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Condiments

Condiments are the highest-leverage thing in the kitchen. The right chili oil or a bright herb sauce turns a plain piece of protein into dinner, and a good vinaigrette can carry a whole meal. Make them once and you reach for them all week. Start with the Salsa Macha or the Simple Chimichurri Sauce.

  • Close-up of soft cheese cubes marinated in olive oil with chopped herbs, red pepper flakes, and seasonings in a glass jar. The mixture looks fresh and flavorful.
    Marinated Feta with Herbs
  • A hand holds a glass jar filled with crispy, golden-brown fried shallots, viewed from above on a wooden surface.
    Crispy Shallots
  • A close-up of a jar filled with creamy green dressing or sauce, speckled with chopped herbs, viewed from above on a wooden surface.
    Green Goddess Dressing
  • A small ceramic bowl of Vietnamese dipping sauce with chopped red chili, garlic, and floating black and orange liquids, placed on a wooden surface.
    Chili-Lime Dipping Sauce
  • Close-up of a Caesar salad with romaine lettuce, topped with grated cheese, crunchy breadcrumbs, and creamy dressing on a dark plate.
    Greens w/ Charred Pepper Vinaigrette
  • A white bowl filled with creamy ranch dressing, garnished with finely chopped green chives, sitting on a dark wooden surface.
    Buttermilk Ranch Dip
  • A close-up of a glass jar filled with golden raisins soaking in oil and spices, including visible mustard seeds and herbs. The jar is open, showing the rich, textured ingredients inside.
    Pickled Golden Raisins
  • A bowl of creamy orange-brown curry with visible chunks of shrimp and a rich, spiced sauce, set on a dark wooden surface.
    Fire-Roasted Poblano & Charred Tomato Salsa
  • A metal jar lid with a white label that reads “BLOOD ORANGE VINAIGRETTE.” The lid has the “Ball Sure Tight” logo printed above the label.
    Blood Orange Vinaigrette
  • A close-up of a Ball SureTight metal jar lid labeled OCTO VINAIGRETTE with blank lines underneath the label.
    Momofuku Octo Vinaigrette
  • Raspberry Lemon Vinaigrette
  • Salsa Macha
  • A small glass jar filled with bright red, chunky sauce sits on a dark wooden surface.
    Simple Tomato Sauce
  • Close-up view of a glass jar filled with a thick, orange-brown paste or sauce with a smooth, slightly textured surface.
    Vegan Chipotle Cashew Crema
  • A bowl of creamy green soup, topped with sliced radishes and pickled red onions, served in a white bowl on a wooden surface.
    Pea Purée
  • A close-up of a bowl filled with chimichurri sauce, showing finely chopped green herbs mixed with oil and vinegar.
    Simple Chimichurri Sauce
  • An open glass jar filled with creamy green sauce or dip, placed on a gray textured surface. The jar has a metal clasp and an orange rubber seal on the lid.
    Chive Butter
  • A bowl filled with bright orange, creamy sauce, with a metal spoon partially submerged inside. The bowl sits on a light gray textured surface.
    Salsa Roja
  • A metal mason jar lid labeled TAHINI HARISSA KETCHUP sits on a gray textured surface. The lid is seen from above, showing the Ball SureTight brand and a white label with the sauces name.
    Tahini Harissa Ketchup
  • A close-up of a bowl filled with smooth, creamy, light yellow soup or sauce.
    Simple Apple Sauce
  • A close-up, top-down view of a glass jar filled with thick, smooth, orange-brown sauce with small black specks.
    5-Ingredient Bell Pepper Sauce (Rouille)
  • Close-up view of a jar filled with green pesto sauce. The sauce has a textured, slightly chunky appearance with visible flecks of herbs and oil.
    Salsa Verde
  • A metal jar lid labeled TANGELO VINAIGRETTE with the Ball SureTight logo above the label and a blank name/date section below.
    Tangelo Vinaigrette
  • A glass jar with a metal clasp, labeled Mojo de Ajo in red marker on the lid, sits on a wooden surface. The contents inside the jar appear oily with visible herbs or garlic cloves.
    Mojo de Ajo
  • A close-up of a coarse, chunky olive tapenade spread, showing a mix of finely chopped olives, capers, herbs, and olive oil, with a glossy texture and a mix of green and purple hues.
    Olive Tapenade
  • A close-up of a creamy, orange-yellow sauce speckled with green herbs and spices, topped with a small amount of finely chopped pickles or vegetables in the center.
    1000 Island Dressing
  • A metal jar lid labeled Vegan Caesar with Ball SureTight stamped on the top, viewed from above against a light background.
    Vegan Caesar Dressing
  • Close-up of creamy yellow sauce with black pepper specks in a food processor bowl, with the white blade attachment visible in the center.
    5 Minute Caesar Dressing
  • A gold Ball SureTight jar lid with CAESAR written in red marker across the top, and two blank lines underneath.
    Caesar Dressing
  • A bowl of mixed green salad topped with pine nuts, microgreens, and a bright yellow dressing, garnished with thin red sprouts.
    Carrot Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette
  • A glass jar filled with lemon slices, herbs, and coarse salt, showing a preserved lemon mixture with visible spices packed between the lemon layers.
    Preserved Lemons
  • Close-up view of a glass jar filled with finely chopped fresh green herbs mixed with oil, possibly a chimichurri or herb marinade, with the ingredients appearing vibrant and well-blended.
    Fish Sauce Vinaigrette
  • A close-up top view of a glass jar filled with olive oil and a mixture of sesame seeds, thyme, and spices, resembling a za’atar spice blend.
    California Za’atar
  • A close-up of a stone mortar and pestle with green pesto being ground inside, showing a coarse texture and oily surface.
    Spicy Cilantro Sauce (Zhug)
  • Creamy, orange-brown chipotle sauce with visible specks of spices and small chunks, shown close up in a glass bowl.
    Chipotle Aioli
  • Close-up of roasted garlic cloves and sprigs of thyme sitting in oil inside a dark metal pot. The garlic appears golden brown and caramelized.
    Garlic Confit
  • A close-up of a glass jar filled with golden-brown honey or syrup, showing a smooth, glossy surface with a few tiny bubbles.
    Burnt Honey Vinaigrette
  • A hand is closing the lid of a glass jar filled with green sauce or pesto, sitting on a wooden surface.
    Salsa Verde (Herb Sauce)
  • An oval baking dish with cherry tomatoes on the vine, garlic, fresh herbs, and olive oil, sits on a wooden surface. A large knife and a small tray with more herbs are nearby, as a hand points toward the dish.
    Cherry Tomato Confit
  • Sun-dried tomato hummus with handmade pita
    Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus with Handmade Pita
  • A bowl of fresh mixed greens salad with arugula, red onions, cherry tomatoes, and a sprinkling of golden crumbs, drizzled with a light dressing.
    Lemon Mustard Tarragon Vinaigrette
  • A bowl of chunky red cranberry sauce sits on a dark wooden surface next to a bottle of Bona Furtuna extra virgin olive oil.
    EVOO & Spiced Balsamic Cranberry Chutney

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  • Sun-dried tomato hummus with handmade pita
    Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus with Handmade Pita
  • Avocado toast with tomato confit, a crispy fried egg, and a raw drizzle of Bona Furtuna Everyday olive oil
    Bona Furtuna EVOO Avocado Toast, Five Ways
  • Grilled shrimp glazed in Roland Foods Salsa Macha, served with grilled corn brushed in macha mayo
    Salsa Macha Grilled Shrimp with Grilled Corn & Macha Mayo
  • Overhead of a sliced bone-in chuletón ribeye on a white plate, fanned and topped with peach-and-shallot sauce, held over a wood board.
    Beef Chuletón with Peach Sauce
  • A whole roasted fish topped with green herbs sits on a platter with roasted red potatoes, sliced fennel, and greens, drizzled with herb sauce. The food is arranged on an oval dish on a wooden table.
    Whole Roasted Branzino with Pesto Potatoes & Herb Fennel Salad
  • A glass of chocolate protein shake sits in front of containers labeled Momentous Whey Protein Isolate and Momentous Creatine on a wooden surface.
    Peanut Butter Espresso Creatine Smoothie

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  • A bowl of noodle soup with scallions and a boiled egg sits on a wooden surface next to a carton of miso ginger beef bone broth.
    5-Ingredient Miso Ginger Ramen
  • A bowl of fish fillet in broth is garnished with asparagus spears and green peas. A box labeled Bone Broth is partially visible in the upper right corner on a dark surface.
    Spring Brodo with Cod, Asparagus, and Peas
  • A beige plate with grilled asparagus spears on top of a piece of white fish, garnished with reddish-brown crumbs and surrounded by a green sauce.
    Olive Oil Poached Halibut with Chive Oil and Charred Asparagus
  • A bowl of fresh mixed greens salad with arugula, red onions, cherry tomatoes, and a sprinkling of golden crumbs, drizzled with a light dressing.
    Lemon Mustard Tarragon Vinaigrette
  • A bowl of chunky red cranberry sauce sits on a dark wooden surface next to a bottle of Bona Furtuna extra virgin olive oil.
    EVOO & Spiced Balsamic Cranberry Chutney
  • Rectangular crackers topped with cream, smoked salmon, capers, sliced red onions, and fresh dill, arranged neatly on a wooden serving board against a dark background.
    Smoked Salmon on Firehook Crackers w/ Whipped Chive Cream Cheese & Pickled Shallot

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