Food Network Editors' 50 Favorite Groceries

Our editors rely on these items for baking, breakfast and everything in between.

The serious (and novice) bakers among us reach for this employee-owned company's flour because of its "consistent protein content." And especially when it comes to baking, we don't like to leave anything to chance.

Black, pinto, kidney, navy — Food Network editors go for the "never mushy" Goya brand.

We love oatmeal. Specifically, the Quick and Easy steel cut oats from McCann. They're ready in five minutes!

Our go-to pasta for weeknight meals. Bucatini no. 15 and Cavatappi no. 87 are favorite shapes.

For special meals editors splurge on this pasta from the Italian town of Penne. We love the Casareccia shape — and the penne is pretty great too.

Microwaved and ready in only 90 seconds, this is a convenience product that one editor says saves dinner when she doesn’t have time to make a side. Try the Basmati, Pinto Beans & Rice and Whole Grain Medley.

These are our editors' must-have drinks.

One editor swears this is the "best" almond milk out there. Even better than making your own because "who really has time for that?"

A few of our editors' have tried "every" vegan milk out there and have settled on this oaty brand — the original version, to be specific. Snag it if you see it. The shortage is real.

A very budget-wise editor saves "tons" of money making their own cold brew from TJ's concentrate.

We have one editor that is a fanatic for this flavor. There are always cases in our test kitchen fridge (FYI, we recycle all those cans!).

Our staff spices up everything from pizza to salads with these grocery staples.

This red pepper spread with eggplant and garlic is one editor's "absolute favorite" condiment. She thins it with water and vinegar and drizzles over scrambled eggs, grilled chicken, pizza, "basically everything." Even her little kids like it.

Classic. This cayenne pepper sauce is the go-to hot sauce for many of us.

Looking for a mayo you can feel good about? One editor is a fan of Sir Kensington's because it's made with free-range eggs.

"Sharp" but "balanced" this fancy French mustard is the Dijon-style favorite for vinaigrettes and sandwiches.

This is our other favorite English-style mustard. Hot and bright yellow, one editor uses Colman's on "everything."

One editor always has a jar of this on hand: 1) because its "delicious" and 2) the empty wide-mouthed jars make great storage containers.

"It tastes unbelievably fresh," swears an enthusiastic editor.

These grab-and-go options are great for busy weeknights and kid-friendly meals.

We have lots of TJ fans at Food Network and their line of convenience Indian sauces saves us time and money.

For those of us with kids, this is the go-to boxed mac 'n' cheese — Shells & White Cheddar are the best.

It’s on the pricey side but one editor thinks that this tomato sauce is totally worth it.

One editor swears she has saved "hundreds of dollars" by making her own pizza. She buys bags of TJ's dough and always stores a couple in the freezer and leaves one thawed in the fridge.

Our editors rely on these products for cooking and snacking.

Many of us buy two kinds of butter: unsalted for baking and cooking and salted for lathering on bread. We can’t get enough of Kate's (made in Maine) — it's creamy, delicate and delicious.

One editor seeks out this creamy and tangy cream cheese because it doesn't have any added thickeners or stabilizers. (Look for it in the tube too.)

We don’t all have fancy cheese budgets at Food Network, so we're happy that this sharp Cheddar is available in most grocery stores. It's good with plain crackers, but it also totally "deserves a cheese plate spot," according to an editor here.

We're fans of whole milk, and we love how the cream rises to the top of this delicious, unhomogenized milk. Shake and enjoy.

A few of our editors prefer this thick Icelandic yogurt over the Greek kind. And siggi's is the absolute favorite. If you can find the triple cream, we say go for it. "It may be better than ice cream," says one editor.

For a solid source of protein, our editors turn to these meats and seafoods.

Briny and tender with a slight chew — these chopped clams make an easy weeknight pasta dinner for one editor and her husband.

One editor eats slices of salami (with a squirt of mustard) as a midnight snack.

TJ's fully cooked sausages can be heated up quickly in a skillet, in the oven or on a grill and are a flavor that "everyone" in the family likes.

Most of us pass up chicken breasts for the more tender and versatile (and cheaper) chicken thighs. They're great in everything from stir fries to stews.

Beyond classic tuna salad, we like this canned fish on salads and in pasta dishes. The oil is a bonus, flavor-packed drizzle.

Our pantries are always stocked with these staples.

"I'm not ashamed to use bouillon!" One editor appreciates the quick convenience of these umami-packed cubes.

If we don’t have homemade stock in the freezer (or bouillon in the pantry) then this "not too salty" chicken broth is the preferred brand.

One editor swears by this coconut milk and implores us to seek it out because "it's totally worth it."

"Affordable." "Fruity and balanced." "Perfect for vinaigrettes and sautéing." It's unanimous — we all love this olive oil and it can be found just about anywhere.

"Look for the box in a sea of cans." That's one editor's advice on how to find his favorite brand of tomatoes.

We use this flaky brand of kosher salt in our test kitchen as well as in our homes kitchens.

Many of us consider ACV essential in any pantry and this organic brand is the favorite.

Our editors keep these treats at their desks and in their kitchens.

Some of us are busy parents and love the convenience of these nut butter packets for kids' lunches packed with apple slices or whole wheat crackers.

One editor thinks Aldi (a discount supermarket chain) is the bees knees — especially this chocolate-studded bread, which her son loves toasted.

"Essential for car trips," one of us always keeps these protein-packed bars in their glove box.

Soft and chewy, a package of these is always "hidden on top of the fridge," says one editor.

For editors who prefer a crunchy cookie, Tate's is the go-to.

One editor swears that these whole grain wheat crackers "go with everything" and are "perfect for a cheese plate."

"Nostalgic" of their childhood, these crunchy ranch snacks are one editor's midnight snack.

Target's mix of cranberries, golden raisins, almonds, sunflower seeds and pepitas hits the spot during snack time for one editor.

Who needs potato chips? Crispy and with flavor choices like sea salt and sesame, these snacks have converted many of us into seaweed lovers.

A self-admitted Costco-obsessed editor eats these chips while making dinner. Do yourself a favor and buy two bags.

This brand can be found at Target and the sweet and uber crunchy peaches are a favorite.