Marinara Magic is an upgraded Italian seasoning blend that features fennel seed, oregano, chili flakes and Parmesan. It adds instant depth and flavor to not only pasta sauce but also soups, stews, pot roasts or beans. Likewise, use Rice Spice for any manner of grains; the savory, warming blend includes earthy turmeric, coriander seed, fennel and dill, with a touch of red miso for umami. Veggie Lift, a light and savory mix with caraway, coriander, fenugreek and garlic, adds a delicate complexity and aromatic boost to any vegetable. And our bright, zesty Poultry Power is reminiscent of Madras-style yellow curry and features abundant warm spices, chilies and piquant flavors like tart mango (amchoor) and citrus.

Inspired by the crossroads cooking of the Caucasus region—sandwiched between the Black and Caspian seas—this light and savory mix of caraway, coriander, fenugreek and garlic enhances the flavor of your steamed, sautéed and roasted vegetables and adds a delicate complexity. Use Veggie Lift as a tableside seasoning or stir into vegetable soups, stews, dressing, eggs and pastas. We even like it on fish.

• Net Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Ingredients: Salt, fenugreek, black pepper, caraway seed, coriander seed, dill, dehydrated garlic

A subtle blend of spices used to flavor shawarma, a traditional Middle Eastern meat preparation, this finely textured powder is warm and bright, but not spicy. We always trust Villa Jerada when it comes to well-balanced spice blends, but this mix is extra special since it’s developed from a Syrian family recipe. Earthy-sweet paprika work with onion and cumin to form a grounding savory foundation, punctuated by the bright, almost floral nuttiness of nutmeg. More warmth and depth come through from cozy cinnamon, ginger, cloves and allspice. Cardamom adds a floral sweetness, while black and white pepper yield an earthy kick.

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This pack of three spice blends includes chef Zoe Adjonyoh’s take on essential West African seasonings. Ubiquitous jollof spice—a building block of the eponymous one-pot rice dish—is made a little different in every household. This blend brings warmth from spices like ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cloves, with a kick from chili and black pepper among other additions. We love its classic savory flavor. Kelewele spice is typically found liberally sprinkled on plantains as a popular street food, but there’s so much more this sweetly aromatic blend can do. It’s fragrant and autumnal in taste, with a light kick of chili. Suya spice borrows from the popular Nigerian cooking style—“suya” means “on the flame” or “on the grill,” and it seasons the skewers of meat in street stalls that draw in so many Ghanaians and Nigerians as they leave work for the day. It tastes nutty, warming and vibrant. The secret to its special flavor? Rich ground peanuts!

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