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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These Ingredients Make the Best S’mores Ever

Learn how to make s'mores even better with the right ingredients. We found the best chocolate, graham crackers and marshmallows...


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We Tried 5 Brands and Found the Best Boxed Red Wine

Boxed wine can be surprisingly delicious (and affordable). Find out which brand deserves to be called the best boxed red...


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Our Experts Found the Best San Marzano Tomatoes You Can Buy

Looking for the best San Marzano tomatoes for your homemade spaghetti sauce or go-to Italian meal? Our culinary pros tested...


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We Tried the Most Popular Beer Brands and Here’s What We Thought

We tried 28 brews to find the best mass-market beer brand. Our favorites are the ones you'll want in your...


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The Best White Chocolate Chips, According to Test Kitchen Bakers

Looking for the best white chocolate for your recipes? These are the baking chips you should be buying according to...


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The Best Chocolate Cake Mix Brands According to Pro Cooks

Looking for the best chocolate cake mix you can buy? Our team of professional cooks and bakers put 10 brands...


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Our Pros Found the Best Store-Bought Pizza Sauce Brands

Making pizza at home? After testing 10 brands, our Test Kitchen found the best store-bought pizza sauce options for your...


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Our Pro Cooks Found the Best Taco Seasoning Brands

Make sure you're shopping for the best taco seasoning options for the most satisfying Taco Tuesdays yet.

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The Best Breakfast Sausage Brands, According to Pro Cooks

Making brunch this weekend? You'll want the best breakfast sausage on your table. Learn what brands excelled in our Test...


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We Found the Best Hot Sauce Brands in Our Test Kitchen’s Hottest Test Ever

Seventeen hot sauce brands were put to the test. Find out which our Test Kitchen experts recommend.


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The Results Are In: These Are the Best Ketchup Brands

We know you've got your go-to brand in the fridge, but our quest to find the best ketchup just might...


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Our Pros Found the Best Frozen Meatballs You Can Buy

For this blind taste test, we searched high and low for the best frozen meatballs you can find at the...


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Who Makes the Best Chocolate Bunny? We Tested 8 to Find Out.

Easter's on its way. Which chocolate bunny should hop into your basket? We tested eight brands to find out.


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Our Test Kitchen’s Favorite Instant Rice Brands

No time to make rice on the stovetop? No worries. We tried all kinds of instant rice brands to find...


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The Best Tuna Brands, According to Our Test Kitchen Experts

Before you fill your grocery cart, find out which tuna brands our Test Kitchen experts love the most. Their top...


We Tried Popular Valentine’s Day Chocolates. Find Out Which Brand We’re Swe...

As February 14 nears, we can't help but wonder what's the best Valentine's Day chocolate? We put nine brands to...


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Our Test Kitchen Found the Best Oat Milk Brands

Swapping dairy milk for an alternative? Find out what the best oat milk is for your morning coffee, cereal, baked...

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Our Pros Sampled 6 Brands of Frozen Texas Toast to Find the Best

We love to keep a box of frozen Texas toast on hand for spaghetti suppers. But do you know what...


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Our Test Kitchen Found the Best Mozzarella Cheese

Our experts tested eight options to find the best mozzarella cheese brand for everything from lasagna and homemade pizza to...


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Can the Best Canned Chili Compete with Homemade?

We love chili, but making it can be a labor of love. Here are the canned chili brands our testers...


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We Found the 8 Best Canned Chicken Noodle Soup Brands

Craving something cozy? We found the best canned chicken noodle soup to keep you warm and satisfied.


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The Best Macaroni Brands to Keep in Your Cupboard

Whether it's for mac and cheese, a quick skillet supper or pasta salad, you want the best macaroni brands in...


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The Best Black Beans to Add to Your Cart, According to Our Test Kitchen

You want the best black beans for your recipes. But do you know which can is really the tastiest? Our...

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We Found the Best Frozen Chicken Tenders at the Supermarket

Even foodies love a fast food-style treat once in a while! Our Test Kitchen found the best frozen chicken tenders...


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The Best White Cake Mixes to Fill Your Pantry, According to Experts

There's no shame in keeping a box of white cake mix in your cupboard! But our Test Kitchen wants to...


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Our Test Kitchen Found the Best Vanilla Extract Brands for Baking

Stop your search for the best vanilla extract! Our Test Kitchen found the vanillas worthy of using in your kitchen.


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The Cream Cheese Brands You Should Be Buying, According to the Pros

There are lots of cream cheese brands out there. Our Test Kitchen tried the most popular ones and found the...


Is Canned Pumpkin or Fresh Better for Pies?

Ever wonder if a fresh pumpkin pie is worth the extra work? We tested one side-by-side with a pie made...


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Our Test Kitchen Found the Best Brands of Coffee

You start every morning with a cup. Why not make sure that morning joe is the best coffee you can...