Taste-Off: Sparkling ciders to toast the new year with — and those to toss
The best nonalcoholic bubbly drinks are crisp, tart and sweet, while the worst are too sugary or too sour.
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Taste-Off: Ranking frozen taquitos from crispy and spicy to empty and bland
The epitome of Cal-Mex cuisine, taquitos incorporate Mexican flavors into a newer, nontraditional format.
Taste-Off: Supermarket apple pies you should — and shouldn’t — bring to holiday meals
For those who don't bake, we rank eight store-bought pies from mouth-watering to almost unbearable
Taste-Off: Which Hawaiian rolls are worthy of your Thanksgiving table?
We tried eight brands of these sweet dinner rolls to find which you'll savor and which you'll snub.
Taste-Off: Ranking baked flavored tofu from surprisingly tasty to rubbery and bland
A block of white, tasteless, gelatin-like protein isn’t likely to be at the top of anyone’s must-try list. But press it, bathe it in flavor, bake it dry, and tofu...
Taste-Off: Which dipped pretzels will satisfy your snack cravings?
Our taster ranks 14 varieties of candy-coated pretzels, from irresistibly salty-sweet to stale.
Taste-Off: Chili crisp jars that you’ll open daily — and ones you’ll shelve
Done right, this umami bomb of a condiment can spice up any meal, from Asian dishes to burgers and eggs.
Taste-Off: Asian-inspired salad kits to toss and serve — or toss out
Bad salad kits have sloppy cuts of vegetables, meager toppings and oily or single-note dressings that are either too salty or just plain bland.
Taste-Off: The tastiest frozen enchiladas — and the ones to leave in the freezer case
Check out our top picks for bold, cheesy, quick meals
Taste-off: Margaritas, cosmos and mules, mocktail style
When it’s party time but drinking dry is on the agenda, it’s time to get creative. We rated 11 mocktail versions of margaritas, cosmos and mules to find out which...