Delicious & Healthy Condiment Recipes | Wellness Mama https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/condiments/ Simple Answers for Healthier Families Wed, 19 Mar 2025 01:47:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://wellnessmama.com/wp-content/uploads/site-icon-200x200.png Delicious & Healthy Condiment Recipes | Wellness Mama https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/condiments/ 32 32 Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/raspberry-vinaigrette/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/raspberry-vinaigrette/#comments Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:04:43 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=8128 Raspberries are one of my favorite fruits. I love adding fresh raspberries to salads and eating them plain for a nighttime treat. We often buy fresh raspberries in bulk from a local organic farmer when they’re in season and freeze them to use for the rest of the year. Frozen raspberries are an enjoyable snack […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/raspberry-vinaigrette/feed/ 18 Homemade Ragin’ Cajun Seasoning https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/cajun-seasoning/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/cajun-seasoning/#comments Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:03:06 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=19458 Part of my mom’s family is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. Whenever I visited there I’ve loved the flavors of Cajun cooking. Especially the Cajun seasoning blend, which gives a special kick to the local Cajun food. I wanted to recreate recipes that use it at home, like Cajun chicken and red beans. For years, […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/cajun-seasoning/feed/ 11 Sweet Asian Salad Dressing https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/sweet-asian-salad-dressing/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/sweet-asian-salad-dressing/#comments Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2315 In my younger years, I loved Chinese food (especially of the PF Chang variety) and ate it often. I cringe to think how much MSG, high fructose corn syrup, and other terrible ingredients I ate back then. Asian salad dressing was one of the foods on that list. When I switched to real food, I […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/sweet-asian-salad-dressing/feed/ 4 Tangy Greek Salad Dressing https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/greek-salad-dressing/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/greek-salad-dressing/#comments Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:18:53 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=4359 Once upon a time in Belgium, I went to an amazing Greek restaurant. What does that have to do with salad dressing you may ask? I’m a firm believer in the power of smells and tastes to solidify memories. Whenever I eat Greek food, I remember that delicious Greek restaurant and the good times I […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/greek-salad-dressing/feed/ 6 Pomegranate Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/pomegranate-vinaigrette-dressing-recipe/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/pomegranate-vinaigrette-dressing-recipe/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://wellnessmama.com/?p=494770 We eat a lot of salads around here so I like to change up the dressings we use. While I’m a fan of ranch dressing, it can get boring after a while. This homemade pomegranate vinaigrette is fruity and light for salads, veggies, or even as a marinade! I probably don’t have to tell you […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/pomegranate-vinaigrette-dressing-recipe/feed/ 0 Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/balsamic-vinaigrette/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/balsamic-vinaigrette/#comments Tue, 07 Jan 2025 06:01:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2228 Salad dressings are a great thing to start making yourself. Not only will you save money, but the flavor is so much better with fresh ingredients. Even better, you can avoid vegetable oils and other additives from store-bought dressing. This balsamic vinaigrette is one of my favorite homemade salad dressings. It’s incredibly easy to make […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/balsamic-vinaigrette/feed/ 5 Healthy Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing (Dairy Optional) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/caesar-dressing-recipe/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/caesar-dressing-recipe/#comments Tue, 24 Dec 2024 15:50:51 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2684 I have a history with Caesar salad dressing. Many years ago, before I liked salads (yes, I know!) I thought I didn’t like creamy Caesar dressing. It turns out I just needed to give it a chance! I’ve since come up with this homemade classic Caesar salad dressing and it’s seriously good! A while ago […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/french-dressing/feed/ 13 Homemade Apple Pie Spice Blend https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/apple-pie-spice/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/apple-pie-spice/#respond Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://wellnessmama.com/?p=494287 This time of year everyone is going nuts over pumpkin pie spice. While it is delicious in everything from pumpkin pie to homemade lattes, apple pie spice is another fall favorite. With its intense flavor profile, it’s the perfect addition to your spice cabinet. What is Apple Pie Spice? This yummy blend of aromatic spices […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/apple-pie-spice/feed/ 0 How to Make Vanilla Extract https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/vanilla-extract/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/vanilla-extract/#comments Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:30:11 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=26180 I adore the scent of natural vanilla. It can be used in so many recipes and is perfect in my superfood coffee. I even use it in DIY skincare recipes like this sugar cookie lip scrub. Unfortunately, store-bought “real vanilla” extract often has corn syrup or sugar. There’s also a big difference between pure vanilla […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/vanilla-extract/feed/ 101 Homemade Seasoned Salt Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/seasoned-salt-recipe/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/seasoned-salt-recipe/#comments Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:42:08 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=4334 Seasoned salt is one of those seasoning blends that can be used on almost anything. I usually keep a pint or even quart-size mason jar of this homemade seasoning mix in my spice cabinet. It easily goes in soups and stews, on chicken or beef dishes, and even adds some kick to eggs and breakfast […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/ranch-dressing-mix/feed/ 103 How to Make Chili Seasoning Mix (Easy 2-Minute Recipe) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/homemade-chili-seasoning/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/homemade-chili-seasoning/#comments Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2170 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 my own and I haven’t looked back. This chili seasoning recipe combines flavorful ingredients without the preservatives and additives. Add it to your next batch […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/homemade-chili-seasoning/feed/ 32 Asian Ginger Vinaigrette Dressing https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/asian-vinaigrette/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/asian-vinaigrette/#comments Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:55:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=8619 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 a local restaurant that cooks in coconut oil! One of my favorite things at our local Japanese restaurant is their ginger salad dressing (which probably […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/asian-vinaigrette/feed/ 10 Fresh Basil Pesto Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/basil-pesto/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/basil-pesto/#comments Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:45:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=628 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 and dairy-free. While we’ve since incorporated some dairy and grains back into our meals, I’ve found I still like the healthy alternative recipes I created […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/sesame-dressing-recipe/feed/ 1 How To Make Fermented Salsa https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/fermented-salsa/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/fermented-salsa/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:35:28 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2643 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 last longer without canning and it adds a probiotic boost. Try it on tacos or with some homemade tortilla chips! We eat and drink a […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/fermented-salsa/feed/ 87 Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe (Secret Family Favorite) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/taco-seasoning/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/taco-seasoning/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=17623 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 keep taco seasoning packets on hand to use in the thousands of kid-friendly ways suggested by Pinterest. I lived in Texas for much of my […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/taco-seasoning/feed/ 48 Homemade Italian Dressing and Marinade Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/italian-dressing/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/italian-dressing/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:31:22 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=15877 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 to eat raw broccoli. Thankfully my journey to real food brought me to love all kinds of salads even without a lot of dressing. A […]

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