Condiment
Beurre Blanc
This velvety white wine sauce imparts tangy, rich flavor to everything it touches.
By Shelley Wiseman
Dulce de Leche
Make this versatile caramel at home with our slow-simmered method using milk and sugar—or take one of two sweetened condensed milk shortcuts.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
Lemon Curd
Use this classic lemon curd on scones, in yogurt, or between layers of meringue.
By Shelley Wiseman
What’s the Difference Between Jam and Jelly?
And compote and conserve and chutney too!?
By Alexis deBoschnek
Strawberry Preserves
Use it in yogurt, on ice cream, or smash a few big chunks onto buttered toast.
By Claudia Roden
Mango Chutney
The perfect condiment to serve with roast chicken, kebabs, pappadam, and more.
By Melissa Roberts
Orange Marmalade
This easy orange marmalade recipe requires no obscure equipment and is bound to impress.
By David Lebovitz
Any Hummus Dressing
For a next-level salad dressing that’s creamy, nutty, and luxurious, look to that container of store-bought hummus.
By Christian Reynoso
Pickled Red Onions Are the Quick Trick That Brighten Any Meal
Add a pop of color and acidic punch to tacos, salads, sandwiches, and more.
By Zoe Denenberg
French Buttercream
French buttercream eschews meringue in favor of pâte à bombe, a combination of whipped egg yolks and sugar, for the ultimate lush frosting.
By Allison Robicelli and Matt Robicelli
Italian Meringue Buttercream
For the silkiest, most ethereal frosting imaginable, turn to Italian meringue buttercream.
By Dianne Rossomando
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
The easiest frosting around, this American-style buttercream can be adapted as you please.
By Clare Crespo
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
Béchamel Sauce
When well made, béchamel has a proper place in homey, creamed dishes, often making leftovers stretch or giving cooked foods new life.
By Marion Cunningham