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6 different store-bought pecan pies on a table

6 Store-Bought Pecan Pies, Ranked Worst To Best

Not all store-bought pecan pies are created equal. We ranked six different options to see which deserve a spot on your holiday dessert table.

Bonne Maman's 5 Pie Filling Flavors, Ranked

Bonne Maman has a reputation for quality jams, and now, pie fillings. We tried each flavor of the line-up so you don't have to, even though you should.

four whole baked pies on wood background

4 Mrs. Smith's Frozen Pie Flavors, Ranked

How good can frozen pies be? We tested four options from Mrs. Smith, and one stood out as the best, most impressive option of the bunch.

Wendy's hamburgers pictured on a speckled granite countertop

Not The Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger, Not The Baconator: Wendy's Has Another Bacon Burger Most Recommended By Our Ranking

When it comes to Wendy's selection of bacon burger, more strips doesn't always lead to a better bite. Instead, this savory burger rival is all about balance.

13 Tacos From Del Taco, Ranked

It seems fitting that the taco menu at Del Taco's is extensive, but we gladly took on a challenge to go through the menu to rank all the tacos we could find.

Various Great Value soup cans on countertop

10 Great Value Canned Soups, Ranked

If you've considered picking up a can of Great Value soup, there are a couple of options that are actually incredible. Others, well, are quite terrible.

New items from Starbucks' 2026 holiday menu lineup

Review: Starbucks' 2026 Holiday Menu Has A Lot Of Hits And A Few Misses

Starbucks dropped its holiday menu for 2026 on 11/5, and I headed right over to try a spread of new drinks plus a few new food items. Here's what I think.

Six colorful Dunkin' drinks in plastic cups and a donut with sprinkles on a table inside a Dunkin'

Review: Dunkin's Avengers Menu Includes 6 Super Drinks And 1 Villainously Bad Donut

Dunkin' channeled the spirit of the Multiverse with its "Avengers" menu. But are any of its six new drinks, or Avenging Donut, worth ordering? We found out.

10 Samuel Adams Beers, Ranked

From Boston Lager to seasonal favorites, we tasted and ranked 10 Samuel Adams beers to see which deserve a spot in your fridge — and which fall flat.

Holding scoopable cookie dough with other desserts in background

Review: Crumbl's Scoopable Cookie Dough Is A Bowl Of Half-Baked Heaven

Crumbl's latest drop is unlike any before. A scoopable cookie dough that offers a remarkable contrast to its normal menu. Read our thoughts on the new item.

Boxes of Chick-fil-A and Popeye's chicken tenders side by side on a white counter

Popeyes Vs Chick-Fil-A: Who Makes The Better Chicken Tenders?

We compared chicken tenders at Popeyes and Chick-fil-A, and one of these legendary fast food institutions fared better due to its flavorful chicken.

Chocolate chip cookies from Subway, Jersey Mike's, and Jimmy John's.

Jersey Mike's Vs Subway Vs Jimmy John's: Who Has The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies?

I went to three popular sandwich chains to figure out which one has the ultimate chocolate chip cookie. It was harder to find a winner than I thought.

Hand holding up smoked Nova salmon from Acme

One Of The Best Smoked Salmon Brands Is Family-Owned And Almost As Good As Costco's Kirkland Signature

Although Costco remains reliable if you're looking for high-quality smoked salmon, there is another historic, highly praised fish brand that's almost as great.

Cutwater Gingerbread White Russian and Passion Fruit Martini cans next to cocktails in glasses, all on marble background

Review: Cutwater's 2 New Canned Cocktails Will Sleigh At Any Holiday Party

Cutwater has two new canned cocktails -- and here is our honest review of these holiday flavors.

Review: 7 Brew's 6 New Holiday Drinks Range From Cozy Classic To Syrupy Sweet Miss

We tried 7 Brew's new holiday drinks. This is what we know: Not all of them are winners.

Seven Nesquik bottles in a row on a kitchen counter

The Best Nesquik Milk By Far Gives This Classic Flavor A Protein Boost

Nesquik has several delicious and nostalgic flavors, but one classic variety with a boost of protein came out on top of our taste test ranking.

7 Brew Debuts 5 New Fall Baked Goods And (Mostly) Sticks The Landing

7 Brew is much more widely known for its sweet drinks, but its new fall baked goods might make a name for themselves. Read Tasting Table's taste-test.

Popeyes' Beloved Cajun Onion Rings Are Back — Or Are They? I Tried Them, And I Have Questions

Onion rings once ruled the roost of Popeyes side dishes. Then they were discontinued. We got a first taste of a new version, fixed up with some Cajun spice.

Captain D's and McDonald's fish sandwiches in to-go boxes

McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Vs Captain D's Giant Fish: Which Is The Best Fish Sandwich?

We put McDonald's and Captain D's fish sandwiches to the test. Though Filet-O-Fish and Giant Fish feature similar elements, one sandwich easily won us over.

Dunkin' Donuts and Krispy Kreme Boston cream donuts.

Krispy Kreme Vs Dunkin': Which Chain Has The Better Boston Cream Donut?

We pitted Dunkin' and Krispy Kreme against each other to find the best Boston cream donut. One had a way better filling that set it apart.

Array of various Ghost Energy Drink flavors on a table.

The Best Ghost Energy Drink Flavor Features An Iconic Candy

Ghost Energy is known for its unique flavors and brand mash-ups, but this neon green, sour candy-inspired drink pushes tartness to the limit.

7 different kinds of fall ready-to-bake cookies in packaging

7 Ready-To-Bake Fall Cookie Dough Flavors, Ranked

Fall brings plenty of seasonal cookie dough flavors, but which ones are worth baking? We ranked seven ready-to-bake options from worst to best.

Dairy-free pizza boxes arranged on wooden background

8 Dairy-Free Frozen Pizzas, Ranked

After trying a selection of dairy-free pizzas, we found one freezer option that you'll want to add to your cart, thanks to the complex flavor.

Eight pumpkin breads surrounded by boxes of store-bought pumpkin bread mixes on table

8 Store-Bought Pumpkin Bread Mixes, Taste Tested And Ranked

There are a variety of pumpkin bread mixes available at grocery stores, but our taste tester found some subpar options. The top one was a huge surprise.

12-pack of beer bottles in foreground, other beers in background

This Cheap Grocery Store-Brand Beer Outshines Bud Light And Stella Artois

Although shoppers agree that it probably won't be winning any awards, one store-brand beer offers something the even two of the big brands in beer can't.

9 Sonic Burgers, Ranked

We got to try nine different burger options from Sonic, and if you're unsure which of them to order, we've ranked them for you, from least to most impressive.

Three McDonald's cookie butter coffee drinks on tray with crushed cookies

Review: McDonald's New Cookie Butter Coffees Reach For Decadence But Fall A Bit Short

McDonald's limited-time cookie butter coffees may taste good based on our early impressions, but they don't exactly hit the right notes with the cookie butter.