Condiments and Seasoning Recipes & Ideas

You probably have all the ingredients you need to make it already.

You'll want to sprinkle it over everything.

Gremolata is one of those things where the whole is definitely greater than the sum of its parts. Sprinkled over any number of dishes, it will make every mouthful pop with its bright, fresh flavors. Gremolata is so simple that you barely need a recipe, but here’s one all the same, just to get you started.

They taste just like apple pie filling.

Never buy a bottle again.

When life gives you cabbage...

Fall in a jar.

They're chewy-yet-crisp and loaded with pumpkin and warm fall spices.

It gives everything (not just salad!) that special something.

It’s spicy, crunchy, delightfully salty, and perfect with a bowl of warm rice.

Milk kefir is an easy sell for anyone who loves yogurt, which I most definitely do. Kefir is tangy, about as thick (and creamy!) as a smoothie, and full of those good-for-you probiotics we hear so much about. Think of milk kefir as drinkable, pourable yogurt. Even better, you can skip the grocery store and make it yourself right on your kitchen counter. All you need is a teaspoon of active kefir grains and a cup of whole milk.

Who doesn't love Hawaiian rolls?

Put this over everything.

After visiting a za’atar farm in Lebanon and bringing home a couple bags of the tangy, herbaceous blend of dried za’atar herb, sumac, sesame seeds, and salt, I’m inspired to start using it more in my cooking. Luckily, I’m not the first to fall in love with this Middle Eastern condiment, so it isn’t hard to find tons of great recipes that use za’atar in tasty ways. Stateside, you can buy some za’atar blends made with the herb itself.

If you peek inside my cupboards, you’ll see countless little jars of herb and honey concoctions that are both delicious and healing. Making herb-infused honey has become one of my favorite ways to use leftover sprigs of thyme from cooking dinner, a handful of wild mint found while foraging, or the buds of an edible flower bouquet. There are five steps in making herb-infused honey.

This New Orleans classic is given a weeknight makeover.

One pantry staple makes it extra nutty and delicious.

Your food processor is key.

A weeknight-friendly take on the classic dish.

And you only need four ingredients.

Sweet, salty, and sour, and perfect with everything you're grilling this summer.

You only need two ingredients.

A super-fast side you'll make all summer long.

They’re also pretty to look at.

Get out your slow cooker and make a huge batch (you can freeze most of it to have on hand for future meals!).

Have you ever tried beet kvass? Earthy, salty, sour, and sweet, this jewel-toned lacto-fermented beverage is full of probiotic goodness. Plus it’s ridiculously easy and affordable to brew right on your kitchen counter. Making beet kvass is similar to the process of making sauerkraut, traditional dill pickles, and kimchi.

Gỏi gà is fresh and tangy and everything I want to eat right now.

Have you heard of fire cider? The first time I encountered this traditional folk recipe, I have to admit I was terrified. Horseradish, garlic, onion, ginger, hot peppers, and spices infused in apple cider vinegar? To drink? It took me years before I tried it, but you can be braver than me. It’s worth it! Plus you can use fire cider in so many ways — from cold cure to cooking to cocktails. Hot, pungent, sour, and sweet, fire cider is certainly not for the faint of heart.

Spread it on sandwiches, toss it with pasta, or yes, treat yourself a single happy spoonful.

It only takes 15 minutes to make.

It goes well with everything.

Save your money at Trader Joe's and make it yourself!

The condiment you’ll be reaching for this summer.

You could even make a batch tonight and have homemade yogurt for breakfast by tomorrow morning!

It’s been exactly two years since I wrote about my favorite cherry custard tart recipe and I still stand by it. There isn’t a soul on earth who has tasted it and hasn’t promptly fallen in love. But with so many cherries in the Bay Area markets right now, it was time to think Beyond the Tart. Roasted cherries sounded intriguing, so I gave them a try over the weekend. I am pleased to report that I now can stand by two cherry recipes! Read on for the recipe.

This potato- and meat-heavy stew is sure to warm you up instantly.

Tangy, creamy deviled eggs for your holiday get-together.

This dish is simple, flavorful, and customizable. Making gravlax at home is easier than you think!

It’s a curtain call for croutons.

It's so good, you can drink it by the cup.

It comes together remarkably quickly.

Tangy, slightly sweet, a little spicy, and chock-full of texture.

A spicy, soothing beverage that's best enjoyed with a squeeze of lemon juice and a drizzle of honey — and your feet up on the couch.

Crystelle Pereira’s recipe will make you feel like a star baker.

Like pumpkin pie, but chiller.

Just add bread!

It's perfect for your morning bagel.

It might already be in your pantry.

I upgraded her recipe with one irresistible ingredient.

Traditionally, it can take two full days to make; this recipe only requires 40 minutes.

This fresh, vibrant salad deserves to be in your summer rotation.