Grocery Taste Tests

“Creamy,” “fudgy,” and “luxe” are just a few of the comments from tasters.

“You can really taste the cheese,” says one taster.

We were shocked … but not surprised.

It's not Cool Ranch!

These are the eight actually worth drinking.

“It goes down real easy,” according to tasters.

Gotta love when that happens.

Number three is perfect for parties.

I cleared out my fridge to make room for my 14-day kit-off.

The ultimate holiday shortcut is right this way.

According to a former bartender and wine buyer.

Cooking up a Thanksgiving meal is as much a test of planning prowess as it is cooking ability. With so many dishes in play, it’s only natural to seek out time-saving shortcuts. For those who’d rather not deal with whisking up a lump-free gravy from scratch, the grocery store has your back. Ready-made turkey gravy — in cans, jars, cartons, cubes, and just-add-water pouches — is good to have on hand, even if you do plan to make your own gravy.

Bonus points were also awarded for its budget-friendly price.

We were truly shocked by the results.

Our superfan puts the rumors to rest.

Including whites, reds, rosés, and two sparkling wines.

There’s a new #1 in town.

Number 1 is “the platonic ideal of BBQ sauce.”

“Everything about the texture, look, and smell hit the spot for me.”

“It went down *very* easily.”

Including tequila, rum, vodka, whiskey, and more!

Your tuna sandwiches are about to get so much better.

Number two is for the garlic fans.

We picked winners for best beef, pork and beef, and plant-based!

So flaky! So buttery!

We picked winners for salsa con queso and queso blanco.

“It had a bright ginger flavor that none of the other options had.”

We picked winners for best overall and kid-friendly.

We picked winners for best overall, seafood, extreme heat, brothless, and more!

I never want my freezer to be without a box.

You'd never guess these were box mixes.

We picked winners for classic, cornbread-coated, and everything bagel-seasoned.

Including a pick for meat-lovers, gluten-free fans, and vegetarians.

"The deliciously rich and slightly bitter, slightly sweet flavor make this the top choice."

Look for them in the refrigerator section.

The winner beat out my childhood favorite cocoa.

There was a good runner-up, too.

It beat out a beloved classic for best maple flavor.

The best frozen crust for sweet and savory pies.

"After years of swearing off anything that remotely reminded me of beer, a friend of mine introduced me to what would become my "lighter" beverage of choice: hard cider."

The lineup features tons of pumpkin, apple, and maple flavors because duh!

We picked winners for grocery store and online delivery challahs.

You can also use it to stuff chicken breasts or pasta shells.

It's great for snacking and for dolling up lunches and dinners.

As a chef who specializes in Middle Eastern cooking, I've spent a good deal of time tasting different brands of tahini to find the right one for my kitchen.

We picked winners for meat and plant-based patties and links.

"After spending an entire afternoon microwaving bags upon bags of frozen broccoli, I have determined that there is a difference."

We picked winners for best black bean, cauliflower, and "California" style!

We picked winners for best classic and dairy-free chocolate wafer, plus chocolate chip cookie!

We picked winners for best ground sausage, savory links, and chorizo crumbles!

"From my first bite, I was transported back to the brambles on a sunny June day."

We picked winners for best chicken and vegetable egg rolls!

We picked winners for best bean and cheese, chicken, steak, and beef!

Including a dairy-based and dairy-free winner!

"Well-seasoned with the perfect amount of heat!"

It also happened to be the prettiest!

It straddles the fine line between a versatile cooking oil and a finishing oil with personality.

"The breading has just the right amount of salt to balance out the rich mozzarella cheese."

It's a celebration in a box!

Including original, lime, salted, garlic, and maduros!