Grocery & Gourmet

We've come a long way from the iconic TV dinner of rubbery turkey, tinny-tasting mashed potatoes, and gluey gravy. The best of the chicken- or shrimp-based meals we tested for this report are so tasty that you might forget they came from a bag in the freezer aisle.

What makes a great cup of joe? Smoothness and complexity with no off-flavors. For discerning drinkers, especially those who like their coffee black, only a very good cup will do. Milk, sugar, and flavorings can only do so much to camouflage the defects of a so-so cup. Here's a guide to the best.

Most of the wine our testers taste sells for $20 a bottle or less. We also consider wines that have consistently garnered praise from others--including some wine publications--to increase the odds of finding high-quality wine. We take care to choose bottles that should be available in many stores.

Kids' juice drinks come in all kids of flavors and packages, and the amount of actual juice in them ranges from 10 to 100 percent. Use our guide to find a drink your kids will like and that isn't overloaded with calories and sugar.