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26 Comments / By Eileen / June 22, 2014
“Since truffle oil and caviar aren’t always in the budget, learning to tweak and enhance just a few ingredients and flavor combinations can help you transform those ordinary ingredients into the extraordinary!”
~ Marcus Samuelsson
Pack a Flavor Punch!
Condiments are a great way to add some quick and varied flavor to your meals, and when you’re following the paleo autoimmune protocol (AIP), that can be a little tricky. The vast majority of condiments contain ingredients not allowed on the AIP. So, what to do? No worries…I’ve got you covered with a great list of AIP-friendly recipes:
Toppings
- Carrot Ketchup from A Clean Plate
- Homemade Horseradish from The Fitchen
- Fermented Cucumber Relish from Salixisme
- No Fail No Pound Sauerkraut from Phoenix Helix
- Roasted Garlic from Simply Recipes
- Crockpot Caramelized Onions from Phoenix Helix
- Olive Tapenade from Food Courage
- 3 Minute Pineapple Salsa from Thriving Autoimmune
- Onion and Bacon Jam from Holistically Engineered (omit black pepper)
Spreads
- Vegan Butter from A Girl Worth Saving
- Toasted Coconut Butter from The Healthy Foodie
- Blueberry Coconut Butter from Allergy Free Alaska
- Eggless Mayo from The Honest Spoonful
- Basil Aioli from Wendi’s AIP Kitchen
- No-Nut Tigernut Spread from Lichen Paleo Loving AIP
- Garlic Artichoke Spread from A Clean Plate (omit black pepper)
Dips
- Supah Guac from Wendi’s AIP Kitchen
- Mango Guacamole from Meatified
- Nightshade-Free Red Salsa from Real World AIP
- Salsa Verde from The Castaway Kitchen
- Savory Pumpkin Dip from Meatified
- Creamy Avocado Dip from 50 Shades of Avocado
- Avocado Cauliflower Hummus from Unbound Wellness
- Root Vegetable Hummus from A Squirrel in the Kitchen
Salad Dressings
- Ranch Dressing from Wendi’s AIP Kitchen
- Raspberry Salad Dressing from Meatified
- Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette from Cali-Zona
- Italian Dressing from Don’t Eat the Spatula
- Caesar Salad Dressing from Lichen Paleo Loving AIP
- Cuban Mojo Criollo (Sour Orange and Garlic Dressing) from Curious Coconut (omit black pepper and the optional cumin and paprika)
Sauces
- Blueberry BBQ Sauce from Wendi’s AIP Kitchen
- Pumpkin BBQ Sauce from Kaiku Lifestyle
- Sweet and Sour Pineapple BBQ Sauce from Sam Eats Her Nutrients
- Teriyaki Sauce from It’s All About AIP
- Basil Pesto from Go Healthy with Bea
- Arugula Pesto from The Paleo Mom
- Kale Sauce from Joanna Frankham
- Alfredo Sauce from Meatified
- Avocado Cream Sauce from The Paleo Cupboard (omit pepper)
- Tzatziki Sauce from Meatified
- Homemade Coconut Aminos from Mel Joulwan (omit black pepper)
- Chimichurri with a Twist from 50 Shades of Avocado
- Easy Tomatoless Pasta Sauce from Food Courage
- Green Curry Paste from The Paleo Mom
- Golden Turmeric Sauce from Autoimmune Wellness
Spice Blends
- AIP Curry from Phoenix Helix
- Taco Seasoning from Food Courage
- Ranch Seasoning from Meatified
- Poultry Seasoning from My Big Fat Grain Free Life
- Persian Seasoning from Meatified
Store-Bought Options
As the paleo AIP community has grown, some store-bought spice blends and condiments are now available. Convenience food on the autoimmune protocol is a true gift!
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This recipe roundup was first published in 2014 but is updated annually. Last update 9/7/23.
26 comments on “Celebrating Flavor: 50 Paleo AIP Condiment Recipes!”
Pamela Corso
June 3, 2018 at 8:04 am
My mother (who is 89 years old) comes from a generation who lost their minds to Alzheimers/dementia used to cook mostly in aluminum which is directly linked to ALZ/dementia, so why do so many young people cook on aluminum foil?!?!? I see recipe after recipe for grilling and oven cooking. Those of us on AIP are trying to regain our health, but some of you, I’m sorry to su will lose your minds in the process ! :-(((
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Eileen @ Phoenix Helix
Hi Pamela. First of all, I’m sorry to hear about your mother. My father has dementia as well, so I know how painful that is to watch. Did you mean to leave this comment on a different post? Most of these condiment recipes are no-cook recipes or made on the stovetop, so they don’t involve any aluminum. I do have one recipe on this blog that uses aluminum foil (grilled salmon), and I’m considering rewriting it to use parchment paper, for the reasons you state. There’s actually quite a bit of debate in the science community about whether or not this is a risk factor for Alzheimers, but since it’s something we do have control over, I can see why you personally choose to make this choice and recommend others consider it as well. Thanks for writing. Wishing us all wellness.
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Joseph Raffone
October 4, 2017 at 5:03 pm
I like hot sauce – what do I do?!?!?!?!?!?
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Eileen @ Phoenix Helix
October 4, 2017 at 9:38 pm
Hi Joseph. While their is no substitute for hot sauce, there are ways to amp up the heat in your AIP recipes. I share tips in this article: http://www.phoenixhelix.com/2014/11/02/spices-on-the-aip/
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Esther
May 14, 2015 at 5:56 am
I just came across this fabulous list. I was really excited to see a Tzatziki Sauce listed but when I clicked on the link I discovered that PaleOhYeah is no longer there. Does anyone have a good Tzatziki recipe?
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Eileen
May 14, 2015 at 7:16 pm
Hi Esther. I found another one and just updated the list. Thanks for letting me know about the broken link. Websites do come and go! http://pureandsimplerecipes.com/2015/01/26/tzatziki-sauce-paleo-vegan-aip-starch-free/
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Libbie
May 13, 2015 at 11:15 am
Ah this list is amazing!! My one issue so far on AIP is finding things a bit dry but now have lots of things to make and dip 🙂 Thank you!
They currently have EVOO Truffle Oil on special offer at my local shop- is it AIP compliant? (am currently in the elimination phase!)
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Eileen
May 13, 2015 at 2:42 pm
Hi Libbie. Truffle oil is fine on the AIP. Enjoy!
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Connie McWilliams
March 28, 2015 at 9:17 pm
Dear Eileen, I love your website and thank you for all the hopeful postings and delicious recipes. You and all the others are an inspiration to me.
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Eileen
March 30, 2015 at 12:54 am
Thanks for writing, Connie. You made my night!
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March 7, 2015 at 5:51 am
I came across this list a couple months ago and started working my way through some of these, but then got off-course. I was AMAZED at how much the carrot ketchup actually tasted like ketchup. (I’m a hard sell when it comes to “substitute” foods.) But then I forgot about the list.
I’m so glad I stumbled across it again, though, because it’s a HUGE help. I’m bored out of my mind with food (ALL my favorite flavorings, except garlic, are now no-go’s) and all but ready to just starve to death rather than eat one more naked slab of beef or chicken.
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Eileen
March 8, 2015 at 3:03 am
Thanks for the carrot ketchup testimonial, Rachel! I’m so glad you found this list again, too. We all deserve flavorful food; eating should be pleasure as well as sustenance.
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Lynn Orr Correll
August 15, 2014 at 6:06 pm
Nightshade, gluten free yellow mustard!! I found it and it is great. From Amy’s Gluten Free Pantry.
http://www.amysglutenfreepantry.com/recipes/condiments-appetizers/nightshade-free-yellow-mustard/
I made it this morning. Taste great. Now waiting for the 2 day set up period that Amy suggest. Enjoy!Reply
Eileen
August 15, 2014 at 6:19 pm
Thanks Lynn! Since I’ve been able to reintroduce mustard and rice, I can try this recipe. For anyone else reading this, wait until you do your reintroductions to see if this mustard would be safe for you.
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Lynn
August 14, 2014 at 5:35 pm
Thank you, Eileen. Yes, paprika is in everything! I found a lovely mayonnaise (yes, even mayo can be lovely) that is sans paprika. All the other brands have it too!!! I will check the link.
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Lynn
August 13, 2014 at 6:35 pm
Love these. I am going to make the AIP Ketchup but I really need a mustard recipe without nightshades. Anyone know of a good one?
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Eileen
August 13, 2014 at 7:07 pm
Mustard never has nightshades. It has seeds in the form of the mustard seed (which are also excluded on the AIP). Because that’s the primary ingredient, I don’t know of a replacement for that particular flavor, unfortunately. Sometimes we just need to broaden our palate and try new flavors instead.
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Eileen
August 13, 2014 at 7:20 pm
On the plus side, mustard is considered a Stage One Reintroduction, which means it’s one of the first foods you can try reintroducing after your elimination period. Unlike nightshades (which most people have trouble with), seedbased spices are usually reintroduced successfully.
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Lynn Orr Correll
August 14, 2014 at 12:30 am
Hey Eileen,
I have reintroduced seeds with no problem. However, with that said, all commercially made mustard in my local stores is made with paprika, a nightshade. I definitely cannot tolerate any nightshades and may never be able to. I am going to try to make some and hope it tastes like French’s!!Reply
Eileen
August 14, 2014 at 1:04 am
Really? I didn’t know that. Isn’t paprika frustrating? It’s everywhere! The good news is I know a brand that’s nightshade-free. It’s not yellow mustard, but I love the flavor: Eden Organic Brown Mustard. Here’s the ingredient list: Organic Canadian Stone-Ground Whole Mustard Seed, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Water, Eden Sea Salt. If you come up with a good recipe for yellow mustard, please share! 🙂
July 2, 2014 at 2:07 am
THIS IS AMAZING!!!! I would recommend putting in new window tabs, however. Makes it easier to read them all!! Thanks!
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CINDY
June 25, 2014 at 12:18 am
Eileen, what a great post! Thanks for all your hard work assembling this great variety of flavour boosters to make AIP more enjoyable. I’ll be keeping this list handy…
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Maria
June 24, 2014 at 12:42 am
Thank you for this amazing list of recipes to spice up my meals. I can’t wait to start making them!
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June 23, 2014 at 8:54 pm
Thank you for compiling this list! Love having all these recipes in one place (and thank you for including a couple of mine).
Who says eating AIP is boring?! This is absolute proof that it can be flavorful and delicious!
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Carolyn
June 23, 2014 at 9:55 am
This post could not have arrived at a better time for me. After three weeks migraine free on AIP, I cheated (just a little) Saturday night and I am paying for it now. These recipes are just what I need to stay on track. Thank you for your blog and inspiration!
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June 23, 2014 at 3:29 am
Thank you, Eileen! It’s a honor to be on your list, and looking forward to trying some
of these! 🙂Reply
