the practical kitchen

  • Recipes
    • Recipe Index
    • Appetizers
    • Breads
      • Bagels
      • Biscuits, Scones & Loaves
      • Sourdough
    • Breakfast
      • Muffins
    • Condiments & Dips
    • Desserts
      • Bars & Brownies
      • Cakes
      • Cookies
      • Ice Cream
      • Pies & Tarts
    • Main Dishes
      • Pasta
      • Pizza
    • Salads
    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
  • About
  • Shop
  • Newsletter
  • Tip Jar
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
    • Recipe Index
    • Appetizers
    • Breads
    • Breakfast
    • Condiments & Dips
    • Desserts
    • Main Dishes
    • Salads
    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
  • About
  • Shop
  • Newsletter
  • Tip Jar
    • Amazon
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
      • Recipe Index
      • Appetizers
      • Breads
      • Breakfast
      • Condiments & Dips
      • Desserts
      • Main Dishes
      • Salads
      • Side Dishes
      • Snacks
    • About
    • Shop
    • Newsletter
    • Tip Jar
    • Amazon
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home

    Condiments & Dips

    Condiments and dips are a great way to make a simple meal feel more complete.

    In this collection you'll find my best homemade condiments, simple sauces, and unique dips, like my favorite quick cilantro lime yogurt sauce, this warm spiced cranberry jam which makes a great gift in the fall, and this fresh pepper hot sauce which makes a great gift in the summer. Not to mention I've got some reader favorite basics like this easy homemade butter!

    • cream cheese in a plastic deli container surrounded by bagels.
      How to Make Homemade Cream Cheese (with Citric Acid)
    • four small bottles of hot sauce lined up behind a piece of avocado toast with hot sauce on it
      Easy Homemade Hot Pepper Hot Sauce
    • fluffy honey butter piped in a rosette in a glass jar. a honey wand is in front of it.
      15-Minute Homemade Whipped Honey Butter
    • an overhead shot of an open face pulled pork sandwich with a zig zag of bbq sauce over the pulled pork and red onion and coleslaw on the other half of the bun
      15-Minute South Carolina-Style BBQ Sauce
    • scallion cream cheese in a shallow white bowl with a wooden handled spreader in it.
      10-Minute Homemade Scallion Cream Cheese with Fresh Scallions
    • a small bowl of cilantro lime yogurt sauce with a wooden spoon in it
      5-Minute Cilantro Lime Yogurt Sauce
    • a small bowl of olive oil sauce for white pizza with a spoon in it, lifting minced garlic, shallot, and rosemary out of the oil.
      Garlic Infused Olive Oil Sauce for White Pizza
    • a small latch-top jar of chex mix seasoning blend with a small white scoop in it. the jar is surrounded by chex cereal.
      10-Minute DIY Chex Mix Seasoning
    • a small bottle of strawberry syrup lies next to a strawberry soda with lemon and strawberry garnish\
      30-Minute Simple Strawberry Syrup for Drinks
    • dipping a torn piece of bread in the seasoned olive oil dip.
      Olive Oil Bread Dip
    • a log of coat cheese in the middle of a wooden board. a slice has been cut off the front of the log. small bowls of capers and mustard are to the left. a stack of crackers is to the right.
      How to Make Fresh Homemade Goat Cheese (Chèvre)
    • a small cocotte of guacamole garnished with cilantro.
      How to Make Guacamole with One Avocado
    • a small white ramekin of homemade butter on a wooden board with a butter knife and slices of bread
      Homemade Stand Mixer Butter and Buttermilk
    • a small bowl of red pizza sauce with a spoon in it.
      5-Minute No-Cook Red Pizza Sauce
    • close up of everything bagel seasoning in a glass jar
      Everything Bagel Seasoning Blend
    • a bowl of salsa in the middle of a bunch of tortilla chips.
      25 Minute Fresh Homemade Salsa Roja (Roasted Tomato Salsa)
    • spiced cranberry jam
      Easy Spiced Cranberry Jam
    • lemon yogurt sauce in a small glass jar. half a lemon rests against it.
      Lemon Yogurt Sauce
    • a jar of pineapple chili jam with a small wooden spoon sticking out of it. a sliced loaf of bread is behind it to the right and a plate with slices of spiced pineapple is behind it to the left.
      Pineapple Habanero Jam
    • a ramekin with a heaping scoop of mashed potatoes sits on top of two plates. gravy has been poured over the top and is dripping down the sides pooling in the plate below.
      Make Ahead Turkey Gravy (No Drippings!)
    • a close up of a dried basil pesto blend in a wooden bowl
      Pantry Pesto with Dried Basil
    • an overhead shot of a bowl of hummus drizzled with olive oil and minced garlic on a weathered white wooden countertop. three wooden spoons, a torn pita bread, and some garlic cloves are on the table next to the hummus.
      extra garlicky 'israeli-style' hummus
    • dipping a pretzel in raspberry honey mustard dip
      Raspberry Honey Mustard Pretzel Dip
    • a close up of a log of garlic chive compound butter on a sheet of parchment paper with a butter knife nearby
      Roasted Garlic and Chive Compound Butter for Poultry
    rebecca wearing a black t-shirt with her left hand on her hip and her right hand holding a whisk upright

    Hi, I'm Rebecca! I'm a pastry chef with a home cook mentality. I'm on a mission to make spending time in the kitchen fun and accessible — that's why so many people love my beginner-friendly bread recipes. I'm always looking for new and creative ways to get the most out of my favorite ingredients and flavors!

    More about me →

    Seasonal Favorites

    • a blueberry bagel sliced open slathered in cream cheese
      Chewy Blueberry Bagels
    • a cross section of orange pound cake.
      Fresh Orange Pound Cake in a Loaf Pan
    • a mug of broth with a spoon resting across the top filled with alphabet noodles
      Soothing Broth for a Sore Throat
    • a straight on shot of the end of a loaf of brioche bread.
      How to Make Just One Loaf of Brioche Bread

    Get in touch

    Want to work with me? Just have a question? Shoot me an email!

    rebecca@thepracticalkitchen.com

    Treat Yourself

    • the best plus size aprons
      15+ Places to Buy Plus Size Aprons
    • 15+ best salt cellars for any kitchen.
      15+ Best Salt Cellars to Keep on Your Counter
    • flour storage containers for 5 lbs of flour
      Flour Storage Containers That Fit Five Pounds of Flour
    • ADHD Kitchen Organization Tips and Tricks
      8 things in my ADHD kitchen that just make sense

    About Me

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

    Journalist turned pastry chef, on a mission to make cooking and baking fun and accessible. I'm always looking for new and creative ways to get the most out of my favorite ingredients and flavors! A Pittsburgh native currently calling Boston home.

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Links

    • About
    • Recipe Search
    • Editorial Policy
    • Privacy Policy
    • FAQ

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Resources

    • Shop
    • Links & Resources
    • Cooking Tips
    • Web Stories

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2026 Foodie Pro on the Foodie Pro Theme