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.

• 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.

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!

Punchy and bold, these three spice blends from chef and Friend of Milk Street Samantha Fore pack powerful flavor into any dish. Inspired by Sri Lankan flavors, the blends got their debut at Fore’s pop-up restaurant, Tuk Tuk Sri Lankan bites; they lend themselves to traditional applications, like rich curries, and or add tangy, savory depth to unexpected options, like perfect fried chicken.

Fried Chicken Spice Boost fried chicken, small plates or chaat, grilled vegetables or protein with this vibrant, warmly spiced rub: garlic, cumin, lemon grass and Kashmiri chili subtly accent the main dish. Try it in Tuk Tuk’s famous party wings or as a rub for a roast chicken.

Meatball Curry Powder Perfected in Tuk Tuk’s meatball curry sandwiches, this blend stars a warm blend of coriander, cinnamon and turmeric, finished with a kick of acid from tomato and lime juice. Try it as Sam does in a meatball mix or added to a coconut broth, simmered with protein.

Seafood Curry Powder Bright, green and earthy, this curry powder features hard-to-find ingredients that make it seafood’s best friend; try it in a simple shrimp curry or fish stew or as a rub for grilled seafood. Turmeric, curry leaf, tart tamarind and toasted black pepper get a boost of fresh flavor from green tea-like moringa, a bittersweet leaf from the Indian subcontinent. Serrano chilies pack a moderate heat.