Taste Tests

We research thousands of ingredients
to learn how they're made, then taste them side-by-side and in recipes

Latest Taste Tests

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Mexican LagersFromMexican Mole and Drunken Beans
Maple SyrupFromA Hearty Start to the Day
Dijon MustardFromA Hearty Fall Feast
Vegetarian BrothFromVegetarian Essentials
Supermarket BrieFromFrench Pork Chops and Bisque

Baking Ingredients

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Steel-Cut OatsFromAll-Time Cookie Favorites
White ChocolateFromTriple-Chocolate Mousse Cake
Yellow Cake MixesFromLemon Layer Cake
Unsweetened ChocolateFromChocolate Torte
Supermarket Cocoa PowderFromFrench Sweets, Refined and Rustic

Beverages

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Dry VermouthFromChicken in a Pot
Bottled WaterFromWinter Supper
Mexican LagersFromMexican Mole and Drunken Beans
LemonadeFromGrilled and Smoked
Red Wine for CookingFromSteak Frites

Canned Goods

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Canned TunaFromSalmon and Sole
Fire-Roasted TomatoesFromSeafood Specials
Tomato PureeFromOne-Pot Wonders
Refried BeansFromMore Tex-Mex Favorites
Canned Whole TomatoesFromGreat Italian Pasta Sauces

Dairy & Eggs

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Supermarket Cream CheeseFromPumpkin Cheesecake
Light Vanilla Ice CreamFromLightening Up Chocolate Desserts
ProvoloneFromThe Italian Grill
Presliced Cheddar Cheese
GruyereFromFrench Classics, Reimagined

Meat, Poultry, & Seafood

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Mail-Order Strip SteaksFromSteak and Potatoes
Can you buy a better steak through the mail?
TurkeyFromA New Way with Turkey
Mail-Order Porterhouse SteaksFromBackyard Steak and Potatoes
Beef BrothFromDutch Oven Classics
Filet MignonFromMeat and Potatoes for Company

Pantry Items

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Oyster SauceFromStir-Fry 101
Orange MarmaladeFromHoliday Ham and Biscuits
PicklesFromKansas City BBQ
Oyster CrackersFromTwo Ways with Fish
Vanilla ExtractFromOld-Fashioned Fruit Desserts

Pasta, Grains, & Beans

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Whole Wheat Lasagna NoodlesFromVegetarian Pasta Night
Wild RiceFromLet’s Start with Soup
Refried BeansFromMore Tex-Mex Favorites
Flour TortillasFromChicken Classics, Improved
Jasmine RiceFromChicken and Rice Get an Upgrade

Prepared Foods

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Supermarket Frozen YogurtFromScallops and Shrimp Hot Off the Grill
Dijon MustardFromA Hearty Fall Feast
Jarred Hot SalsasFromSouth-of-the-Border Supper
Soy SauceFromAsian Take-Out at Home
Supermarket HummusFromGrilling Goes International

Produce

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Crushed TomatoesFromIndian Favorites, Simplified
Canned Diced TomatoesFromGrilled Steak and Gazpacho
Golden Raisins

Spices & Seasonings

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Oyster SauceFromStir-Fry 101
Five-Spice PowderFromTwo Ways to Unlock Asian Flavor
CinnamonFromAn Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving
Cinnamon used to be the most basic spice in your cupboard. Now it’s gone upscale. So will a fancy brand from Vietnam costi...
HorseradishFromStuffed Beef Tenderloin
Sweet PaprikaFromBarbecued Salmon