All-Purpose Condiments

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Five-Spice Ketchup

Mix 1 cup ketchup, the juice of 1 lime and 2 teaspoons five-spice powder. Season with salt and pepper.

Curry Ketchup

Cook 1/4 cup minced onion in a saucepan with 1 tablespoon butter until soft, 3 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon each curry powder and paprika and a pinch of cayenne; cook until toasted, 1 minute. Add 1 cup ketchup and 1/2 cup water; simmer until thick, about 25 minutes.

Spicy Peanut Ketchup

Mix 3/4 cup ketchup, 1/3 cup peanut butter, the juice of 1 lime, 1 tablespoon harissa or other chile paste and 1/4 teaspoon each coriander, smoked paprika, cinnamon and cayenne.

Bloody Mary Ketchup

Mix 3/4 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup horseradish, 2 teaspoons hot sauce, 1 teaspoon celery salt and 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce.

Sun-Dried Tomato Ketchup

Puree 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of the oil from the jar, 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon each cayenne and ground ginger and 1/4 cup water until smooth.

Scallion-Bacon Ketchup

Cook 4 slices diced bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels, reserving the drippings. Mix 3/4 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup chopped scallions, the bacon and 1 tablespoon each bacon drippings and Worcestershire sauce.

Roasted Garlic Mustard

Wrap 8 cloves garlic in foil; roast 30 minutes at 400 degrees F. Squeeze the garlic out of its skin and puree with 1/2 cup dijon mustard, 1/3 cup maple syrup, and salt and pepper.

Jerk Ketchup

Mix 3/4 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning, 1 tablespoon pineapple or peach preserves and 1 tablespoon lime juice.

Dill Mustard

Mix 1/2 cup yellow mustard, 1/4 cup each finely chopped dill pickles and white onions, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill.

Stout Mustard

2 tablespoons stout beer, 1/4 cup each whole-grain and dijon mustard, 1/2 minced small shallot and 2 teaspoons brown sugar.

Apple-Fennel Mustard

Mix 1/2 cup dijon mustard, 1 grated peeled apple, 1 minced shallot, 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 2 teaspoons crushed fennel seeds.

Peach-Thyme Mustard

Mix 1/2 cup peach preserves, 1 tablespoon each whole-grain and dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme and a pinch of salt.

Pico de Gallo

Mix 3 chopped tomatoes, 1 diced seeded jalapeno, 1 diced red onion, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, and salt to taste.

Pineapple Salsa

Mix 3 chopped tomatoes, 1 diced seeded jalapeno, 1 diced red onion, 4 tablespoons chopped cilantro, add 1 cup diced pineapple, 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice and a pinch of sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, and salt to taste.

Roasted Tomato Salsa

Broil 5 plum tomatoes and 1 sliced red onion, about 6 minutes. Pulse in a food processor with 1 chipotle in adobo plus 1 teaspoon sauce from the can, 2 tablespoons cilantro and 1 teaspoon cider vinegar.

Honey Mustard

Mix 1/4 cup each dijon mustard and honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and salt to taste.

Cucumber Salsa

Mix 3 chopped tomatoes, 1 diced seeded jalapeno, 1 diced red onion, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, add 1 cup diced seeded cucumber, the juice of 1 lime, 2 tablespoons chopped mint and salt to taste.

Reuben Sauce

Cook 1 chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped sauerkraut and 1 teaspoon caraway seeds in a saucepan with olive oil until browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons each mayonnaise and ketchup, 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish, a dash of Worcestershire sauce and 1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese.

Hoisin BBQ Sauce

Cook 2 minced garlic cloves in a saucepan with olive oil, 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 cup hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons each rice vinegar and dry sherry, 1 tablespoon each soy sauce and ketchup and 1/3 cup water. Simmer until thick, stirring, 20 minutes. Let cool, then add 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil and 1 chopped scallion.

Root Beer BBQ Sauce

Combine a 12-ounce can of root beer, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup each lemon juice and orange juice, 2 tablespoons each barbecue sauce, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon molasses and 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger in a saucepan. Simmer until thick, stirring, 45 minutes.

Cajun BBQ Sauce

Combine 1 cup barbecue sauce, 1/4 cup bourbon and 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning in a saucepan. Simmer until slightly thick, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes.

Spicy Beer BBQ Sauce

Combine a 12-ounce bottle of beer, 1 cup barbecue sauce, 1 seeded habanero chile, 1/4 cup chopped pickled jalapenos, 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder and 1 clove garlic in a saucepan. Simmer until thick, stirring, 30 minutes. Remove the garlic and chile.

Herb-Ginger Chutney

Puree 1/2 cup each fresh basil, mint and cilantro, 1 tablespoon chopped peeled ginger, 1 seeded jalapeno, 2 tablespoons each chopped onion, lime juice and water, 1 teaspoon each ground coriander, sugar and salt, and 1/4 cup vegetable oil until smooth.

Summer Fruit Relish

Mix 1 cup each diced nectarines and papaya, 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1 1/2 tablespoons each lime juice and chopped cilantro and 1 teaspoon minced serrano chile. Season with salt.

Tangy Steak Sauce

Mix 2 teaspoons lemon zest, 1/4 cup molasses and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne with 1 cup steak sauce.

Red Onion Marmalade

Cook 2 thinly sliced large red onions in a skillet with 1/4 cup olive oil over low heat, covered, until golden, 30 minutes. Stir in 3 tablespoons cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 teaspoon grated peeled ginger; season with salt. Cook until thick, about 20 more minutes.

Muffuletta Relish

Pulse 1/2 cup each pimiento-stuffed olives and pitted kalamata olives in a food processor with 1/2 cup pickled vegetables (giardiniera), 2 tablespoons each capers, minced onion and olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and a pinch of dried oregano.

Corn-Tomato Relish

Mix 2 chopped green tomatoes, 1/2 cup each cooked corn, chopped onion and chopped seeded cucumber, and 2 tablespoons each chopped parsley, yellow mustard and cider vinegar.

Olive Relish

Cook 2 chopped onions in a skillet with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt over low heat, covered, 10 minutes. Uncover and cook until golden, 30 more minutes. Add 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives and 1/4 cup white wine; cook 10 more minutes.

Bacon-Onion Relish

Cook 3 slices diced bacon until crisp; remove and reserve. Add 2 sliced onions to the pan. Season with salt and pepper and cook over low heat, covered, 10 minutes. Uncover and cook until golden, 30 more minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped parsley and the bacon.

Bacon-Swiss Relish

Old Bay Mayo

Mix 3/4 cup mayonnaise, the zest and juice of 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning, 1 minced scallion and a few drops of hot sauce.

Buffalo Relish

Mix 1 cup each crumbled blue cheese and diced celery, 1/4 cup diced red onion, 2 tablespoons each chopped celery leaves and mayonnaise, and 2 teaspoons hot sauce.

Peppercorn-Shallot Mayo

Mix 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 chopped shallot, 1 tablespoon each cracked mixed peppercorns and chopped tarragon, the juice of 1/2 lemon, and salt to taste.

Walnut-Pepper Mayo

Mix 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts, 1/4 cup chopped roasted red pepper, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley and 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.

Ancho Mayo

Toast 2 seeded dried ancho chiles in a skillet, 1 minute; soak in 1/2 cup hot water until soft, 20 minutes. Puree the chiles and liquid with 2 tablespoons toasted almonds, the juice of 1 orange, 1 tablespoon honey and 3 tablespoons mayonnaise until smooth.

Olive-Anchovy Mayo

Mix 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives, 4 chopped anchovies, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley and 2 teaspoons dijon mustard.

Ginger-Miso Mayo

Mix 2 tablespoons white miso, 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon grated peeled ginger and 2 teaspoons honey.

Thai Curry Mayo

Mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon ketchup, 2 teaspoons red curry paste, 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce and the juice of 1 lime. Season with salt.

Avocado-Chile Spread

Spread Puree 1 avocado, 1/2 cup sour cream or crema, 1/4 cup canned chopped green chiles, the juice of 1 lime and 1/2 clove garlic until smooth. Season with salt.

Chile-Cheese Mayo

Mix 1/4 cup each mayonnaise, grated cheddar, canned chopped green chiles and chopped scallions.

Sriracha Mayo

Stir together 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 1/4 cup each Sriracha and sweet pickle relish.

Jalapeno Tartar Sauce

Mix 1 cup each mayonnaise and chopped pickled jalapenos, 1 chopped scallion, 1 tablespoon each lime juice and chopped cilantro and 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce.

Pickle Sauce

Mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons each chopped dill and minced onion, 2 tablespoons chopped sweet pickles or relish, 1 tablespoon ketchup and 1 teaspoon each cider vinegar and sugar.

Spicy Duck Sauce

Mix 1/2 cup duck sauce, 3 tablespoons horseradish, 1 tablespoon apricot preserves, 2 teaspoons rice vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, and salt to taste.

Kimchi Salsa

Mix 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes, 3/4 cup chopped kimchi, 1/3 cup chopped cilantro and the juice of 1 lemon. Season with salt.

Saffron-Pepper Sauce

Cook a pinch each of saffron and red pepper flakes in a skillet with 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat, 1 minute. Add 1/3 cup piquillo peppers and cook 3 minutes. Puree with 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Season with salt.

Chipotle Sauce

Puree 2 chipotles in adobo sauce with 1/2 cup sour cream or crema and 1/2 clove garlic. Season with salt.

Wasabi Ranch Sauce

Mix 3/4 cup ranch dressing, 1/2 cup grated cucumber, the juice of 1/2 lemon and 1 tablespoon wasabi paste. Season with salt.

Carrot-Chile Slaw

Mix 1/2 pound grated carrots, 1/4 cup each sweet Thai chile sauce, lime juice and chopped cilantro, 2 teaspoons fish sauce and 2 chopped scallions.

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