Featured Taste TestSushi RiceWe tasted eight versions of this global food staple in search of a product that …Read the Review•Buy the Winner
Published: January 2019
Thick-Cut BaconWe wanted a thick-cut bacon that would give us something to chew on.
Published: September 2018
Quick-Cooking Basmati RiceAre convenience versions of basmati rice any good?
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Published: September 2018
White Miso PasteWhich fermented soybean paste strikes the right balance between salty, sweet, an…
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Published: July 2018
Fresh MozzarellaWhat makes the best fresh mozzarella? It's all about balance.
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Published: July 2018
Supermarket BurrataMozzarella's creamier, more glamorous cousin might just be the wow-factor cheese…
Published: May 2018
Ground TurmericThe popularity of this ancient spice has recently skyrocketed. For the most vibr…
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Published: March 2018
Pecorino Romano CheeseIs Pecorino Romano from Italy worth seeking out, or can domestic options do the …
Published: March 2018
Turkey BaconWhat exactly is it? And can it compete with traditional pork bacon?
Published: January 2018
Dark Chocolate ChipsWith chocolate chips now coming in different shapes, sizes, and even cacao perce…
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Published: July 2017
MascarponeTiramisù is just the tip of the iceberg for this creamy Italian cheese. But does…
Published: June 2017
Single-Varietal White Wine VinegarsSome markets now carry wine vinegars made from a specific variety of wine, such …
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Published: January 2017
Vegan MayonnaiseVegan mayo can’t be very good, can it? Read on for a shocking surprise.
Published: November 2016
Ceylon CinnamonWe tasted three nationally available Ceylon cinnamon products against our favori…
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Published: November 2016
Whole-Milk Ricotta CheeseAs any Italian grandmother knows, the importance of good ricotta cannot be overs…
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Published: July 2016
Almond ButterThe best almond butter contains more than just ground almonds.
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Published: May 2016
Sherry VinegarThe woodsy yet vibrant taste of sherry vinegar makes it such a standout that it …
Published: May 2016
Smoked PaprikaWe tasted seven products, rating them on their flavor, level of smokiness, and o…
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Published: March 2016
Whole-Milk Greek YogurtNonfat products used to dominate this market, but now whole-milk versions are ta…
Published: March 2016
Nonfat Greek YogurtWe tasted eight nationally available supermarket plain-flavor nonfat Greek yogur…
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Published: March 2016
Prepared PestoWe scooped up seven traditional basil pestos (also called pesto Genovese), price…
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Published: September 2015
Maple SyrupMaple syrup continues to be produced on small farms in the same low-tech way tha…
Published: September 2015
Fish Sauce We gathered five products from grocery stores and Asian markets and sampled the…
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Published: July 2015
Israeli CouscousWe tasted five supermarket products, plain and in our Cook's Illustrated recipe …
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Published: May 2015
Smoked SalmonWe gathered up five top-selling, widely available products to find the best choi…
Published: May 2015
Supermarket BrieThink French pedigree and words like “triple crème” indicate the best examples …
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Published: March 2015
Salted vs. Unsalted Chicken StockOur favorite chicken broth is Swanson Chicken Stock, which we appreciate for its…
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Published: January 2015
Low-Sodium Vegetable BrothFinding a low-sodium vegetable broth worth using is more difficult than it sound…
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Published: January 2015
Mexican LagersWe sampled the four best-selling imported Mexican lagers plain and cooked in dru…
Published: November 2014
Heritage TurkeysHeritage turkeys forage for food and live twice as long as modern birds. They ca…
Published: November 2014
Sichuan PeppercornsWe tasted five brands of Sichuan peppercorns to find out which had the best flav…
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: September 2014
Fire-Roasted TomatoesCould canned, diced fire-roasted tomatoes deliver the smoky complexity of fresh?…
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Published: September 2014
Imported ProsciuttoHow does our favorite American prosciutto stack up against imported, Italian off…
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Published: July 2014
Supermarket Frozen YogurtThese days, supermarket frozen yogurts are flying off the shelves.
Is that beca…