Condiment Recipes Archives (2024)

My favorite healthy, real food condiment recipes for busy families can be found below. All recipes are grain-free, dairy optional and kid-approved. Need help meal planning? Check out my meal planning service!

February 27, 2024
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Katie Wells
I’ve mentioned before about my love of Italian food. While our family eats a lot of different ethnic dishes, Italian was one of the first I experimented with. This homemade…
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February 20, 2024
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Katie Wells
If you’ve ever been to a sushi restaurant you’ve probably seen the little slices of sushi ginger served alongside the meal. They’re used as a palate cleanser in Chinese and…
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February 13, 2024
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Katie Wells
I’ve found I really like using fresh lemon juice in many of my recipes, like chicken piccata. Especially since our family lives in a place where fresh citrus is widely…
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January 2, 2024
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Katie Wells
Authentic Italian food is a big tradition in our family. Over the years I’ve come up with plenty of healthy twists on our favorite Italian dishes that fit our lifestyle.…
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October 24, 2023
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Katie Wells
We can go through a lot of snacks at our house! Instead of opting for prepackaged (and not so healthy) versions, I try to providehealthy snacks for my family that…
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October 10, 2023
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Katie Wells
Mayonnaise has always been one of my favorite condiments. But while the store-bought stuff is a convenient and cheap option, it’s often filled with unhealthy ingredients like vegetable oil and…
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September 26, 2023
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Katie Wells
Za’atar spice mix isn’t something you’d find in the average US pantry, but this spice mixture is worth keeping around! Its unique herby, lemony flavor is the perfect condiment for…
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August 15, 2023
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Katie Wells
I’m always looking for more ways to use the fresh herbs growing in my garden. This homemade labneh recipe is a great way to do that. It’s a creamy, rich…
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July 18, 2023
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Katie Wells
Butter is a favorite food at our house. It’s packed with fat soluble vitamins and beneficial fats that are great for health. I use butter in cooking, on vegetables, and…
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July 4, 2023
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Katie Wells
Growing up, we didn’t eat out often (like never) so it was always a really special treat to go to any restaurant. When we did go somewhere to eat, we…
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June 20, 2023
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Katie Wells
I really enjoyred onions, but I absolutely love pickled red onions. If you’ve never had the pleasure of trying some, you owe it to yourself to remedy that asap! Ketchup…
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May 9, 2023
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Katie Wells
On the town square in our little town is a tiny local restaurant with quirky food and an equally interesting atmosphere. And it has the best seafood bisque in town.…
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March 28, 2023
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Katie Wells
Since focusing on eating healthy, whole foods years ago, I’ve had a lot of salads. From mason jar salads to my favorite strawberry and feta cheese salad. With all of…
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February 21, 2023
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Katie Wells
One flavor many people miss when they dropunhealthy vegetable oils is creamy, tangy ranch dressing. I know I did. I still love the taste of a good ranch dressing recipe.…
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December 27, 2022
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Katie Wells
Homemade hot honey is one of the newer hot sauces in town. This tasty condiment is made with fresh or dried chilies and sweet honey and tastes delicious drizzled over…
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February 22, 2022
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Katie Wells
Most of my younger years were spent in Texas, where I developed a love for all thingsMexican food. Even now I often makeMexican recipesand Tex-Mex food for my family that…
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October 5, 2021
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Katie Wells
Have you ever asked your child a question, with a pretty good idea of the answer you were going to get, and then be completely taken by surprise? How about…
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August 31, 2021
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Katie Wells
I always find it exciting when I learn to make a common condiment at home. When it’s something I use a lot and always seem to run out of,like honey…
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July 13, 2021
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Katie Wells
I’ve recently fallen in love with Korean food and with gochugaru peppers in particular. I’ve used these slightly spicy red pepper flakes to make gochujang (a red pepper paste),gochujang mayo,…
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June 29, 2021
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Katie Wells
Salad dressings are also the only way some parents ever succeed in getting kids to eat vegetables. They certainly have their place, but the store-bought ones are loaded with omega-6…
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June 16, 2021
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Katie Wells
Honey mustard is a kid favorite at our house. My kids love it onhomemade chicken fingersand on salads. I love it onspring salad with berries. No matter what we eat…
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May 18, 2021
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Katie Wells
I’ve been having fun exploring the flavors of various Asian cuisines. I was on a Chinese food kick for a while, and then switched to Indian, and have dabbled a…
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May 4, 2021
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Katie Wells
When I was a child, my mom’s guacamole recipe was one of the first things I learned how to make. Today, it’s a recipethatmy children make regularly. In fact, I…
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April 27, 2021
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Katie Wells
A few weeks ago I published a recipe for gochujang; a Korean red chili paste. This week I’m sharing a recipe for gochujang mayo, which uses that paste. What Is…
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FAQs

What is the oldest condiment? ›

Since ancient times people have used condiments to enhance their food. The first condiment was salt. Salt has always been used both as a preservative and to enhance the flavor of food.

What is a condiment that starts with Q? ›

Quince Paste Quince paste, also known as membrillo or quince cheese, is a sweet and thick condiment made from quince fruit. It has a dense, sticky texture and a vibrant reddish color. Quince paste originated in Spain and is widely used in Spanish and Portuguese cuisines.

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Which condiment can make food hot? ›

Mustard oil and wasabi can be added to increase the sensation of heat but generally, more ingredients in a sauce dilute the effect of the chilis, resulting in a milder flavor. Many sauces contain tomatoes, carrots, onions, garlic or other vegetables and seasonings.

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What is the most famous condiment? ›

Many consider mayo to be the top condiment in the U.S.

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What condiments are most profitable? ›

In 2021, mayonnaise was the top condiment in the United States, with sales of approximately 164 million U.S. dollars. This constitutes an increase of nearly 20 million U.S. dollars in comparison to 2019. Ranch was in second place with nearly 103 million U.S. dollars of ranch sold in 2021.

Which is older, ketchup or mustard? ›

I also learned a little bit about the history of these favorite condiments. Mustard's journey starts long before ketchup. “Modern mustard first emerged in Europe in the sixth century B.C.E.

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What were the 3 earliest sauces? ›

To the original four sauces (Velouté, Béchamel, Allemande, and Espagnole) enshrined by his predecessor, royal chef Marie-Antoine Carême a century earlier, Escoffier added Hollandaise and Sauce Tomate, and reclassified Allemande.

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What condiment was first used as a medicine? ›

In the 1830s, tomato ketchup used to be sold as a medicine, claiming to cure ailments like diarrhoea, indigestion, and jaundice.

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What condiment does not expire? ›

Soy Sauce

The consensus seems to be that it depends on the type and which additives a particular brand uses, but when left unopened, soy sauce will last a very long time. Even after it has been opened, the salty condiment can keep for years in your refrigerator.