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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Katie Wells
Once I started making my own homemade herb and spice blends from bulk ingredients, I was shocked at how much one little packet of spices in the store cost. For…
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Katie Wells
Every fall we take at least one trip to an apple orchard near us. They have family-friendly activities, wonderful local canned goods for sale, and of course, apples. So many…
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Katie Wells
I absolutely love soy sauce… it has a delicious flavor and it is often used in stir frys and marinades. It is also a source of gluten and soy, so…
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Katie Wells
Ever tried sriracha? Or sriracha mayo? Or your own sriracha sauce recipe? What is Sriracha? This once-obscure condiment (at least in the U.S.) has enjoyed a meteoric rise in popularity…
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Katie Wells
Peanut butter is a staple in most American families, but did you know that the peanut is not a nut at all? It is actually a legume and in the…
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Katie Wells
When I shared my sriracha mayo recipe I mentioned that another great flavor variation for homemade mayo is to add adobo seasoning. I just recently realized that I never actually…
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Katie Wells
As a child, I didn’t have much of an awareness of where my food came from beyond the grocery store. I was an adult the first time I made butter…
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Katie Wells
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 as a base for…
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Katie Wells
I know, I know, by definition, mayonnaise is an emulsion of egg yolks, oil, and an acid such as lemon juice, but since I don’t do well with eggs and…
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Katie Wells
Raspberries are one of my favorite fruits.I love adding fresh raspberries to saladsand eating them plain for a nighttime treat. We often buy fresh raspberries in bulk from a local…
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Katie Wells
If your kids are like mine, they get hungry often, especially during a growth spurt. Since most snack foods are sugar laden or chemical laced, snacks can be one of…
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Katie Wells
Natural and organic recipes for homemade taco seasoning, curry powder, Seasoned Salt, Ranch Mix, French Onion Soup Powder, Chili Seasoning, Fajita Seasoning, Chinese 5-Spice Seasoning, Pumpkin Pie Spice and more
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Katie Wells
Once upon a time in Belgium, my boyfriend (now husband) and I went on a date to an amazing Greek restaurant. It was shortly after we met while walking across…
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Katie Wells
Seasoned salt is one of those seasonings that can be used on almost anything. I usually keep a pint or even quart size mason jar of this in my spice…
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Katie Wells
Liquid stevia extract is a relatively easy tincture to make at home, and it is a less expensive alternative to the store bought versions. If you grow your own stevia,…
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Katie Wells
Coconut cream concentrate (also sometimes called coconut butter) is an incredibly tasty and filling way to get in your healthy fats from coconut! In essence, coconut cream concentrate or coconut…
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Katie Wells
Now that we are just on the verge of tomato and pepper season, I wanted to share this recipe for cultured salsa. Fermenting salsa is an easy way to make…
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Katie Wells
If you’ve ever bought spices from the store, you probably noticed that they often contain ingredients like “anti-caking agent” or “natural flavor” (aka MSG). Many often contain trace amounts of…
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Katie Wells
I’ve talked a lot about fermented foods and drinks lately, from my favorite water kefir, to homemade sauerkraut. Lately, I’ve been enjoying trying things like fermented condiments, salsas, and more.…
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Katie Wells
In my younger years, I absolutely loved Chinese food (especially of the PF Chang variety) and ate it often. I cringe to think how much MSG, high fructose corn syrup,…
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Katie Wells
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, and you can avoid…
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Katie Wells
I resisted trying Jamaican jerk seasoning for years. It seemed strange to me to add cinnamon to savory dishes. Then, I married someone from Cincinnati and was introduced to Cincinnati…
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Katie Wells
Asian five spice is a blend of five spices (of course) and often salt. It is great for seasoning fatty cuts of meat like pork or duck but is also…
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Katie Wells
I had a friend in high school who loved French dressing on everything, including her pizza. I never understood why she loved it so much, but my mom and oldest…
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