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December 6, 2025
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Welcome to Sauces and Dips, a focused flavor library by Sixto Carreon. Browse by recipe type first, then…
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Sauces
Filipino Pork Barbecue Marinade Recipe
Calamansi, banana ketchup, and garlic for pork skewers. Filipino pork barbecue needs a balance of salty soy, bright calamansi, and the rounded sweetness of banana ketchup.
Condiments
Mirza Ghasemi Recipe
Smoky aubergine with garlic, tomatoes, and softly set egg. Smoke is the starting point for this northern Iranian dish.
Sauces
Béchamel Sauce Recipe
A pale roux, warm milk, and a little nutmeg. A good béchamel tastes gently of milk and butter, with enough body to settle between layers of lasagne or cover a gratin.
Dips
Fry Sauce Recipe
A creamy ketchup and mayonnaise dip for hot chips. Fry sauce is simple enough that the balance matters more than a long ingredient list.
Dips
Jalapeño Popper Dip Recipe
A bubbling baked cheese dip with a crisp crumb topping. The appeal of a jalapeño popper is the contrast between hot cheese, fresh chilli, and a crisp shell.
Dips
Pimento Cheese Dip Recipe
Sharp cheddar, chopped pimentos, and just enough mayonnaise make this creamy Southern-style dip. Keep the cheese shreds visible and finish with a pinch of cayenne.
Dips
Whipped Ricotta Dip Recipe
Lightly whipped ricotta meets olive oil and lemon, then gets finished with chives and a little honey for a soft, spreadable dip.
Dips
Roasted Garlic White Bean Dip Recipe
White beans blended with a whole head of roasted garlic, lemon, olive oil, and parsley. Add cold water a spoonful at a time for a silky dip that holds its shape.
Dips
Crab Rangoon Dip Recipe
A baked crab dip with cream cheese, sour cream, scallions, and a golden mozzarella topping. Use cooked crabmeat, picked carefully for shell fragments.
Precise measurements. Clear technique. Better flavor.
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