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11 Banquet Frozen Meals, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@tastingtable.com (Samantha Maxwell) — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:20:00 +0000

Frozen foods are undoubtedly convenient to keep on hand. We tested Banquet meals to find the best, but some options were bland, sad, and uninteresting.

5 White Cake Mixes, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@tastingtable.com (Melissa Gaman) — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:20:00 +0000

Not all boxed white cake mixes deliver the same results. We ranked five store-bought options from worst to best to see which ones are worth baking.

6 Store-Bought Pecan Pies, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@tastingtable.com (Megan Hageman) — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 01:20:00 +0000

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.

4 Mrs. Smith's Frozen Pie Flavors, Ranked

staff@tastingtable.com (Katie Mach) — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 10:35:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@tastingtable.com (Luna Christina Lupus) — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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

staff@tastingtable.com (Carmen Varner) — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:20:00 +0000

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.

10 Great Value Canned Soups, Ranked

staff@tastingtable.com (Julia Duda) — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:20:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@tastingtable.com (Dani Zoeller) — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:49:06 +0000

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.

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

staff@tastingtable.com (Hunter Wren Miele) — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:28:25 +0000

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

staff@tastingtable.com (Megan Hageman) — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 01:20:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@tastingtable.com (Dani Zoeller) — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:34:25 +0000

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.

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

staff@tastingtable.com (Jennifer Richmond) — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:20:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@tastingtable.com (Megan Hageman) — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:20:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@tastingtable.com (Deepak Narayanan) — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:30:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@tastingtable.com (Megan Hageman) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:31:19 +0000

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

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

staff@tastingtable.com (Allie Sivak) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:30:00 +0000

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

staff@tastingtable.com (Megan Hageman) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:21:55 +0000

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

staff@tastingtable.com (Michael Palan) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@tastingtable.com (Megan Hageman) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:20:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@tastingtable.com (Megan Hageman) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 01:20:00 +0000

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.