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    Homemade Mayonnaise

    Homemade Mayonnaise

    MAKES: 1 cup TIME: 10 minutes I have made whole-egg mayonnaise countless times with blender, food processor, and whisk, and though the machines make things marginally easier, all techniques are foolproof if you follow the simple suggestions in The Basics of Mayonnaise...
    Homemade Ketchup

    Homemade Ketchup

    MAKES: About 1 quart TIME: About 2 hours Need a reason to make your own ketchup? How about this: It tastes incredible, it can be adjusted to your taste, and it’s not loaded with high-fructose corn syrup like most bottled ketchup (in fact, it has just a bit of...
    Grilled Pineapple and Onion Salsa

    Grilled Pineapple and Onion Salsa

    MAKES: About 21/2 cups TIME: 20 minutes Grilled fruit makes a fabulous base for salsa; its caramelized sweetness is offset perfectly by the tang of the lime juice and the crisp heat from the chiles. Use this sauce to dress a green salad, as a dip for tacos, or...
    Grainy Mustard, Many Ways

    Grainy Mustard, Many Ways

    MAKES: 11/2 cups TIME: 15 minutes, plus a day or two to soak the seeds If you’re a mustard enthusiast, you’ll be amazed by how easy and cheap it is to make your own and how good it is. You can customize the flavor in many ways with minor adjustments; see...
    Ginger-Scallion Sauce

    Ginger-Scallion Sauce

    MAKES: About 1 cup TIME: 15 minutes The fresh, bright combination of ginger and scallions is the traditional and perfect accompaniment to Steamed Dumplings, Asian Style. It’s also a fabulous addition to soups and, with a bit more oil, a convenient way to start a...