Published: January 2017
Crushed TomatoesSometimes smooth like puree and sometimes chock-full of chunks, crushed
tomatoe…
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Published: September 2016
Soy SauceSavory, fragrant, umami-rich soy sauce is a staple in American kitchens.
But ch…
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Published: March 2016
Prepared PestoWe scooped up seven traditional basil pestos (also called pesto Genovese), price…
Published: March 2015
Dijon MustardWhat traits guarantee a Dijon mustard that packs a wallop of clean heat and bala…
Published: November 2014
Apricot PreservesWe tasted five top-selling products plain and in our Cook's Illustrated French A…
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Published: September 2014
Processed Artichoke HeartsWith so many options on the market, selecting a brand of processed artichoke hea…
Published: July 2014
Supermarket Frozen YogurtThese days, supermarket frozen yogurts are flying off the shelves.
Is that beca…
Published: October 2013
Blue Cheese DressingWas it too much to ask for a blue cheese dressing that was thick, creamy, and ac…
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Published: June 2013
Frozen Straight-Cut French FriesHomemade fries are not usually an option for weeknight cooking—but was there a f…
Published: January 2013
Supermarket HummusThis creamy chickpea spread has gone from health food obscurity to the No. 1 ref…
Published: June 2012
Ice Cream ConesWe tasted five supermarket sugar cones and waffle cones (after much debate, we d…
Published: January 2012
Supermarket Cheese RavioliStore-bought cheese ravioli offer convenience, but would any pass muster?
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…
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: February 2009
English MuffinsAre there real differences among the four major national brands of English muffi…
Published: October 2007
Mail-Order BrowniesGot a chocolate craving? Discover the top mail-order brownies.
Published: February 2006
Refrigerator BiscuitsPillsbury has cornered the market on refrigerator biscuits, but how do you choos…
Published: July 2005
Supermarket Veggie BurgersAll the brands we tasted won high marks for convenience, but what about taste?
Published: February 2018
Mail-Order King CakesEven if you're not in New Orleans, you can still get an authentic taste of Mardi…
Published: October 2017
Ready-Made Graham Cracker CrustsWhen a homemade crumb crust isn’t an option, is a store-bought crust an acceptab…
Published: October 2017
Ready-Made Pie CrustsWe have high standards for pastry pie crust. Is there a supermarket option that …
Published: October 2017
Milk Chocolate ChipsMost of us associate milk chocolate with supermarket candy bars and foil-wrapped…
Published: August 2017
Chocolate Ice CreamIce cream flavors abound, but chocolate remains a perennial favorite. We wanted …
Published: June 2017
Bottled Barbecue SauceLast year Americans spent more than $700 million on supermarket barbecue sauce. …
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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 2016
Supermarket SauerkrautTo find out which kraut is king, we tried six nationally available supermarket s…
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Published: February 2016
Mild Jarred Red SalsaPiquant jarred salsas can add a little spice to any occasion.
But what do mild …
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Published: September 2015
Fish Sauce We gathered five products from grocery stores and Asian markets and sampled the…
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