Condiment Recipes

Preserved lemons are a traditional condiment and flavoring used in Moroccan dishes. This is a quick method.

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This heirloom old-fashioned tomato ketchup is not as thick as commercial ketchup.

This tomato-based ketchup is sweet and spicy with the flavor of ancho chiles.

This dressing comes from a famous California chef and restaurant, so it has to be good.

Anchovy sauce is great for salads or eggs and may be refrigerated for several weeks.

Naturally sweet with a bit of zing, this sauce makes the perfect condiment for pork dishes.

Apricots, dates, and spices combine to make a delicious chutney.

Fresh carrots are seasoned with dill, steamed, then glazed with a simple balsamic vinegar reduction sauce for a vegetable side dish everyone will love.

Balsamic vinegar can be used as a substitute for red wine or red wine vinegar in many recipes. Try such balsamic vinegar recipes as Apple Balsamic Syrup, Balsamic Barbecue Spareribs, Balsamic Butter, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette, and more.

Although there is a little tomato in this ketchup, it's the flavor of the bananas that shines through.

Homemade country mustard is made from both mustard seeds and mustard powder.

Homemade mayonnaise is easy to make in a blender or food processor. Flavored variations are also included.

Bechamel is a basic French white sauce made with butter, flour, milk, and often broth.

Homemade basil mayonnaise is easy to make in a blender or food processor.

Basil, garlic, sunflower seeds, and Parmesan cheese blend into pesto which is tossed with hot pasta for a quick meal.

Beef Jerky or Grilling Marinade Recipe. This beef jerky marinade can also be used on meats to be cooked on the grill or broiled.

Beer and Ginger Marinade Recipe. Beer, ginger, garlic, olive oil, and orange peel are combined in a flavorful marinade for beef, especially flank steak.

Beet, Red Onion and Horseradish Relish Recipe. This tangy and colorful relish goes beautifully with beef, especially prime rib.

Berbere Paste Recipe. This Ethiopian sauce is full of chiles and spices. It is scorchingly hot, so use with caution.

This Caribbean-inspired salsa is great with grilled fish. It is also very good by itself, as a spicy summer-salad-type course.

Bing cherries, cherry soda, lemon juice, cinnamon, and red wine make a fabulous barbecue sauce for chicken or pork.

This savory condiment combines garlic, onion, blueberries, tomato, plums, chile pepper and spices for a ketchup you'll want to keep on hand.

Bourbon barbecue sauce is a favorite at a number of chain restaurants. It's easy to make at home.

Butter is flavored with candied ginger and is great on muffins and quick breads.

Capers are the pickled bud of a Mediterranean shrub. It is generally recommended to rinse capers before using in any recipe. Try such caper recipes as Caper Butter, Lemon-Caper Sauce, Scaloppine di Pollo, Scallops with Capers, Veal Chops with Anchovy and Caper Sauce, Poor Man's Capers, and more.

Cherry ketchup is made with fresh cherries and spices. This delicious condiment is perfect with chicken or pork.

Cherries, oranges, and lemons are surprise ingredients in this interesting maple syrup.

Chinese duck sauce is made with plums, apricots, sugar, and spices. It is a condiment served with duck, pork, and spareribs.

Chinese hot mustard is a favorite condiment with egg rolls and other Oriental specialties. Unless you're used to it, go easy on it. A little goes a long way.

This vegan dessert sauce combines Grand Marnier with silken tofu. Good on fresh fruits or plain cakes.

A delightful fruit syrup made with fresh apricots is flavored with vanilla bean. Goes well with pancakes or waffles.

Chunky Salsa Recipe. This homemade salsa is easy to control heat-wise. If you don't like it hot, it's just as good without the chile. Great with Mexican dishes.

The recipes include those for making chutney as well as recipes using prepared chutney. Chutney recipes include Chicken with Chutney-Lime Sauce, Date and Orange Chutney, Cranberry Shallot Chutney, Mango Chutney, Papaya Chutney, and more.

Use fresh or frozen corn for this delicious relish flavored with cilantro, oregano, jalapeno, and vegetables.

Cilantro Mayonnaise Recipe. Cilantro gives an amazing burst of flavor to this quick mayonnaise salad dressing. Great with Mexican dishes.

Liven up store-bought mayonnaise with the flavors of oranges, sesame oil, and dill.

Classic Béarnaise Sauce Recipe. This classic French sauce is made from a reduction of butter, vinegar, and wine mixed with tarragon and thickened with egg yolks. It is served with meat, fish, eggs, and vegetables.

Classic Pesto Recipe. Use walnuts or pine nuts in this classic basil sauce.

Homemade coarse-ground mustard uses whole mustard seeds and red wine.

Use this coffee barbecue sauce as a marinade or finishing sauce for grilled or baked pork, beef, or chicken.

Colorful and tasty relish combines zucchini, onion, and bell peppers.

Cranberries are the star in this fresh fruit and nut chutney.

Fresh cranberries and dried figs make an intriguing chutney perfect as a condiment for meats and poultry.

Cranberries are spiced with herbs, sweetened with honey, and cooked in wine to make a savory sauce good with vegetables and meats.

There is something truly magical about this sweet, tangy, and spicy mixture good on pork, chicken or as an appetizer spread.

This ketchup is made with cranberries and spices. It is a great condiment with meats, especially poultry.

Cranberries and shallots shine in this chutney, but it also includes the delicious flavors of apples, raisins, and nuts.

Creamed Horseradish Dill Sauce Recipe. Horseradish sauce is a traditional favorite with prime rib.

Chutney, curry powder, and yogurt are the basis of this easy dressing.

Use this quick and easy creamy mustard sauce on fish, pork, ham, poultry, or vegetables.

Mustard, mayonnaise, sour cream, and dill make a quick and piquant sauce for chicken or seafood.

Full of flavorful tarragon, chervil, and basil with the tang of sour cream, use this as a dipping sauce for shrimp, chicken, or beef.

Make your own hot and spicy Creole mustard at home with this easy recipe.

Sauteed apples and onions lend a touch of sweetness to this quick and easy mild curry sauce.

Dandelion honey is great on toast, muffins, pancakes, and biscuits..

Oranges and chiles are unusual ingredients that work well with dates in this easy chutney.

It's not difficult to make your own homemade Dijon-style mustard at home. It lasts 6 months, so it is worth the effort.

Barbecue sauce made with the popular soda may be made in advance and refrigerated up to three weeks.

Dried apricots shine in this chutney while the star anise lends a licorice flavor.

Homemade mayonnaise is very easy to make and this version is hot and spicy.

Make your own Worcestershire sauce at home with this recipe from Chef Emeril Legasse.

Use this quick and easy marinade for beef, chicken or vegetable fajitas.

Classic aioli, garlic mayonnaise, is spiced up with achiote paste, Dijon mustard, and fresh basil.

Start with jarred or homemade mayonnaise, add some ingredients, and come up with a gourmet mayo.

Homemade ketchup is a favorite of patrons of Fog City Diner.

Red currant jelly, green onions, ginger and jalapeno spice up this pomegranate chutney.

Tomatoes, 3 different fruits, and plenty of spices are the basis for a chutney that is sure to please.

Garlic Basil Mayonnaise Recipe. This pretty green mayonnaise is packed with the flavor of garlic and basil.

A popular Denver inn restaurant shares this herbal dip recipe served with bread.

This simple relish mixes pomegranates, oranges, ginger, and honey into a relish that is good with turkey, pork or lamb.

Easy cranberry sauce is flavored with Grand Marnier and orange juice.

The Grand Marnier in this marinade gives the resulting food a tangy orange flavor.

This easy sauce blends Grand Marnier orange liqueur with fresh orange juice.

The tart flavor of green tomatoes mixes with apples and spices makes an intriguing chutney.

To use up green tomatoes at the end of the growing season, try making these delilcious pickles.

Low-fat fresh salsa is made from tomatillos. Goes great with white chile.

Onion, ginger, vanilla, raisins, and walnuts flavor peach chutney over grilled peaches.

This recipe for heirloom tomato ketchup dates back to 1908. Make your own ketchup at home.

If your herbs are soon going to seed, use the flowers to make a delicious sauce for pasta, pork, chicken, or seafood.

Use your favorite herbs or spices to flavor oils for salad dressings, cooking, or as a table condiment.

Herbed Mustard Sauce Recipe. Whip up this tasty sauce in a matter of minutes in your blender. Great on hot or cold roasted beef fillet.

Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe (Cooked). If you are concerned about using raw eggs in your mayonnaise, try this method.

Make a basic tomato sauce and then jazz it up with one of the variations.

Homemade Worcestershire Sauce Recipe. Consider making your own Worcestershire sauce at home. It does contain a lot of ingredients, but the method is very simple and easy.

This heavenly horseradish sauce goes great with roasted fish, beef, and chicken.

Spicy hot mustard is flavored not only with horseradish, but also wine vinegar, garlic, and allspice. Fast and easy to make.

Use this robust peanut sauce as a dipping sauce for satay or as a dressing for a warm salad.

Spicy tropical barbecue sauce with rum and allspice was a state contest winner.

Jamaican Jerk Sauce Recipe. Thyme, allspice, scotch bonnet peppers, and garlic are key ingredients in this recipe. Use this authentic spicy jerk rub on chicken, pork, fish, or vegetables.

Famous Austin restaurant's marinade for fish is fruity and spicy.

Jerusalem artichokes or sunchokes are not only good for you, they also make great pickles.

Ketchup, also called catsup, is one of the world's most popular condiments. The ketchup recipes include those for homemade ketchup as well as those using ketchup such as Amish Tomato Ketchup, Brisket in Sweet and Sour Sauce, Coffee Barbecue Sauce, Crockpot Sloppy Joes, Sweet-Sour Spareribs, Yankee Brisket Pulled Barbecue, and more.

Green tomato ketchup is an excellent way to use up those green tomatoes. It is very easy to make.

Lemon, bananas, raisins, and spices give punch to kiwifruit chutney used as a condiment.

Lemons, onions, raisins, and mustard seeds combine into an interesting chutney.

The bright flavors of lemon and sage transform bland chicken breasts in this simple and fast marinade.

Flavorful and tangy lime dipping sauce goes well with spring rolls, egg rolls, and the like.

Lychee BBQ Sauce Recipe. Exotic lychee fruit lends a touch of sweetness to this barbecue sauce. Great for meat, poultry, and seafood.

This ketchup is a sauce that combines the sweetness of mangos and bananas with an exotic spiciness.

Spicy and sweet, mango chutney makes a great condiment for pork and poultry.

Mangos and jalapeno chiles spice up aioli mayonnaise.

Mangos give a tropical twist while jalapenos add spice to this delicious condiment.

Mangos and spices cook down into an easy ketchup with no tomatoes.

The flavor of this rich homemade cranberry sauce is enhanced with walnuts, maple syrup, and Zinfandel wine.

Tasty glaze made of maple syrup, mustard, and balsamic vinegar is a beautiful finish on baked or grilled poultry.

Make this flavorful maple syrup gravy to go with your next turkey.

Maple syrup is the perfect condiment for pancakes and waffles, but it can also be used in other recipes. Try such maple syrup recipes as Chunky Apricot Maple Syrup, Maple Cherry Syrup, Maple Cranberry Sauce, Maple Mustard Glaze, and more.

If you find yourself out of maple syrup, try this easy substitute made with granulated and brown sugars.

Pears, onions, raisins, and spices make an easy and delicious chutney great with lamb or ham.

Marinades not only tenderize and add flavor, they can also be boiled down into sauces. Try such marinade recipes as Chicken Grand Marnier, Rasta Redfish Marinade, Orange Marmalade Marinade, Mojo Marinade, Swordfish Steaks with Soy and Ginger, Tequila Tri-Tip, and more.

Olives, nuts, pimiento, and onions, are marinated in an herbed vinaigrette.

Mayonnaise, also known as a basic aioli sauce, is simple but pulls many dishes together. Make your own mayonnaise and try such mayonnaise recipes as Basic Mayonnaise, Basil Mayonnaise, Citrus Mayonnaise, Mango Jalapeno Aioli, Flavored Mayonnaises, Potato Salads, Coleslaws, and more.

Green olives are marinated in a slightly sweet citrus vinaigrette with a Mediterranean flair.

Mesquite smoke flavors this marinade for meats and poultry.

Step away from ordinary mayonnaise and try this slightly spicy version flavored with mint and cilantro.

Homemade mint sauce is quite simple to make. It is a must with roast lamb, but also goes well with other meats.

Miso soybean paste, brown sugar, and wine make a flavorful marinade for broiled or baked fish or poultry.

A chef's variation of the popular Cuban mojo marinade is used for beef, pork, chicken, and fish.

This is a non-tomato ketchup made of mushrooms and spices. Great with meats and poultry.

Kids and adults alike love this dip made with pumpkin, peanut butter, raisins, and honey.

Use this olive paste recipe as a condiment, a cracker spread, with pasta or in salad dressings for a burst of flavor.

Olives are the ultimate condiment on a relish tray, but they are also invaluable in recipes. Try such olive recipes as Homemade Cured Olives, Bagna Cauda, Black Olive Pate, Chicken and Sausages, Egg Salad with Capers and Olives, Lamb and Olive Balls, Mediterranean Spiced Olives, Mexican Spiced Olives, and more.

Simple but tasty salad dressing is made with orange juice and balsamic vinegar.

Orange Tarragon Mayonnaise Recipe. This is a great way to add a punch of flavor to prepared mayonnaise.

The flavor of rosemary pairs beautifully with orange juice in this easy mayonnaise.

The flavor of rosemary pairs beautifully with orange juice in this easy vinaigrette salad dressing.

Apples and sweet bell peppers get a slight kick from jalapeno chiles in this delicious chutney.

Mustard seeds and curry powder spice up fruity papaya chutney.

Fresh salsa combines the bright flavors of papaya, pineapple, and chiles with the sweet crunch of jicama and red onions. Fast and easy.

Papaya raisin chutney gets snap from spices and ginger.

Papaya seed dressing is not only great on salads, it also makes a great marinade for chicken and pork.

Peach ketchup is made with fresh peaches, vanilla bean, and spices. This delicious condiment is perfect with chicken or pork.

Homemade peach vinegar adds a fruity zest to salad dressings, glazes, and marinades.

Pears and ginger are a match made in heaven in this delicious spiced chutney.

Use this piquant version in place of regular ketchup to spice up sandwiches, meatloaf, or hamburgers.

Pickles are a popular condiment on sandwiches and burgers, but pickles do not necessarily have to start with cucumbers. Try such pickle recipes as Jerusalem Artichoke Pickles, Pickled Beets, Pickled Asparagus, Pickled Peaches, Pickled Shallots, Green Tomato Dill Pickles, Cilantro Corn Relish, and more.

Pickled asparagus gets a touch of spice from jalapenos and is flavored with garlic, onions, and dill.

Pickled Beets Recipe. These are excellent on a relish tray or as a salad-topper.

Sweet black pickled cherries make a wonderful condiment for meat, poultry, and wild game.

Pickled shallots are excellent on a relish tray or as a salad-topper.

Ground pistachios and fresh basil make a delightfully different homemade mayonnaise.

Try this simple classic recipe for pomegranate vinegar and make extra for kitchen gifts.

You can substitute lime juice for the traditional yuzu juice in this Japanese ponzu sauce used as a condiment.

Pickled nasturtium buds are an inexpensive substitute for pricey capers.

Preserved lemons are popular in Indian and other Mid-East recipes. It's easy to make your own at home.

Preserved lemons are used as a condiment in Mediterranean recipes.

Use as a barbecue sauce or a marinade. Makes 8 quarts. Refrigerate in canning jars.

Raisins, beer, cinnamon, cloves, and brown sugar make a delicious sauce for ham or smoked beef tongue.

This popular raspberry chipotle chile sauce is sweet, savory and packs a kick of heat. Use as a barbecue sauce, glaze, or dip.

Fresh raspberries and thyme flavor Champagne or white wine vinegar.

Ham and coffee are the basis for red eye gravy, a Southern favorite.

This gourmet chutney combines the naturally sweet flavor of red bell peppers with spices creating a flavorful condiment.

Rhubarb Chutney Recipe. Sweet and tart, use this rhubarb chutney as a condiment with meats and poultry.

Rhubarb chutney is the perfect combination of tart, sweet, and spicy.

Root beer, orange juice, ketchup, brown sugar, syrup, and spices make a fabulous barbecue sauce.

Serve this simple sour cream sauce with homemade pickled lox.

If you are concerned about raw eggs in mayonnaise, here is a safe cooked method using a microwave.

A salad is just a mixture of greens without a salad dressing to top it. These recipes include salad dressings and vinaigrettes. Try Caesar Salad Dressing, Champagne Vinaigrette, Citrus Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard Dressing, Yogurt Tarragon Salad Dressing, Sweet and Sour Creamy Dressing, and more.

Traditional Mexican or Spanish salsa is based on tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. Some chopped fresh veggie condiments are also referred to as pico de gallo. New chefs are including many different fresh ingredients. Try such salsa recipes as Black Bean and Papaya Salsa, Green Tomato Salsa, Chunky Salsa, and more.

Cooked beets help this delicious and tangy relish go together quickly.

Use this sesame seed sauce as a topper for cooked fresh vegetables, particularly green vegetables.

Chiles give a Southwest flair to easy peach chutney.

Soy sauce is an Oriental fermented sauce used as a condiment as well as an ingredient in many recipes, not necessarily Oriental recipes. Try such soy sauce recipes as Chili Crab and Soft Noodles, Swordfish Steaks with Soy and Ginger, Dr Pepper Marinade, Hot Marmalade Soy Dip, Raspberry Chicken, and more.

Cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and ginger flavor these easy fig pickles.

Use green mangoes for these spicy pickles flavored with anise, fennel, cinnamon, and cloves.

This is a great way to use up watermelon rind that normally ends up in the garbage. Watermelon honey is great on pancakes, biscuits, and toast.

Marmalade soy dipping sauce is slightly spicy and goes particularly well with seafood.

Peanut butter, ginger, and soy give an Asian flair to this quick salad dressing.

Peanut butter, garlic, and soy sauce form the base of this spicy peanut sauce used as a condiment. Especially good with poultry.

Peanut butter, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and chiles make a spicy Asian sauce for poultry and pork.

Strawberry Salsa Recipe. Strawberries are mixed with bell peppers, onions, orange juice, lime juice, cilantro, and a touch of spiciness.

Strawberry Vinegar Recipe. Make your own strawberry vinegar at home for use on fruits, salads, or in vinaigrette.

Make your own strawberry vinegar at home for use on fruits, salads, or in vinaigrette.

Sun-dried tomatoes can be packed in oil or dried for reconstitution. Either form can be used as a condiment or an ingredient in many recipes. Try such sun-dried tomato recipes as Couscous with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Basil, Herb Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce, Oven-Dried Tomatoes, Sun-Dried Tomato Pizza Fondue, Sun-Dried Tomato Walnut Pesto, and more.

Sun-dried tomatoes combined with whole canned tomatoes make a flavorful spaghetti sauce.

Vinaigrettes are simple to make. This salad dressing gets pizzazz from balsamic and red wine vinegars along with sun-dried tomatoes.

Tahini is a paste made of ground sesame seeds which is used in many Near and Far East recipes.

This barbecue sauce goes together quickly and is great on burgers, chicken or pork.

Pineapple sauce made with cinnamon, rum, onion, currants, garlic, and ginger is great as a marinade, sauce, or condiment.

Homemade mayonnaise has a delightful fresh flavor of anise from the tarragon.

Tarragon is the flavoring herb for these interesting pickles cherries which are sweet, yet tart.

This mustard is not for the faint of heart! Robust flavor comes from mustard powder, garlic, and Tabasco sauce.

For a vegetarian mayonnaise, try this mixture of tofu, miso, lemon juice and spices.

The tangy acidic flavor of the tomatillos is brilliantly offset by the sweet papaya for a flavorful sauce.

Classic white sauce made with white wine is enhanced with tomatoes, basil, and chives.

Homemade tomato ketchup has a fresher, more robust flavor than commercial ketchup.

Simple salad dressing is flavored with garlic, shallot, fish sauce, and lime juice.

Tzatziki is a cucumber yogurt dill sauce that makes a refreshing dip or a topper for gyros and pita sandwiches.

This interesting ketchup contains vegetables and spices, but no tomatoes.

Tasty chutney is made with a variety of vegetables and punched up with garlic and spices.

Classic aioli is a garlicky mayonnaise. Here, the uncooked eggs in the mayonnaise is replaced with velvety avocado.

Use this spicy mayonnaise as a condiment with grilled seafood or to add zing to a salad dressing.

Watermelon is a sweet offset to the balsamic vinegar and soy sauce in this barbecue sauce favorite.

Don't toss that watermelon rind out, make pickles from it with this easy recipe.

Emeril's whiskey sauce goes great with fruitcake.

White sauce mix is blended with water to make a quick sauce or used as a soup base.

Wild blueberries or huckleberries are simmered down into a sauce which may also be used as a syrup.

Wild cranberries, apple juice, pears, and raisins make a great sauce which will keep for 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

Worcestershire sauce is an old fermented sauce that most people have a hard time pronouncing. Try such Worcestershire sauce recipes as Homemade Worcestershire Sauce, Bloody Mary Mix, Jamaican Beef Patties, London Broil in Stout, Jerky, Wild Turkey Wild Turkey, and more.

This is basically a lighter version of the Greek tzatziki sauce made with yogurt, cucumber, dill, and mint.

If you like traditional dill pickles, try making some with zucchini instead of cucumbers.