Sauce & Condiment Recipes

This versatile marinara sauce is jam-packed with flavors, thanks to an unbeatable combination of sundried tomatoes, roasted garlic, and herbs. Enjoy it with your favorite pasta or simmer to a thicker consistency to make the best pizza sauce!

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

Fresh and fruity with a hint of cinnamon, this chia jam will be your go-to spread! Heart-healthy chia seeds give this jam a thick consistency, while pure maple syrup and peaches keep things nice and sweet. Enjoy it on toast, with cheese, and more!

This plant-based version of Oaxacan mole negro substitutes vegetable broth for more traditional meat-based broths without sacrificing any of its distinctive smoky-sweet-nutty flavor. Prepping ingredients for this recipe takes a bit of effort, but the result is a truly delectable sauce you can enjoy with a wide array of dishes.

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

A well-stocked bar is not complete without a fruity syrup that adds a touch of sweetness and tartness to your favorite cocktails. Level up your at-home bartending skills with an easy-to-make cherry grenadine that calls for just three simple ingredients!

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.

Mole is a traditional sauce used in Mexican cuisine made with roasted chilies and an assortment of spices. Once combined, you’ll taste a layered flavor of sweet, salty, spicy, and smoky. Use this mole sauce to top your protein like chicken, as an enchilada sauce, or over rice.

Sweet, savory, and a little spicy, this versatile sauce is as delicious as a glaze for pork chops as it is a topping for fresh fruit. Stir it into micheladas or frozen mango margaritas, drizzle it on top of ice cream or popsicles, or spread it over crispy raw veggies — it's a welcome guest at any kind of party.

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.

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.

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.