All the Winners from Our First-Ever Food Awards

16.02.2024 - 15:59 / bhg.com

Canned beans, pasta sauces, various spices—we all have our must-haves for the pantry. Since new products are always lining up on grocery shelves, our editors cooked and tested our way through more than 200 products. It was a delicious task, and we determined what deserves a spot in the pantry.

We gathered our food editors and Test Kitchen experts to try out pasta sauces, spices, and meal starters in the BHG testing kitchens. From there, we took products home to see how much we liked them and whether they were worthy of the cost and shelf space. So if you're looking to liven up that vinaigrette for lunch salads or change up weeknight chicken dinners, we've got the best products to give your pantry a modern upgrade.

Rachel Marek

A spoonful, a drizzle, a sprinkle. It won’t take much of these seasonings and sauces to make everyone at the table say “Yum.”

Rachel Marek

Tarka, the practice of frying spices in oil—and clarified butter in this case—intensifies flavors. Warm slightly to wake up the cumin, chili flakes, and curry notes.

Rachel Marek

When fresh herbs aren’t handy, this dried herb mix is the next best thing.

Rachel Marek

A little of this fiery concentrate goes a long way in boosting savory flavor. Add a dash to stir-fry or soup for heat with depth.

Rachel Marek

It’s gluten-free and soy-free, and you’ll never guess it’s made from a tomato base. The product is starting to roll out on shelves nationwide, so check the Kikkoman site to see if it's available in your area yet.

Rachel Marek

The chunky chili oil with sesame and pepita seeds, garlic, nuts, and dried chile is an excellent topper for meats and veggies, but you’ll be tempted to eat it straight from the jar.

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