Recipe Index

Browse the complete Sauces & Dips library by function, cuisine, flavor, or ingredient.

Sauces

Chocolate Ganache Sauce Recipe

Dark chocolate and cream, stirred into a glossy pour. The chocolate sets the character of this sauce.

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Glazes

Soy Ginger Glaze Recipe

A fresh ginger glaze that sets lightly on roasted food. Fresh ginger gives this soy glaze a peppery lift.

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Condiments

Mango Salsa Recipe

Ripe mango, serrano chilli, and a squeeze of lime. Choose a mango that yields slightly when pressed but still holds a neat dice.

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Dressings

Italian Vinaigrette Recipe

A red wine vinegar dressing with oregano and fresh garlic. This is the oregano-scented dressing familiar from Italian-American chopped salads.

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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…

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Condiments

Mirza Ghasemi Recipe

Smoky aubergine with garlic, tomatoes, and softly set egg. Smoke is the starting point for this northern Iranian dish.

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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…

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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.

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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,…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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.

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Dips

Anchoïade Sauce Recipe

A lemon-and-caper variation of anchoïade: anchovies and garlic pounded to a paste, then loosened gradually with olive oil. Serve a small spoonful with crisp…

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Dips

Fondue-Style Cheese Dip Recipe

A small fondue-style dip made with Gruyère, Emmental, white wine, and garlic. Add the grated cheese gradually and keep the heat gentle for a…

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Dips

Cheesy Dip Recipe

A smooth warm cheddar dip with evaporated milk and roasted green chili. Cornstarch helps hold the sauce together; gentle heat keeps the cheese from…

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Dips

Canarian Almogrote Sauce Recipe

A firm Canarian cheese spread made by pounding mature goat cheese with dried red pepper, garlic, and olive oil. Use a well-aged cheese that…

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Dips

Whipped Feta with Basil Pesto Sauce Recipe

Whipped feta and yogurt topped with a fresh basil pesto made from basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, and olive oil. The two components stay…

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Dips

Lemon Ricotta Dip Recipe

A cold ricotta dip with lemon zest, olive oil, honey, and fresh basil. Drain watery ricotta first, then blend briefly so the dip stays…

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Dips

Whipped Feta Dip Recipe | Greek-Style Feta Yogurt Dip with Honey

Whipped Feta Dip is a creamy Greek-style dip made by blending feta with Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon, and a little honey.

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Dips

Tarator Dip Recipe | Bulgarian Yogurt Walnut Garlic Dip

Tarator Dip is a thick Bulgarian-style yogurt, cucumber, walnut, garlic, and dill dip inspired by the classic cold tarator soup.

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Dips

Moutabal Shamandar Recipe | Beetroot Tahini Yogurt Dip

Moutabal Shamandar is a beetroot variation of Levantine moutabal, made with roasted beetroot, tahini, yogurt, lemon, garlic, and olive oil.

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Dips

Tuk Kreung Recipe | Cambodian Fermented Fish and Vegetable Dip

Tuk Kreung is a Cambodian dip made with fermented fish, minced pork or fish, coconut milk, kroeung aromatics, tamarind, and fresh vegetables on the…

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Dips

Jeow Mak Len Recipe | Lao Roasted Tomato Chili Dip

Jeow Mak Len is a Lao roasted tomato chili dip made with charred tomatoes, chilies, shallots, garlic, fish sauce, lime, and herbs.

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