While my sister and I tend to make everything from scratch, that does not mean that we do not have secret condiments and sauces that contribute to our dishes. By having a well stocked condiment and sauce cabinet, you open the doors to so much loves! The dishes are as endless as your imagination!
by: Kathryne & Elizabeth
This article will give you the traditional condiments and sauces that you will be familiar with and use for everyday use and not just cooking and we will give you examples of how we use some of them. Then, we will move to the more adventurous isle. Think the international foods section of any major grocery store. Last, we will look at sauces and spices that are so unique you either have to order them (thank you Amazon Gods) or you will have to find them, and trust me, sometimes that is not easy.
Let’s talk sauce. Below are the categories and some various options for you to keep on hand. The amazing thing about most spices and condiments is that they have a fairly long shelf life. That means that even if you buy it now and do not have a use for it soon, it will generally keep for a year or more if it remains unopened.
Traditional
- Yellow Mustard
- Ketchup
- Mayonnaise
- Soy Sauce
- White Wine Vinegar
- Red Wine Vinegar
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Coarse mustard
- Honey
- Worcestershire Sauce
Adventurous
- Pesto Sauce
- Chutney
- Sriracha Sauce
- Hoisin Sauce
- Mole Sauce
- Salsa Verde
- Masala Sauce
- Green Thai Curry
- Fish Sauce
Easy & Quick Recipe Time!
Now that you have your spice cabinet stocked and your staple sauces and condiments, it’s time to explore some quick and simple recipes on how to utilize these wonderful things that you have invested so much money in to have. Yes, we know it is an investment! That’s why we certainly try to keep these stocked as they are used. If things begin to expire without much use, reconsider whether that is a staple item that you need in your kitchen on a regular basis. That is ok! Not everyone has the same cooking or eating habits!
Here are some of our favorites that we have already shared on the blog:
Spicy Habañero Ranch Dressing–Keto Friendly
Other Ideas for Homemade Recipes We Make All the Time:
Any simple vinaigrette dressing has these basic foundations:
- Your choice of vinegar
- Your choice of oil
- Mustard
- Honey or Sugar
- Dried Seasonings
- Citrus if you choose
I love making sauces, gravies, toppings, marinades, and the list can go on and on. To take your home cooking game to the next level, it is important to have a simple stock of staple ingredients to help you complete your next dish!
Enjoy Dolls!
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