These delicious recipes are easy to make with ingredients you can trust
If you’re like us, your fridge is packed with a rainbow of condiments to add a quick flavor boost to even the simplest meals. While we love the convenience factor, we don’t always love the mystery ingredients that can come with these grocery store staples. Seed oils, sodium, high-fructose corn syrup…for those of us who are trying to eat healthy, these ultra-processed foods can raise a lot of concerns.
But you don’t have to give up on great flavor! Here, we’ve collected 10 of our favorite recipes for multipurpose condiments that you can make with trusted ingredients like pure olive oil and natural honey. Keep this list on hand and every meal will sing with vibrant character. Not only can you feel confident that you know exactly what’s inside, it tastes better, too!
Chili crisp has become ultra-popular in recent years for its addictive blend of smoky, spicy, and savory flavors and its all-purpose use on everything from eggs to ice cream. Our Italian version uses olive oil and the singularly fruity, flavorful chilis from Calabria.
Use high-quality sun-dried tomatoes and Italian olives packed in pure olive oil for this easy blended spread that’s packed with umami richness. It’s delicious as a crostini spread or a dip for raw veggies.
It’s a classic for a reason! In addition to dressing pasta, we love to use this staple from Genoa as a sandwich spread. It’s the tastiest way to add a boost of basil to your diet, a potent source of vitamin K that is high in antioxidants.
A sunny spin on the pesto formula, this version from Italy’s southern island uses almonds and fresh cherry tomatoes for a fresh, summery flavor. Toss it with pasta, top crostini, or add as a sauce atop simply grilled meats or fish.
Olive Oil Mayo
Once you’ve tasted homemade mayonnaise, you’ll never go back – and it’s easier to make than you think! After you’ve mastered this recipe, use it as a base for variations like garlicky aioli, spicy Calabrian chili, and much more.
Sweet Potato Hummus
Roasted sweet potatoes add an unexpected depth of flavor and color to this healthy, hearty dip. It’s high in fiber and protein to support gut health, with an added boost of vitamins A and C and antioxidants from the sweet potatoes.
Bottled salad dressings are often loaded with sugar and sodium. This simple-to-make salad dressing has a lot of character and is completely customizable to your taste – try tweaking the proportion of vinegar or honey, adding fresh or dried herbs, or substituting different infused olive oil.
Classically served alongside rich braised osso buco in Milan, this vibrant parsley-and-lemon sauce is a perfect condiment wherever you need a little zing. It’s great on virtually any protein or vegetable, and parsley is a traditional digestion booster.
This lightened-up Caesar dressing just might be tastier than the original, with a tangy zing (and protein boost) from Greek yogurt. It makes a delicious dip and sandwich spread as well as a creamy salad dressing.
This simple version of gianduja (most popularly known as Nutella!), made with good chocolate and fresh roasted hazelnuts, will satisfy any sweet tooth. Spread it on toast to make one of Jade’s favorite after-school snacks, dip fruit, or just eat it with a spoon!
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