Chiles and Pineapple--It’s Caribbean Salsa

Here’s a salsa from a jar that looks and tastes authentic. It contains bits of charred tomatoes. Guajillo and morita chiles give it heat. Pineapple adds a bit of sweetness, while cilantro and lemon round out the flavors. Keep it on the shelf for emergency entertaining.

Salsa Caribe, 16-ounce jar $2.99 from Whole Foods stores.

A Super-Practical Kitchen Towel

The ChefTowl, a machine-washable, lightweight cloth, is good for wiping down counters. It readily absorbs liquids for quick cleanups and wrings out easily. In The Times’ Test Kitchen, it received rave reviews.

ChefTowl, package of two 14x10-inch towels, $5.95 from Sur La Table and Whole Foods stores.