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Some Like It Zesty
Mountain Rose Herbs Epicurean Organics Lemon Pepper combines onion, lemon peel, garlic, pepper, spices and sea salt for a tangy and citrusy seasoning that complements both fish and poultry. $5, mountainrose herbs.com
Try it in this lemon pepper pasta with salmon and broccoli.
Take Five
When you need to add some kick to your Asian dishes, Simply Organic Five Spice Powder delivers a masterful mix of sweet, spicy, sour, bitter and salty flavors. $7, simplyorganic.com
Try it in this five-spice chicken with fresh plum sauce.
Salts of the Earth
Containing a well-balanced blend of Sherpa Pink Himalayan, French Grey and Pacific Sea salts, San Francisco Salt Company’s Chef’s Jar Ultimate Salt Blend brings out complex flavor in everything from pasta to chicken. $15, sfsalt.com
Drool-Worthy Dip
Litehouse Instantly Fresh Guacamole Herb & Spice Blend includes red onions, lemon peel, red chile and cilantro for an authentic south-of-the-border dip. $5, litehousefoods.com
Try it in this chicken quesadilla and guacamole dish.
Flavor Explosion
Sweet, smoky and spicy, Spice Cave’s Fire Blend heats up your meats with a bold mix of paprika, coconut palm sugar, ancho chile, habanero, sunflower oil and pink Himalayan salt. $9, thespicecave.com
Try it in this spicy Brazilian coconut chicken!
Middle Eastern Delight
The piquant and earthy Organic Fair Za’atar Organic Spice Blend boasts toasted sesame seeds, oregano, thyme and sumac berries. Use it on veggies and meats or swirled into hummus. $8, organicfair.com