Condiment

Doña Tomasa and other Oaxacans often thin their guacamole with water to make a dipping sauce. Sometimes a little cream or milk is added as well.

The mangoes must be completely unripe in order to achieve the firm, chunky texture desired for this chutney. This recipe was created to accompany Lamb Stew with Black Mustard Seeds. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Both the sugar and the vanilla enhance the flavor of the whipped cream.

This recipe was created to accompany <epirecipelink id="2472">Lemon Macaroon Ice Cream</epirecipelink>. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe was created to accompany <epi:recipelink id="12397">Spicy Boiled Crabs, Shrimp, Potatoes, Corn, and Garlic</epi:recipelink>. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

At the Rob Roy Room of the Banff Springs Hotel at Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada, this delicious mousse comes in an elegant cookie basket.

At the restaurant this versatile vinaigrette spices up specials such as grilled swordfish with corn salsa. We loved it on a jícama and carrot salad. This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This salsa from Café Iguana in Denver, Colorado is terrific with tortilla chips.

For accompaniments, buy your favorite potato salad and steam some zucchini. Have lemonade and brownies afterward.

This recipe was created to accompany Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This classic uncooked relish gets an aromatic edge from cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.

Carol Gilbert of Saratoga, California, writes: "I've been working full-time since my daughter was in high school, but it took about ten years to get over the notion that I should be cooking everything — the way my mother did — and climb the corporate ladder. There's simply not enough time. I finally realized I didn't have to make everything from scratch; now I give myself permission to buy a dessert or a salad dressing if I need to." Sweet and spicy, this compote is a great topping for vanilla ice cream. Carol also serves it with pound cake. Begin the recipe at least four hours and up to one day ahead.

Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 1 1/4 hr

This recipe was created to accompany Spiced Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Mango Salsa. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.