I tested the same mac and cheese recipe on the stovetop, in the oven, and in the microwave. The stove, my go-to appliance, made the creamiest sauce, but the oven version had the best flavor. The ...

It only takes a little bit longer to make than the boxed stuff and is so much tastier. This recipe skips the roux by thickening the sauce with starchy milk from the pasta. Cooking the pasta directly ...