condiments

Creamy, cold, and made ahead, northern German potato salad is the style most people outside Germany picture when they hear the name. Bound with mayonnaise and enriched with hard-boiled eggs, gherkin, and onion, it is generous, satisfying, and best when it has had time, at least a few hours, ideally overnight, to let the flavours come together. It is the standard accompaniment at northern German barbecues, birthday parties, and Christmas Eve dinners, and it is the potato salad you want alongside a large piece of grilled meat.

Light, tangy, and quite unlike the creamy potato salads most people know, Swabian potato salad is dressed with warm vinegar and broth while the potatoes are still hot, so they absorb the dressing as they cool to room temperature. No mayonnaise, no eggs, no bacon , just waxy potatoes, a sharp, clean dressing, and usually some finely diced onion. It is the classic side dish for grilled meats across the Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria region of southwestern Germany, and one of the most refreshing potato salads you can make.

The appeal lies in its elegant balance of textures and flavors, from creamy avocado to crispy bacon, tangy blue cheese, and tender chicken. Plus, it’s endlessly versatile, making it a go-to option for food lovers looking to experiment.

The secret to this recipe is its simplicity. Once seasoned with the jerk spice mix, the chicken is grilled to perfection, capturing that unmistakable barbecue flavor while keeping the meat tender and juicy. The barbecue sauce adds a final touch.

Hot honey is one of those game-changing condiments that elevates both sweet and savory dishes. There are many killer ways to use it, from breakfast to dinner to snacks.

Savory, golden and intensely umami, this could be your new secret weapon. 

The yoks are high in sodium, from the cure, use them sparingly as condiment.