Taste Tests

Looking for the best ingredients and snacks the store has to offer? Taste of Home editors are unwrapping and testing them all. Find out our favorites. They might just be your new go-to!

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The Best Fast-Food Chicken Nuggets, Ranked

Chicken nuggets are a menu staple at fast-food restaurants. We sampled eight options to find out who makes the best...


The Best Store-Bought Cinnamon Rolls, As Picked By Our Pros

Don't fret if you don't have time to make cinnamon buns from scratch. Our Test Kitchen pros sampled the most...


The Best Fast-Food Burritos, Ranked

When a craving for meat, beans, rice and salsa hits, we want the best fast-food burrito that money can buy....


The Best Fast-Food Tacos, Ranked

Seasoning, fresh ingredients and crunch were important factors when ranking the best fast-food tacos money can buy.


Every Item on the McDonald’s Dollar Menu, Ranked

Let's break down the McDonald's Dollar Menu and see what's really worth it.


The Best Mustard: Our Test Kitchen’s Top Picks

Looking for the best mustard for your next barbecue? Our Test Kitchen sampled 12 brands. Find out which are a...


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We Found the Best Store-Bought Frosting

In a rush? Our Test Kitchen found the best store-bought frosting to top your last-minute bakes.


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Our Pros Found the Best Jarred Pasta Sauce to Stock Your Pantry

Our team of pro cooks and marinara experts sampled 11 options to find the best jarred pasta sauce. Find out...

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The Best Canned Pumpkin for Fall Baking and Beyond

Canned pumpkin puree is a fall baking essential, but are you really buying the best brand? We tested eight options...


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We Popped Open 6 Cans: These Are the Best Crescent Rolls

Whether you're making a batch to serve up with dinner or opening a can to make an easy appetizer, canned...


The Very Best String Cheese, According to Our Test Kitchen

Hungry for a snack? Our Test Kitchen team (and true cheeseheads) found the very best string cheese after sampling 10...


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Our Test Kitchen Found the Best Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Who doesn't want the best shredded cheddar cheese for homemade macaroni and cheese, quesadillas and more? Here's what our Test...


We Tried 15 Wines Under $15: These Are the Best Rosé Wine Options

Looking for the best rosé wine to fill your glass? So is our Test Kitchen! Our pros sampled 15 top...


We Went to 8 Restaurants to Find the Best Fast-Food Chicken Sandwich

Chicken sandwiches have been all the rage at fast-food restaurants for the past few years. We sampled and ranked the...


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The Best Frozen Mozzarella Sticks, According to True Cheeseheads

Who knows cheese better than Wisconsinites? Our team of pro cooks and resident cheeseheads sampled cheese sticks in a blind...


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The Best Light Beer Brands, According to a Blind Test

What's the best light beer to stock in your fridge? Our team of pro foodies (and Brew City residents) found...


The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies to Order Online

To find the ultimate chocolate chip cookies you can order, we put 10 options to the test. Here's what we...

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We Tested 10 Brands: These Are the Best Cold Brew Coffees of 2024

At the grocery store looking for the best cold brew coffee? Our Test Kitchen team found the very best options...


The Best Fast-Food Ice Cream, Ranked By a Food Writer

Have you ever wondered which chain sells the best fast-food ice cream? We did the hard work to find out...


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The Very Best Lemonade Options to Fuel Your Summer

Summer has us craving the very best lemonade—tart, sweet and so refreshing. Find out which brands we want to kick...


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We Tried 10 Brands to Find the Best Italian Dressing

Whether you're covering mixed greens or stirring up your signature pasta salad, you want to have the best Italian dressing...


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The Best Hot Dogs for Summer BBQs, According to Our Pro Grillers

Fire up the grill! Our Test Kitchen found the best hot dogs for your next cookout.


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Best Ice Cream Sandwiches: Irresistible Flavors, According to Our Taste Test

Next time you get a treat craving, will you have the best of the best on hand? Our Test Kitchen...


We Tested 5 Salad Kit Brands—Here Are the Best Ones

Salad kits—you see them in the produce section of your supermarket, but are they worth the buzz? We sampled five...


Our Test Kitchen Found the Best Guacamole at the Grocery Store

No time for homemade? No problem. Check out the best guacamole you can find at the grocery store.


The Best Fast-Food Fries, Ranked

Ready to stop for a quick bite? This list will help you figure out exactly where to find the best...


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The Best Fast-Food Coffee You Can Order

When you need a caffeine fix on the go, the drive-thru is quick and convenient. But we had to know,...


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Chip Chip Hooray: We Found the Best Potato Chips Ever!

Our Test Kitchen sampled a whopping 22 brands of chips to find the best potato chips on the market. Find...