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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This Protein Oatmeal Is the Hunger-Fighting Breakfast Hero I Needed

Magic Spoon Maple Brown Sugar Protein Oatmeal is already easy to make and high in protein. But it's the creamy texture, sweet maple flavor and hunger-crushing power that earned it a Taste of Home Award.

Rao’s Has a New Sauce, and My Kids Thought I Made It From Scratch

My toughest food critics accidentally gave Rao's newest sauce the highest compliment possible. That's why I gave it a Taste...


This Formerly Illegal Fruit Is the Star of Our New Favorite Seasoning

This Taste of Home Award-winning seasoning is our new best friend for grilling proteins. Its tart berry flavor is perfectly...


I Bought Edible Fruit Slime for My Kid, but I’m Keeping It for Myself

These slippery-smooth, sweet-tart GoGo Squeez Slymez pouches will make you feel like a kid, which is why they've earned a...


Kinder Bueno Turned Its Iconic Candy Bar into a Frozen Dessert, and We’re Obsessed

If you love the hazelnut-chocolate combination in a Kinder Bueno bar as much as I do, you have to try...

Sour Fruit Ice Pops Are Here for Summer, and They’re Cooler than AC

In a world of sour candy, GoodPop Fruit Sour Pops have entered the chat. They're sweet, sour, icy and fruity—and...


Marshmallow Creme vs. Fluff: The Sweet and Sticky Showdown

Do the small variations between marshmallow creme versus Fluff make a difference in your recipes? We tasted four brands to...

Fly By Jing’s Mild Chili Crisp Is a Dream for Heat-Averse Foodies

As someone who has never been able to tolerate spice, I knew this mild chili crisp from Fly By Jing...


We Tried 8 Brands of Pesto and Only One Tasted Homemade

It's not easy being green. We tasted eight different pestos to find the brightest, boldest, most basil-forward pesto brands to...


These Crunchy Lentil Snacks Taste Like the Perfect Barbecue Chip

Prepare to accidentally finish these Taste of Home Award-winners as soon as you open the bag.


Popeyes Just Dropped Its First-Ever Boxed Biscuit Mixes, and I Taste-Tested Them Immedi...

My chef husband said they're the best biscuits he's ever had in his life, and the only reason I'm not...

Olipop’s New Flavor Tastes Like My Favorite Retro Dessert in a Can

With its tangy, fresh raspberry flavor and just enough vanilla to remind you of sherbet, Olipop's new drink is the...


This Is the Best Dole Whip Flavor by Far—No Disneyland Tickets Required

Disney's most iconic treat is in the freezer section with a brand-new tropical flavor, and it's so bright and refreshing...


This Frozen Pad Thai Tastes Exactly Like Takeout

I've never stocked up on a freezer find so quickly before, making this an instant Taste of Home Award winner.


Trader Joe’s Salsa Macha Is the Condiment of My Dreams

Salsa macha is like chili crisp’s Mexican cousin—and I'm naming the Trader Joe's version a Taste of Home...


We Tried 7 Brands of Hot Honey and This Is the Swiciest

After tasting seven different hot honey brands, we can definitely say that some capture the swicy vibe better than others.

I Eat Ice Cream Almost Every Night—These Sandwiches Have Earned a Coveted Spot in My Ti...

The ice cream aisle always sings its siren song for me to try new treats, but Nightingale ice cream sandwiches...


Nutella’s First New Flavor in 60 Years Is Somehow Even Better than the Original

Just when we thought it was impossible to improve upon true greatness, a new Nutella flavor came along. It's so...


Flavored Confectioners’ Sugar Is the Baking Shortcut You Didn’t Know You Ne...

Now that I know flavored confectioners' sugars exist, I may never use the regular kind again! That’s why...


Oscar Mayer Just Dropped a New Bacon Flavor That I Want to Put on Everything

They say bacon makes everything better—and this Taste of Home Award winner proves it.


These Granola Bars Made Me a Morning Workout Person

Our latest Taste of Home Award winner is going to help you get out of bed in the morning.


This Swedish Candy Brand Turned Me into a Sour Gummy Super Fan

Forget the red strawberry fish. This Swedish candy is my new favorite—and a Taste of Home Award winner.


These Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies Have Serious Thin Mint Energy

Tate's Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies are buttery, crisp and perfectly sweet with just the right amount of peppermint, earning them...


This Algae Cooking Oil Helped Me Master My Stainless Steel Pan

Thanks to its extremely high smoke point and neutral flavor, algae oil earned a spot on our Taste of Home...


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This Fizzy Cocktail Mixer Is So Good I Want to Stock Up for Summer

Fever-Tree's fruity, sweet and spicy new Pineapple Ginger Beer is earning a permanent spot in my refrigerator (and in our...


This Store-Bought Alfredo Sauce Uses a Secret Ingredient and I’m Hooked

Our newest Taste of Home Award winner turned me from an Alfredo skeptic into a cream sauce convert.


Last Crumb Cookies Review: Our Honest Take

We found the solution to your late-night cookie cravings.


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Cheers to the Best Cheap Champagne (Under $20 a Pop!)

Looking for bubbly on a budget? Our Test Kitchen sampled 20 different bottles to find the best cheap champagne for...


Sunbasket Review: Do These Healthy Meal Kits Actually Taste Good?

Fresh, organic ingredients, sustainably sourced meats and chef-designed meals on the table in 30 minutes or less? We put Sunbasket...


9 Best Fast-Food Soups, Ranked

Fast-food isn't just about burgers, fries and nuggets. In fact, fast-food soups are a cozy and surprising way to change...