The Spice Island

This is a Somali spice mix used in a ton of different dishes. 2 cinnamon sticks 2 TBSP black peppercorns 1/2 cup whole cumin seed 1/2 cup wh...

Great for anytime you need a quick dip, sandwich addition, or spread! I like the big, salty flavor of a Kalamata for this if it is for a dip...

Once in a while I want to make something that calls for some sort of basic creamy sauce, whether it's for vodka cream sauce, a hearty ad...

For those of you who are lucky enough to live near a Snarf's Sandwiches, you know and love their giardiniera. I don't mean you might...

You can make this in just a few minutes. Great as a marinade, stir fry sauce, or topping all kinds of good stuff! Prep time: 1/4 cocktail...

This is delightful on fusion sushi, sandwiches, or as a dressing or dip. In fact, I like it so much, I'd even recommend it on cereal, ...

This is a chutney traditionally served with idli. For the coconut, use a fresh coconut or frozen flesh that is sometimes available at super...

This is a mango chutney, but you can use any fruit that cooks down well. Prep time: 1/2 cocktail, plus additional simmering time 2 TBSP...

A perfect condiment that goes great with grilled vegetables, on sandwiches, or as a side with just about any type of fish, meat, or egg dis...

This bad boy is from the south of India and goes great with literally just about any Indian dish as a cooling to medium-heat chutney. Pre...

This toasty, spicy chutney adds some zing to any type of Indian dish where you want to add a little extra flavor and heat. Prep time: 1/4...

This is another recipe I have unabashedly stolen (and improved upon) from an unnamed restaurant I once worked at. Like stolen celebrity ...

Don't buy chili oil at the Asian grocer! That foul, artificially-colored garbage is the surest way to screw up an otherwise perfect Chi...

This is a simple and awesome preparation that makes for a great stand-alone dip for bread, a good substitution for normal oil in homemade m...

This is literally the best salad dressing ever. How do I know? I Googled "best salad dressing ever" and came up with a bunch of i...

While it looks like an unassuming--even lowly--green paste, don't be fooled. Chermoula can transform anything you make this summer i...

A great all purpose condiment for just about any spicy meal, but this shines with bolani. Prep time: 1/2 cocktail ½ pound carrots...

Cilantro chutney along with garlic-mint yogurt , is served with virtually every meal in Afghanistan. This condiment is served on top of j...

An all-purpose topping that goes great on any Afghani food or is good as a dip. If you want to try making Greek yogurt yourself, here...

Let's face it: most artichoke dips are pretty shitty. They tend to lack any flavor or personality besides maybe salt. But this versio...