18 Must-Try Homemade Condiments That Beat Store-Bought Every Time
Once you try these homemade condiments, there’s no going back to the store-bought stuff. From creamy dressings to bold mustards and savory sauces, each recipe is packed with fresh, customizable flavor. They’re surprisingly easy to make and instantly upgrade anything you’re cooking. Get ready to ditch the jars and squeeze bottles—these 18 condiments are the real deal.
Easy Homemade Ketchup
This classic Homemade Ketchup recipe is simple to make and a healthier alternative to store-bought ketchup. Pair this ketchup with all of your favorites including french fries, tater tots, cheeseburgers, hot dogs or grilled cheese!
Cranberry Syrup
Tart and sweet, this homemade cranberry syrup recipe is perfect for the holidays! The festive colors and flavors will be a special touch to your breakfast and dessert.
French Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe
Our homemade Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette dressing, prepared without any special kitchen tools (no immersion blender). I share our authentic easy french recipe so that you can make it from scratch at home within 5 minutes with just 5 ingredients!
Zesty Italian Dressing
This zesty Italian dressing is bright, fresh and flavorful with the perfect mix of herbs and spices. This homemade family recipe is quick and easy to assemble. After you taste it, you’ll say goodbye to bottled Italian dressing.
Nashville Hot Sauce with Butter
The spice lovers at your Thanksgiving table might be in need of a little kick! For them, make sure to have Nashville Hot Sauce on the table. The hot sauce is more of a paste or spicy oil than a sauce, thick and grainy, it is full of flavor.
Homemade Mayonnaise
Homemade Mayo is easier than ever to make! This blender mayonnaise recipe uses just a few ingredients to whip up a fresh batch of rich, creamy mayo that will taste loads better than any store bought brand and give you the control over the quality of oil used and salt added.
Pumpkin Spice Syrup
Making your own syrups is so satisfying! They have simple ingredients and can be used on so many things. Whether adding to a cup of strong coffee or drizzling over pumpkin pancakes, this Pumpkin Spice Syrup is full of all the warmth of the holidays.
How to Make Hot Honey
Learn How to Make Hot Honey at home easily with only 2 simple ingredients! This homemade hot honey recipe combines pure honey and fresh or dried chiles to create an irresistible spicy-sweet condiment to drizzle over many delicious foods like fried chicken, pizza, biscuits and more.
Mint Raita
This refreshing yogurt-based dip made from mint is a worthy accompaniment to delicious biryanis, parathas, and other grilled Indian foods. Learn how to make it in under 5-minutes.
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Homemade Compound Butter
Making Homemade Compound Butter is a fantastic trick to have up your sleeve to take any recipe to the next level. Also known as herb butter, this special condiment is so versatile allowing you to get creative and add in your own flavor. Not to mention, it’s so easy to make and super fun to serve!
Homemade Aioli
This homemade aioli is the perfect sauce recipe for adding extra flavor, to burgers, fries, or sandwiches. This recipe is the real deal – made from scratch with egg yolks, olive oil, and garlic for an amazing homemade condiment that has so much flavor and creaminess.
Fry Sauce
Fry Sauce is a french fry dipping sauce popular in Utah. Made with mayo, ketchup, mustard, vinegar and a secret ingredient, this recipe is definitely a keeper! Find out why my home state is crazy about fry sauce!
Savory Herb Turkey Gravy
Savory Herb Turkey Gravy is the absolute best homemade turkey gravy from turkey drippings that you can serve with your Thanksgiving dinner. This simple recipe starts by making a homemade turkey stock from the giblets which easily gets transformed into the best tasting gravy you can make.
Homemade Remoulade
Creamy and garlicky with a spicy kick, you won’t be able to get enough of this homemade Remoulade Sauce! Use it as a dip for vegetables, fries, and finger foods, or as a spread for burgers or sandwiches like Shrimp Po’Boys. This Louisiana-inspired remoulade sauce is ADDICTIVE!
3 Ingredient Honey Mustard
Honey Mustard is a very versatile condiment perfect for salads, sandwiches and dipping. Making your own at home is super easy and allows you to achieve the exact flavor you’re craving!
Creamy Horseradish Sauce Recipe
Good beef doesn’t need a sauce, right? But even the best beef can use a sidekick and this homemade horseradish sauce recipe is the perfect match. It is quick and easy, perfect for any steak, roast, or turkey.
Poppy Seed Salad Dressing
An all-purpose dressing, this Poppy Seed Salad Dressing recipe is light and bright, perfect for summer salads!
Homemade Buffalo Sauce
Homemade Buffalo sauce recipes are all too often more complicated than they need to be. There are only a couple of ingredients needed for a classic wing hot sauce. We love spicy food at our house, so there is always a batch in the fridge.
