Condiments

Vinegar is the result of a fermentation process that turns food sugars into alcohol and then into acid. The word "vinegar" comes from the French "vin aigre," which means "sour wine."

Catalina dressing named for Catalan, Spain, making it no surprise that this dressing is bursting with flavor and spice. It is a tangy dressing, similar in taste to a traditional French dressing....

Recently, a major producer of mayonnaise and other foods has marketed a new variety of mayonnaise featuring olive oil. Olive oil has actually been used in some recipes for homemade mayonnaise for...

Giving is a big part of the Christmas season and homemade gifts are treasured by all. I love giving the homemade gifts that are edible as a nice gift made with love is given and enjoyed, not set...

Here is a homemade buttermilk ranch dressing recipe. This is easy to make. Can be used as a dressing for a salad, dip for vegetables, or many other uses. So enjoy. note: need to make it the day...

Gift Jars can be a great gift for anytime of year and even a great addition to themed gift baskets. Mason-type canning jars are not expensive and can be purchased a dozen to a box at discount...

Nothing beats a good old-fashioned homemade BBQ sauce. Store bought brands just don't always cut it! When I was a child I spent summers at my Grandmother's house in Long Island and learned some of...

So you are wondering how to make pepper relish? This is a fun and east recipe you can do at home to make pepper relish just like my grandma! In the information age the younger generation has a...

This is a recipe for my Grandmother's cranberry relish. My goal is to keep my Grandmother's knowledge of cooking alive in the information age so I am in the process of transferring her recipes...

This is a homemade recipe that has no real measurements. I always mix to taste. It has worked great for po-boys and as a dip. My family loves it and yours will too.

Stuffed eggs are a must-have for any Southern spread. Every homemaker makes it a point to have an egg-dish--a glass or ceramic serving platter that is especially made to serve stuffed eggs. ...

Filling and decorating two mason jars with homemade Jezebel Sauce makes perfect Christmas gifts. Jezebel Sauce has long been the dipping sauce of choice for wild game such as venison. It also...

This a simple Tomato sauce good to use for pasta or french bread pizza or what have you. This is meant for a single serving. Its really simple yet very good. Aren't most things in life that are...

Food packaging comes in a wide variety of methods. Almost any type of packaging you can imagine has been used for foods today. Some foods are flash frozen to keep them fresh and tasting good,...

An all time condiment favorite for hot dogs, vegetables, burgers and meats, is the relish mix. Commonly made from pickled cucumbers, it probably originated from a need to preserve vegetables in...

Satisfy your taste without heaping on the calories and fat found in mayonnaise and flavored oils. Olive oil is not known to be low in calories, but you can use it in moderation and olive oil is...

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Himalayan salt is most commonly used in bath salts or beauty products rather than in foods, because table salt is easily and inexpensively found. However, Himalayan salt can be used for any...

A vinegar and oil cruet set provides your diners with options to dress their own salads and vegetables to satisfy individual taste. Oil and vinegar cruets may not be familiar, but they are a...

Vinegar and oil cruets are a decorative way to provide condiments for salads and vegetables. Because the typical cruet shape is bowl-like at the bottom with a long narrow neck, they can be a...

Introduce your palate to an exciting range of flavors when you add gourmet vinegar to your cooking. Pair the bright flavors of domestic or imported vinegar with your favorite food to create new...

Honey mustard is a popular sauce for dipping or coating chicken wings. You can change up this honey mustard recipe by substituting brown or spicy mustard, or by adding spices for a hot mustard or...

Bell pepper relish is good on almost any western food. It can be used on hot dogs buns, for hamburgers, in salads/soups and more. Tastes great as a spread on crackers, too. If you want to make a...

Remoulade actually comes from France. Much like the consistency of tartar sauce, Remoulade is Aioli or mayonnaise-based. This recipe is a Louisiana take and can accompany any seafood dish.

Modern catsup, also known as ketchup, refers to a thick tomato-based condiment popular as a topping for hamburgers and French fries. Commercial ketchup companies prepare their own recipes for this...

I have always loved pickles of every kind. I also like sauces and salads with a vinegar/sugar base. This recipe was born when I read an article in Readymade Magazine about making pickles. (I...

This was the first year I had grapes from the garden, so, I knew I wanted to preserve them. What better than homemade jam! I've never liked using added pectin, so, I came up with this simple, all...

At one time, fresh fruit could only be ensured year round by canning jam and preserves in a sterilized water bath. Those days are over. Homemade jam can be made easily without the use of heat or...

This is a great dip for Shrimp, Crawfish, and Oysters. We also like to dip our french fries in it. Hope you will enjoy it. I am usually cooking for a lot of people when we have shrimp or crawfish,...

The flavor of a roasted pepper, whether it's sweet or hot, can brighten any dish. Learn how to roast any pepper at home. You'll never buy a jar again once you see how simple it is to do, and how...

Hot wings (also referred to as Buffalo wings) are chicken wings tossed in a mixture of butter and hot sauce. Hot sauce is a condiment that is a mixture of chili peppers, vinegar and spices. Hot...

Corn relish is an easy side dish or topping you can make at home that increases in flavor the longer you allow it to marinade. Here is a basic corn relish recipe that is delicious...

Hey, I sorta combined several recipes for these Sweet Pickled Pumpkins, cuz it's what I had on hand. But, wowsa, they turned out wonderful! I always am trying to do "fresh", but,...

Forget store-bought bottled Ranch salad dressings or packets of ready-to-mix powders. Nothing tastes as good, or is as easy to make, as your own. Try this recipe once and you'll never go back to...

Have too much zucchini squash? Do you like bread & butter pickles? This is the way you can take care of both. It's rather easy and can be done all in one day. I freeze them and have them...

Red wine vinegar has been used throughout history for medicinal and healing purposes. Science continues to discover and prove some benefits, while debunking others. Apple cider vinegar is known to...

This salad dressing/sauce is created from ingredients found in most pantries. It can add pizazz to a simple green salad or it is great drizzled over grilled chicken breasts! The best part is it...

If you don’t have time to go to the store to buy salad dressing and need a quick and easy salad dressing in a pinch, this recipe will serve the bill. It is a creamy basic dressing that can be...

Flavored oils will bring out the taste of summer to your foods all year long. This particular oil, chili oil makes about 2 1/2 cups. The great thing about the chili oil is you cannot only use it...

Chipotle chiles are actually smoked and dried jalapeño peppers. They are widely used in the United States and Mexico for many culinary purposes. Chipotle sauce is commonly made from these...

This article will tell you how to make delicious homemade tartar sauce.

Making your own mustard can actually be fun. It is easy and you can add ingredients to make your signature mustard concoctions! The flavors are far more intense than the store bought kind and...

A pimento is a type of red pepper. Pimentos are also known as "cherry peppers." They are typically 3 to 4 inches long and 2 to 3 inches wide. They come in both sweet and hot varieties. ...

If you love raw turnips, you have to give these a try! They do have a great taste. We had a bumper crop this year and found this recipe online, of course, LOL, so, decided to give it a try, making...

If you want a light and refreshing topping for your baked goods, this whipped mango cream frosting may be what you are looking for. Whipped mango cream frosting would also be wonderful on a bagel,...

Salsa is delicious and is a great companion to many dishes. Salsa is arguably the easiest condiment to make, requiring only a handful of ingredients.

Salad dressings often seem mysterious and difficult to make, but are really very easy. After making this dressing once, you will never want to go back to pre-made ranch again! Not only will your...

It's easy enough to purchase a bottle of Italian dressing at the supermarket, but store-bought dressings often contain preservatives and sweeteners. Many people are becoming more health-conscious...

Homemade frozen raspberry jam is simple to make and will keep well in the freezer all winter long. Serve as a treat spooned over vanilla ice cream, or with dinner rolls. Jars of homemade jam...

With the warm sunny weather, it's hard to keep up with the ripening tomatoes. This is a nice little recipe that will use up a few of the green ones before they overpower you. The recipe only...