Dips, Spreads, & Dressings
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Classic Creamy Caesar Dressing
A classic since the 1940s, this dressing takes a homemade mayonnaise base and ramps it up with the strong, addictive flavors of garlic, lemon and Parmesan cheese.
Cucumber Yogurt Dressing With Mint
This dressing is based on tzatziki, a classic Greek sauce used for grilled meats.
Roasted Tomato Maple Salad Dressing
Reminiscent of the “Catalina” dressing so popular in the 1960s and ’70s, but much healthier.
Tahini Lemon Dressing
This Middle Eastern–inspired dressing is great on grilled vegetables or fresh salad greens, and also makes a great side for grilled meats.
Thai Peanut Dressing
This Asian-inspired vinaigrette pairs well with a variety of fresh salad greens and shredded cabbage. It can also enliven rice or buckwheat noodles, steamed vegetables, or be used as a dipping sauce for fresh spring rolls.
Sesame-Shiitake Vinaigrette
Light and zesty, this vinaigrette pairs well with a variety of fresh salad greens, especially spinach, and shredded cabbage. It can also enliven rice or buckwheat noodles, as well as steamed vegetables.
Olive Oil and Lemon Juice Dressing
Freshly squeezed lemon juice gives this versatile vinaigrette the zippy freshness to go with just about any salad.
Basic French Vinaigrette
A dressing that should be in every confident cook’s arsenal. Pair any high-quality oil with an acid (such as vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice), season, and you’ve got a simple and endlessly versatile vinaigrette that goes with just about any salad.
Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Free from industrial vegetable oils, sugar, and chemical additives and preservatives, this homemade dressing pairs perfectly with crisp, sturdy greens, or can be used as a dip for grilled vegetables or vegetable crudité.
Green Goddess Dressing
Luscious and satisfying, this creamy dressing is a perennial favorite.
Curried Orange-Ginger Vinaigrette
Pair this homemade salad dressing with dark leafy salad greens, such as arugula or spinach, or on any salad topped with toasted nuts and chèvre.
Strawberry-Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
Fresh puréed strawberries offer a creative way to jazz up any salad.
Raspberry-Ginger Barbecue Sauce
This sweet, tangy, smoky sauce is terrific brushed on grilled meat or vegetables.
Cilantro Mint Chutney
A simple, yet flavorful chutney filled with fresh and herby flavors that pairs perfectly with our Curried Garbanzo Beans With Spinach recipe. Can also be used as a dipping sauce with your favorite Indian food.
Heirloom Tomato Sauce
Serve with whole-grain pasta (consider a gluten-free option made from brown rice or zucchini noodles), or on top of chicken, steak or fish. To make a primavera sauce, simply add diced veggies, such as zucchini, bell pepper, broccoli, cauliflower or carrots, to the tomato sauce.
Roasted Jalapeño Honey Butter
Smoky heat from roasted jalapeños paired with sweet honey creates a taste sensation that kicks up the flavors in butter. Try this spread on grilled corn on the cob or brushed over grilled chicken breasts.
Marjoram Pesto With Capers and Olives
Add a burst of Mediterranean flair to your meal with this thick, rich, and comforting pesto.
Savoy Yogurt Sauces: Raita and Tsatsiki
Raita is a frequent condiment in Indian cuisine, tsatsiki in Greek cuisine.