Condiments

Homemade mayonnaise is easy and delicious - and making it with garlic and olive oil makes a delicious sauce and/or dip.

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.

Slow, steady cooking brings out the natural sugars hiding out in the hearts of onions in this recipe for caramelized onions.

Make delicious and easy Cherry Pit Vinegar.

Chile Citrus Sauce packs a big punch with very little effort.

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.

Dried chiles make a super simple, quick enchilada sauce in this easy recipes.

See how to make delicious tomato sauce from fresh tomatoes.

This delicately garlicky "pesto" sauce can also be used as a spring dip or spread.

Harissa is a hot sauce – more of a paste really – from North Africa. Homemade Harissa is easy to make.

These Honeyed Preserved Kumquats are an easy way to keep the sweet and tart flavor of kumquats around the house a bit longer than the brief kumquat season.

This easy Horseradish Cream adds a swift kick to smooth, mild, sweet soups.

See how easy it is to make creme fraiche with this guide to How to Make Creme Fraiche.

Cultured butter has a tang and deep flavor that leaves other butters in the dust – see how easy it is to make it at home.

Making your own butter is easy – and delicious! See how easy it is to make your own butter.

See how easy it is to make your own Lemon Infused Olive Oil with this simple recipe.

Scent sugar with lemon peel to add a burst of lemon flavor to drinks and baked goods.

Turn sugar and mint leaves into a lovely, delicious, perfectly drizzle-able Mint Simple Syrup.

Whole grain mustard becomes a creamy, lovely condiment.

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.

Pear butter is like apple butter, but with the delicate floral aroma of fresh pears.

Shuck them yourself or buy them shucked, either way fresh oysters on the half shell are great to eat and fun to serve at home. Whether you're a seasoned oyster eater looking for new ways to top these tasty bivalves or an oyster neophyte wondering how to serve these succulent treats, find easy and delicious ideas below. Want to know more about...

See how easy it is to make preserved lemons with this simple step-by-step guide.

Homemade remoulade sauce is super easy to make and delicious on poached or steamed seafood.

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.

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 remoulade sauce is perfect on seafood.

Pesto - that flavorful paste of frehs basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan is classically tossed with pasta. See other tasty uses for it below.

Yogurt Tahini Lemon Sauce is a quick, flavorful condiment perfect with lamb dishes, simple salads, and rice pilafs.