Condiments

Can You Cut the Mustard?

Jul 30, 2009 - We love mustard on YumSugar. Party admits to sometimes eating it with a spoon, and I even make my own. So what might seem like a silly national day of observance has us pretty excited: this Saturday, Aug. - 4 Comments

Know Your Ingredients: Worcestershire Sauce

Jul 06, 2009 - From crab cakes to Caesar salad to Bloody Marys, many of Summer's staples share one ingredient in common: Worcestershire sauce. But what exactly is it? Originally bottled in Worcester, England, Worcestershire sauce — commonly referred to as "Worcester sauce" — is a fermented flavoring that contains many ingredients. - 14 Comments

Yellow Mustard: Love It or Hate It?

Jul 04, 2009 - Mustard is quite possibly my favorite condiment. I love Dijon mustard so much that sometimes, when I'm making salad dressing or a cheese sandwich, I will lick the knife. However, my affection for mustard does not extend to Dijon's vibrant, all-American cousin, yellow mustard. - 34 Comments

Make Your Own: Ketchup and Mustard

Jul 02, 2009 - With Fourth of July right around the corner and the plethora of red, white, and blue foods, it dawned on me I wanted to try and make my own condiments for the holiday. Essential to slather on burgers and hot dogs, ketchup and mustard are surprisingly simple to make. Both require very little time in the kitchen, but the mustard seeds need two days to soak in vinegar and water. - 4 Comments

Make Your Own Harissa

Jun 09, 2009 - Any gourmand with a hankering for something spicy would be right at home in my kitchen, where the fridge is stocked with scorching sauces from every corner of the world. From Tabasco to Sambal Oelek and Sriracha, I'm extremely well-supplied in the store-bought specialties department. I recently came to the conclusion, however, that I'm lacking somewhat in the homemade hot sauce category. - 5 Comments

Barbecue Sauce: Love It or Hate It?

May 30, 2009 - During the Summer, my favorite fast and easy dinner is barbecued chicken. The combination of juicy, succulent meat with the sweet, smoky, sticky sauce is utterly divine. But, I happen to love barbecue sauce, be it bottled or homemade. - 19 Comments

Black-Eyed Pea "Caviar" Is a Deep-South Delicacy

May 18, 2009 - Don't let the name fool you: this "LA Caviar" is neither from Los Angeles nor made from caviar. Rather, the "LA" stands for "Lower Alabama," the coastal corner of Alabama that's home to Lulu's at Homeport Marina, a beachside restaurant owned by Jimmy Buffett's sister, Lucy Buffett. I borrowed this recipe from a Southern friend a few years back, and it's since become one of my favorite easy and healthy dips to whip up for parties. - 9 Comments

The Basics: Pico de Gallo

May 15, 2009 - During the Spring and Summer, you can almost always find the ingredients for pico de gallo in my fridge. This delightful Mexican condiment has a fresh tomato base and is flecked with raw onions and minced jalapeno. Just-squeezed lime juice adds a refreshing tartness. - 6 Comments

Definition: Mignonette

Apr 08, 2009 - Mignonette A classic condiment for raw oysters served on the half shell, mignonette sauce typically contains vinegar and shallots, and may also include oyster liquor, seasonings, and herbs. Source - 4 Comments