Condiment

Lemon, green chiles, and sesame seeds add intrigue to these simple, extra-snappy cucumber pickles.

This scallion chutney from chef Preeti Mistry comes together in minutes and will make anything taste better.

The key is to add the basil at the very end instead of blending everything all at once.

Pouring hot vinegar over raw vegetables makes a brightly flavored condiment  that chef Susan Kim likes to tuck into a Korean doshirak or add to breakfast sandwiches and tacos.

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.

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.

Use this dairy-free condiment on its own as a savory dressing or blend it with Dijon mustard for a vegan aioli.

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.

Ginger and orange juice give this raita a holiday feel. Treat it like cranberry sauce–it goes with everything.

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.

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.

No more excuses for store-bought salad dressing.

Inspired by the nut-based Caesar dressings at NYC’s Lalito and Scarr’s Pizza, our version starts with roasted cashews.

A dressing this creamy demands cold, watery leaves (such as romaine or iceberg) that can stand up to its weight and offer refreshment.

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.

Less sharp than regular pickles, these cucumbers are a punchy addition to any sandwich, salad, or grain bowl.

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.

Serving this creamy, delicious dip in a bread bowl is not mandatory, but we highly recommended going for it.

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.

Think of this creamy cashew yogurt as a new, flavorful vessel for your granola or fruit in the morning.