Insider Though Flay's recipe had a laundry list of steps, Bennett found that making the filling was simple.After hand-mixing all the ingredients in a bowl and baking a graham-cracker crust, all she had to do was pour the filling in and bake the pie for 90 minutes.With the whipped cream, the dessert had the perfect balance of vanilla, maple syrup, warm pumpkin, and spices.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made pumpkin pie using 3 celebrity-chef recipes, and the worst was from a baking legend.Dark chocolate-loaded brownies pair well with berries Gordon Ramsay's brownies smelled so good. Paige Bennett for Insider To make Gordon Ramsay's indulgent brownies, melt dark chocolate and butter in a broiler and add in the rest of the batter ingredients.After only 20 minutes, toss more chocolate bits into the crust to break it up. Bennett noted they became bubbly and added to the rich flavor and texture of the pastry.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made brownies using 3 different celebrity-chef recipes, and the best one was also the most fun to bake.The best chocolate pie required the most ingredients, but they were all worth it Duff Goldman's pie was the prettiest with the added chocolate shavings. Paige Bennett Out of the many chocolate-pie recipes, Goldman's technique using a store-bought crust and homemade whipped cream was the tastiest.Bennett said it took 30 minutes to whisk and thicken the filling, but after that, it simply had to chill in the fridge.The whipped cream used mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, fresh vanilla seeds, and sugar for a delightfully sweet pie.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made chocolate pies using 3 celebrity-chef recipes, and the worst has tofu in it.You can make quick and easy chocolate lava cake using kitchen staples The inside of Ree Drummond's lava cake was like a gooey brownie batter. Paige Bennett for Insider For an easy-to-make lava cake, try Drummond's recipe. Bennett simply melted butter and chocolate, then mixed it with powdered sugar, eggs, vanilla, and flour.She cooked them for 13 minutes to make a delicious hybrid of brownies and batter. She recommended serving it with ice cream.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made chocolate lava cakes using recipes from 3 celebrity chefs, and they were surprisingly easy to make.Citrus-filled gingerbread is perfect for the holidays Alex Guarnaschelli's gingerbread recipe called for citrus. Paige Bennett for Insider To makeGuarnaschelli's chewy and flavorful gingerbread, use orange zest and lemon juice.Although Bennett found the dough to be sticky and hard to work with, it was easier to roll out after spending 15 minutes in the fridge.The cookies' combination of orange icing and spice was "love at first bite."Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made gingerbread cookies using 3 recipes from celebrity chefs, and the best were nice and chewy.Caramel-filled apple pie is perfect for Thanksgiving Ree Drummond's apple pie was tasty and flaky. Paige Bennett Drummond's recipe for this pie has a long list of ingredients for each component: the crust, the filling, and the topping.The crust was incredibly buttery and flaky, and the added spices in the crust kept it flavorful. Bennett found the softened apples contrasted perfectly with the crunchy topping.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made apple pie using 3 recipes from celebrity chefs, and the best was the easiest to make.The top fruit salads used surprising but refreshing ingredients Both Guy Fieri's and Bobby Flay's fruit salads used mint. Paige Bennett for Insider Bennett tried several recipes for the summery salad and found she'd make Fieri's and Flay's recipes again.The "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" host grills his fruit and adds in pound cake, toasted almonds, mint, and lemony whipped cream for a sweet and caramelized dessert.Flay uses papayas, kiwis, mangos, pineapples, mint, and a ginger-lime simple syrup for a tropical take.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I tried 4 potato-salad recipes from Guy Fieri, Sunny Anderson, Ina Garten, and Ree Drummond, and the worst one called for hard-boiled eggsThe best pecan pie was made with a homemade crust Ree Drummond's pecan pie was super crispy and caramelized on top. Paige Bennett Out of all the pecan pies, Bennett found Drummond's recipe to be the tastiest.Drummond used pantry staples like brown sugar, salted butter, eggs, and pecans to whip up this deliciously warm pie. Although the dough was pebbly at first, the crust held up well after it baked.The gooey center and caramelized pecans made this dessert stand out.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made 3 pecan pies using recipes from celebrity chefs, and I'd combine 2 of them for a perfect slice.The best sweet-potato pie was time-consuming but worth the effort Carla Hall's sweet-potato pie had a good flavor and well-structured crust. Paige Bennett Bennet thought Hall's sweet-potato pie, which required a homemade crust, was delicious.Though the pie took about five hours to make altogether, Bennett thought the dessert had a great structure and a perfectly sweet filling.Next time, she'd add a crispy, sugary topping to the pie.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I tried sweet-potato pie recipes from Trisha Yearwood, Alton Brown, and Carla Hall. The best had an easy homemade crust.Whether you're looking for a refreshing cocktail or a warm mug of hot chocolate to end your day, we've tested iconic beverage recipes from multiple celebrity chefs.To make boozy hot chocolate, you'll need vodka or liqueur Sandra Lee's hot chocolate had the perfect blend of flavors. Paige Bennett for Insider Sandra Lee's boozy and hot chocolate uses simple ingredients like milk chocolate, half-and-half, cinnamon, and either vanilla vodka or hazelnut liqueur.Bennett found this was the fastest recipe to make. She enjoyed the sweet and nutty flavor, which is perfect for winter.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I tried 5 hot-chocolate recipes from celebrity chefs, and my favorite is also a little boozy.Steep milk with spices to make a chai-filled milkshake This milkshake was the perfect blend of spices and chocolate. Paige Bennett for Insider Anderson's chocolate-chai milkshake was Bennett's favorite of the bunch. She started by steeping milk with cinnamon, pumpkin-pie spice blend, nutmeg, cardamom, fennel seeds, and black peppercorns on the stove for 20 minutes.The mixture was then strained into a cup and cooled in the fridge. Bennett loved the cinnamon flavor and thick texture of the beverage.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I tried 4 celebrity chef's recipes for chocolate milkshakes, and the best was filled with spices. This Moscow Mule I made with Giada De Laurentiis' recipe was so refreshing. Paige Bennett for Insider Bennett's favorite Moscow Mule was from De Laurentiis, and it required some homemade ingredients.She soaked fresh mint in vodka for a day, added ginger syrup to vodka, and garnished it with a lime slice, a lemon slice, and a sprig of fresh mint. It was cold and refreshing, and the ginger and mint flavors came through equally.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made Moscow Mules using 4 celebrity chefs' recipes, and the best was hard not to drink like water.For classic margaritas, try a simple recipe Geoffrey Zakarian's margarita recipe was a classic. Paige Bennett for Insider Geoffrey Zakarian uses lime juice, tequila, orange liqueur, and agave syrup to make a refreshing cocktail.Bennett found the tartness from the lime juice, the sweetness from the agave, and the saltiness of the rim came together well without any single ingredient overwhelming the drink.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made margaritas using 4 celebrity chefs' recipes, and the best was also the quickest to make.A balanced negroni has more citrusy flavors than bitter ones Rachael Ray's negroni recipe was filled with citrus. Paige Bennett for Insider Ray's recipe was incredibly easy to whip up. Bennett mixed all the ingredients in a shaker, including the lemon peel, and served it neat.She added a lemon peel as a garnish for an extra boost of citrus. She found that the colder the ingredients are, the better they tasted.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made a Negroni using 4 celebrity chefs' recipes, and the best one was easy to make.The best recipe for mulled wine was the easiest Ina Garten's mulled-wine recipe was the simplest. Paige Bennett for Insider Garten's classic recipe had a short ingredient list that included Cabernet Sauvignon and a lot of apple cider.It also called for honey, cinnamon sticks, orange zest and juice, and a bit of clove and star anise. Bennett had the wine ready in 10 minutes after it simmered in a pot.It wasn't spicy and had a good balance of sweet honey and cider.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I tried 3 celebrity chefs' recipes for mulled wine, and the best was the easiest and cheapest to make.Add a spicy kick to your Bloody Mary with a jalapeo Bobby Flay's Bloody Mary had a slight kick. Paige Bennett for Insider Flay's recipe for a spicy citrus beverage calls for plenty of lemon and lime. There's also a jalapeo involved, which Bennett worried would make the drink too spicy.It took no time at all to muddle most of the ingredients then add in vodka, tomato juice, and Worcestershire sauce. The flavors worked well and balanced one another, and the cocktail had a nice twist from the pepper.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made Bloody Marys using 4 celebrity chefs' recipes, and the best was the easiest to make.For fruity mocktails, load up on ginger beer The ginger beer had a distinct enough taste for this drink to resemble a cocktail in Geoffrey Zakarian's recipe. Paige Bennett for Insider Although it took a little bit longer to come together than the rest, Zakarian's sparkling mocktail was still easy to make.Bennett filled a cocktail shaker with ice, then added the fruit juices. She strained the mix into an ice-filled glass, leaving a bit of room at the top to pour in the ginger beer.The pineapple and mango juices gave it a tropical flavor and sweetness that perfectly paired with the spicy ginger beer, which gave the mix a kick that resembled a real cocktail.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I tried 3 fruity mocktail recipes from celebrity chefs, and the best could pass as a real cocktail.You can't go wrong with a cosmopolitan Ina Garten's recipe didn't have a garnish and Alton Brown's drink was tart and sweet. Paige Bennett for Insider Garten's cosmopolitan recipe makes a massive single serving. Bennett mixed vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry-juice cocktail, and some fresh lime juice together.There was a nice balance of lime and cranberry to take some of the edge off the liquor. Brown's process was simple, aside from finding fresh cranberries. Bennett boiled sugar, cranberries, and water together until most of the cranberries burst open.After blending everything in a food processor, she added it to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, vodka, and lime juice for a refreshing beverage.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I tried 3 cosmopolitan recipes from celebrity chefs, and the best has become my go-to cocktail.Every single mimosa recipe was good enough to make again The mimosa recipes from Bobby Flay, Pat and Gina Neely, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Rachael Ray were all great. Paige Bennett for Insider Bennett made mimosa recipes from Flay, Pat and Gina Neely, Guarnaschelli, and Ray.Each recipe highlighted different flavors and garnishes in thesimple cocktail. She had no complaints about any of these mimosas because all of them were fruity, sweet, bubbly, and refreshing.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I made 4 celebrity chefs' mimosa recipes, and I'd make any of them again for my next brunch.The fruitiest white sangria only takes 15 minutes to make Racheal Ray's drink is topped with club soda. Paige Bennett for Insider Ray's recipe calls for apple liquor and sparkling water, which Bennett respectively swapped for apple brandy and club soda, as well as dry white wine, sugar, and a variety of colorful fruits.The recipe also calls for fresh, ripe peaches. This cocktail was light, and the varying colors of the fruit this option stand out.Read more about the winning recipe and full battle here: I tried 3 celebrity chefs' recipes for white sangria, and the best was also the prettiest.