Why settle for bland, processed condiments when you can whip up bold, fresh flavors at home? These DIY condiments don’t just rival their store-bought counterparts, they blow them out of the water. I’ve gathered 17 Homemade Condiment Recipes, from creamy spreads to zesty sauces, that pack real ingredients and serious flavor.
Why you’ll love this
- Say goodbye to mystery ingredients and preservatives
- Easy, small-batch recipes perfect for any home cook
- Customize flavors to suit your taste
- Cost-effective and fun to make
- Impressive upgrades to everyday meals
Herb-Based Sauces and Condiment Recipes
Fresh herbs take center stage in these green, garden-forward condiments. Bright, zesty, and bursting with life, they’re your go-to for adding a pop of flavor and color to any plate. Perfect compliment to my Grilling Recipes or Main Dish Recipes.
Mint Chimichurri Sauce Recipe (with Pomegranate Molasses)
A spin on the classic herb sauce, this mint chimichurri sauce (with pomegranate molasses) will elevate your grilled or slow-roasted meats. The sauce can be used for dipping, garnishing or even as a marinade. Best of all, it comes together in under 15 minutes.
Mint Chimichurri with Pomegranate Molasses Recipe!
Hand Chopped Chimichurri Sauce
Chimichurri is an uncooked Argentinian sauce, used both as an ingredient in cooking and as a table condiment for grilled meat. Use it on other proteins like Tofu and on grilled vegetables.
Hand Chopped Authentic Chimichurri Recipe!
Cilantro Chimichurri
Cilantro Chimichurri is an herbaceous, tangy, and spicy condiment that elevates grilled proteins and roasted vegetables. It's incredibly easy to make and comes together in under 15 minutes.
Cilantro Chimichurri Recipe!
Creamy Sauces and Condiment Recipes
These creamy condiments bring bold flavor and luscious texture to your favorite dishes. Whether it’s for dipping, spreading, or drizzling, these recipes are the comfort-food heroes of your condiment lineup. Each recipe includes some pairing ideas too.
Creamy Chipotle Sauce Recipe (for tacos, dips & more)
This Creamy Chipotle Sauce is the perfect balance of smoky, creamy, salty and spicy. It is my go-to sauce for tacos (especially fish tacos), burritos, and bowls. Best of all, it comes together in under 15 minutes!
Creamy Chipotle Sauce Recipe!
Mint Yogurt Sauce (with Garlic and Lemon)
This mint yogurt sauce with garlic and lemon is a refreshing side or dip. It comes together in under 10 minutes and with 5 ingredients. The perfect accompaniment for heavy dishes like pulled lamb, beef kebabs, chicken shish tawook, Musakhan rolls
Mint Yogurt Sauce Recipe!
How to Make Lemon Tahini Sauce (Authentic and Easy)
A classic Middle Eastern condiment, Lemon Tahini Sauce is used to dress shawarma, grilled meats, falafels, and more. It’s rich, unctuous and nutty. And best of all, this creamy sauce comes together in under 5 minutes and with only 5 ingredients!
Lemon Tahini Sauce Recipe!
Spicy Salsas and Chili Pastes
Bold, fiery, and packed with personality, these salsas and chili pastes go beyond basic heat. They layer in smokiness, sweetness, and tang for condiments that transform everything from tacos to stir-fries.
Salsa Macha Recipe (Mexican Chili Crisp)
This Mexican salsa macha recipe is a delicious, spicy, crispy and savory condiment that can be spooned over fried eggs, tacos, avocado toast, grilled meats and vegetables. If you’re a fan of spicy food and condiments, this recipe is a must-try!
Salsa Macha Recipe!
Mexican Salsa Roja Recipe
A classic Mexican table sauce, Salsa Roja is simple to make, delicious and versatile. I love using this sauce when making chilaquiles and enchiladas, as a dip, or even as a sauce to spoon over tacos and bowls. This recipe comes together in about 20 minutes!
Salsa Roja Recipe!
Delicious and Easy Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde
An easy to prepare recipe for salsa verde with tomatillos, onions, spicy chilis and cilantro. Enjoy it fresh with chips or tacos.
Salsa Verde Recipe!
Peach Tomatillo Salsa Recipe
A sweet, tangy and spicy salsa that works on a range of dishes like grilled proteins and tacos. Or simply enjoy with tortilla chips.
Peach Tomatillo Salsa Recipe!
Sambal Oelek (How to make Indonesian Fermented Chili Paste)
Sambal Oelek is a spicy Indonesian chili paste used as a side dish or condiment that can easily be made at home. It’s spicy, sour, salty and can be made slightly sweet. This recipe includes an optional (but recommended) fermentation step to amp up the flavor. Use it to season noodle dishes, curries, and grilled proteins.
Sambal Oelek Recipe!
Shatta (Authentic Middle Eastern Chile Paste)
This truly authentic red and green Levantine shatta recipe is my go-to when I have an abundance of peppers from the garden. Serve it with eggs, labneh, grilled meats and vegetables. There's an optional fermentation step in this recipe which adds gorgeous flavor and balance to the finished condiment.
Shatta Recipe!
Hot Sauces
Turn up the heat with these homemade hot sauces that deliver depth, complexity, and just the right kick. Included are some of my most popular fermentation recipes.
Homemade Fermented Hot Sauce
This small batch recipe for homemade fermented hot sauce is a wonderful way to use those fresh summer peppers from the garden or farmer’s market. If you have never fermented food before, this is a great recipe to start with as it’s easy and almost foolproof.
Fermented Hot Sauce Recipe!
Chipotle Hot Sauce Recipe (Smoky and Spicy)
Looking to replicate that spicy and smoky chipotle-flavored Cholula or Tabasco sauce at home? This recipe for chipotle hot sauce comes together really quickly and doesn’t need any long pickling or fermentation stage. Use this sauce on any recipe when you want to add bold flavor and heat.
Chipotle Hot Sauce Recipe!
Fermented Passion Fruit Habanero Hot Sauce
This fermented passion fruit habanero hot sauce is a wonderful spin on the traditional hot sauce. It is tangy and very spicy. The recipe is straightforward and a great way to learn about fermentation. This sauce can be enjoyed with tacos, burritos, rice dishes, grilled meats, steamed fish, chips or anytime you want to add a tangy and spicy kick to your meal.
Passion Fruit Habanero Hot Sauce Recipe!
Fermented Pineapple Jalapeno Hot Sauce
This fermented pineapple jalapeno hot sauce is a wonderful spin on the traditional hot sauce. It is sweet, spicy and savory. The recipe is pretty straightforward and a great way to learn about fermentation. This sauce can be enjoyed with tacos, burritos, rice dishes, grilled meats, chips or anytime you want to add a sweet and spicy kick to your meal.
Pineapple Jalapeno Hot Sauce Recipe!
Fermented Mango Habanero Hot Sauce
This fermented Mango Habanero hot sauce is a wonderful spin on the traditional hot sauce. It is sweet, very spicy and savory. The recipe is pretty straightforward and a great way to learn about fermentation. This sauce can be enjoyed with tacos, burritos, rice dishes, grilled meats, chips or anytime you want to add a sweet and spicy kick to your meal.
Mango Habanero Hot Sauce Recipe!
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