Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix Recipe
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Ranch dressing has always been one of my first condiment loves (after ketchup, of course). After seeing what was actually in the store-bought salad dressings from the grocery store though,…
Condiment Recipes
My favorite healthy, real food condiment recipes for busy families can be found below. All recipes are grain-free, dairy optional and kid-approved. Need help meal planning? Check out my meal planning service!
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How to Make Chili Seasoning Mix (Easy 2-Minute Recipe)
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I used to go through a bottle of tiny spice blends a week (at least!) cooking for a large family at home. I decided to try my hand at creating…
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Asian Ginger Vinaigrette Dressing
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We don’t go out to eat often, but when we do, I love Japanese food. It’s relatively easy to find gluten-free dishes, and the salads and stir fry are wonderful There’s even…
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Fresh Basil Pesto Recipe
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One of the hardest adjustments when adapting to our grain-free lifestyle was finding substitutes for classic Italian foods. Ingredients like pasta, mozzarella cheese, and gnocchi are harder when you’re gluten-free…
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Honey Sesame Dressing Recipe
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I’ve had a love of Asian food for a long time. From fast food Chinese as a teen to dining out at Japanese restaurants as an adult. Over the years…
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How To Make Fermented Salsa
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Now that we’re on the verge of tomato and pepper season, I wanted to share this recipe for fermented salsa. Fermenting fresh salsa is an easy way to make it…
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Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe (Secret Family Favorite)
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I can get my kids to eat almost anything with ketchup or homemade ranch dressing on top… or if I season it with taco seasoning! I know many moms who…
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Homemade Italian Dressing and Marinade Recipe
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I have a bit of a love affair with salad dressings, and Italian dressing is no exception. Before my switch to healthier foods, ranch was about all that got me…
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5-Minute Homemade Ketchup Recipe
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Tomato ketchup is one of the most kid-loved foods out there. Some kids (mine!) will eat anything (including liver) with ketchup on it. Unfortunately, most store-bought versions are packed with…
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Homemade French Onion Soup Mix
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I grew up with a dad who hated both the taste and smell of onions so we didn’t eat them very often. In high school, I discovered my love of…
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Homemade Italian Seasoning Recipe
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I’ve mentioned before about my love of Italian food. While our family eats a lot of different ethnic dishes, Italian was one of the first I experimented with. This homemade…
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Simple Pickled Ginger (Gari)
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If you’ve ever been to a sushi restaurant you’ve probably seen the little slices of sushi ginger served alongside the meal. They’re used as a palate cleanser in Chinese and…
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Homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning
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I’ve found I really like using fresh lemon juice in many of my recipes, like chicken piccata. Especially since our family lives in a place where fresh citrus is widely…
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Authentic Homemade Spaghetti Sauce (Fresh or Canned Tomatoes)
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Authentic Italian food is a big tradition in our family. Over the years I’ve come up with plenty of healthy twists on our favorite Italian dishes that fit our lifestyle.…
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Healthy Homemade French Onion Dip
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We can go through a lot of snacks at our house! Instead of opting for prepackaged (and not so healthy) versions, I try to provide healthy snacks for my family that…
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2-Minute Healthy Homemade Mayo
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Mayonnaise has always been one of my favorite condiments. But while the store-bought stuff is a convenient and cheap option, it’s often filled with unhealthy ingredients like vegetable oil and…
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Homemade Za’atar Spice Blend
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Za’atar spice mix isn’t something you’d find in the average US pantry, but this spice mixture is worth keeping around! Its unique herby, lemony flavor is the perfect condiment for…
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Creamy Mediterranean Labneh
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I’m always looking for more ways to use the fresh herbs growing in my garden. This homemade labneh recipe is a great way to do that. It’s a creamy, rich…
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Herb Infused Compound Butter Recipes
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Butter is a favorite food at our house. It’s packed with fat soluble vitamins and beneficial fats that are great for health. I use butter in cooking, on vegetables, and…
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Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe
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Growing up, we didn’t eat out often (like never) so it was always a really special treat to go to any restaurant. When we did go somewhere to eat, we…
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Simple 5-Minute Pickled Red Onions
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I really enjoy red onions, but I absolutely love pickled red onions. If you’ve never had the pleasure of trying some, you owe it to yourself to remedy that asap! Ketchup…
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Sriracha Mayo Recipe
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On the town square in our little town is a tiny local restaurant with quirky food and an equally interesting atmosphere. And it has the best seafood bisque in town.…
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Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing and Dip Recipe
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Since focusing on eating healthy, whole foods years ago, I’ve had a lot of salads. From mason jar salads to my favorite strawberry and feta cheese salad. With all of…
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Healthy Ranch Dressing Recipe (High Protein)
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One flavor many people miss when they drop unhealthy vegetable oils is creamy, tangy ranch dressing. I know I did. I still love the taste of a good ranch dressing recipe.…