Food Reviews

The benchmark of a well-stocked kitchen is, unquestionably, the pantry. Whether you’re looking for a fresh new olive oil to try, an upgrade to your condiment selection, or a chef-worthy spice rub to add to your collection, our editors recommend these power pantry staples.

Jars of Flamingo Estate Creamed Mnuka Honey stacked together
This Pantry Staple From a Martha Stewart-Approved Brand 'Elevates Everything It Touches,' Per Shoppers
Martha Stewart alongside a display of olive oil and olives
Martha Stewart Swears by Just One Olive Oil at Home, and It’s Nothing Like the Bottles at the Grocery Store
Martha Stewart next to a bottle of olive oil labeled Flamingo Estate
Martha Stewart, French Home Chefs, and I Agree — This Brand’s Olive Oil Is ‘Quite Simply Liquid Gold,’ Per Fans
A plate with steak and mashed potatoes being eaten using a knife and fork, featuring the Food & Wine Faves badge
We Tried Hungryroot — Here’s Why It’s a Win for Busy Families
A closeup of toasted bread topped with mozzarella red fruit and greens with olive oil being drizzled over it
NYC Chefs Swear By This ‘Superior’ Olive Oil That Stays Fresh and ‘Buttery’ for Months
Martha Stewart next to a bottle of olive oil
Martha Stewart's Favorite Olive Oil Brand Just Released Its Most Exclusive Blend Yet
Three raw filet mignon steaks in a bronzecolored frying pan
This Meat Delivery Subscription Is the Perfect Gift for the Steak Lover in Your Life, and It's on Sale for Black Friday
Two bottles of Brisca Extra Virgin Olive Oil on a patterned surface
I Tried the Spanish Olive Oil That Tastes Like Butter, and I’m Never Going Back
A bowl containing pankocrusted fish filet rice and mixed vegetable salsa garnished with a lime wedge on a granite countertop
This Home Meal Kit Changed My Mind About Subscription Meal Services
Roundup or One-Off: algae cooking club algae oil Tout
I Tried Algae Oil — Here's Why a Michelin-Starred Chef Swears By It
A plate of food featuring seasoned chicken breast over a bed of couscous and vegetables, accompanied by cutlery
The Best Meal Delivery Services for Families, According to Our Tests
Graza Olive OIl
Graza Is My Go-To Everyday Olive Oil—and I've Tested It for More Than a Year
Four pints of McConnell's Ice Cream
The 7 Best Ice Cream Delivery Services, According to Our Tests
A bottle of Flamingo Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil with a hand removing the cap a cutting board with vegetables and cheese nearby
The 10 Best Olive Oils for Any Type of Cooking, According to Our Editors
K + M Dark Chocolate bar close up of chocolate with wrapper on wood surface
The 10 Best Dark Chocolate Bars, According to Our Tests
Fork with pasta above a bowl of pasta with pesto sauce and a big ol basil leaf
I Tested More Than a Dozen Gluten-Free Pasta Brands to Find the 8 Best
The Best Chocolate in the Country
The Best Chocolate in the Country, According to Our Editors
A roasted KellyBronze turkey in a roasting pan
The 4 Best Mail-Order Turkeys, According to Our Tests
collection of spices on a kitchen counter
The 11 Best Dry Rubs For Grilling and Smoking
Burlap & Barrel Spices with grilled chicken and veggies
I Tried Burlap & Barrel's Spices, and My Grilling Game Just Got So Much Better
Brightland The Duo DIPR
I've Tested Lots of Olive Oil — This Standout Brightland Duo Is What I'm Gifting This Christmas
A variety of ketchup bottles from different brands
The 9 Most Popular Ketchup Brands, Ranked From Best to Worst
A bowl of potato salad garnished with herbs and slices of red onion with pickles and other dishware in the background
The Best Mayo for Potato Salad, According to Professional Chefs
Assortment of packaged burger buns from various brands displayed together
We Tested 8 Burger Buns — and Had Our First-Ever Taste Test Tie
Assorted mustard bottles displayed on a table in front of a wine rack
We Tasted 10 Yellow Mustards — Our No. 1 Pick Is Less Than $1
Tortillas being cooked on a comal.
I Was Introduced to This Traditional Mexican Cooking Tool on Vacation — Now Use It Every Week
Hot dogs being grilled on a barbecue with tongs
The 6 Best Hot Dogs You Can Buy, According to Professional Chefs
Olive oil being poured into a glass bowl with olive branches nearby
After Trying the Olive Oil Pro Chefs Call ‘Superior,’ I’m Never Going Back
Close-up of a gloved hand grilling barbecue chicken, pork and beef on a smoky grill, showcasing deliciously cooked meat and rich sauce.
Even Texas Chefs Buy Store-Bought Barbecue Sauce — Here Are the 6 They Keep at Home
Various brands of open bags of barbecue flavor potato chips arranged around a pile of chips
We Tasted 6 Barbecue Chip Brands — These 3 Are the Best
Various packaged electrolyte hydration products scattered on a surface
We Tried 7 Electrolyte Powders — These 3 Came Out on Top
Nathan's grass-fed hot dogs and classic ones on the right.
Nathan’s Just Released Grass-Fed Hot Dogs — Are They Worth Buying?
A selection of canned cold brew coffee arranged in a basket featuring brands like Starbucks Nguyen Stumptown High Brew and La Colombe
We Tried 7 Canned Cold Brews — These Are the 3 Worth Buying
Life Raft Treats
These Hyperrealistic Desserts Are Bringing the Fun Back to Food
Row 7 Tinned Vegetables
Tinned Vegetables Are Finally Having Their Sardine Moment
Six cocktail cherries labeled with their brand names on a paper surface
We Tested 6 Different Cocktail Cherries — This Classic Brand Stood Out
A variety of packaged sweet potato fries from different brands displayed side by side
We Tasted 6 Frozen Sweet Potato Fries — These Are the Best for Burgers, Sandwiches, and Beyond
Three hot dogs with different toppings including mustard cheese and onions arranged on a white plate
The Best Mustards for Hot Dogs, From French’s to Maille
Row of different tonic water bottles and cans of various brands
We Tried 7 Tonic Waters — the No. 1 Bottle Outshined Premium Brands
HEYDOH Silky Soy Sauce
The Taiwanese Soy Sauce That’s Changing How Americans Cook
Naomi After-Cooking Hand Scrub
Meet the Chef-Designed Soap That Can Handle Cooking’s Toughest Side Effects
W&P Seal Tight Glass Bowl
This Glass Bowl Solved My Biggest Meal Prep Problem
Dreamfarm Fluicer
This $20 Lemon Juicer Outsmarts Every Other Model We’ve Tried
Zwilling Peak Hybrid Ceramic Nonstick Fry Pans
Can a Skillet Really Sear Steak and Flip Omelets? This One Can
Floura Fiber Bars
Jeni Britton’s Next Big Idea Isn’t Ice Cream — It’s Fiber Bars
Bubs
This Swedish Candy Is Taking Over U.S. Shelves — and It’s Unlike Anything You’ve Tried
Loka Chai Maker
The Loka Reimagines How Masala Chai is Made at Home
A display of 12 different brands of energy drink cans arranged in two rows
The 5 Best Energy Drinks for When Coffee Just Won’t Cut It
French fries with chicken salt being sprinkled with chicken salt containers displayed
Chicken Salt Is the Australian Seasoning Your Fries Have Been Missing
Selection of different plantbased burger brands displayed on a white surface
We Tested 6 Plant-Based Burgers — Our Top Pick Has the Best Beefy Flavor
Variety of canned espresso martinis and cocktail beverages displayed on a wooden surface with a wine rack background
We Tried 10 Canned Espresso Martinis — Our No. 1 Pick Tastes Like It Came From a Cocktail Bar
Person adding a liquid ingredient from a spoon into a small bowl over a larger mixing bowl containing salad ingredients
From Red Boat to Three Crabs, These Are the 5 Fish Sauces Chefs Trust Most
A variety of canned margaritas from different brands arranged on a table
The Best Canned Margaritas, According to Our Taste Test
An assortment of guacamole brands displayed on a table including Sabra 365 and Calavo
We Tried 8 Store-Bought Guacamoles — and Our Favorite Is Made With More Than 5 Avocados
A collection of various hummus brands in packaging displayed on a wooden surface
We Tasted 10 Hummus Brands — These Are the 4 Worth Buying
Various jars of pesto sauce displayed with a spoon showcasing brands like Raos Priano and Classico
We Tasted 10 Jarred Pestos — the Best Came From a Surprising Place
Assorted frozen lasagna packages from different brands displayed on a surface
We Tried 5 Frozen Lasagnas — Our Winner Is Meaty, Cheesy, and Under $8
A variety of sharp cheddar cheese packages arranged on a wooden surface
We Tasted 11 Cheddar Cheeses From the Supermarket — and Our Favorite Is Under $5
Plate of penne pasta with tomatobased sauce and herbs placed on a green cloth with a fork nearby
This High-Protein Pasta Tastes Like the Real Thing
A selection of Caesar salad dressing bottles arranged together representing various storebought brands
We Tasted 9 Caesar Salad Dressings — These 3 Are Our Surprising Standouts
Green Chef recipe of a bowl of cubed tofu and vegetables garnished with green onions and sesame seeds on a table with a napkin and fork
I Tried Green Chef for a Month — Here’s My Honest Review As a Chef
50Hertz Tingly Sichuan Pepper Peanuts and beer
Szechuan-Spiced Peanuts Make for a Serious Snack Upgrade
Olio Piro uses modern milling tech to create a remarkably stable, healthy, and delicious extra-virgin olive oil.
How a Buddhist Frenchman Created One of Italy’s Purest Olive Oils
Taco bowl with corn salsa from Factor
Factor Meals Review: I Tried This Service for a Week and Here's What I Thought
Compartés Vegan Dark Chocolate Assortment Gift Box displayed on wooden table
The 42 Best Chocolate Gifts of 2026, Including Some Editor Favorites
Brightland Pizza Oil Tout
Brightland Pizza Oil Review: Is It Worth the Hype?
The Berry Chantilly cake from Whole Foods Market on a green background.
Whole Foods Bakery Section Is Seriously Underrated — Here Are the 5 Items You Have to Get