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Time to make some shelf space!

Canned beans, pasta sauces, various spiceswe all have our must-haves for the pantry.

Aoili, cheese bites, butter

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It was a delicious task, and we determined what deserves a spot in the pantry.

It wont take much of these seasonings and sauces to make everyone at the table say Yum.

Warm slightly to wake up the cumin, chili flakes, andcurry notes.

Paro Tarka Ghee

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Add a dash tostir-fryor soup for heat with depth.

The Next Chili Crisp: Want to know what the next it condiment will be?

We predict youll be serving one or more of these spicy, herby sauces with just about everything.

The Spice House Chimichurri Mix

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It’s chimichurri meets salsa verde with an intensely spicy kick.

So light the grill and start slathering.

Yourpulled pork sandwichhas a new best friend.

Yondu Hot and Spicy Umami

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Drizzle on tacos or fresh fruit or dip your margarita glass to rim with Tajin.

Best Fruit Salsa: Lola’s Cherry Jalapeno Salsa

Fresh cherry balances the slight heat of jalapenos.

Marinate a pork tenderloin or pour it over cream cheese and scoop it up with chips.

Kikkiman Umami Joy Sauce

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Drop a teaspoon of sofrito concentrate into soups, salsas, or beans for instant flavor without chopping.

New Basics

Updated flavor or nutrient profiles plus convenient packaging reimagine and refresh classic pantry staples.

Use it to make a quick dressing or drizzle overhomemade falafel.

somos mexican chili crisp

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Also excellent on eggs orroasted veggies.

Best Tuna Pouch: Chicken of the Sea Lemon-Garlic Tuna

No sad desk lunches here.

Pack a pouch of this lemon-garlic tuna for a bright flavor boost.

Blank Slate Zhug Hot Sauce

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Save it forhomemade vinaigrette.

(Trust usyou wont miss the other half.)

The Best Dressed Balsamic

Fresh figs are a genius natural sweetener in this updated balsamic dressing.

spiceology mini rub jars

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Top yourgrilled steakand vegetables.

Best High-Protein Oats: Bob’s Red Mill Organic Protein Oats

Hey, all you non egg-eaters!

Available in salted and unsalted varieties to meet all your cooking needs.

Poi Dog Huli Huli Sauce

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Best Gourmet Pasta Sauce: Rao’s Homemade Vodka Arrabbiata Sauce

A pleasing balance of two classics.

Arrabbiata delivers the spice, and vodka makes the sauce cool and creamy.

Just add meat, beans, and heat.

Duke’s Southern Sauces

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Prepare to be amazed.

Best Refrigerated Dough: Pillsbury Corndog Wraps

Bring this iconicfair foodhome and skip the mess of deep-frying.

For an easy app, try wrapping up wedges of Brie and jam.

Lilie’s BBQ Aioli

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Fragrant jasmine rice brings flavor; quinoa boosts nutrition.

You’re going to want to buy a pack to keep on hand when noodle cravings strike.

Quickest Pizza Topper: Volpi Pepperoni and Chorizo Crumbles

Classic pizza topper meets Spanish chorizo.

Siete Chamoy Bolana Sauce

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Stir into pasta or sprinkle on pizza, focaccia, or salad.

Tuck into biscuits for anytime sliders.

Best Fruit Vinegar: Kosterina Crushed Strawberry Vinegar

This vinegar is good enough to drink.

Bacahan’s Miso Barbecue Sauce

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Enjoy true fruit flavor in salads, on seafood, or in a cocktail.

Use as a bread dipper or drizzle lightly overroasted veggies.

Best Truffle Butter: Isigny Ste.-Mere x Fabrique Delices Black Truffle Butter

Truffle is back!

Lola’s Cherry Jalapeno Salsa

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This is our favorite use of the funky fungi.

Better Than Bouillon Sofrito

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Oats, Ghee, Ketchup,Relish

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Seed + Mill Tahini

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Tonnino Yellowfin Tuna

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Just Spices Avocado Topping

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Chicken on The Sea Tuna

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american vinegar works chardonnay wine vinegar bottle

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Primal Kitchen Ketchup

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Bubbies Sweet Relish

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Brownwood Farms Dill Pickle Ketchup

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Lil Bucks Szn

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California Olive Ranch Fig Balsamic Dressing

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Kerrygold Sundried Tomato Butter

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Boursin Bites

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Bob’s Red Mill Protein Oats

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4th & Heart Ghee Butter

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goodwheat rotini pasta box

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Corndog wraps, Frozen Veggies, Chili Starter

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Rao’s Homemade Sauce

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McCormick Saute Mix

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Muir Glen Organic Chili Starter

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Pillsbury Corndog Wraps

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Ben’s Original 10 Medley

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Minute Rice Cups

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Green Giant Restaurant Style Asparagus

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Omsom Saucy Noodles

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Volpi Chorizo Crumbles

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Hodo Organic Tofu

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Pound of Ground Crumbles

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Farm Rick Maple Bacon Meatballs

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Honey, Olive Oil, Vinegar

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Pika Pika Marmalade

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Torani Syrup

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Kosterina Vinegar

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Sonoma Gourmet Lemon Herb Ricotta Sauce

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Brightland Rosemary Olive Oil

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Sea Tales Sardines

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Black Truffle Butter

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Red Clay Spicy Peach Honey

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