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Capital City Mambo Sauce
A D.C. food staple, this all-purpose sauce features a tangy sweetness with a dash of tomato juice. Kick it up a notch with the sweet heat to satisfy a daring palate. The subtle aftertaste causes the stomach to beg for more. Pair it with fried chicken wings and a side of Chinese fried rice. Thank us later.
Size: 12 oz.
Suggested Retail Price: $7.75
Available: shopcapitalcity.com
Golden Krust Jamaican Style Spicy Beef Patties
Cook island fare at home in two minutes. This beef patty makes the house smell like a Jamaican restaurant. Its flaky crust hugs the flavorful meat and offers the right amount of heat. It bakes well in the oven too. Also available in chicken and vegetable to accommodate the entire family.
Size: 5 oz.
Suggested Retail Price: $1-$3
Available: Dollar Tree, Sam’s Club and other fine retailers at www.goldenkrustbakery.com
Regular Chef Jams Sweet Tomato Jam
Don’t let the name fool you. This jam packs succulent tomatoes bathing in sugar. It resembles salsa and tastes decadent. Eat it straight out the jar with tortilla chips. Double dipping recommended.
Size: 16 oz.
Suggested Retail Price: $8.00
Available:Etsy.com
Spain’s Spices Gourmet Lemon Pepper Seasoning
Take the guesswork out of seasoning by using this lemon pepper. The zest and spice complement each other and give dishes the love they deserve. It contains other natural ingredients that don’t overpower its goodness. The sugar-free, low-sodium blend enhances baked cornish hens. Bon appétit!
Size: 2.5 oz. | 5.1 oz.
Suggested Retail Price: $8.99
Available: Amazon.com
J&K Style Grill Kenyata Sauce
Discover happiness in a bottle. This wing sauce combines a special blend of J&K’s Caribbean Candy Seasoning and Golden Barbeque Sauce that get people hooked at first mouthful. The pepper flavor dances on the tongue while the hint of mustard gives it some zing, making you want to meet the friend its named after. Use it on chicken, ribs or collard greens stuffed wings. It will have folks asking, “Why are you smiling?”
Size: 10 oz.
Suggested Retail Price: $6.00
Available: jandkstylegrillcom