Food and drink advice guides

Follow our basic roast leg of lamb recipe and cooking tips, and see what celebrity chefs Jamie Oliver, Nigella Lawson and Mary Berry recommend

With supermarket own-brand baked beans costing less than half as much as the likes of Heinz and Branston, there’s money to be saved on this store cupboard staple. That's why we had our taste-test panel try out 11 varieties of beans, including nine supermarket own-brands, to find the tastiest and best-value options.

Whether you're cutting out or cutting down on dairy, find out which plant-milk alternative is best for you

Bolognese sauce and pasta is a quick and easy meal for any night of the week, but which ready-made pasta sauce makes the tastiest dinner? We tested Dolmio and Loyd Grossman pasta sauces against supermarket own-brands to see which will have you going back for seconds

See how tasters rated frozen sweet potato fries from Tesco, Aldi and more in our blind testing, and which supermarket gained a Best Buy for its fabulous fries

Avoid a dry and tasteless turkey crown on Christmas Day by following our top cooking tips.

Should you opt for Bisto’s vegetable gravy granules or one of the supermarket’s own label alternatives? Our test reveals the best

Our expert taste test reveals the best affordable red wines to curl up with this winter

Whether you prefer your Christmas pudding served with a dollop of brandy butter or lashings of cream, discover which supermarket offers the tastiest version of this traditional festive dessert

Our general public tasting panel discovered the best traditional mince pies to indulge in this Christmas

Find out the best place to buy your turkey and trimmings, as chosen by Which? members.

Choosing frozen roast potatoes is an easy way to save time and effort on Sunday lunch preparations. But are Aunt Bessie’s the tastiest, or are you better off going for a pack of own label roasties?

Which frozen Yorkshire pudding is best? Our testers compared supermarket brands and Aunt Bessie's

Whether you prefer your vanilla ice cream in a wafer cone or in a bowl smothered in sauce, find out how big brand Carte D'Or measured up to cheaper supermarket options.

Whether you’re cutting calories or want to reduce your alcohol consumption, there’s plenty of choice when it comes to 0% ABV lager beer. We’ve run the biggest brands past our panel of everyday beer drinkers to find out which is best.

Spreadable butter can be used straight from the fridge for speedy sandwiches and toast in a hurry. We reveal whether supermarket own label versions are any match for the big brands when it comes to taste.

Does McVities really make the best chocolate digestive or can supermarket own-brands offer a better biscuit for your buck? Our taste test reveals all

Whether you’re partial to a fish finger sandwich, or love them with chips and peas, find out how popular offerings from Birds Eye and Young's compare with own brands

Nothing hits the spot quite like a succulent oven-cooked pizza with tangy tomato sauce and delicious melted cheese. But who makes the tastiest? Goodfella’s? Dr Oetker? Chicago Town? Or should you go for a supermarket own-brand?

They're a weeknight dinner staple in many British households, but are you best buying McCain oven chips, or can supermarket brands offer a tastier, better value snack?

Our taste test of instant coffee proves you need to pay to get the best, but you can also get a great cuppa from a supermarket own-brand coffee, as long as you choose wisely.

Bamboozled by the array of supermarket coffees? Our instant coffee guide explains the different types and how to find your perfect match, with inside tips from our coffee expert

However you eat yours – smothered in sugar, a splash of milk or dry from the packet – Weetabix is a popular way to start the day, but are supermarket alternatives tastier?

Try our simple Yorkshire pudding recipe, and get tips from celebrity chefs James Martin, Jamie Oliver and Mary Berry.

We tasted premium sirloins from the UK's top supermarkets so you know where to shop for the best flavour, texture and aroma.

Our expert taste test reveals the best olive oils to add depth and flavour to all your dishes, plus our top tips on how to shop savvy, and our olive oil ice cream recipe

Supermarket own-brand gins take on the big names. Find out which gin is best for your G&T.

Fill your trolley with the tastiest, best-value food and drink using our round-up of the products that have topped our taste tests.