Sauce and Marinade Recipes & Ideas

Quick and creamy.

Ice cream, waffles, and even oatmeal.

It's endlessly versatile.

Easy and comforting.

Here's your reason to go pick up a pint of fresh blueberries!

The perfect drizzle for ice cream, cheesecake, and more.

It's bright, tangy, and full of herby kick.

Salsa macha and crushed Fuego Takis give this dog a one-two punch of flavor and texture.

Here is one of our favorite Asian dishes for a summer lunch or warm evening — fresh spring rolls (also called summer rolls). Heaps of fresh mint, shaved vegetables, and light rice noodles wrapped up all ready for a spicy, tangy peanut sauce. They are healthy and light, and so refreshing in the heat of summer. Want to see how to make these? They’re super easy. This recipe uses a mixture of red pepper, radishes, cucumber, and carrot, which we threw in the rolls with cellophane noodles.

Mushrooms all day long.

Just listen to the word. Chimichurri. It dances right out of your mouth. I bet you’ve already paused and said it in your head more times than I’ve written it. If the word alone feels this good in the mouth, wait until you taste it. Chimichurri is an Argentine sauce that is traditionally used on meats, although I can think of about fifty other ways to eat it. It’s used in Argentina the way we use ketchup in the U.S.

Usually, when you offer to snap a photo of fellow tourists, the exchange is quick and polite and you forget each other long before you ever return home. But this time was different. This time I came home with a recipe. This is Helen and her husband Blago, a self-proclaimed “Wild Bulgarian” whom I met on the shores of Vancouver, BC, this summer. As one might expect of someone who introduces himself as a Wild Bulgarian, Blago was quite the character.

Last minute check: Do you know how to make gravy? Some people swear that gravy is the most essential part of Thanksgiving dinner, touching everything on your plate with its savory essence of turkey. No pressure, right? Here are a few tips and links for making your own gravy — it’s really not that hard.First of all, what is gravy? It isn’t some mysterious liquid essence of turkey (as we used to think it was, since we were never involved with this part of the Thanksgiving meal.

My essential weeknight recipe isn’t a specific dish but a piquant and versatile condiment, dipping sauce, and marinade that livens up everything from tofu to meat, vegetables, dumplings, and noodles. Of all the recipes I have learned from my partner’s Korean mother, yangnyeomjang is one of the most indispensable.

This is not tzatziki. We know it looks like tzatziki. And before you ask, “How many cucumber-yogurt sauces does one really need, anyway?” Let us explain the difference… When I was growing up, my grandmother used to serve sliced tomatoes from her garden topped with a creamy cucumber dressing. It was white, lumpy with fresh cucumbers, and full of mayonnaise, I’m sure. This is my attempt at recreating that dressing (without eating spoonfuls of mayonnaise).

Drizzle it on everything from oatmeal to ice cream.

You’ve been asking for our sauce recipe using fresh tomatoes. We’ve been refining our recipe, double-checking our measurements, and now we’re ready to share. Let us know how this compares to your tomato sauce recipe and the recipe your great-great grandmother carried over from Italy (we should be so lucky!). This basic tomato sauce manages to hold on to the fresh, bright flavors of a garden tomato while also providing some complexity.

Warning: Strong pesto opinions ahead.

Perfect over cheesecake, ice cream, and more.

It's a classic Ligurian pasta for good reason.

Use these step-by-step instructions to make this beloved sauce.

Calling all garlic-lovers!

Take pesto up a notch with some cream for the dreamiest sauce ever.

This sweet and savory glaze for baked ham will become your go-to.

This Japanese citrus sauce is definitely worth keeping close by.

A classic French sauce that's worth knowing about.

Try it with grilled fish or sautéed greens, or add a little to a roasted sweet potato.

We made cookies with a dark chocolate ganache filling over the weekend. Whether we were being conservative with the ganache or the recipe was just off, we ended up with about a cup of it leftover. Which is now sitting in our fridge. Staring at us every time we reach in for something. Any ideas of how to use it?We’ve come up with a few ideas of our own:1. Truffles – The ganache has now hardened into a soft fudge.

Drizzle it over biscuits, fresh fruit, and more.

A homemade version of my favorite sushi condiment.

Raita is a mixture of yogurt, vegetables, and often fresh herbs (sometimes a little fruit makes its way in here too) that’s served alongside spicy curries across India. It is the ultimate cooling agent when your mouth starts to burn with heat from chilies. It’s also just wonderful atop a bed of wilted greens or swirled into soup. Raita is the perfect thing to have hanging around in the fridge. Have you ever had raita? Here’s a very simple recipe to make a bowlful at home.

This peppery vinegar- and mayonnaise-based sauce is perfect for serving with smoked chicken and turkey.

A chunky salsa full of avocado and tomatoes that's as at home on a tortilla chip as it is next to grilled chicken or fish.

It's too easy not to make.

It makes the best chocolate milk.

This recipe is the perfect special occasion dinner.

The easiest way to upgrade tonight's dinner.

This easy sauce is just as rich and creamy as the original.

Make this restaurant-style sauce with just three ingredients.

It's even better than the bottled stuff.

Tangy and creamy and oh-so-avocado.

It's the perfect pasta sauce for any night of the week.

It's what your tacos, salads, and sandwiches are currently missing.

This five-minute dip makes everything taste better.

This doctored-up mole sauce is the star of my Thanksgiving table.

A brown sugar glaze is great, but this is a must-try.

The fiery sauce is endlessly versatile — and oh-so easy to make.

It adds just enough sweetness to the turkey topper.

Perfect for salads, burgers, onion rings, and even deviled eggs.

Don't limit it to just fried fish!

You probably have all the ingredients to make it right now.

It was a pasta party that ended with perfection.

It tastes complex, but couldn't be easier to make.

But does it really?

I still can't believe how luxurious it tastes.

This versatile vinaigrette, inspired by Caesar dressing, always delivers on flavor.

And it comes together in just five minutes.

It's the perfect dipping sauce, sandwich spread, and flavor booster.

This pantry pesto instantly upgrades all your summer favorites: sandwiches, salads, fish, potatoes, pasta, and more.