Basic Recipes: Jams, Spice Mixes, Appetizers & Dips, & More
“There is no love sincerer than the love of food.”
— George Bernard Shaw
I think it’s important to avoid preservative-laden condiments and sauces in the cases where you a) eat a lot of them, and b) can easily make something that tastes just as good or better. Some things, like ketchup, I only need a few times a year and so making my own doesn’t make a lot of sense. Others, like peanut butter and jelly, I eat 4-5 times a week and so I’d rather know exactly what I’m putting into my body. And let’s face it, the homemade stuff just tastes better!
So here are some homemade jams, spice mixes (like taco seasoning), appetizers and dips, and many more basic recipes that should be in your arsenal!
Spiced Cranberry Simple Syrup (for Cocktails & Coffee)
Savory Parmesan Rosemary Shortbread (Unleavened)
10-Minute Super Easy Lime Curd
The Best, Creamiest Homemade Hummus (+ A Secret Hack)
Super Easy Onion Pakoras (Without a Deep Fryer)…with Tamarind Chutney
Easy Jam & Goat Cheese Phyllo Cups Appetizer
10-Minute Stovetop Orange Curd
Spicy Unleavened Cheese Straws
Peanut Butter Balsamic Caramel Sauce
How To Make Caramelized White Chocolate (“Blonde Chocolate”)
Grilled Sourdough Bread with Whipped Ricotta & Toppings
Easy Bourbon Cherry Jam (With or Without Pectin)
The Best, Simple Burrata Caprese Salad
How To Make An Easy Pouring Dark Chocolate Ganache For Cakes
Subtle & Delicious Salted Honey Custard
10-Minute Stovetop Blood Orange Curd
Simple No-Cook Tomato Sauce for Margherita Pizza
10-Minute Stovetop Pink Grapefruit Curd
Amazingly Addictive Marinated Feta Cheese
Strawberry Chia Jam (no pectin)
Homemade Raspberry Vinaigrette (or regular vinaigrette)
Aunt Kristy’s No-Fail Whole Wheat Pie Crust
Cranberry-Rosemary Cheese Spread
No-Pectin Strawberry Balsamic Jam
