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You shouldn’t buy something just because a TV personality has attached his or her name to it, but pair chef Tyler Florence’s cred with our word and give his marinades and sauces a whirl. Tyler Florence West Coast Kitchen Essentials concoctions make for 1-step prep. We liked the Classic Pot Roast Sauce and the California Chardonnay Marinade. The 13-ounce jars are available for about $6.50 each at tylerflorence.com/shop.
Clever nut job
The creamy variety of Smart Balance’s all-natural Rich Roast spreads is a good basic peanut butter, but we really went nuts for the chunky style — the pieces of nuts are just the right size to assert themselves without tearing apart soft bread, and they still pack a great crunch. A 16-ounce jar is available for about $3 at stores nationwide.
Sooper easy
Boiling up SooFoo’s blend of nine ingredients (brown rice, grains and lentils) straight from the bag is the beauty of this rice mix. Sure, you could put together your own mish-mash of wholesome ingredients, but we don’t always have ingredients such as green lentils, rye berries and buckwheat at the ready. Convenience is king, and it’s nice when the end result is a healthy base ready for your own blend of spices and other add-ins. Available at select supermarkets nationwide; go to soo-foo.com for locations.