DIY

Photo of a homemade grill with a wok, aluminum foil, and a cooking rack.
When you just need to do it yourself, with what you have. Photo by Pattycooks.

Ready to make your own? Here are some ideas on items you can make rather than buy. Often these foods are cheaper to make, and always healthier than the prepackaged, processed foods in the stores.

Creamy Condiments

Aioli

Ketchup (or Catsup)

Cocktail Sauce

Crème Fraîche

Horseradish Sauce

Mayonnaise

Mustards

Extracts + Glycerin

Food Pastes

Marinades

Marinades for chicken, beef, pork and fish. Can also be used for tofu and mushrooms or any other veggies.

Pickle/Brined Veggies

Moroccan Preserved Lemons

Peppers

Salad Dressings

Salts

Sauced Condiments

Alt Fish Sauce

Prik Nam Pla (Thai)

Tzatziki (Greek)

Worcestershire sauce

Zhoug sauce (Yemeni)

Spice + Seasoning

Coloring Dishes Without Dyes

Sugars