ROASTED BROCCOLINI and MUSHROOMS with SALSA MACHA

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Spice Stars

These fiery picks have the power to bring flavor — and major heat —  to dinner tonight.

SPICY SPRINKLE

A dash of this Japanese seasoning, starring sesame, chili flakes and dried seaweed, delivers a kick to soup, grilled meats and more.

HOUSE FOODS SHICHIMI TOGARASHI, $20 FOR THREE, AMAZON

SPECIAL SPREAD

Instantly upgrade any sandwich with a schmear of this rich, savory and tongue-tingling North African chili sauce.

MINA HARISSA SPICY, $7, MINA.CO

FRESH FAVORITE

Loaded with basil, parsley and jalapeños, this pick makes a speedy marinade or a flavorful topping for grilled steak, chicken or fish.

GOTHAM GREENS CHIMICHURRI, $8, GOTHAMGREENS.COM

Dazzling Drizzle

Salsa macha—made from dried chile peppers, nuts and oil—adds smoky, spicy flavor to any dish. It’s similar to Asian chili oil in terms of texture and ingredients; both may have been created when conquistador Hernán Cortés turned Veracruz, Mexico, into a port of trade with the East. It also has indigenous roots, as the Totonac people have been making a similar salsa for centuries.

UPCYCLED ALL-STARS

To fight food waste, these companies turn potential trash into delicious treasures.

is a waste of a good meal.

CHOCOLATE TREAT

While 70% of the cacao pod goes to waste during traditional chocolate production, this brand makes use of the whole fruit in a crunchy, rich mix.

BLUE STRIPES WHOLE CACAO TRAIL MIX, $8, BLUESTRIPES.COM

CRISP CHIPS

Grains left behind from beer production (sprouted barley and wheat) create the base for these pita-like chips. Pass the dip!

BREWER’S SEA SALT CHIPS, $6, BREWERSFOODS.COM

FRUITY SPREAD

A schmear of this four-ingredient jam, sweetened with dates instead of sugar, makes the most of bruised berries.

STRAWBERRY CHIA SMASH SUPERFOOD JAM, $8, CHIASMASH.COM