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struggle4progress

(118,285 posts)
Tue Sep 10, 2013, 07:32 PM Sep 2013

Any advice on home-made condiments?

We've got a picnic at the end of the month for about 300

Last year, I made a big pot of chili and a big pot of slaw, for use as condiments on burgers and dogs

There were no complaints, and as far as I could see the condiments were used and eaten (rather than being scraped off into the garbage) -- but the palates are not adventurous with this crowd: so I think last year the slaw might have been a bit too vinegary and mebbe the chili a bit too hot

Any advice?



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Warpy

(111,267 posts)
1. Sure, make the slaw a little sweeter, more like KFC slaw
Tue Sep 10, 2013, 07:37 PM
Sep 2013

but don't do anything to the chili but make it optional, if possible.

The only caution I have with making homemade condiments is not to make too much at a time if you don't use a lot of the stuff every day.

grasswire

(50,130 posts)
4. cheese tempers chili for a tender palate
Tue Sep 10, 2013, 08:34 PM
Sep 2013

Are you asking for suggestions for other condiments, or suggestions to help fit your chili and slaw to less adventurous palates?

MiddleFingerMom

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6. Am I the ONLY one who thinks this is a really, REALLY bad idea?
Tue Sep 10, 2013, 11:20 PM
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The empressof all

(29,098 posts)
7. Try making a bowl of Zucchini Butter
Wed Sep 11, 2013, 12:35 PM
Sep 2013

It's my newest obsession since I have a bumper crop this year...

Shred a few pounds of zucchini.

Chop up a few shallots or a combo of shallots and garlic.

Sweat the shallots in a bit of Olive Oil and Butter. I use about a tablespoon of each,

Add the shredded zucchini

Add salt and lots of black pepper

Cook on low until all the liquid reduces and you have a relish like consistency

I cook this in a big non stick wok pan and it can take as long as an hour to get it where I want it. You need to stir it every once in a while.

For variations....You can add chopped chilies to the shallots and garlic in the beginning for a little heat



This zucchini Butter is absolutely delicious and can be enjoyed alone or as a filling in a lasagna. My SO puts it on sandwiches and it's also a great alternative to Pesto in Pasta.

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