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: August 2018
Potato ChipsThick and crunchy kettle chips versus the traditional thin and crispy variety: W…
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Published: June 2018
Hot SauceWhich all-around sauce strikes the best balance between fire and flavor?
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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: August 2016
Bagged PopcornBagged popcorn is selling like crazy these days; does it deserve the hype?
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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: August 2015
Supermarket HoneyTo find the best supermarket honey, we selected five top-selling honeys—three tr…
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Published: April 2015
Dill Pickle SpearsTo see if the quality of supermarket pickles had improved in recent years, we pu…
Published: April 2014
Brown MustardProducts awash in vinegar didn’t cut the mustard with our tasters.
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Published: April 2014
Canned Crushed PineappleWe put three supermarket pineapple products to the test, sampling them both plai…
Published: December 2013
Bread CrumbsTwo styles of bread crumbs and seven determined contenders. The battle for big c…
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Published: August 2013
Jarred Medium SalsaSure, it sells well, but is salsa from the supermarket actually any good?
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Published: August 2013
Jarred Green SalsaSalsa verde adds tangy zest to tacos, enchiladas, and more. We rounded up five n…
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Published: April 2012
GritsIf you're just going to slather them with butter and cheese, does it really matt…
Published: October 2011
Gravy EnhancersLiquid gravy seasonings claim to enhance homemade gravy. We wanted to find out …
Published: August 2011
KetchupResponding to public demands, many manufacturers have ditched high-fructose corn…
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Published: June 2011
Graham CrackersWe tasted three top-selling national brands to see which came out on top.
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Published: April 2011
Golden RaisinsWhen a recipe calls for golden raisins, your choices are surprisingly limited. B…
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Published: April 2011
Macaroni and CheeseWe tasted 25 boxed and frozen versions of mostly clumpy, gloppy, wimpy mac and c…
Published: February 2011
Ground GingerSince ginger is often used in combination with other spices, would it matter whi…
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Published: December 2010
Pancake MixesWhat’s the secret to the best from-the-box pancakes? Here’s a hint: They don’t m…
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Published: October 2010
Tomato PasteIn a tight race, one brand edged ahead with bright, balanced flavor both straigh…
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Published: June 2010
Whole Kosher Dill PicklesSupermarkets carry a dizzying array of kosher dill pickles, putting us in a pret…
Published: February 2010
Long-Grain White RiceSince white rice is neutral in flavor, does it matter which kind you use? We tas…
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Published: February 2010
Canned Black BeansWhile salt can be both friend and foe, mush is always a foe.
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Published: December 2009
Decaffeinated CoffeesHas grocery store decaf coffee improved as much as the high-octane stuff in rece…
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Published: December 2009
Creamy Italian DressingsFat equals flavor—but only if it's the right fat.
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Published: June 2009
Canned CornWe wanted canned corn with a vibrant, fresh corn taste.
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Published: June 2009
Canned Baked BeansA sweet discovery helped us see which baked beans are best.
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Published: February 2009
Hot Cocoa MixThe best cocoa mixes feature a double dose of chocolate.
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