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Basic Chicken Tenders Are Old News When You Use This Aldi Seasoning Under $3

staff@tastingtable.com (Deb Kavis) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:40:00 +0000

If you want more flavorful chicken tenders, you don't need a lot of time or money. Just add a dusting of this Aldi seasoning that costs less than $3.

9 Betty Crocker Cake Mixes, Ranked

staff@tastingtable.com (Brianna Lopez) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:20:00 +0000

Betty Crocker is a household name, but we wanted to test a range of cake mixes to find the best. We put our preferences aside and found a flavorful winner.

Trader Joe's September 2026 Products: Best Items To Buy This Month

staff@tastingtable.com (Jaimie Mackey) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:10:00 +0000

Fall is back, and so are all the seasonal foods that come with it! This September, Trader Joe's is featuring some old favorites and new sure-to-be classics.

This Southern Staple Is Popping Up In Costco's Bakery — Just In Time For Fall

staff@tastingtable.com (Amanda Berrill) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:42:01 +0000

One of the Costco's bakery newest additions brings Southern comfort straight to the warehouse store aisles - and just in time for fall.

Beat The End-Of-Summer Heat With These Seasonal Fall Ice Cream Flavors

staff@tastingtable.com (Meredith Burkhart) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Chilly weather doesn't mean ice cream is out. In fact, most brands are coming out with autumn special editions of their standard fare, and they look tempting.

What's The Actual Difference Between Blue Bell And Turkey Hill Ice Cream?

staff@tastingtable.com (Jaimie Mackey) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Blue Bell and Turkey Hill differ in more than flavor and regional loyalty: Their ice creams aren't all made to the same legal standard.

9 Grocery Items You Should Buy At Trader Joe's Instead Of Costco, According To Shoppers

staff@tastingtable.com (Catherine Brookes) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:20:00 +0000

Trader Joe's and Costco both have a devoted fan base, but in some cases, Trader Joe's wins out. Here's what shoppers say is worth buying at TJ's.

What Grocery Stores Do With Bakery Bread At The End Of The Day

staff@tastingtable.com (Allie Sivak) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

As many would agree, baked goods like bread are best eaten fresh, but just because a loaf is slightly past its best doesn't mean that it can't still be used.

Forget Old El Paso And Ortega: This Lesser-Known Salsa Brand Makes Taco Night 10X Better

staff@tastingtable.com (Martha Brennan) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:30:00 +0000

If you instinctively choose Old El Paso or Ortega salsa for taco night, you might be overlooking an even better brand. Try this for a simple homemade flavor.

9 Bettergoods Chocolates, Ranked

staff@tastingtable.com (Carmen Varner) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:20:00 +0000

Based on their flavor, ingredients, and other factors, here's how we ranked nine chocolate candies from Walmart's private-label brand bettergoods.

5 Gluten-Free Costco Prepared Meals You Just Have To Heat And Eat

staff@tastingtable.com (Deepak Narayanan) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0000

It can be challenging to find gluten-free dishes premade unless you shop at Costco. These options offer the benefit of a complete meal - no cooking required.

This Popular Grocery Chain Easily Holds The Title For Best Store-Bought Apple Cider

staff@tastingtable.com (Lindsey Reynolds) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:40:00 +0000

Apple cider becomes ubiquitous in the fall and winter - is there one brand that buyers think is best? Yes, and it comes from a popular chain of supermarkets.

These 15 Candies Are Costco's Best Sellers In 2026

staff@tastingtable.com (Michelle Welsch) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:40:00 +0000

Picking a sweet treat to buy can be tricky business, but the variety of popular items available at the wholesaler will likely satisfy any palette.

5 Pillsbury Ready-To-Bake Cookie Dough Flavors, Ranked

staff@tastingtable.com (Samantha Maxwell) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:20:00 +0000

Pillsbury has a wide-reaching variety of products. This time, we tested the cookie dough flavors, seeking something that was flavorful and not overly sugary.

The Best Stacy's Pita Chip Flavor Isn't Sea Salt Or Cinnamon Sugar

staff@tastingtable.com (Julia Holland) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Stacy's has about many pita chip flavors and we ranked each one of them. We found one clear winner that had a wonderful balance of spicy, zesty flavor.

7 Best Costco Bakery Croissants Ever Released, Hands Down

staff@tastingtable.com (Arya Chatterjee) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:20:00 +0000

Costco has released plenty of croissants over the years. These are the ones that have won over customers and their taste buds.

Aldi Is Selling A Dupe Of This Gourmet Canned Tuna For Under $3

staff@tastingtable.com (Melissa Lemieux) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Aldi is offering customers a more affordable gourmet canned tuna option that's less than half the price of a well-known, pricier brand. Customers are split.

Store-Bought Brownie Mixes Ranked By Fudgy Texture

staff@tastingtable.com (Kyle Grace Trinidad) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:20:00 +0000

Here's our ranking of 10 different store-bought fudge brownie mixes, with each variety judged based primarily on how closely it achieves a fudgy texture.

This Dolly Parton Old-Fashioned Cake Mix Outshines The Blueberry Muffins And Strawberry Cake

staff@tastingtable.com (Deb Kavis) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000

All of Dolly Parton's Duncan Hines cake mixes are great, but there's one that takes the cake -- pun intended. This flavor is better than its more fruity peers.

Say Goodbye To San Marzano Tomatoes — This Flavorful Alternative Has Home Cooks Saving Money

staff@tastingtable.com (Ian Fortey) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0000

San Marzano tomatoes have a reputation for a reason, but they aren't the only option for rich, flavorful sauce. One affordable alternative stands out.