Spreads
Freeze Every Citrus Peel That Comes Through Your Kitchen
It's free flavor, and it's not doing your compost bin any favors.
Jalapeño Pepper Jelly
Serve this spicy pepper jelly with fresh cornbread muffins.
Clean Your Spice Grinder With Bread; Congratulate Yourself With Spiced Breadcrumbs
A means to an end is also a means to a really delicious topper for anything you're cooking.
Don't Toss Kale Stems—Turn Them Into Dip
Without chickpeas, it's not technically hummus; but kale stems do make a surprisingly good dip.
The Best Equipment for Homemade Jam, According to a Master Preserver
Make the flavors of spring and summer last all year.
The Ultimate Salad Dressing Arithmetic
Homemade vinaigrette can be as simple as a two-ingredient blend or a seven-ingredient masterpiece.
Smoky Yogurt Is My New Favorite All-Purpose Sauce
And if you want to serve it as a Super Bowl dip, that works too.
How to Stock a High-Vegetable, Medium-Fish, Low-Dairy Pantry
Or, to put it a different way, a pantry that will carry you through this year’s COOK90.
Taste Test: Canned Cranberry Sauce
Find out if your favorite jelly bounced to the top or your favorite sauce slid into first.
Thanksgiving Cranberry Sauce: Everything You Need to Know
Fresh or frozen berries? Whole berry or jellied sauce? Relish or chutney? Don't worry, we've got all the answers to your frequently asked questions here.
Why Australian Olive Oil Is Some of the Best In the World
Strict testing and monitoring ensure you're getting the real deal.
4 Spicy Condiments You Should Always Have In Your Fridge
These spicy chili pastes, oils, and sauces should be staples in your pantry for adding heat, texture, and umami to everything you cook.
This Is My New Favorite Hot Sauce
Imagine a cross between hot sauce and pickles.
Taste Test: Sweet Pickle Relish
We sampled 21 varieties of pickle relish to find the best for cookouts, tuna salads, and tartar sauce.
How to Make Seeded Honey and Use It on Everything
What's not improved with a little sweetness and a little crunch?
Smoky Eggplant Dip
If you don’t have a grill or a gas stovetop, you can broil the eggplants in the oven, turning occasionally, until charred and tender.
This Spreadable Za'atar Will Bring Zest to Your Otherwise Dull Life
Za’atar spread adds savory, herby flavor to everything from crostini to eggs.
The Chutney Equation: A Foolproof Method for Indian Saucing
My mother's formula for the condiment is as simple as herb + acid + heat.
Classic Cheese Ball
Served alongside boozy martinis, this is the classic cheese ball of yesteryear. A few updates make it perfect for family get-togethers and retro-chic parties alike.
This Sun-Dried Tomato and Pesto Torta Is the Height of '90s Cocktail Party Chic
I made it and brought it to a party in 2019.