Cholula – yes, the deliciously picante Mexican chile sauce that offers flavor interest as wellcholula.jpg as kick. Thanks to the piquin and arbol chiles it contains, this eye-opener bursts into full flower powered by an under-current of vinegar.

Watch scrambled eggs take on new life. Rekindle the love you once felt for left-over brown rice. Turn shredded chicken into the stuff of dreams. Modest dreams, perhaps. But still – it’s the bomb. And you can find it everywhere. Get some to add to your condiment stash, and do it now!