Category: Seasonings, Sauces and Condiments
What’s the difference between spices and seasonings?
Just really quick because I think this is a helpful piece of information for all home cooks to have… What is the difference between a spice and a seasoning? Spice: A naturally occurring ingredient or herb that has been dried or ground down to be used in cooking or baking. Seasoning: A combination of flavors that…
How to make citrus pepper at home
Whether it’s lemon, orange, lime, grapefruit, or something less common like calamansi limes or kumquats, citrus and pepper just go together. Aside from the lemon pepper wing craze (in which I am deeply involved), citrus and pepper can elevate almost any savory dish – lamb chops, grilled chicken, salmon, salad dressings. Making your own citrus…
Slow-Cooker Apple Butter
Apple butter is hands down my favorite biscuit topping. It’s sweet, tangy, and a welcome addition to any piece of toast, biscuit, etc. It’s straightforward – basically just apples, sugar, vinegar, and spices cooked until it breaks down enough to blend into a spread. It has longevity – people in my family have been making…
Cranberry Chutney
This condiment has given apple butter a run for its money, and apple butter is perfect. So you know this cranberry chutney is good. Full disclosure, it’s not cranberry season so I will definitely update this cranberry chutney recipe when I can get my hands on some fresh ones. For now, this delicious spread is…
Strawberry Bacon and Onion Jam
I’ve been thinking about biscuits lately (which isn’t really new), and something occurred to me. Biscuits are delicious on their own, but they really shine with the perfect condiments and toppings. So I’m going to do a more intentional job of sharing some of my favorite biscuit additions. Then, even if you want to grab…
Cilantro Sauce
If you’re looking for a way to use up that bunch of cilantro before it goes bad, this post is for you. Cilantro sauce takes an herb that is likely to wither and go bad in a few days and turns it into a sauce with that is good for more than a week. It…
