Condiments and Pickles

Homemade condiments and pickles, from cheese sauces, salad dressings, ketchup, to pickled jalapenos, onions and dill pickles.

A bowl of Dill Pickle Sauce with a spoon. There is fresh dill and a jar of sauce in the back of the bowl.
Condiments and Pickles, Sauces

Dill Pickle Sauce

Dill Pickle Sauce is a tangy sauce that is made with fresh ingredients and is perfect to have on hand as a dip and a salad dressing. What gives this sauce its pickle flavour? The use of both pickle juice and chopped pickles gives this sauce a stronger flavour. Originally posted in May 2021, this […]

A bowl of Bourbon BBQ sauce with a basting brush in it and a jar behind the bowl.
Sauces, Condiments and Pickles

Bourbon BBQ Sauce

This Bourbon BBQ Sauce is the original BBQ Sauce that we have been using for years. It has a tangy flavour with a little sweetness. With a touch of smokiness, this sauce is perfect for slathering on ribs, chicken, pork butt, and even burgers. Originally published on January 25, 2021. This post has been updated […]

A white bowl filled with homemade cranberry sauce with a spoonful of cranberry sauce held over the bowl.
Condiments and Pickles

Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce

This Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce is a must-have for your holiday feasts. It’s simple yet adds an extra pop of flavour to your favourite dishes. Tangy and sweet, this cranberry sauce recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. Originally published in October 2022, this post has been updated with new information on September 27, […]

A spoonful of tomatillo salsa held over a bowl of the salsa.
Condiments and Pickles

Tomatillo Salsa

Turn fresh tomatillos into a fresh, tangy Tomatillo Salsa with a hint of heat. Tomatillos have a more acidic taste than tomatoes, which gives this recipe a different flavour from a salsa made with tomatoes. Originally published on August 5, 2021. Updated in August 2025. This easy Salsa recipe is made from tomatillos, which are […]

A small white ramekin filled with pickled jalapenos.
Condiments and Pickles

Quick Pickled Jalapenos

This Quick Pickled Jalapenos recipe is ready to eat in hours, not days, making it perfect for same-day use. It is also great for using a few jalapenos picked fresh from the garden. These pickled jalapenos are a staple in our house. We use them on nachos, burgers, pizza, and so much more. We like […]

Plated Homemade Dill Pickles
Condiments and Pickles

Homemade Dill Pickles

Homemade dill pickles are easy to make and delicious. They make a great addition to a sandwich, burger, or on their own. The hardest part about this recipe is waiting 14 days for them to be ready to eat. Originally published on July 31, 2021. Updated in July 2025.  These 14-day homemade pickles are crunchy, […]

A black bowl filled with homemade chipotle sauce. There is a spoon in the bowl. A jar of the sauce is at the top of the picture and a rim of a white plate is on the right of the bowl with sweet potato fries barely visible.
Condiments and Pickles

Homemade Chipotle Sauce

Rich and creamy Homemade Chipotle Sauce makes a great dipping sauce. It is also delicious as a topping for burgers, tacos, and salads. This recipe was originally posted on our first website and was updated with new information in May 2025. Chipotle sauce is a staple in our house. We use it almost daily for […]

A square white bowl of homemade ketchup.
Condiments and Pickles, Sauces

Homemade Ketchup

In less than 30 minutes, you can make this homemade ketchup which tastes better than store-bought and is preservative-free! We stopped buying ketchup altogether after creating this simple ketchup from scratch that is ready in little time. Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to consumers. Some of […]