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    Home » Recipes » Condiments and Spice Mixes

    Homemade Condiments and Sauces

    [published_or_updated] · by Angela Paris · 4 Comments[affiliate_disclosure]

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    We've got more than 20 Homemade Condiments and Sauces you can make at yourself, and they make great gifts, too! You'll love this collection of tasty recipes so be sure to pin it!

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    • Our Most Popular Condiment
    • Homemade Dressings
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    • Homemade Seasoning Mixes
    • Compound Butter
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    Summer just wouldn't be summer without barbecues, fresh veggies, and all the yummy sauces and condiments that go with them. Sure, it's easy to grab a bottle of plain ketchup or barbecue sauce at the store while you're there (we've all done it!), but homemade condiments are almost as easy, and taste so much better!

    So while the burgers are on the grill, why not take a few minutes and throw together one of these amazing homemade condiments and sauces. You absolutely can't go wrong with any of them!

    Homemade Condiments and Sauces

    When it comes to making your own condiments or sauces, don't overthink it. For me, the more flavor, the better - so be bold! I think you are really going to love these tried and true recipes below.

    Our Most Popular Condiment

    slices of cowboy compound butter on a cutting board next to a sprig of parsley

    Cowboy Butter

    Our cowboy butter is a creamy, dreamy addition to your veggies and meats this grilling season. It's perfect for holidays, too.

    If you're looking for an easy way to elevate your dishes, this is it!

    Homemade Dressings

    • Lemon Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
    • Pomegranate Vinaigrette Recipe
    • Avocado Ranch Dressing
    • Homemade Orange Poppy Seed Dressing

    Homemade Orange Poppy Seed Dressing - delicious on a variety of salads like our Winter Citrus Salad.

    • Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing in a cruet next to vegetables.
    • Caesar Dressing Without Anchovies in a cruet with stopper.
    • Close up of Avocado Ranch Dressing being poured onto salad.
    • Close up of Pomegranate Dressing being drizzled onto a salad.

    Homemade Sauces & Dips

    These are some of our favorite dips and sauces to make at home. I love how simple it is to customize these recipes to suit my family's preferences.

    • burger sauce
    • lime mayo
    • pineapple bbq sauce
    • strawberry peach bbq sauce
    • basil pesto
    a jar of homemade bbq sauce with a spoon in it

    Sweet & Spicy Barbecue Sauce - so tasty with grilled chicken or sirloin steak tips.

    • Close up of lime mayonnaise with chopped parsley, lime zest, and black pepper.
    • Pineapple Bourbon BBQ Sauce on a wooden spoon over a jar.
    • Close up of a spoon dripping burger sauce into a jar.
    • Spicy Ketchup Recipe -close up of an onion ring in a small bowl of ketchup.
    See more Sauces & Dips →
    Basil Pesto
    The perfect balance of Parmesan and Romano cheeses with garlic, pine nuts and basil.
    Get the Recipe >>>
    Close up image of fresh, homemade Italian Pesto.

    Cowboy Butter Dipping Sauce

    Top down view of cowboy butter dipping sauce in a serving dish.

    Serve this Cowboy Butter Dipping Sauce along with your chicken, steak, and veggies to take them from ordinary to WOW.

    It's the perfect blend of creamy butter, garlic, lemon, Dijon mustard, fresh herbs, and just a pinch of heat.

    Spicy Ketchup

    Spicy Ketchup Recipe -close up of an onion ring in a small bowl of ketchup.

    If you enjoy a little bit of heat in your condiments, this Spicy Ketchup Recipe is next-level good.

    With just three ingredients, you'll have a tasty new condiment to add to burgers or dip your fries in.

    Honey Mustard Sauce

    Not only can you use this recipe as a Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce, but it's also amazing as a spread for sandwiches.

    You can use it as a base for making salad dressing, marinades, and even mustard butter!

    Caesar Butter Sauce

    Top down view of Caesar Butter Sauce on a spoon over a jar.

    Add tons of flavor to veggies, steak, chicken, pasta, shrimp, rice, and more with this easy-to-make Caesar Butter.

    It's all the garlicky, lemon, and parmesan flavors you love about Caesar salad!

    Cherry BBQ Sauce

    Jar of Cherry BBQ Sauce surrounded by fresh cherries.

    Our homemade cherry BBQ sauce recipe is the perfect addition to pork, beef, or chicken.

    The dark, sweet cherries add wonderful flavor that enhances so many of your meat dishes.

    Homemade Guacamole

    close up of homemade guacamole with chips

    Simple Homemade Guacamole is THE dip you need for Taco Tuesday, tailgating, or just to make an everyday dish more flavorful.

    It's restaurant quality without the restaurant price tag!

    Homemade Seasoning Mixes

    One of my favorite gifts to give is a jar of my own homemade seasoning mix - it's perfect in a basket of goodies for a housewarming gift or even a little stocking stuffer. Here are a few of my very best recipes:

    Montreal Chicken Seasoning Mix
    This tastes just like the store-bought Montreal seasoning! You won't be able to notice a difference. 
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    Forget exensive brands, make your own homemade Montreal seasoning mix in just minutes!
    Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix
    It's so simple to make your own homemade ranch seasoning mix with our yummy recipe!
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    Homemade Ranch Seasoning in a mason jar with a spoon.
    Apple Pie Spice Mix
    This easy homemade apple pie spice recipe is easy to make, full of fall flavors, and cheaper than store-bought!
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    Apple Pie Spice Mix and a small wooden spoon.
    Homemade Pork Rub Seasoning Mix
    A delicious blend of sweet and smoky spices to make the best pork rub seasoning that's also delicious on chicken!
    Get the Recipe >>>
    Pork Rub Seasoning in a jar held by a hand over ribs.

    Homemade Taco Seasoning

    homemade taco seasoning mix in glass jar

    Instead of the store-bought packets, try this Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix on your next Taco Tuesday.

    It's more flavorful and you avoid all those unwanted fillers in commercial products. It tastes amazing in Ground Beef Taco Meat.

    Cowboy Steak Rub

    cowboy steak rub in wood spoon over jar of spice mixture

    Make your next steaks with this tasty Cowboy Steak Rub Recipe that's sweet, smoky, spicy, and has just a hint of coffee to give your meat that little extra "oomph."

    It's also the delicious seasoning in our cowboy corn casserole and cowboy baked beans.

    Homemade Italian Seasoning

    Close up image of a jar filled with homemade Italian Seasoning.

    There's no need to buy Italian seasoning at the store when you can make your own even more flavorful Homemade Italian Seasoning at home.

    It makes pasta, bread, and chicken so flavorful and is a wonderful hostess gift when packaged in pretty jars.

    Magic Dust Rub

    magic dust rub seasoning mix in a jar

    If you're making barbecue, you need a spice rub that really pops.

    That's what you'll get with this amazingly delicious Magic Dust Rub that's great for chicken, pork, or any other meats you want to grill, smoke, or slow cook.

    Easy Basil Salt

    Close up image of a wooden spoon filled with basil salt.

    Turn fresh basil, kosher salt, and a few other simple ingredients into an out-of-this-world delicious Easy Basil Salt.

    It's yummy on everything from pasta and chicken to caprese salad (or just plain fresh tomatoes!) and bruschetta.

    Homemade Lemon Pepper

    Top down view of lemon pepper seasoning in a small bowl.

    You only need four simple ingredients to make your own Homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning.

    It lasts a long time, so make a huge batch to store in your pantry so you can season your chicken, veggies, and other meats with this delicious mix anytime you like.

    Mediterranean Seasoning

    Mediterranean Spice Mix in a jar with a gold spoon resting on top.

    The best flavors of southern Europe combine in this easy and economical homemade Mediterranean Seasoning mix.

    It's made with spices you probably already have in your pantry, like garlic powder, basil, oregano, sea salt, parsley, onion powder, rosemary, black pepper, and thyme.

    Compound Butter

    Butter makes everything better, doesn't it? Try these compound butters on some of your favorite meats and veggies to add richness and flavor.

    Garlic Chive Butter

    Top down view of Garlic Chive Butter in a bowl with a knife.

    Make the perfect baked potato, rice, mashed potatoes, or garlic bread when you top it with this delicious Garlic Chive Butter recipe.

    Make a big plate of garlic butter pasta in just minutes!

    Benihana Garlic Butter
    This Benihana garlic butter recipe is a great way to add umami flavor to your next dish by adding lemon, garlic, soy sauce, and black pepper to your butter!
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    Benihana Garlic Butter on a piece of garlic toast.

    Ruth's Chris Steak Butter

    close up for Ruth's Chris Steak Butter on a plate

    If you've ever been to this restaurant, you know that the Ruth's Chris Steak Butter is the stuff dreams are made of.

    It's just as delicious on fish, chicken, or a Petite Sirloin Roast as it is on a juicy steak.

    You'll also love our Texas Roadhouse Butter (perfect with Texas Roadhouse Rolls, of course) and Brown Sugar Butter recipes!

    • Top down view of Caesar Butter Sauce on a spoon over a jar.
    • close up for Ruth's Chris Steak Butter on a plate
    • Cranberry butter in a jar.
    • Top down view of Garlic Chive Butter in a bowl with a knife.
    See more Compound Butters →

    More Homemade Condiments and Sauces:

    • Chipotle BBQ Sauce | Miss Information
    • Homemade Pizza Sauce | Cherished Bliss
    • Copycat Outback Bloom Sauce | Domestic Superhero
    • Homemade Enchilada Sauce | Love Bakes Good Cakes
    • Homemade Spicy Mustard | Strength and Sunshine
    • Homemade Mayonnaise | The Gracious Wife
    • Easy Homemade Tartar Sauce | Amuse Your Bouche
    • Copycat Zax Sauce | Domestic Superhero

    I hope you will try one of these recipes for homemade condiments and sauces soon. Be sure to let me know what you think!

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    1. Keri says

      August 11, 2015 at 1:10 pm

      Ooh, these are look so good I can't pick a favorite. I'm always happy to learn that a favorite sauce is easy to make at home!

      Reply
    2. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

      August 11, 2015 at 9:08 pm

      So many great recipes - thanks for including me!

      Reply
    3. Ashlee says

      August 16, 2015 at 11:39 pm

      what a great collection of recipes! I love it and can't wait to try some of these out, thx for including my alfredo sauce

      Reply
      • Ang Paris says

        August 17, 2015 at 9:26 am

        Thanks so much for stopping by!

        Reply

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