Sauce & Condiment Recipes

Sure, you can buy marinara premade at the grocery store, but nothing is quite as comforting as homemade tomato sauce simmering on the stove. From a health standpoint, we also love tomato sauce because tomatoes contain the health-promoting antioxidant, lycopene, which becomes more available to your body when it's heated.

Perfect as a salad dressing, sauce, or dip, this cool and creamy all-star adds freshness and brightness to just about everything. It's also dairy-free, making it great for sensitive systems and plant-based palates alike. 

Herby, fresh, and creamy, this dairy-free version of the famed dressing livens up salads, sandwiches, veggie platters, and so much more.

Skip the jarred stuff and get the party started with fresh homemade salsa that brings zest to any fiesta!

Five simple ingredients are all you need to impress your guests at your next backyard BBQ or summertime soiree. If you’re a culinary overachiever, you can even make your own ketchup to use as an ingredient in the sauce.

What would a tuna salad sandwich or potato salad be without the mayo? While it sometimes gets a bad rap because it’s calorically dense, homemade mayo uses only high-quality, real food ingredients like eggs, oil, and vinegar. If you don’t have avocado oil, feel free to use whatever oil you have on hand like canola or grapeseed. Just be sure to use pasteurized eggs in this recipe since the eggs are raw.

This red sauce gets a sweet, peppery boost from red bell peppers, adding freshness and depth to an otherwise traditional marinara recipe.

Filled with fresh herbs and roasted garlic, this ultra-flavorful butter transforms even the simplest piece of bread into a work of art.

This tart and tangy alternative to traditional salsa packs an unexpected kick! Enjoy it alongside tortilla chips or as a sauce for your favorite dishes!

Never risk a bland taco night again! This zingy spice mix adds punch to ground meat, veggies, and seafood alike, ensuring terrific flavor with every bite.

This vegan twist on the Italian American classic gives you all the rich creaminess of the original without any actual cream. Sprinkle in some crushed red pepper to add a welcome bite to the otherwise rich and mellow flavors.

Everything tastes better with pesto. Adventurous types, feel free to switch up your herbs, nuts, or cheeses. Keeping it low carb? This pesto only contains 2 grams per serving! Add it to grilled seafood, chicken, or even scrambled eggs for a hit of savory goodness.