Condiments

I have been hoarding a platter of yellow quinces on my desk for the past few weeks, not because these knobbly fruits are especially beautiful to look at but rather as a source of deep olfactory pleasure. Tantalized by their fruity-floral aroma of pineapple, pear, and roses, I was almost convinced that cooking the quinces would be a shame … until I got them into a pot and onto a spoon.

It really doesn’t get much simpler than this! Take the freshest vegetables you can find and arrange them on a platter with a bowl of really good olive oil and another bowl of sea salt. Let guests dip, sprinkle, and nibble to their heart’s content. You won’t believe how ridiculously tasty this is.

It's sweet and spicy and perfectly tangy, with just enough zip to keep it interesting.

Making it from scratch is easier than you might think.

Raita is a mixture of yogurt, vegetables, and often fresh herbs (sometimes a little fruit makes its way in here too) that’s served alongside spicy curries across India. It is the ultimate cooling agent when your mouth starts to burn with heat from chilies. It’s also just wonderful atop a bed of wilted greens or swirled into soup. Raita is the perfect thing to have hanging around in the fridge. Have you ever had raita? Here’s a very simple recipe to make a bowlful at home.

Sweet, milky perfection.

This peppery vinegar- and mayonnaise-based sauce is perfect for serving with smoked chicken and turkey.

"Tinker it until you have something you like, then keep tinkering — I never make the same chili crisp twice!"

This smooth, fluffy frosting is chock-full of creamy peanut butter; it's the perfect topper for cakes and cupcakes.

This sauce, which is directly inspired by Vietnamese Nước Màu, tastes great with vegetables, noodles, fish, and more.

Make this restaurant-style sauce with just three ingredients.

This take on a classic Russian dish is made with feta, butter, smoked paprika, and scallions — and it's ridiculously good.

Add a shake of this to dinner every night.

Beware: It'll disappear quickly!

Our advice: Treat it just like peanut butter.

And it's impossibly easy to make.

Perfect for salads, burgers, onion rings, and even deviled eggs.

They punch up the flavor of everything they touch, from salads to pasta to sandwiches.

Peanut butter, who?

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

Don't limit it to just fried fish!

And it comes together in just five minutes.

It's the perfect dipping sauce, sandwich spread, and flavor booster.

Warning: It won't last long.

Grilled chicken just got a whole lot more exciting.

Whatever you’re making, this sauce will make it better.

It's perfect on everything from grilled chicken wings to salmon.

I guarantee you have all the ingredients on hand.

The sweet and spicy spread is perfect for cheese boards.

Good days or bad, it’s become a reliable staple in my fridge.

Stir-fry it with greens or noodles, make a decadent XO and egg fried rice, or spoon it on top of simply steamed fish

It’s generally made to accompany pork ribs, but it's also great with grilled sardines, thin strips of beef stir-fry, broiled octopus, and roasted chicken thighs.

It's the secret to a fancy steakhouse-style dinner at home.

Keep it in your pantry for garlic bread anytime — no fresh garlic required.

Customize your way to the most delicious apple butter possible.