Onion Garlic JamA neighbor friend gave me a bag of red onions. I don't use red onions too often so I needed to find a recipe so that I wouldn't waste them. I found this recipe and tried it out. This recipe could also be used for white onions if you want a flavor that is less strong.
Easy Refrigerator PicklesI have an abundance of cucumbers this season, and will be trying all different kinds of recipes. This one was so fast and easy-no canning required. I think I will be making these a lot.
Spiced Tomato ChutneyThis is a vibrant, tart and spicy chutney that brightens up any meat or rice dish. I even like to use them with my eggs in the morning. Like most chutneys, this lasts in an airtight container for months. This is a spicy version. If you'd like it a bit tamer, cut down on the Serrano pepper.
Pickled Bean SproutsThis is a dish that accompanies braised pork belly or braised catfish, especially during Chinese/Vietnamese New Year. But you can eat this on any occasion too. Goes great with braised meats/poultry.
Vegan Worcestershire SauceI see a lot of people on ThriftyFun asking about vegan substitutes for Worcestershire sauce so I thought I'd share a recipe to make actual vegan Worcestershire sauce! I hope you enjoy it.
Zucchini Refrigerator PicklesIf you like pickles and have lots of zucchini, you will appreciate this recipe. Please note that this is not for long-term storage, as you are not canning it. I substituted dill weed for the dill seed.
Homemade Dill PicklesI love dill pickles, especially in the summertime, but I like to be able to control how much sodium I take in. Give my recipe a try!
Easy MayonnaiseCaught unexpectedly without mayonnaise I had to whip some up quickly. I was surprised how easy and delicious it was!
Cole Slaw SauerkrautDid you know that homemade sauerkraut has the same healthy probiotics that yogurt has? You can make sauerkraut from many vegetables, too. This easy recipe only needs three ingredients to make a healthy, crunchy, homemade sauerkraut, that's great tasting and good for you!
Mango Torshi (Mango Pickles)Torshi is a Persian pickle very similar to chutney. Torshis go very well with any food, especially meats, stews and rice dishes. This mango torshi is sweet and savory. It goes well with everything. I even put it in my sandwiches.
Classic MayonnaiseYou can make your own mayonnaise with simple ingredients from the pantry! I recommend using a hand mixer when you first learn to make this recipe. Once you get a feel for how to create the right consistency, follow the same steps using a blender to save time. Good, homemade mayonnaise lasts at least a week in the refrigerator. Substitute it in any recipe that calls for its store-bought counterpart for enhanced flavor!
Atsara (Papaya Relish)Papaya Relish is called "atsara" in my local language. Papaya is the main ingredient and here's how it's made.
Dijon Mustard SubstituteI didn't have any Dijon mustard in the house for a recipe, but had all the ingredients needed for this substitute. It came out really good! I doubled the recipe for my needs.
Sweet Pepper RelishWhen I serve this relish my guests agree that it is the best relish they have ever tasted. It is not your typical pickle relish, but is made from sweet peppers and onions. It can be made entirely from green peppers, but the sweet red pepper gives it a beautiful appearance. I use a mini food processor to chop the onions. It is so easy.
Peachy SalsaA refreshing side dish for fish, chicken and other meats. Try some on burritos, tacos or with chips.
Fresh Papaya ChutneyFresh fruit chutney is delicious and easy to make. Chutney can be made with a variety of fruits. I happen to use papayas because I have many papayas trees that yields around 8 to 12 papayas each week. I have also made fresh ripe or green mango chutney.
Cranberry SalsaI admit I used to only serve cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner because of the bright colour to add a little umph to the plate. Now that I make cranberry salsa, it's all about the amazing sweet, salty, spicy flavour! I get asked for this recipe ALL the time. I hope you enjoy it, too!
Sweet Tangy Mango ChutneyThis is a popular mango chutney from India which is sweet, yet tangy and really yummy!
Tamarind Ginger ChutneyThis is an easy to make tangy Indian chutney.
Homemade Strawberry JellyI was trying to come up with a homemade version of jelly that would make the PBJ's in our house a little healthier. This took only a few minutes, no cooking and only 2 ingredients.
Make Your Own Bacon MayoNow and then, we like a little of that name brand gourmet bacon mayonnaise, especially when making potato salad, but it's sometimes hard-to-find in our area and on the pricey side.
McDonald's Special SauceTastes just like the McDonald's special sauce on their Big Macs.
Homemade MustardHomemade mustard is tangier than mustard that you buy in the store.
Cocktail SauceIn a small bowl, combine all the ingredients and stir until well blended.
KetchupI am trying to get files together, I thought I would share what I have collected over many, many moons!
Mock A-1 Steak SauceA mock recipe. I have high blood pressure and no money, I make a lot of mock recipes!
Homemade Fresh SalsaThis salsa recipe is so refreshing and is a great way to use tomatoes from your garden. :)
Apricot Jam (Sugar Free Version)This is a sugar free apricot jam made with dried apricots, citrus juices and spices, along with Splenda as a sweetener. You can keep it in the fridge or the freezer.
SalsaThis is also a great way to use your garden produce!
Homemade SyrupI learned this recipe many years ago from a good friend. Very nice syrup!
Peach Melba Freezer JamFreezer jam is fast and easy to make. You don't cook anything, so the fruit tastes fresh and wonderful. It requires much less sugar, which is a big plus. It's very delicious and very pretty.
Garlic Infused Olive OilThe uses for delightfully tasting garlic infused olive oil are endless. It's great for anything as a simple flavoring for pasta, flavoring for steamed vegetables, in a salad dressing and heavenly as a dipping sauce for warm crusty bread.
Bluebarb JamSince my name is Barb, I really like the name of this recipe. I really love the end product - a combination of blueberries and rhubarb. It is really delicious.
Sunshine JamThis is a recipe my sister used to make. I liked it so much, I asked for the recipe. It is very delicious, and beautiful too!
Pecan Honey ButterRichly flavored butter to place on pancakes or anything you would like to have a nutty, buttery flavor on. I like these on little tiny pancakes or on little crackers or on an occasional bowl of cheese grits.
Fruit RelishThis is a great combination of fruit and veggies!
Lickum (Relish)This is a great way to make use of some of the fresh produce from your garden this summer!
Homemade SyrupThis is really easy and good, even the pickiest eaters will like.
Homemade KetchupIt's quick and easy to make.
Budget Herb ButterSince a frugal lifestyle is a creative lifestyle, making herb butter at home is an affordable way to add a little gourmet touch to your frugal meals.
Easy Peanut SauceThis easy and delicious peanut sauce makes a great dipping sauce or can add a lot of flavor to a variety of dishes.
Avocado MayonnaiseThis is an easy, healthy substitute for traditional mayonnaise. You might find that you like it even better. It also makes a good dip.
Pear JamVery different jam recipe! Very good!
Apple KetchupThis is a delicious change of pace from tomato ketchup. It goes particularly well with pork and chicken.
Blender HorseradishSo easy to make. My sister in-law loves this stuff.
Homemade Apple PectinApples are very high in pectin, used to thicken jellies and jams. Pectin is very good for you, and is even added to supplements and touted as being good for your heart. I can't vouch for their health benefits, but you know what they say about apples and doctors!
Homemade Asian CondimentsWhy purchase these four standard condiments when you can make them fresh at home? They are so easy to make that you're going to have an "I could have had a V-8" slap your forehead moment.
Cranberry Orange RelishThis is an easy and delicious side dish I make especially at holiday times, but other times too as I buy and freeze cranberries in the fall when they're available. Just put the package as is in the freezer then wash and use when needed.
Leftovers JamI don't make jelly, mainly because I can't stand to throw away the fruit leftover after draining the juice. Well, this uses the pulp that is leftover, and doubles the yield of your fruit, thus leftover jam!
Green Tomato Spicy RelishTasty relish made with those green tomatoes left in your garden that won't have time to ripen. Simply to make with just a few ingredients.
Caramelized Red Onion ChutneyIt is a excellent accompaniment for meat, cheese, or anything. It is so easy and tastes great.
Crab Apple JellyYou might think that crab apples are just decorative, or even a nuisance when they fall on the ground. But, prepared properly, they make an absolutely delicious butter, jelly, or jam.
Carrot and Orange MarmaladeThis is a delicious and healthy recipe. It's one way of getting your kids to eat veggies!
Pickled GrapesThese might sound really weird, but they are so good! They look like pretty olives, and can be used in salad instead of olives, or just as a sweet-sour pickle to make your plate look nice and lend a little tang to your meal.
Salsa ExpressThe directions for this recipe are for a smooth blender salsa, but if you prefer chunky then reserve some or all of the diced tomatoes, but use the juice when blending the other ingredients.
Roasted Red Pepper RelishSomeone here just requested a recipe for roasted red pepper relish and I recently just tried it for the first time from an old Bon Appetite magazine. The request motivated me to stop being a procrastinator and type it up to share.
Canned KetchupThis is an old recipe. It is full flavored and really, really good on burgers, fries, meat loaf, or anything else you want.
Rhubarb JamThere is a lot of rhubarb around in our area right now and this is a great way to use some if you grow it. This makes a yummy jam that most any rhubarb lover will enjoy.
Sweet Tomato JamUse some of your surplus tomatoes to make this sweet jam.
Tomato RelishEasy to make! Delicious to eat! Serve with cold meats or on sandwiches. Can be made with either green or ripe tomatoes. Overripe tomatoes (sometimes cheap to purchase) are ideal for this.
Fresh Tomato RelishGreat way to use some of the veggies from your garden.
Dijon Curry MustardIf you like the flavor of Dijon and curry, you'll love this for assorted uses including as a condiment for sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs and even as a dipping sauce for chicken and pork.
Refrigerator RelishYummy and easy to make!
Homemade MayonnaiseHomemade mayonnaise is so much better than store-bought! It's very easy, too, since the blender does all the work. You just have to have a fairly steady hand and drizzle the oil in slowly.
Olive and Garlic ButterThis is wonderful as a spread for bread, crackers, or to use as a topping for baked white fish. Simply refrigerate or freeze any extra in an airtight container.
Strawberry ButterBlend for 2 minutes. Keep refrigerated.
Red Wine Vinegar and Mayonnaise DipYummo! for onion rings, French fries and even hard boiled eggs!
Garlic ButterKeep on hand for assorted recipes or to use for quick flavoring of veggies, meats, plain pasta, or bread.
Cilantro and Lime Dijon MayonnaiseGreat as a dip, spread, or topping. Mix all ingredients in a small bowl and chill, covered, for one to two hours to allow the flavors to blend.
Hot Mustard SauceThere are so many uses for this mustard sauce including using as a marinade, dip, or topping for pork, chicken or beef; as a dip for assorted cheeses, hard boiled eggs, soft pretzels, and pita bread.
Pickled GingerI love pickled ginger! I know you can buy it in a jar, but it's so easy to make yourself and then you're assured there are no preservatives.
Apple Butter
Wash, core and quarter apples. It is not necessary to peel them. Place the apples in a large kettle or Dutch oven along with the juice or cider.
PiccaliliThe first recipe for piccalili I tried. It was already old back then, in 1980. It makes a fairly small batch, about 8 half pints. It is very good as a relish.
Lemony Horseradish Sour CreamThe sky is the limit for uses of this recipe but my favorites are, of course, for dipping medium rare beef into or spreading on any type of beef sandwich ;-)
Caramel Apple Jam
In a large kettle, mix apples, water, and butter. Cook and stir over low heat until apples are soft. Stir in pectin; bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Stir in sugars, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Apple ButterBoil the cider until it is reduced to 1 quart. Pare apples, core and slice in thin pieces. Add apples to cider and cook slowly until the mixture begins to thicken.
Rose-Petal JellyThis exotically sweet jelly is lovely on brown bread spread with butter or cream cheese or as a filling for cookies and cakes. For maximum flavor use very fragrant roses, preferably red or deep pink.
Pear HoneyWash, pare, and core pears. Slice before measuring. Run through food chopper, using the fine blade. Dice the pineapple fine. Combine with the pears and add lime rind and juice; add sugar.
Sweet And Sour MustardCombine mustard and vinegar in pan, preferably glass or enamelware. Stir, cover and leave overnight. The next day add sugar, egg and salt. Stir and cook, boiling briefly until the mixture thickens slightly.
Strawberry JamCook strawberries and sugar on low heat until mixed well. Add 1/4 cup lemon juice and boil for 4 minutes. Stir in 1 box of strawberry gelatin. Place in small jars and keep in refrigerator.
Cooked MayonnaiseDoesn't contain the high fructose as found in commercial mayonnaise. You will never go back to store bought mayonnaise.
Cranberry KetchupThis ketchup goes with anything from cream cheese on crackers to a turkey sandwich to pork chops. You can also use homemade cranberry sauce as I do. It works just fine.
Homemade Chili OilMuch less cost than store bought and can be made in five minutes or less. Combine oil and crushed red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Cook over very low heat until oil reaches 180 degrees F.
Bread and Butter PicklesCombine and cover first 3 ingredients overnight. Make syrup and simmer for 10 minutes. Add cucumbers and onions.
Confetti SalsaEasy black eyed pea salsa that everyone loves and it is good for you. Mix all ingredients together with a slotted spoon and chill in the serving vessel of choice. Best if refrigerated at least 4-8 hours prior to serving. Serve with tortilla chips.
Honey-Ancho Chile ButterDelicious on corn on cob, roasted sweet potatoes, or cornbread. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in small skillet over medium-low heat. Add chile powder and cumin; stir 10 seconds. Transfer to medium bowl; stir in honey and cool.
Steak ToppingHappy Summer- fire up the BBQ.
Tropical Fusion Jelly or Blackberry Fusion JellyI came up with this jelly to use strained beet juice leftover from when I made pickled beets. I like it because it is a new and different flavor of jelly.
Kiwi-Strawberry JellyMy mother and I were experimenting and made this jelly. Its the best tasting besides regular strawberry preserves I've ever had.
Flavored ButtersThe ingredients for each butter flavor are simply mixed well together and chilled, covered, for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to blend. They can also be frozen and then thawed in the refrigerator for later use if desired.
Rose ButterA very delicately flavored butter made especially for tea-parties, bridal and baby showers. It can be tinted with food coloring to match the
Mild SalsaGrind all veggies coarsely. Stir in vinegar, salt and spices. Bring to a full boil; cover and simmer 5 minutes. Put in jars and seal. Process 30 minutes in hot water bath.
Flavored MayonnaiseBetween sandwiches and burgers, a dressing for fish, poultry or potatoes, the sky is the limit for what to use these for.
Pico de GalloOf course, wonderful with tortilla chips but yummy as a grilled chicken or fish topping too.
Grandma's Special SauerkrautIt is milder and goes with so many other dishes. Great granddaughter (age 6) always wants "The Special Sauerkraut" and has been known to eat almost the whole can by herself. This is good on top of hot dogs, too.
Horseradish PicklesI got this from my sister-in-law and it is a good way to use up your old home canned pickles. If you don't can your own you can buy them and make them.
Orange Cream Cheese SpreadThis is really good as a spread on sour dough or French bread and I love using it as a dip for Jicama!
Microwave JamDefrost berries 2 minutes and mash with spoon. Cook 2 minutes covered. Cook 6 more minutes; stir at 3 minutes. Rest covered for 10 minutes. Uncover and store in container in refrigerator to cool and set up.
Pineapple JellyPeel fresh pineapple. Remove the core. Partly cover the pineapple with water. Boil until fruit is tender. Press through jelly bag and strain. Wash apples and cut into quarters without peeling and barely cover with water.
Carrot-Orange MarmaladeSqueeze the orange and lemons saving the juice. Then grind the rinds and cook in enough water to cover until tender (about 30 minutes). Add the ground carrots and cook until tender (about 20 minutes).
Flavored Cream CheeseI get bored with the same old plain cream cheese and the store bought flavors are not usually very tasty (or very limited choice) so I did some searching for different recipes to make at home.
Frozen Orange Juice JellyThoroughly mix orange juice concentrate with water and powdered pectin in large saucepan. Stir constantly over high heat until bubbles form around edges. Immediately add sugar and stir well.
