Saturday, April 22, 2017

40 Delicious Homemade Condiment Recipes: Easy-to-Make Dressings, Seasonings and Sauces

Salad Dressings

Balsamic Shallot Vinaigrette

Balsamic Shallot Vinaigrette
This recipe is a timeless classic that you can whip up quickly for absolutely any type of salad. If you can, really try to use avocado oil instead of regular olive oil because it just gives it that little something extra. And if you're looking for a hint of sweetness, add a small dollop of honey.

Recipe Instructions and Credit – PeaceLoveAndLowCarb

Creamy Avocado Dressing

Creamy Avocado Dressing
I have always maintained that an avo a day keeps the doctor away, and I will stand by my words! The fruit—more specifically, berry(!)—is full of potassium and good fats, and of course, it tastes delicious! This creamy dressing is a great addition to any salad, taco or chicken meal.

Recipe Instructions and Credit – NoshMyWay

French Dressing

French Dressing
I love this sweet-yet-tangy French dressing, and it's one of those that kids seem to like too. What's also great is that you're more than likely to have all the ingredients in your hoe already, so you can make this in a flash at any time.

Recipe Instructions and Credit – LittleDairyOnThePrairie

Smokey Tomato Vinaigrette

Smokey Tomato Vinaigrette
This recipe is both vegan and gluten-free, and the thing that really gives it that edge is the addition of liquid smoke. It gives it a fantastically delicious smokey taste that's almost a bit bacon-y in flavor. I'd definitely try this on pasta, too!

Recipe Instructions and Credit – TastyYummies

Blue Cheese Dressing

Blue Cheese Dressing
Blue cheese is one of my all-time favorite types of cheese, so this is something that I make a lot – although I add in more cheese than the recipe suggests. Not only is this rich, creamy dressing great on a salad, but it also makes a fantastic dip for Buffalo wings, French fries, chips… you name it!

Recipe Instructions and Credit – TasteOfHome

Bacon Ranch Dressing

Bacon Ranch Dressing
Everyone loves a good ranch dressing, right? It's great for salads or as a dip for practically anything, in my opinion. So what can make it even better? Bacon. Always. Add. Bacon. You can keep this is the fridge for about one to two weeks in a sealed, air-tight container.

Recipe Instructions and Credit – PeaceLoveAndLowCarb

Lemon Vanilla Dressing

Lemon Vanilla Dressing
I felt a bit dubious when I first read this recipe; I mean, lemon and vanilla? It just sounds weird. But after some digging around, it seems that a lot of people have been pleasantly surprised with their homemade batches, so now I'm itching to try it myself. The recipe calls for a specific type of vanilla bean paste, but if you struggle to find it, just replace it with one vanilla pod (split open and seeds scraped out).

Recipe Instructions and Credit – ShockinglyDelicious

Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
Honey and mustard is another classic combination in the food world, so you know this one is going to turn out well. Just make sure to use a good quality mustard and one that isn't too strong so that it doesn't overpower the other flavors. This also makes a delicious marinade.

Recipe Instructions and Credit – PremeditatedLeftovers

Miso Sesame Ginger Dressing

Miso Sesame Ginger Dressing
This dressing is fantastic for a little bit of Asian inspiration, and the main ingredients are really, really good for you. The miso gives it a nice nutty flavor – combine that with the other strong flavors and you get a taste explosion! It lasts quite long in the fridge (about a month) and also tastes great on a good stir fry.

Recipe Instructions and Credit – BowlOfDelicious

Basil Honey Dressing

Basil Honey Dressing
The thing that I really love about this recipe is that it is so very simple (just four ingredients), yet it really packs a punch in terms of flavor. I grow my own basil so I'm always looking for new ways to use it, and this versatile dressing is the way to go! You can even drizzle it on a quiche, fish or anything that needs a bit of a pick-me-up.

Recipe Instructions and Credit – ShockinglyDelicious

Thousand Island Dressing

Thousand Island Dressing
Thousand Island dressing is one of those staple sauces that helps you get your kids to eat their salad, so why aren't you making your own yet? This also adds a great depth of flavor to homemade burgers – both beef and chicken.

Recipe Instructions and Credit – TheBlackPeppercorn

Raspberry Vinaigrette

Raspberry Vinaigrette
If you're looking for something fresh with the perfect mix of sweet and sour then you absolutely have to try this dressing. Although the recipe calls for canola oil, I recommend that you use extra virgin olive oil instead. This dressing pairs best with an arugula (aka rocket) or baby spinach and strawberry salad.

Recipe Instructions and Credit – Food

Spicy Mango Vinaigrette

Spicy Mango Vinaigrette
I adore mangoes! They're sweet, fresh, summery and tangy, and that's why you should blend them up and pour them over your salads. The addition of jalapeƱos gives this dressing that nice little kick that it needs for a perfect marriage of sweet and spicy.

Recipe Instructions and Credit – HappyHealthnut

Seasonings / Herb and Spice Mixes

BBQ Rub

BBQ Rub
Everyone needs a good barbecue dry rub – one of those dependable mixes that can be used on literally any and all types of meat… This is the one.

Recipe Instructions and Credit – StoneGable

Blackened Seasoning

Blackened Seasoning
Blackened seasoning, also known as Cajun spice, has a nice spicy twang that is delicious on practically any type of meat, from steak to poultry to seafood.

Recipe Instructions and Credit – PeaceLoveAndLowCarb

Ranch Seasoning

Ranch Seasoning
Everyone loves ranch dressing right, so I couldn't give you the homemade dressing recipe without following it up with a homemade seasoning recipe! You can turn this into a dip or simply sprinkle it over your chicken as-is.

Recipe Instructions and Credit – GimmeSomeOven

Jamaican Jerk Seasoning

Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
Are you from Jamaica? Because Jamaican me crazy! (I just couldn't help myself…. Sorry.) This particular jerk spice mix is the only way to go if you love those Caribbean flavors.

Recipe Instructions and Credit – InspirationKitchen

Italian Seasoning Mix

Italian Seasoning Mix
This is a staple ingredient to any Italian dish, but of course, this fragrant herb blend can be used on just about anything! And if you have your own herb garden you can really make this from scratch by drying out your pickings.

Recipe Instructions and Credit – Bell'alimento

Poultry Seasoning

Poultry Seasoning
This mix is the perfect rub for any kind of poultry; you can rub it on your chicken breasts or drumsticks before cooking, or stuff it under the skin if you're making a roast chicken.

Recipe Instructions and Credit – TheYummyLife

Dry Onion Soup Mix

Dry Onion Soup Mix
A lot of people actually use store-bought onion soup powder as a seasoning in mincemeat when making burger patties, but as we now know, it contains a whole lot of other nasty additives. Rather make your own delicious mix like this one to really elevate the taste.

Recipe Instructions and Credit – PeaceLoveAndLowCarb

Seasoned Salt

Seasoned Salt
Seasoned (or seasoning) salt should be a staple in your kitchen since you can sprinkle it on nearly anything from meats to veggies to crispy potato wedges. Seriously, you won't stop the sprinkling once you try this.

Recipe Instructions and Credit – EatAtHomeCooks

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