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Condiments & Sauces

You won’t find any cans here! These posts will make you learn how to make your own soy sauce, tomato paste, pesto sauce, and more. 

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

Spice up your life with these homemade sauces and condiments made completely from scratch. Homemade sauces surely make a difference especially when developing your signature meals. Have some dumplings on hand? Elevate your dish by creating your own soy sauce here. Have a barbeque party coming up? Brush this glistening barbeque sauce perfect for your grilled meats.

jar of homemade barbecue sauce in front of barbecue ribs

See more condiments and sauces recipes below:

A full bottle of homemade olive oil next to another bottle of oil being filtered.

How to Make Olive Oil From Scratch

November 19, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Naturally extracted from olives, olive oil is one of the healthiest oils you can use. Learn how to make your own olive oil at home without any …

Read moreHow to Make Olive Oil From Scratch
spreading pumpkin butter on two toasts on a plate

Easy Spiced Pumpkin Butter Recipe

October 10, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Fill your home with the delightful scent of fall spices when you make this easy homemade pumpkin butter, a delicious topping perfect for gifting. It …

Read moreEasy Spiced Pumpkin Butter Recipe
A bottle of ginger vinegar in front of a jar with an active ginger bug

Delicious Ginger Vinegar

September 2, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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This easy ginger vinegar is mild and fragrant and is perfect for adding to salads and stir-fries. It’s simple to make and is delicious. For …

Read moreDelicious Ginger Vinegar
A spoonful of brown apple butter placed on top of a clear jar filled more apple butter placed next to a red-yellow apple and two cinnamon sticks. All of these placed on a white square plate.

Slow Cooker Apple Butter

August 21, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Sweet and tangy with a hint of fall spices, this slow cooker apple butter is simple to make and is very versatile. It can be used as a delicious …

Read moreSlow Cooker Apple Butter
Tomato powder in a wooden spoon in front of a jar of tomato powder surrounded by dried tomato slices.

How to Make Tomato Powder (& Sundried Tomatoes)

June 19, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Packed with flavor, tomato powder is a delicious, versatile addition to many recipes. It’s easy to make and is perfect for conserving tomatoes …

Read moreHow to Make Tomato Powder (& Sundried Tomatoes)
Over head view of a spoon full of tomato paste over a jar full of it. A couple of fresh tomatoes lay next to the jar.

Easy Homemade Tomato Paste Recipe

June 18, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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The perfect way to conserve excess tomatoes, this easy, homemade tomato paste can be made on the stovetop, in your oven, or in a slow cooker. Whenever …

Read moreEasy Homemade Tomato Paste Recipe
A pitcher filled with homemade coconut milk

Homemade Coconut Milk (and Coconut Flour)

June 9, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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A delicious alternative to milk, coconut milk is an allergy-friendly beverage that is easy to make yourself at home using either fresh or dried …

Read moreHomemade Coconut Milk (and Coconut Flour)
Pouring coconut butter into a small glass jar from a food processor container

Homemade Coconut Butter

June 7, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Delicious as a spread or right off the spoon, homemade coconut butter is simple to make and great for using in a wide variety of recipes. What is …

Read moreHomemade Coconut Butter
Overhead view of cut cubes of homemade paneer on a bamboo cutting board

How to Make Paneer

March 29, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Soft and mild, paneer is a delicious fresh Indian cheese that is easily made at home with just a couple of simple ingredients that you probably …

Read moreHow to Make Paneer
Overhead view of a spoonful of kefir sour cream over a jar with more sour cream.

Easy Kefir Sour Cream

February 11, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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A tasty way to add probiotic goodness to your life, kefir sour cream is super easy to make and tastes delicious! Kefir sour cream may just my be …

Read moreEasy Kefir Sour Cream
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
Close-up of homemade chocolate shell sauce being pouring over some vanilla ice cream with raspberries, inside a light blue bowl.

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 …

Read moreHomemade Chocolate Magic Shell
Top 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 …

Read morePickled Ginger for Sushi (Gari)
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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 block of homemade sweet quince paste (dulce de membrillo) on a black rectangular 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 …

Read moreEasy Homemade Barbecue Sauce Recipe
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)
Three types of compound butter on a black tray

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)
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