October 2, 2025

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Yes, mayonnaise is polarizing. But for those of us who are Team Mayo, it’s beloved for a reason: a smooth, spreadable sauce that can elevate tomato and tuna sandwiches, dips, and dressings like no other. To find the very best mayo hiding on grocery store shelves, our kitchen experts taste-tested 25 options. And after a whole lot of spreading and smearing, we landed on three balanced and flavorful winners — including one that made a tester exclaim, “Woah! It’s like going to another dimension!”

Tastes like homemade→

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Many of the olive oil bottles you see on grocery store shelves aren’t worth your precious dressings and dips. Our experts taste-tested more than a dozen bottles to find the most delicious, flavorful olive oils. Our favorites include a fruity and buttery option for dressings and an all-purpose oil that smells like fresh living tomato plants.

For the most delicious drizzles→

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Marinate your chicken with mayo before grilling it. Don’t knock it ’til you try it.

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