Delicious & Healthy Condiment Recipes | Wellness Mama https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/condiments/ Simple Answers for Healthier Families Fri, 25 Oct 2024 04:10:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://wellnessmama.com/wp-content/uploads/site-icon-200x200.png Delicious & Healthy Condiment Recipes | Wellness Mama https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/condiments/ 32 32 Homemade Apple Pie Spice Blend https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/apple-pie-spice/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/apple-pie-spice/#respond Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://wellnessmama.com/?p=494287 This time of year everyone is going nuts over pumpkin pie spice. While it is delicious in everything from pumpkin pie to homemade lattes, apple pie spice is another fall favorite. With its intense flavor profile, it’s the perfect addition to your spice cabinet. What is Apple Pie Spice? This yummy blend of aromatic spices […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/apple-pie-spice/feed/ 0 How to Make Vanilla Extract https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/vanilla-extract/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/vanilla-extract/#comments Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:30:11 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=26180 I adore the scent of natural vanilla. It can be used in so many recipes and is perfect in my superfood coffee. I even use it in DIY skincare recipes like this sugar cookie lip scrub. Unfortunately, store-bought “real vanilla” extract often has corn syrup or sugar. There’s also a big difference between pure vanilla […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/vanilla-extract/feed/ 101 Homemade Seasoned Salt Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/seasoned-salt-recipe/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/seasoned-salt-recipe/#comments Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:42:08 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=4334 Seasoned salt is one of those seasoning blends that can be used on almost anything. I usually keep a pint or even quart-size mason jar of this homemade seasoning mix in my spice cabinet. It easily goes in soups and stews, on chicken or beef dishes, and even adds some kick to eggs and breakfast […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/seasoned-salt-recipe/feed/ 5 Chinese Five Spice Seasoning Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/asian-five-spice/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/asian-five-spice/#comments Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:40:12 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=1489 Chinese five spice powder is a blend of five spices (of course) and often salt. It’s great for seasoning fatty cuts of meat like pork or duck but it’s also delicious on seafood. You’ll always find some in my pantry and I love using it on all sorts of dishes!  I make a large batch […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/asian-five-spice/feed/ 4 Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/ranch-dressing-mix/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/ranch-dressing-mix/#comments Tue, 09 Jul 2024 14:25:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2928 Ranch dressing has always been one of my first condiment loves (after ketchup, of course). After seeing what was actually in the store-bought salad dressings from the grocery store though, I knew it was time to break up. Thankfully I came up with an even healthier version of ranch salad dressing and now this ranch […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/ranch-dressing-mix/feed/ 101 How to Make Chili Seasoning Mix (Easy 2-Minute Recipe) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/homemade-chili-seasoning/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/homemade-chili-seasoning/#comments Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2170 I used to go through a bottle of tiny spice blends a week (at least!) cooking for a large family at home. I decided to try my hand at creating my own and I haven’t looked back. This chili seasoning recipe combines flavorful ingredients without the preservatives and additives. Add it to your next batch […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/homemade-chili-seasoning/feed/ 32 Asian Ginger Vinaigrette Dressing https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/asian-vinaigrette/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/asian-vinaigrette/#comments Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:55:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=8619 We don’t go out to eat often, but when we do, I love Japanese food. It’s relatively easy to find gluten-free dishes, and the salads and stir fry are wonderful There’s even a local restaurant that cooks in coconut oil! One of my favorite things at our local Japanese restaurant is their ginger salad dressing (which probably […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/asian-vinaigrette/feed/ 10 Fresh Basil Pesto Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/basil-pesto/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/basil-pesto/#comments Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:45:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=628 One of the hardest adjustments when adapting to our grain-free lifestyle was finding substitutes for classic Italian foods. Ingredients like pasta, mozzarella cheese, and gnocchi are harder when you’re gluten-free and dairy-free. While we’ve since incorporated some dairy and grains back into our meals, I’ve found I still like the healthy alternative recipes I created […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/sesame-dressing-recipe/feed/ 1 How To Make Fermented Salsa https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/fermented-salsa/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/fermented-salsa/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:35:28 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2643 Now that we’re on the verge of tomato and pepper season, I wanted to share this recipe for fermented salsa. Fermenting fresh salsa is an easy way to make it last longer without canning and it adds a probiotic boost. Try it on tacos or with some homemade tortilla chips! We eat and drink a […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/fermented-salsa/feed/ 87 Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe (Secret Family Favorite) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/taco-seasoning/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/taco-seasoning/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=17623 I can get my kids to eat almost anything with ketchup or homemade ranch dressing on top… or if I season it with taco seasoning! I know many moms who keep taco seasoning packets on hand to use in the thousands of kid-friendly ways suggested by Pinterest. I lived in Texas for much of my […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/taco-seasoning/feed/ 47 Homemade Italian Dressing and Marinade Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/italian-dressing/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/italian-dressing/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:31:22 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=15877 I have a bit of a love affair with salad dressings, and Italian dressing is no exception. Before my switch to healthier foods, ranch was about all that got me to eat raw broccoli. Thankfully my journey to real food brought me to love all kinds of salads even without a lot of dressing. A […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/italian-dressing/feed/ 26 5-Minute Homemade Ketchup Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/homemade-ketchup/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/homemade-ketchup/#comments Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:02:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=4999 Tomato ketchup is one of the most kid-loved foods out there. Some kids (mine!) will eat anything (including liver) with ketchup on it. Unfortunately, most store-bought versions are packed with mystery spices and high fructose corn syrup. It really is worthwhile to make your own ketchup. The taste, texture, and flavor blow store-bought ketchup out […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/homemade-ketchup/feed/ 162 Homemade French Onion Soup Mix https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/french-onion-soup-mix/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/french-onion-soup-mix/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:33:36 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2293 I grew up with a dad who hated both the taste and smell of onions so we didn’t eat them very often. In high school, I discovered my love of onions, but the closest we could get to having them at home was dried French onion soup mix. So French onion soup it was. I […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/french-onion-soup-mix/feed/ 49 Homemade Italian Seasoning Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/italian-seasoning-recipe/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/italian-seasoning-recipe/#comments Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:41:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2770 I’ve mentioned before about my love of Italian food. While our family eats a lot of different ethnic dishes, Italian was one of the first I experimented with. This homemade Italian seasoning mix is the perfect way to season everything from pasta sauces to soups to meatballs. Italian food is a classic weeknight dinner in […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/italian-seasoning-recipe/feed/ 11 Simple Pickled Ginger (Gari) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/pickled-ginger/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/pickled-ginger/#comments Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://wellnessmama.com/?p=493129 If you’ve ever been to a sushi restaurant you’ve probably seen the little slices of sushi ginger served alongside the meal. They’re used as a palate cleanser in Chinese and Japanese cuisine. You can also find jars of them at your local grocery store, but homemade pickled ginger tastes so much better! Pickled Ginger (Gari) […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/pickled-ginger/feed/ 2 Homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/lemon-pepper-recipe/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/lemon-pepper-recipe/#comments Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:41:48 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=4538 I’ve found I really like using fresh lemon juice in many of my recipes, like chicken piccata. Especially since our family lives in a place where fresh citrus is widely available. This lemon pepper seasoning blend was born when I wanted to find a way to use all of those leftover lemon and lime peels! […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/lemon-pepper-recipe/feed/ 4 Authentic Homemade Spaghetti Sauce (Fresh or Canned Tomatoes) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/pasta-sauce/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/pasta-sauce/#comments Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:50:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=8907 Authentic Italian food is a big tradition in our family. Over the years I’ve come up with plenty of healthy twists on our favorite Italian dishes that fit our lifestyle. One of the most delicious recipes is this homemade spaghetti sauce that goes great on rice noodles, zucchini noodles, and of course homemade meatballs. Why […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/pasta-sauce/feed/ 253 Authentic Spaghetti Sauce Recipe (Fresh or Canned Tomatoes) This authentic homemade Italian spaghetti sauce recipe is a family secret and is made using fresh tomatoes, herbs, and lots of love! spaghetti sauce Healthy Homemade French Onion Dip https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/condiments/french-onion-dip/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/condiments/french-onion-dip/#comments Tue, 24 Oct 2023 13:17:07 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=326362 We can go through a lot of snacks at our house! Instead of opting for prepackaged (and not so healthy) versions, I try to provide healthy snacks for my family that are also tasty and kid-approved. This healthy homemade French onion dip is another one to add to the snack list. It’s great for kids, game day, […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/condiments/french-onion-dip/feed/ 3 2-Minute Healthy Homemade Mayo https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/healthy-mayonnaise/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/healthy-mayonnaise/#comments Tue, 10 Oct 2023 13:34:32 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=1739 Mayonnaise has always been one of my favorite condiments. But while the store-bought stuff is a convenient and cheap option, it’s often filled with unhealthy ingredients like vegetable oil and preservatives. My homemade mayo on the other hand is packed with protein and good fats, and it tastes delicious! This mayonnaise recipe is simple to […]

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