
The 2023 SELF Pantry Awards

Amazing graze
The Best Chips, Crackers, Bars, Pretzels, and Popcorn for When You’re Feeling Snacky
Our 2023 Pantry Award winners are perfect for dipping, crunching, and munching.
By Sarah Madaus

Nice cans!
10 Tinned, Canned, and Boxed Goods You Should Always Have in Your Pantry
Our judges tested and reviewed dozens of items, and these came out on top.
By Amy Eisinger, M.A., C.P.T.

Drizzle reel
Sauces, Spreads, and Oils That Make Any Dish Taste Gourmet
These Pantry Awards picks are low effort and high reward.
By Hannah Dylan Pasternak

Fare play
12 Snacky Items That Will Make Any Spread Feel Fancy and Special
Elevate your work potluck, friend hang, or couch dinner.
By Hannah Dylan Pasternak

Reality bites
5 Throw-Together Meals for When You’re Busy, Stressed, or Too Damn Tired
These quick, easy, and tasty “recipes” only involve a couple steps.
By Christine Byrne, MPH, RD

Shelf-care
7 Ways to Keep Your Pantry Tidy, Functional, and Slightly Less Chaotic
According to professional organizers and registered dietitians.
By Jordan Goldberg

Spoiler alert
Here’s How Long Shelf-Stable Pantry Items Actually Last
They keep for a long time, but nothing is forever.
By Audrey Bruno

Generous helpings
How Best to Help People Facing Food Insecurity
No matter what you have to give, there are tons of ways to show up.
By Lindsay Lee Wallace

Taste makers
How We Picked the Winners of the 2023 Pantry Awards
We put 415 products to the test. Here’s what came out on top.
By Hannah Dylan Pasternak