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 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: 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: April 2016
Supermarket Whipped ToppingsAre supermarket whipped toppings any good?
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Published: October 2015
Shredded Parmesan CheeseShredding cheese is time-consuming. Is there an acceptable shortcut even skeptic…
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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: December 2014
Frozen Dinner RollsWhen there isn't time to make fresh dinner rolls, the frozen variety can be a te…
Published: October 2014
Salted ButterThere are plenty of butters out there. Could we find one worth its salt?
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Published: October 2014
Hard Apple CiderWe tasted four nationally available hard ciders both plain and cooked in recipes…
Published: December 2013
Bread CrumbsTwo styles of bread crumbs and seven determined contenders. The battle for big c…
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Published: October 2012
SherryIn the test kitchen, we use sherry in a variety of recipes. Does it matter what …
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
Macaroni and CheeseWe tasted 25 boxed and frozen versions of mostly clumpy, gloppy, wimpy mac and c…
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Published: February 2011
Ground GingerSince ginger is often used in combination with other spices, would it matter whi…
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Published: November 2013
Dark ChocolateIt’s easy to find a great snacking chocolate. But cooking is different: Choosing…
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Published: July 2013
Chicken BrothJust about every broth in the supermarket amounts to a science project of flavor…
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Published: January 2013
Wild RiceWho knew wild rice was actually an aquatic grass? See which brand swam to the to…
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Published: July 2012
Garlic PowderWhen it comes to garlic powder, which brand comes out on top?
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Published: November 2011
MolassesTerms like "mild," "full," and "robust" are meaningless when it comes to molass…
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Published: July 2011
Vanilla BeansFor custard-based recipes in which vanilla is the star, we’ve found that vanill…
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Published: March 2011
Whole-Wheat FlourIf you thought all whole-wheat flours are created equal, you were wrong.
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Published: January 2011
Red Wine VinegarDoes aging make a difference in vinegar, or does it all boil down to the grapes …
Published: September 2002
SaltFood magazines and celebrity chefs are touting the flavor of gourmet salts that …
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Published: March 2010
All-Purpose Vegetable OilsVegetable oil should stay behind the scenes, whether you’re baking, sautéing, or…
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Published: November 2008
Black PeppercornsYou only use a grind or two on your food, so does it really matter what brand of…
Published: November 2018
Unsalted ButterFor everyday cooking and baking, which unsalted butter is best? We tested seven …
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Published: January 2018
Dark Chocolate ChipsWith chocolate chips now coming in different shapes, sizes, and even cacao perce…
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Published: November 2017
Dry VermouthCould we find a bottle that would do double duty for cooking and cocktails?
Published: November 2017
Supermarket TurkeyThe holidays are no time to gamble on a bird that cooks up dry and bland—or, wor…
Published: March 2017
Premium Extra-Virgin Olive OilHigh-end extra-virgin olive oils offer a world of flavor beyond grocery-store op…
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Published: November 2016
CinnamonLabels touting origin imply there’s more to this standby spice
than there once …
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Published: May 2016
Sherry VinegarThe woodsy yet vibrant taste of sherry vinegar makes it such a standout that it …