Condiment

This gherkin relish recipe is the perfect addition to your next cheese platter. Serve for a savoury hit with cheese, bread and cold meats

Cranberries and Christmas go hand in hand, and this rich-red chutney is the best way to make the most of the festive pairing. Make little jars for gifts, or keep them all for yourself to be enjoyed with your turkey!

Homemade condiments are always worth the effort - and this apple butter is no different! Full of depth and flavour, this simple slow-cooked recipes is the perfect topping for porridge and desserts.

Enjoy tamarillo season thanks to our divine chutney recipe, which makes a fantastic gift - even if it's a gift to yourself! It matches beautifully with cheese, pickles, cold meats, and these walnut digestives.

This nourishing dish is perfect as a simple but delicious family dinner. Combining the sweetness of kūmara with the saltiness of feta, and served with homemade tomato relish, Nadia Lim's frittata is always a hit!

This tapenade makes a delicious topping for crostini with a sprinkle of goat’s feta or a slice of fresh mozzarella and a leaf of fresh basil. Bon appétit!

I love the way Mum and her friends have swapped recipes over the years when their gardens are overflowing with produce that needs using up. This chutney recipe comes from Mum’s good friend Sue and it’s so simple to make.

This homemade pesto is so good, you'll never want store-bought again! Use as a topping for crackers, a dip for vegetable crudité, fold through cooked pasta or spread onto a pizza base.

The carrot and ginger in this sauerkraut recipe add a fantastic new zing, fermenting for at least five days to get the best flavour development possible. What a delicious way to get those probiotics!

There's only one thing better than a warm scone, and that's a warm scone slathered in homemade jam! Try these tasty chocolate chip buttermilk scones with our exquisite cherry jam.

This magical marmalade is so fantastic with the orange mellowing the grapefruit, and the lime and lemon creating a sharp tang. We're loving this marmalade on toast for breakfast!

Pineapple curd is an easy way to add extra sweetness and flavour to crumpets or make a delicious filling for your favourite cake recipe!

Nici's delicious savoury feijoa skin compote recipe is a terrific use for those leftover feijoa skins, and its incredible sweet-tart flavour is the perfect foil for roast pork.

Make the most of this season's glut of grapefruit with this marmalade recipe. Gently spiked with warming spices, this grapefruit marmalade is a must-try with grain bread and soft goat’s cheese

Slathered on toast, used in baking, or simply eaten from the spoon, you can’t beat this delicious homemade peanut butter recipe! All you need is a few simple ingredients to create your own from scratch

Put summer's bounty of tomatoes to good use creating this tomato jam recipe. Spiked with chilli and packed with savoury spices, this jam is delicious with cheese and crackers, on a pie or with eggs

This easy rosemary and cheddar buttermilk soda bread recipe is the perfect addition to your next meal. Serve buttered with a bowl of soup, or with cheese and chutney for a delicious starter

Add some oomph to avocado on toast with this delicious recipe. In a twist on the classic combo, edamame, avo, lemon and chilli are mashed and spread on grainy toast. Enjoy for breakfast, brunch or a hearty snack

This delicious rhubarb and ginger chutney recipe was made for your next cheese platter. Serve with toasted French bread, blue cheese and Parma ham

Serve this delicious tomato chilli jam with anything – Parmesan and crackers, alongside a frittata, with a mince pie, heck even a boiled egg! We guarantee you’ll be coming back for more

Nici Wickes' peach and kaffir lime chutney makes a great pairing for seafood, such as crumbed fish, or try it with sticky pork or other Asian-inspired dishes like soy chicken

Sweet and salty, this brandy butter and brandy sauce recipe makes the perfect pudding accompaniment. It's like liquid sunshine!

This pickled beetroot recipe is one that you will find easy and enjoyable to make. You'll never want buy store-made pickled beetroot again!

This tasty chilli tomato jam is ready in 30 minutes and is perfect served with cheese and is a great way to complete a platter

Filled with exceptional flavour, these delicious baked stuffed red onions are great served with roast meats or served with sliced ham

Sweet. Hot. Plummy. This chutney has it all going on! Nici Wickes' tasty plum and apple chutney recipe is great served spread on bread or crackers and accompanied with cheese

This marinated bocconcini recipe is beautifully flavoured with lemon, rosemary and chillies, plus it will keep for several weeks. A must for your next cheese platter

Make the most of summer's glut of courgettes with this easy recipe. These pickled courgettes are delicious served as part of a cheese board, added to salads or as a barbecue condiment

Ditch creamed corn from a can and discover how easy (and delicious) it is to create your own from scratch. Try as a filling in jacket potatoes, toasted sandwiches, or pile on toast for a rib-sticking breakfast

Make the most of autumn's glut of feijoas with this delicious warm feijoa chutney recipe. Spiked with chilli, coriander and ginger, it goes great with pork, turkey or duck

This pulled pork croquettes recipe is simply outstanding served with green chilli sauce. It's the perfect starter for your next dinner party

No barbecue or summer spread would be complete without a good potato salad. This recipe combines new spuds, corn, salty pancetta with a touch of spice, and of course mandatory creamy dressing

You can't go wrong with these sophisticated hot dogs and spuds. Fancy enough for adults, accessible enough for kids, this recipe gets our thumbs up. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif

This deliciously sweet red grape jelly is perfect served over warm scones and enjoyed for morning or afternoon tea with a hot cup of tea, or served spread onto buttery crumpets for breakfast

This beautifully flavoured mango, apple and passionfruit chutney recipe is an exceptional accompaniment to savoury dishes. Serve for lunch on a wooden platter with ham, cheese and crusty bread

This beautifully flavoured Cara cara navel orange and vanilla marmalade recipe is fantastic enjoyed for breakfast, served spread on warm buttered toast

Serve this tamarillo confit as a steak sauce or condiment for cheese and cold meats

Tamarillos are delicious scooped directly onto cereal or hot buttered toast, with a sprinkle of sugar, for a quick breakfast. This simple compote is a delight to have on standby in the fridge

Craft your own green curry paste from scratch with this simple recipe. This staple of Thai cuisine is perfect for chicken, fish, curries or soups. Plus, you can freeze the surplus

This simple recipe for homemade harissa combines chilli and spices to create a beautiful, flavourful paste that's perfect as a spice rub for meats or adding an extra kick to couscous

Chicken liver pate can be served on toast or biscuits, with drinks or, set in small individual containers, it is a perfect first course for a dinner party.

While most jams are made using fruit, this tasty savoury-style recipe from The Australian Women's Weekly's 'Made From Scratch' cookbook is brilliant dolloped atop a steak sandwich, or served with blue cheese.

This feijoa paste is great on cheese boards and antipasto platters. It's is a labour of love but uses up lots of feijoas and in the long run, potentially saves you buying the pricey store-bought ones

The perfect chutney to serve with your favourite cheese or pâté.

Add a bit of spice to your food.

An authentic relish that's easy to make!

An easy homemade authentic chutney!

This spicy oil makes an attractive, useful gift. As well as giving pizza a kick, it is superb in vinaigrettes or wherever you use oil but yearn for a little extra heat. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

This chutney is a summer favourite, not only is it great with strong hard cheese, it is the perfect match for thick slabs of cold Christmas ham jammed into fresh bread. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

This recipe is a salsa fresca, uncooked Mexican salad, using fresh ingredients marinated in lime juice, salt and olive oil. Photography by Jani Shepherd / Gatherum Collectif.

Add some zing to your pantry. You’ll need to begin this jewel-bright marmalade recipe a day ahead. Recipe and photography by Bauer Syndication.

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This brandy butter tastes just like the one Grandma used to make… Except better! Sweet and salty, this perfect pudding accompaniment is like liquid sunshine!

Give the classic Aussie lamb an Italian twist with the addition of melted bocconcini and tangy gremolata.

Homemade marmalade is the best you can get. Make it when oranges are in season and gift a batch to your friends.

If you have the time, making your own condiments, such as this tomato and basil mustard, is a great way to ensure you know exactly what has gone into your food. If you're making as an edible gift, you might want to invest in some purpose-made jars with screw-top lids. You'll find them in major supermarkets and speciality kitchen shops.

Easy and inexpensive to make, this relish is delicious served with barbecued chicken or grilled beef. It also makes a wonderful homemade gift.

It's very satisfying to make your own condiments when the necessary fresh ingredients are cheap. Use in stir-fries, marinades, as a dipping sauce, on burgers or to spice up homemade dips.

Add your favourite herbs and spices to this basic mayo recipe to create a tasty egg- and dairy-free dip.

If you've always wanted to have a go at making mayonnaise, then here's your chance. Just follow our easy steps and you'll have homemade creamy mayonnaise in just 15 minutes!

Make your Christmas or special occasion a little classier with this delightfully golden brandy custard and brandy butter. Make it in advance so it's ready to pour over pudding or a favourite dessert.

Go a little gourmet with this unbelievably simple butter recipe. Just add lemon rind, capers and dill to softened butter for a more seasoned flavour.

You won't even need to spend 20 minutes on this rich, filling pasta dish, filled with deliciously salty anchovies and olives.

This roasted capsicum sauce is so versatile you can keep finding uses for it! Take advantage of capsicums in season from the farmers markets when they are cheap.

Julie Biuso presents an array of creative condiments

Julie Biuso presents an array of creative condiments

Julie Biuso presents an array of creative condiments

Julie Biuso presents an array of creative condiments

This fruity chutney is the perfect companion to your favourite cheese.

Homemade mayonnaise, with its creamy, smooth texture and tangy flavour is an excellent condiment to have on-hand.

Bread and butter is no longer a boring supper with this 10 minute recipe that has just six ingredients.

The chilly weather is on its way. Work on your internal insulation with Sarah Bowman’s rich and warming vanilla custard

To prevent jam boiling over, a large bowl is essential. Quick berry jam will keep for several weeks, or longer, in the refrigerator. Note

Makes about 1 cup. Unsalted butter is preferable because it allows the cook to control the level of salt in the sauce. Note

Long chillies aren’t as fiery as small ones, so don’t be scared to try them. Sambal oelek is an Indonesian chilli paste available at supermarkets. Note

Homemade mayonnaise is the mother sauce from which others, such as tartare, are made. Using this technique will give you a delicious, tasty result, but you can take a shortcut and start with the bought stuff. All the ingredients must be at room temperature, especially the oil; if it’s too cold it will be difficult to incorporate. Mayonnaise is simple to make, but the key stage is the beginning: add the oil slowly; if you don’t, the result will be a split or curdled mess. If your mayonnaise does split, place a teaspoon of mustard in a bowl and gradually incorporate the split mayo, continuing to whisk until it comes to life.

If desired, melt a little extra low-fat butter alternative and spread over top of pate before chilling. Note

Wendyl takes you through a step by step process to make your own yoghurt.

This simple and beautiful apple and sage dish is the perfect side dish to serve alongside dessert or a family roast dinner.

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Sauce suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Beat the Christmas rush with Alexa Johnston’s delicious make-ahead gifts.

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