Condiment
Swiss Meringue Buttercream
First time frosting a cake? You’re gonna need a reliable frosting recipe. Learn why Swiss meringue buttercream is our top choice for cake decorating.
By Toba Garrett
Blueberry Compote
Pile it on waffles, stir into Greek yogurt, or spoon over cheesecake or crepes: Blueberry compote knows no bounds.
By Lillian Chou
Buffalo Wings
A fiery legend steeped in American ingenuity, Buffalo wings are always a good idea.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
Aioli
Simple, garlicky aioli comes together in just a couple of minutes and improves everything from sandwiches to grilled fish to fresh vegetables
By Jody Adams
Mapo Eggplant
This recipe swaps out the traditional tofu for eggplant, which has a similar soft texture but absorbs the rich flavors of the sauce even more.
By Jing Gao
Maple-Cider Cranberry Sauce
This Thanksgiving condiment celebrates key New England flavors: cranberries, of course, but also maple syrup and apple cider.
By Sheela Prakash
Adjika
This lively condiment, which is traditionally made in Georgia with a mortar and pestle, has it all: heat, spice, and the zing of fresh herbs.
By Darra Goldstein, Cortney Burns, and Richard Martin
Fermented Zhug
This spicy Yemeni cilantro sauce is fiery hot with chile peppers, but it is also aromatic with spices and herbaceous notes of cilantro and parsley.
By Darra Goldstein, Cortney Burns, and Richard Martin
Beet Chrain
Many recipes for this Eastern European condiment tame the horseradish—calling for twice as many beets as the fiery root—but this chrain recipe flips the script.
By Darra Goldstein, Cortney Burns, and Richard Martin
Nutty and Salty Gunpowder Spice
Gunpowder spice, also known as idli podi or milagai podi, is not a spice blend but instead a dry chutney found in South India that’s eaten with dosa and idli.
By Sohla El-Waylly
Easiest Cranberry Sauce
Save your over-the-top machinations for the pie–cranberry sauce is meant to be simple.
By Priya Krishna
Chili Jam
This Vietnamese chili jam is sweet and slightly spicy, and it is especially delicious with noodle dishes.
By Helen Lê
Mafé Peanut Sauce
Known as one of the mother sauces of African cuisine, mafé can be paired with chicken, fish, vegetables, rice, or pretty much whatever you want.
By Pierre Thiam
What Are Liquid Aminos and How Did They Become a Staple of Hippie Cooking?
This salty, savory sauce has a story.
By Margarett Waterbury
The Best Way to Keep Guacamole From Turning Brown
Does storing guacamole with the avocado pit actually keep it green?
By Zoe Denenberg
Classic Cocktail Sauce
While many cocktail sauce recipes call for chili sauce, ketchup lets you add your desired level of spice to tailor it to your exact taste.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Easy Green Cocktail Sauce
For this green cocktail sauce recipe, salsa verde gets amped up with fresh cilantro, lime juice, green hot sauce, and horseradish to embolden its color and add a bright, herby flavor.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Old Bay Remoulade
This remoulade recipe is punctuated with mustard, garlic, capers, and hot sauce and is ideal for cutting through the richness of seafood.
By Jesse Szewczyk