Published: January 2019
American ProvoloneThis mild-mannered Italian-style cheese finally gets its chance to shine.
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Published: December 2018
Supermarket BaconBringing home the bacon? Make sure you choose the right one.
Published: October 2018
Packaged Stuffing (Stovetop Stuffing Mixes)In just 10 minutes, you can have a side dish for a holiday roast or weeknight di…
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Published: October 2018
Egg NoodlesWe use these noodles for many of our favorite comfort foods, from chicken soup t…
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Published: August 2018
Potato ChipsThick and crunchy kettle chips versus the traditional thin and crispy variety: W…
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Published: August 2018
Cottage CheeseCottage cheese has shed its diet-staple persona and emerged as a delicious food …
Published: June 2018
Hot SauceWhich all-around sauce strikes the best balance between fire and flavor?
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Published: April 2018
Ground CuminThis earthy, warm spice has been used around the world for centuries. Which prod…
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Published: April 2018
Creamy Peanut ButterThe average family of four goes through a jar of peanut butter every two weeks. …
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Published: February 2018
Jarred Pasta SauceThe supermarket is filled with a maddening number of pasta sauce options. Are an…
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Published: December 2017
Supermarket Extra-Sharp CheddarThe best extra-sharp cheddars are bold but balanced. Which cheese should you buy…
Published: October 2017
Ready-Made Pie CrustsWe have high standards for pastry pie crust. Is there a supermarket option that …
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Published: October 2017
Milk Chocolate ChipsMost of us associate milk chocolate with supermarket candy bars and foil-wrapped…
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Published: October 2017
Ready-Made Graham Cracker CrustsWhen a homemade crumb crust isn’t an option, is a store-bought crust an acceptab…
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Published: August 2017
Chocolate Ice CreamIce cream flavors abound, but chocolate remains a perennial favorite. We wanted …
Published: April 2017
Shredded MozzarellaWe found a brand that’s (almost) as good as fresh from the block.
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Published: June 2017
Bottled Barbecue SauceLast year Americans spent more than $700 million on supermarket barbecue sauce. …
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Published: April 2017
Block MozzarellaWhat makes the best block? It all comes down to fat, moisture, and acid.
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Published: April 2017
Cream CheesePhiladelphia invented cream cheese. Does it still rule the roost?
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Published: February 2017
100% Whole-Wheat BreadThe labels on whole-wheat bread can be perplexing. We set out to clear up the co…
Published: February 2017
Rolled OatsWe prefer rolled oats for baked goods, since their thin, flat shape gives cookie…
Published: December 2016
Spiral-Sliced HamSpiral-sliced ham is an easy and elegant holiday centerpiece. But not all hams
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Published: October 2016
Apple Cider VinegarMellow, punchy, sweet, subtle: Could we find a cider vinegar that has it all?
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Published: August 2016
FettuccineWhen prepared well, these long, wide noodles are greater than the sum of their s…
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Published: August 2016
Bagged PopcornBagged popcorn is selling like crazy these days; does it deserve the hype?
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Published: June 2016
All-Beef Hot DogsWe ate hundreds of hot dogs to unlock the mystery of this classic summertime sau…
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Published: June 2016
Worcestershire SauceWe tasted four nationally available bottled Worcestershire sauces to find one wi…
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Published: April 2016
Supermarket Black TeaWhich black tea you should buy depends on how you take it—plain or with milk and…
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Published: April 2016
Supermarket Whipped ToppingsAre supermarket whipped toppings any good?
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Published: February 2016
Supermarket SauerkrautTo find out which kraut is king, we tried six nationally available supermarket s…
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