Alfresco recipes like grilled lamb and fetta wraps or barbecued chicken wings are perfect for outdoor meals.

But when it comes to condiments, buying them from the supermarket can cost a pretty penny. Fear not. Our condiment recipe collection is so simple that you’ll soon find good reasons to start making your own instead of buying them from the supermarket. And they’ll help you save money on your grocery bill, too.
Gather those glass jars and bottles you may have been keeping for the recycle bin (but make sure you sterilise them before use) and whip up a supply of homemade condiments. Soon, you’ll have enough to serve at an outdoor barbecue, and you will have prevented food waste in the process.
All you need for this simple mint sauce are 3 ingredients and 15 minutes to prepare them. Then, let it simmer for 20 minutes and once it’s cool, bottle it for sharing.

This festive cranberry sauce is perfect alongside the Christmas turkey. But it’s also delicious on silverside or smoked salmon sandwiches with cream cheese!

This sweet, tangy cucumber relish can be made with leftover cucumbers, so you don’t need to put them to waste. It’s fabulous with cold meat, and if you seal it correctly, it will keep for quite some time.

This lovely sweet but spicy tomato and chilli sauce is best for meats such as steak or lamb chops. But you can also serve it with flaky pies, and it is delicious spread on bread and butter!

Traditional sweet mustard pickles are a staple in many houses nationwide because of their classic flavours and penchant for nostalgia. Who doesn’t remember ham and sweet mustard pickle sandwiches in their school lunchbox?

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