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Five different brands of olive oil pictured with a cheese board.

Photo: Connie Park

Chances are a last-minute grocery store run is in your household’s future today. But just because you’re pressed for time doesn’t mean you should grab the first thing you see on the shelf.

Take olive oil, for instance. Out of the dizzying variety of options at your local supermarket, not all of them are worth buying. Our five favorite olive oils are fresh, balanced, and fragrant.

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We’ve got more expertly taste-tested pantry staples below. Good luck out there.

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For your grocery run

The five best boxed chicken stocks we tested for this review.

The best chicken broth

A robustly flavored chicken broth adds welcome richness to stuffings, braises, and hearty stews.

Six of the best teas that Wirecutter recommends, on a light green background.

The best teas we’ve tasted

For your non-coffee-drinking guests: Make sure you have something warm for them to sip on during dessert. We have some recommendations.

Seven non-alcoholic drinks tested for this review, shown alongside non- alcoholic cocktails made with each beverage.

Our favorite nonalcoholic drinks

A great nonalcoholic drink should taste as complex as an alcoholic cocktail and feel equally celebratory. We love these 17 bottled options.

The best store-bought Thanksgiving pie crust, stuffing, and more

An assortment of national brands of pre-packaged Thanksgiving foods

Tony Cenicola/The New York Times

Not everything on the big day has to be made from scratch. Here’s the Times’ list of the best soft dinner rolls, cranberry sauce, and canned pumpkin purée fit for any pie.

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When store-bought works just fine→

One last thing: Only the best for your pie à la Mode

Several topped, melting vanilla ice cream scoops in waffle cones along with three pints of vanilla ice cream posed amongst scattered rainbow sprinkles.

Photo: Michael Murtaugh / Food stylist: Maggie Ruggiero

Your pie deserves to be topped with a generous scoop of ice cream. From custardy, golden French vanilla to black-flecked vanilla bean, we’ve found the best brands of vanilla ice cream to end your Thanksgiving on a sweet note.

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The best vanilla ice cream→

Don’t forget the wine. These 20 under-$20 bottles are perfect for a crowd and go with anything.

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