Sauce recipes

Cheese fondue can be not only an appetizer for a friendly crowd but also a main course if served with hearty vegetables: boiled potatoes, broccoli, tomatoes, asparagus, and pickles. The cheese...

Fried onions add a unique flavor to this cream cheese dip, but to ensure the onions themselves are truly delicious, it's important to fry them in butter. For this, you'll need ghee or clarified butter.

White beans, thanks to their creamy texture, are considered the perfect base for healthy dips. Keep a can of beans on hand for a quick fix...

If you're a fan of French onion soup, you'll definitely appreciate the flavor of this party dip. Its base is the same sautéed onion with spices. For a richer flavor, Rachael Ray adds...

This Cajun spice and herb blend is perfect for frying in hot oil in a cast iron skillet. Originally used for frying fish, it works great with shrimp, chicken, or steak...

Marinara sauce is ideal for many Italian dishes. Homemade marinara sauce is incredibly easy to make using canned tomatoes in their own juice and is delicious...

A cheese log appetizer looks very festive, especially the one prepared according to this recipe, with green pistachios and red pomegranate seeds – all in Christmas colors! The base of the log...

This aromatic and sophisticated smoked fish dip is the easiest appetizer to make, yet it tastes divine! Any smoked fish, whether salmon or mackerel, will do. Besides...

Brie cheese baked in a crispy puff pastry roll is a perfect treat for your celebration. The cheese wheel is sprinkled with a mixture of pecans, cranberries, cinnamon, and honey, then wrapped in store-bought puff pastry...

After roasting your holiday turkey in the oven, don't drain the rich juices from the roasting pan. They contain a lot of concentrated flavor—the perfect base for a wonderful gravy! Reduce them with a little dry...

This baked brie appetizer in a bread bowl is the perfect choice for those who prefer savory snacks over sweet ones. Salty, creamy brie is placed in a bread bowl and topped with...

Beetroot and cashew dip is a delicious and healthy appetizer that can be served to guests with potato chips or fresh vegetable slices for dipping. Blend the dip in a blender until...

Warm baked brie becomes gooey, creamy, and tender, and can be served as a dip on its own. Bake it in a bread bowl, which will keep the cheese from spreading completely while...

This cheese dip is the most delicious you've ever tasted. It's literally loaded with salty bits of fried bacon, crunchy almond needles, three types of cheese – Swiss, blue, and...

While your guests are waiting for dinner, offer them this wonderful cheese appetizer shaped like a Christmas tree. It's easy to make, yet looks very impressive and atmospheric. Make it with well-chilled cheese...

This spice blend, with the perfect balance of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and other added spices, is perfect for more than just delicious gingerbread: add it to pancakes, pies, and any winter...

This four-ingredient dipping sauce will delight everyone with its combination of sweet, salty, and savory peppery notes. It's great on its own with dipping sauces or as part of a cheese platter. The base...

Cheese dip is a hit at any house party. Everyone loves dipping bread into the gooey, melted cheese! Make this dip in a bread bowl, and your guests will be completely...

Roasted pumpkin, thanks to its delicate texture, can easily be transformed into a delicious dip by blending it with the traditional ingredients of classic hummus: chickpeas and tahini. This hummus...

S'mores is a delicious combination of toasted marshmallows, melting chocolate, and graham crackers. Although considered a camp dessert and typically made over a campfire, there are many variations...

The highlight of this sweet potato puree is the brown butter it's seasoned with. When fried, the butter develops a pleasant nutty flavor and infuses the puree. A touch of vanilla extract...

S'mores are an American campfire dessert made by roasting marshmallows on sticks and sandwiching them, along with a piece of chocolate, between two graham crackers. Incredibly simple and delicious. This...

The sauce tastes like store-bought Heinz sauce—a marinade and topping for meat. Even though homemade barbecue sauce is made with store-bought ketchup and steak sauce, the flavor will be unique and...

For this recipe, you can use Patrick and Gina Neely's original barbecue sauce or store-bought sauce. Gina adds thickened unfiltered apple juice and a spoonful of...

This simple barbecue sauce is made without added sugar or vinegar, but the combination of ketchup, hoisin sauce, and dry sherry gives it the pleasant sweet-and-sour flavor typical of...

The highlight of this sauce is strong brewed coffee, which enhances the flavor and brings out the spicy and savory notes of the other ingredients. Turbinado sugar is superb...

This unusual sauce will appeal to anyone looking to try new barbecue sauces and new combinations. Two types of mustard—grain and Dijon—are simmered with spices, apple cider vinegar, and...

Kansas-style barbecue sauce is a tomato-based sauce with a distinctive sweet and spicy flavor. It pairs perfectly with any grilled meat, poultry, or ribs. The sauce is made with ketchup and tomato sauce...

Even though these ribs are oven-baked, they have a rich, barbecue-inspired flavor, as if they were just pulled from the grill. Meaty ribs are best for roasting,...

While you're waiting for the main dinner, offer your guests this light appetizer, which is incredibly quick and easy to prepare. The generous amount of cilantro gives the yogurt dip a delicate green color,...

The classic combination of bacon, lettuce, and tomato (BLT) is great for more than just sandwiches. Enjoy this trio as a delicious dipping sauce, perfect for sharing with a crowd...

The dip is made from cooked lima beans that are blended in a food processor with spinach, olive oil, lemon, fresh herbs, and tahini sesame paste until it turns into...

This aromatic, velvety dip harmoniously blends two sauces: Mexican avocado-and-tomato guacamole and a tangy, herb-infused ranch. The delicate avocado perfectly thickens the...

This savory white bean dip is infused with the rich, spicy flavor of madras curry powder, garlic, and fresh herbs. Made without animal fat, it's incredibly tender and velvety, and...

This creamy dip is loaded with healthy spinach, artichokes, and four types of cheese. It's incredibly creamy and moist, and its highlight is the canned tomatoes and chili peppers that add a delicious...

Everyone will love this homemade caramelized onion dip! And the best part is, you can make it a few days in advance and refrigerate it until...

To make homemade hummus as creamy, smooth, and delicious as store-bought, you'll need to spend a little more time and make it with dried chickpeas instead of canned ones—the result...

A dense log of cream cheese and a mixture of grated hard cheeses is topped with a thick layer of cranberry relish and jalapeño peppers. Made with fresh cranberries, the relish is tart and spicy-sweet,...

Garlic aioli, made with egg yolks and olive oil, is one of the most popular dips, typically served as a light appetizer with vegetables for dipping. It's ready in minutes...

Make a simple, yet delicious and vibrant goat cheese appetizer to offer to guests while they wait for the main course. Roll one cylinder of goat cheese in chopped dill, and...

Make your own healthy chocolate spread at home. It tastes almost like Nutella and is perfect for a vegan diet. The base of the spread is a mixture of hazelnuts and chickpeas. Blend them together in a blender with...

This hot and gooey cheese dip is a great treat for house parties. Its highlight is the salty ham pieces that are stuffed into a cream cheese and sharp cheddar mixture. Before...

Once you try this homemade ranch dressing, you'll never go back to store-bought plastic bottles! It's delicious, contains no confusing ingredients, and, most importantly, incredibly easy to make. Everything you need...

A classic ranch dressing becomes healthier if you add avocado, rich in healthy fats, to the sour milk instead of mayonnaise. Its texture also complements the sauce perfectly, which...

This Mexican dip is packed with all the good stuff you'd expect from a nacho: shredded beef brisket in tomato sauce, flavorful beans with smoky bacon, lots of melty cheese, fresh...

Grill these Asian-style ribs. This recipe uses beef short ribs with plenty of fat, which adds a smoky flavor. Cut them into manageable pieces and...

Add a little basil pesto and a pinch of orange zest to this fermented ranch dressing for a brighter, more refreshing flavor. The dressing is made with yogurt and mayonnaise. Mix everything together...