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Pouring homemade aioli off the spoon to show its texture.

Condiments & Sauces

Spice up your life with these homemade sauces and condiments made completely from scratch!

You won’t find any cans here!

Here you’ll see how to make your own soy sauce, tomato paste, and my son’s favorite, pesto sauce…

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A closeup of a glass of soda and grenadine over ice in front of pomegranates and a bottle of homemade grenadine.

How to Make Grenadine Syrup from Scratch

September 5, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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It is easy to make grenadine from fresh pomegranates or store-bought pomegranate juice. Impress your friends with a delicious homemade grenadine, free …

Read moreHow to Make Grenadine Syrup from Scratch
Pouring a liquid chocolate topping (a homemade magic shell) over some ice cream with raspberries.

Homemade Chocolate Magic Shell

June 19, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Looking for the perfect chocolate sauce for ice cream? This homemade “magic shell” starts as a liquid and hardens into a crunchy chocolate …

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overhead view of an open jar of pickled ginger that has been colored pink with beetroot. It's next to a small bowl filled with pickled ginger slices and some chopsticks.

Pickled Ginger for Sushi (Gari)

May 28, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Tangy yet sweet, pickled ginger pairs perfectly with sushi and a variety of other foods. While you could buy it, it’s easy to make from scratch …

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a collage of 4 photos of different recipes using stinging nettles.

Surprising Ways to Use Stinging Nettles (With Recipes)

April 28, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Think stinging nettles are just a weed? Think again. They’re a delicious, plant with numerous health benefits that can be used in recipes and in …

Read moreSurprising Ways to Use Stinging Nettles (With Recipes)
a bottle of homemade apple cider vinegar with some apples next to it.

How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar

December 5, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Not only does homemade apple cider vinegar taste better, but it’s easy and frugal to make. Find out why and how to make your own vinegar from …

Read moreHow to Make Apple Cider Vinegar
a homemade membrillo (quince paste) on a platter, in front of a cutting board with manchego cheese and chorizo sausage.

Homemade Dulce de Membrillo (Sweet Quince Paste)

October 18, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Sweet, yet slightly tangy, dulce de membrillo is a thick, sliceable jelly made from the quince fruit. It is also known as quince cheese, or quince …

Read moreHomemade Dulce de Membrillo (Sweet Quince Paste)
A small bowl of roasted red peppers in their juices, in front of a raw, whole red pepper.

Easy Roasted Red Peppers

October 10, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Looking for a healthy way to add flavor? Roasted red peppers are quick and easy to make. They’re packed with vitamins and antioxidants, and make …

Read moreEasy Roasted Red Peppers
Several heads of black garlic. One exposes cloves that have been peeled open to show the dark interior.

Why and How to Make Black Garlic

August 17, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Smooth and sweet, black garlic is the result of properly aging regular garlic over constant heat. Through the process, it is no longer pungent and …

Read moreWhy and How to Make Black Garlic
Impress your friends and save money by making your own soy sauce from scratch. Today we'll learn how to make a homemade shoyu, a fermented Japanese soy sauce made from soybeans and wheat berries. #shoyu #soysauce

How to Make Soy Sauce (Homemade Shoyu)

October 10, 2018 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Impress your friends and save money by making your own soy sauce from scratch. Today we’ll learn how to make a homemade shoyu, a fermented soy …

Read moreHow to Make Soy Sauce (Homemade Shoyu)
Make your own DIY almond butter to save money and control the quality of the ingredients and the process (make raw or activated almond butter). #almondbutter #activatednuts #raw

Creamy DIY Almond Butter (Raw vs. Activated)

July 11, 2018 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Make your own DIY almond butter to save money and control the quality of the ingredients and the process (make raw or activated almond butter). Almond …

Read moreCreamy DIY Almond Butter (Raw vs. Activated)
Quick and easy, this homemade barbecue sauce recipe allows you to whip up a delicious, healthy sauce without a lot of effort or added sugar. #barbecue #barbecuesauce #sauce #fromscratch

Easy Homemade Barbecue Sauce Recipe

April 27, 2018 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Quick and easy, this homemade barbecue sauce recipe allows you to whip up a delicious, healthy sauce without a lot of effort or added sugar. When my …

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Healthy and delicious, baba ganoush, or eggplant hummus, is a Mediterranean eggplant dip that is simple to make, but complex in flavor and sure to impress. #babaganoush #hummus #eggplants #dips

Baba Ganoush: Mediterranean Eggplant Dip (Vegan, Paleo)

March 15, 2018 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Healthy and delicious, baba ganoush, or eggplant hummus, is a Mediterranean eggplant dip that is simple to make, but complex in flavor and sure to …

Read moreBaba Ganoush: Mediterranean Eggplant Dip (Vegan, Paleo)
Several types of compound butter served in a log shape on slate platters.

Compound Butter: How to Make Herb Butter & Flavored Butters

January 12, 2018 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Learn to make a variety of compound butter types, flavored butters that can be used on meats and veggies to ensure a flavorful dishes, or alone as a …

Read moreCompound Butter: How to Make Herb Butter & Flavored Butters
Don't let any part of your celery go to waste when you learn how to make celery salt and celery powder. It's a frugal, healthy seasoning that also just happens to be delicious!

How to Make Celery Salt and Celery Powder (& What to do with Celery Leaves)

October 9, 2017 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Don’t let any part of your celery go to waste! I share my ideas for using celery leaves and pieces, and show you how to make celery salt and …

Read moreHow to Make Celery Salt and Celery Powder (& What to do with Celery Leaves)
Our favorite no-cook sauce is easy to make and full of flavor. I'll show you how to make pesto sauce and how to store it. 

How to Make Pesto Sauce & How to Store it

September 16, 2017 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Our favorite no-cook sauce is easy to make and full of flavor. I’ll show you how to make pesto sauce and how to store it. This is one of those …

Read moreHow to Make Pesto Sauce & How to Store it
Conserve your tomatoes in a way that saves space by making a super versatile tomato powder. Learn how to make tomato powder, and how to use it.

How to Make Tomato Powder & Dehydrated Tomatoes

December 2, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Conserve your tomatoes in a way that saves space by making a super versatile tomato powder. Learn how to make tomato powder, and how to use it. …

Read moreHow to Make Tomato Powder & Dehydrated Tomatoes
It's easy to add fermented foods to every meal when you serve this homemade fermented ketchup that everybody in the family will love.

Easy, Homemade Fermented Ketchup: Fermented Foods at Every Meal

November 21, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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It’s easy to add fermented foods to every meal when you serve this homemade fermented ketchup that everybody in the family will love. …

Read moreEasy, Homemade Fermented Ketchup: Fermented Foods at Every Meal
Making a homemade tomato paste from scratch is easier than you may think. It's the perfect way to conserve excess tomatoes from your garden. It can be made on the stove top, in your oven, or in a slow cooker. Learn how to make it, and how to conserve it for later. #thethingswellmake #miy #tomatopaste #tomatosauce #tomatorecipes #tomatoes #freezing #canning #preservingfood #homesteading #homesteadingskills #pantrybasics

Easy Homemade Tomato Paste Recipe

November 16, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Conserve excess tomatoes with an easy, homemade tomato paste that can be made on the stove top, in your oven, or in a slow cooker. Well, …

Read moreEasy Homemade Tomato Paste Recipe
With it's beautiful natural orange color befitting of cheddar, this paleo vegan pumpkin cheese is a fun and healthy way to enjoy pumpkins and butternut squash. You can also use my tips to make other types of vegetable cheese.

Paleo Vegan Pumpkin Cheese (And Other Vegetable Cheese Ideas)

October 7, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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With it’s beautiful natural orange color befitting of cheddar, this paleo vegan pumpkin cheese is a fun and healthy way to enjoy pumpkins and …

Read morePaleo Vegan Pumpkin Cheese (And Other Vegetable Cheese Ideas)
Super quick and easy to make, this strawberry chia seed jam can be whipped up with minimal time and effort, and doesn't need excess sugar for gelling.

Strawberry Chia Seed Jam Recipe

February 25, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Super quick and easy to make, this strawberry chia seed jam can be whipped up with minimal time and effort, and doesn’t need excess sugar for …

Read moreStrawberry Chia Seed Jam Recipe
Making your own ginger bug is easy, and it can be used for making homemade probiotic sodas and a sweet, mildly acidic, homemade ginger vinegar from scratch.

How to Make Ginger Vinegar from a Homemade Ginger Bug

November 10, 2015 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Making your own ginger bug is easy, and it can be used for making homemade probiotic sodas and a sweet, mildly acidic, homemade ginger vinegar from …

Read moreHow to Make Ginger Vinegar from a Homemade Ginger Bug
Mascarpone cheese gives this simple, sweet pumpkin pie dip a sweet creaminess that you'll want to eat right off the spoon, or on apple wedges or cookies. #thethingswellmake #miy #pumpkins #pumpkindip #pumpkinpie #pumpkinspice #thanksgivingrecipes #fallrecipes #pumpkinrecipes #dips #mascarpone #holidayrecipes #autumnrecipes

Sweet Pumpkin Pie Dip

October 3, 2015 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Mascarpone cheese gives this simple, sweet pumpkin pie dip a sweet creaminess that you’ll want to eat right off the spoon, or on apple wedges or …

Read moreSweet Pumpkin Pie Dip
This pork souvlaki marinade recipe will help you prepare a perfectly seasoned and tender souvlaki.

Pork Souvlaki & Marinade Recipe: How to Make Souvlaki From Scratch

May 9, 2015 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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This pork souvlaki marinade recipe will help you prepare a perfectly seasoned and tender souvlaki. Eating souvlaki was one of those things that I …

Read morePork Souvlaki & Marinade Recipe: How to Make Souvlaki From Scratch
This balsamic reduction recipe is simple, resulting in a sauce perfect for drizzling on salads and fruits. Learn how to make your own, and how to use it.

DIY Balsamic Reduction Recipe

February 6, 2015 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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This balsamic reduction recipe is simple, resulting in a sauce perfect for drizzling on salads and fruits. Learn how to make your own, and how to use …

Read moreDIY Balsamic Reduction Recipe
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