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11 Store-Bought Glazed Donuts Ranked From Worst To Best

staff@mashed.com (Jenny Kellerhals Keogh) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:23:00 +0000

Glazed donuts sound like a basic pick, but there are many varieties and brands to choose from. We ranked some popular store-bought options by taste and texture.

7 Cottage Cheese Brands, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@mashed.com (Sam Zwick) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:23:00 +0000

Cottage cheese is showing up in an increasing number of recipes, so we decided to sample several brands to find out which was best. Read on for our review.

8 Chain Restaurant Mozzarella Sticks, Ranked

staff@mashed.com (Sam Skopp) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:23:00 +0000

Mozzarella sticks are a delicious appetizer that satisfies any desire for a cheesy bite. We tried them at several chain restaurants to determine the best.

Review: Taco Bell's Two New Chicken Dishes Are Fire (And They'll Set Your Mouth Ablaze As Proof)

staff@mashed.com (Sam Zwick) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:48:09 +0000

I went to my local Taco Bell to taste test the new Diablo Dusted Crispy Chicken Nuggets, and to keep the heat rolling, the new Zab's Chicken Ranch Nacho Fries.

Grocery Store Rye Bread, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@mashed.com (Steven Luna) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:23:00 +0000

Rye bread can be soft and earthy or an overwhelming mouthful of caraway. We tried some store brands to help you choose the best slices for your next sandwich.

Trader Joe's Breakfast Foods, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@mashed.com (Sam Skopp) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:23:00 +0000

From savory bites and breakfast staples to baked goods and frozen pastries, we sampled a lineup of morning goodies from Trader Joe's for flavor and quality.

6 Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brands Ranked

staff@mashed.com (Sam Zwick) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:23:00 +0000

These 6 brands of cookie dough are meant to be eaten raw for convenient, fear-free enjoyment. So grab a spoon, and see how they stack up against one another.

7 Canned Green Beans You Should Buy & 6 You Shouldn't

staff@mashed.com (Steven Luna) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:23:00 +0000

Canned green beans provide a great shortcut in the kitchen, but not all products are made equal. Find out which cans are worth buying and which to skip.

Review: Prego Released A Really Good Sauce (And 2 Others)

staff@mashed.com (Sam Zwick) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:25:22 +0000

Prego has launched new Margherita, Lemon Alfredo, and Cajun Alfredo sauces, but which one is worth adding to pasta night? We tried them to find out.

Texas Roadhouse Chicken Specials, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@mashed.com (Sam Zwick) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:23:00 +0000

If you've never ordered a chicken dish at Texas Roadhouse, you might be missing out. See how our reviewer ranked every chicken option on the menu.

Review: I Tried Chick-Fil-A's New Spring Menu And One Item Kicks The Classics To The Curb

staff@mashed.com (Jenny Kellerhals Keogh) — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:47:19 +0000

Chick-fil-A is rolling out a new spring menu that mixes heat and sweet. The new additions shine, but one item in particular really takes the spotlight.

The Best (And Worst) Olive Oils You Can Buy At Aldi

staff@mashed.com (Steven Luna) — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:23:00 +0000

I picked up the five bottles of olive oil available at my Aldi to do a taste test. Here's what the store offers in terms of prices, flavors, and textures.

9 Grocery Store Hot Dogs That Are Actually 100% Beef, Ranked

staff@mashed.com (Sherri Gordon) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:23:00 +0000

Which grocery store brand has the best 100% all-beef hot dog? We ranked 9 fan favorites to find the juiciest, beefiest franks for your next backyard barbecue.

12 White Wines From Sam's Club Under $20, Tried And Ranked By A Sommelier

staff@mashed.com (Hayley Hamilton Cogill) — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 21:23:00 +0000

In the sea of options lining Sam's Club's shelves, it can be tricky to know which white wines shine. So, I did a taste test of 12 options priced at under $20.

Review: Hostess Peeps Cupcakes Are Unremarkable In Every Way

staff@mashed.com (Sam Skopp) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:50:09 +0000

You either love or hate Peeps, but how would you feel about the sticky sweet in Hostess Cupcake form? We gave the marshmallowy treat a try to see what's up.

Cape Cod Potato Chip Flavors, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@mashed.com (Nikelle Murphy) — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:23:00 +0000

Cape Cod Chips is known to be a favorite brand for many potato chip lovers. We tasted and ranked all of the flavors we could find and picked our favorite one.

The Most Overpriced Italian Restaurant Chains In America

staff@mashed.com (Steven Luna) — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:23:00 +0000

It's no secret that chain restaurant prices are through the roof these days. We've put together a list of Italian chains that aren't worth their hefty price.

Review: Keurig Releases All-New K-Cup Line With Plenty Of Strong Options

staff@mashed.com (Sam Zwick) — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:14:33 +0000

Decades after it disrupted the coffee-making industry, Keurig is finally making actual coffee. Here's what we thought of Keurig's new Coffee Collective K-Cups.

Store-Bought Cookie Dough, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@mashed.com (Sam Zwick) — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 21:33:00 +0000

If you're looking for the easiest chocolate chip cookies possible, store-bought dough is your best friend. But which store-bought option comes out on top?

5 Costco Kirkland Dried Fruits, Ranked

staff@mashed.com (Sam Zwick) — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 18:33:00 +0000

Like everything else at Costco, the bags of dried fruit for sale are big. But which one is the best? We tasted 5 varieties to give you the scoop.