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Souped-Up Spread
Full of medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), Coconaise, Real Mayonnaise is a luscious spread with tons of benefits. Made using coconut oil, it has a lower oxidation level than avocado or canola oil, meaning that it stays fresh for longer and doesn’t require any artificial preservatives. $7, coconaise.com
Sweet Heat
Mike’s Hot Honey had our taste buds tingling – made with Brazilian chiles, wildflower honey from New York State and distilled white vinegar, we love drizzling it on everything from pizzas to roasted veggies to fried chicken. $10, mikeshothoney.com
Open Sesame
Dry roasted and ground to a creamy paste, EDEN Black Sesame Butter is replete with healthy fats and amino acids. Traditionally used in Middle Eastern cuisine, it has a luscious, nutty taste and can be used in soups, sauces and is especially suited to baked goods. $9, edenfoods.com
Sizzle & Spice
Add intensity to your cooking with Spectrum Culinary Organic Garlic & Chile Sesame Oil. This cold- pressed oil has a moderate smoke point of 350°F, making it versatile for sautéing or roasting as well as the ideal finishing touch to savory fare. $10, spectrumorganics.com
Powerful Paste
Conveniently packaged into a mess-free tube, Taylor & Colledge Organic Vanilla Bean Paste with Seeds is a concentrated flavor boost. Squeeze a splash into baked goods or (as Alicia Tyler, our editorial director, raved about) into chia pudding, for game- changing results. $9, taylorandcolledge.com