Condiments
Homemade condiments pack a lot of punch--both in flavor and in impression! Wow family and friends with these toppings and sauces that bring new meaning to "locally made."
Aioli (Garlic Mayonnaise)
Homemade mayonnaise is easy and delicious - and making it with garlic and olive oil makes a delicious sauce and/or dip.
Homemade mayonnaise is easy and delicious - and making it with garlic and olive oil makes a delicious sauce and/or dip.
Basil Pesto
Pesto - a paste of basil, garlic, pine nuts, cheese, and few other key players - is widely available pre-made. But no processed container of green stuff can hold a candle to fresh, homemade pesto.
Pesto - a paste of basil, garlic, pine nuts, cheese, and few other key players - is widely available pre-made. But no processed container of green stuff can hold a candle to fresh, homemade pesto.
Chile Onion Salsa
Make a quick and bright relish to spice up any meal with this Chile Onion Salsa.
Make a quick and bright relish to spice up any meal with this Chile Onion Salsa.
Cilantro Mint Chutney
Easy Cilantro Mint Chutney adds a bright kick to vegetables, sandwiches, or whatever else you can think to put it on!
Easy Cilantro Mint Chutney adds a bright kick to vegetables, sandwiches, or whatever else you can think to put it on!
Easy, Homemade Tomato Paste
Making your own tomato paste is easy and delicious. See how simple it is to make use of in-season tomatoes with this easy recipe for Tomato Paste.
Making your own tomato paste is easy and delicious. See how simple it is to make use of in-season tomatoes with this easy recipe for Tomato Paste.
Enchilada Sauce
Dried chiles make a super simple, quick enchilada sauce in this easy recipes.
Dried chiles make a super simple, quick enchilada sauce in this easy recipes.
Green Garlic Pesto
This delicately garlicky "pesto" sauce can also be used as a spring dip or spread.
This delicately garlicky "pesto" sauce can also be used as a spring dip or spread.
Grilled Tomatillo Salsa
Tomatillos, onions, garlic, and chiles are grilled and pureed to make this kicky, delicious, super-easy salsa. Use it as a dip with chips or as a sauce for grilled chicken or fish.
Tomatillos, onions, garlic, and chiles are grilled and pureed to make this kicky, delicious, super-easy salsa. Use it as a dip with chips or as a sauce for grilled chicken or fish.
Horseradish Cream
This easy Horseradish Cream adds a swift kick to smooth, mild, sweet soups.
This easy Horseradish Cream adds a swift kick to smooth, mild, sweet soups.
Lemon Infused Olive Oil
See how easy it is to make your own Lemon Infused Olive Oil with this simple recipe.
See how easy it is to make your own Lemon Infused Olive Oil with this simple recipe.
Lemon Sugar
Scent sugar with lemon peel to add a burst of lemon flavor to drinks and baked goods.
Scent sugar with lemon peel to add a burst of lemon flavor to drinks and baked goods.
Meyer Lemon Marmalade
Take advantage of in-season lemons by making this tart and tempting Lemon Marmalade. Use regular or Meyer lemons.
Take advantage of in-season lemons by making this tart and tempting Lemon Marmalade. Use regular or Meyer lemons.
Mint Simple Syrup
Turn sugar and mint leaves into a lovely, delicious, perfectly drizzle-able Mint Simple Syrup.
Turn sugar and mint leaves into a lovely, delicious, perfectly drizzle-able Mint Simple Syrup.
Nuoc Cham Vietnamese Dipping Sauce
Nuoc cham, a Vietnamese dipping sauce, is spicy and drizzled (or poured) over plenty of dishes in Vietnamese cuisine. See how easy it is to make your own nuoc cham here.
Nuoc cham, a Vietnamese dipping sauce, is spicy and drizzled (or poured) over plenty of dishes in Vietnamese cuisine. See how easy it is to make your own nuoc cham here.
Pickled Fiddleheads
The fiddlehead seaons is short and sweet. Keep it going with this easy recipe for pickled fiddlehead ferns.
The fiddlehead seaons is short and sweet. Keep it going with this easy recipe for pickled fiddlehead ferns.
Pickled Green Beans
These easy refrigerator pickles are not heat-processed and thus must be stored in the refrigerator to keep from spoiling. A great, snappy pickle, they are great in salads, alongside meaty fare like braised pork, and particularly good in place of or in addition to celery in a Bloody Mary.
These easy refrigerator pickles are not heat-processed and thus must be stored in the refrigerator to keep from spoiling. A great, snappy pickle, they are great in salads, alongside meaty fare like braised pork, and particularly good in place of or in addition to celery in a Bloody Mary.
Preserved Lemons
See how easy it is to make preserved lemons with this simple step-by-step guide.
See how easy it is to make preserved lemons with this simple step-by-step guide.
Reader Tips for Salsa Fresca
How do you make salsa fresca? Any secrets you'd like to share?
How do you make salsa fresca? Any secrets you'd like to share?
Rhubarb Orange Chutney
Orange juice and zest brighten the rich spices of this rhubarb chutney.
Orange juice and zest brighten the rich spices of this rhubarb chutney.
Rouille (Garlic Red Pepper Mayonnaise)
Rouille (Garlic Red Pepper Mayonnaise) is a great dip and the classic sauce to serve with bouillabaisse. It's delicious with almost any fish dish.
Rouille (Garlic Red Pepper Mayonnaise) is a great dip and the classic sauce to serve with bouillabaisse. It's delicious with almost any fish dish.
Salsa Fresca - Fresh Tomato Salsa
Mkae your own fresh tomato salsa with this salsa fresca recipe.
Mkae your own fresh tomato salsa with this salsa fresca recipe.
Spiced Plum Chutney
The chutney can be jarred and processed in a hot-water bath to be held without refrigeration or simply put in containers and held in the refrigerator.
The chutney can be jarred and processed in a hot-water bath to be held without refrigeration or simply put in containers and held in the refrigerator.
Spicy Corn Relish
Sweet and spicy, this corn relish is perfect with sausages, on top of hamburgers, or alongside Grilled Chicken.
Sweet and spicy, this corn relish is perfect with sausages, on top of hamburgers, or alongside Grilled Chicken.
Spicy Creamy Tomato Sauce
This super simple tomato sauce has a bit of chile and a bit of cream, making it a perfect topping for enchiladas, chiles rellenos, and other Mexican dishes. Or just scoop it up with tortillas or bread (we do at my house).
This super simple tomato sauce has a bit of chile and a bit of cream, making it a perfect topping for enchiladas, chiles rellenos, and other Mexican dishes. Or just scoop it up with tortillas or bread (we do at my house).
Spicy Lemon Chutney
Sweet and spicy lemon chutney preserves the bright flavor of winter lemons for use all year long. Spoon it on roast meats (it is especially tasty with leftover cold chicken) or serve with a mild cheese on crackers for an easy appetizer.
Sweet and spicy lemon chutney preserves the bright flavor of winter lemons for use all year long. Spoon it on roast meats (it is especially tasty with leftover cold chicken) or serve with a mild cheese on crackers for an easy appetizer.
Spicy Lemon Pickle
These easy refrigerator pickles (no hot-water processing needed) add a splash of color and intense flavor to meals. Try them with roasted or grilled meats or as a fun addition to the traditional relish tray.
These easy refrigerator pickles (no hot-water processing needed) add a splash of color and intense flavor to meals. Try them with roasted or grilled meats or as a fun addition to the traditional relish tray.
Spicy Pickled Garlic
This easy chilled pickle requires no heat, no sealing, no canning, just covering garlic cloves with vinegar and letting them sit around for awhile. These cloves are great on a relish tray for those with a bold palate, but also work great minced in salad dressings or other places you might use raw garlic.
This easy chilled pickle requires no heat, no sealing, no canning, just covering garlic cloves with vinegar and letting them sit around for awhile. These cloves are great on a relish tray for those with a bold palate, but also work great minced in salad dressings or other places you might use raw garlic.
Strawberry Poblano Salsa
This simple salsa of strawberries, poblano chiles, and spring or green onions is delicious on chicken or fish--especially fresh from the summer grill.
This simple salsa of strawberries, poblano chiles, and spring or green onions is delicious on chicken or fish--especially fresh from the summer grill.
Zuni Cafe-Style Zucchini Pickles
These sweet, refrigerator zucchini pickles are inspired by those made at Zuni Cafe in San Francisco. They are easy, perfect on hamburgers, with grilled meat, or all on their own.
These sweet, refrigerator zucchini pickles are inspired by those made at Zuni Cafe in San Francisco. They are easy, perfect on hamburgers, with grilled meat, or all on their own.