Condiment
Pickled Beets
Add these beets to grain bowls for flavor and texture and use the leftover pickling liquid to dress sautéed vegetables for a colorful side dish.
By Maricela Vega
Allium Confit
Garlic, leeks, and chives are all you need to make this savory infused oil, great on its own or as a base for just about any sauce.
By Maricela Vega
Sesame Crème
Use this dairy-free condiment on its own as a savory dressing or blend it with Dijon mustard for a vegan aioli.
By Maricela Vega
Pumpkin Hot Sauce
This spicy, velvety hot sauce works on everything from tamales to scrambled eggs, or you can add oil and vinegar to turn it into a vinaigrette.
By Maricela Vega
Citrus-Ginger Raita With Spice Oil
Ginger and orange juice give this raita a holiday feel. Treat it like cranberry sauce–it goes with everything.
By Sohla El-Waylly
Salsa Verde o Roja Cruda
This standby salsa recipe using either tomatillos or tomatoes for the base lasts five days in the fridge or up to a month if you freeze it.
By Rick Martinez
BA.1. Steak Sauce
All the flavor firepower of your favorite condiments unites in this no-cook stir-together sauce that is the perfect match for any grilled steak.
By Chris Morocco
Spicy Cashew Dressing
Inspired by the nut-based Caesar dressings at NYC’s Lalito and Scarr’s Pizza, our version starts with roasted cashews.
By Molly Baz
Sour Cream Dressing
A dressing this creamy demands cold, watery leaves (such as romaine or iceberg) that can stand up to its weight and offer refreshment.
By Molly Baz
Pickled Hot Chiles
The vinegary brine softens and sweetens the chiles, and in return, the chiles infuse the vinegar, creating a balanced, spicy, and acidic component in your next vinaigrette.
By Molly Baz
Chile-Garlic Cucumbers
Less sharp than regular pickles, these cucumbers are a punchy addition to any sandwich, salad, or grain bowl.
By Kat Boytsova
Sesame-Scallion Sauce
This fresh green sauce is more than versatile: drizzle it over eggs, toss it with salad greens, or use it as a marinade for shrimp.
By Kat Boytsova
Stovetop Spinach-Artichoke Dip
Serving this creamy, delicious dip in a bread bowl is not mandatory, but we highly recommended going for it.
By Molly Baz
Corn Salsa
Whether it’s scooped up with tortilla chips or spooned over a simple fillet of fish, this zippy charred corn salsa is the ultimate peak-August condiment.
By Claire Saffitz
Cashew Yogurt
Think of this creamy cashew yogurt as a new, flavorful vessel for your granola or fruit in the morning.
By Andy Baraghani
Buttered Tomatoes with Ginger
This versatile peak-of-summer condiment can be served on top of white rice, pasta, toast, steamed fish, steak, or roast chicken.
By Amiel Stanek
Chile Crisp
This all-purpose chile crisp—which is tangy, spicy, and crunchy—will give your other condiments an inferiority complex.
By Chris Morocco
Yemenite Green Hot Sauce (Zhug)
Feel free to use whatever fresh chile you can find, but remember that this sauce is supposed to pack some heat.
By Andy Baraghani
Nori, Almond, and Chile Sprinkle
We understand if the nori is a deal-breaker; just make sure to give the almonds a good toast to bring out their flavor if they are looking a bit pale.
By Chris Morocco