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How to Make Smoky Harissa for Delicious Dishes
Smoky North African Chili Paste for Grilled Meats, Eggs, Couscous, and Roasted Veggies Harissa is a fiery red chili paste strongly associated...
Sauce Gribiche (French Egg & Herb Sauce)
Sauce Gribiche is a classic French cold sauce made with hard-boiled eggs, mustard, vinegar, capers, pickles, and fresh herbs. It’s creamy without…
Hoisin Sauce (Chinese Sweet-Savory Stir-Fry & Dipping Sauce)
Hoisin sauce is a classic Chinese pantry staple—sweet, savory, and deeply umami. It’s used as a glaze, marinade, and dipping sauce, especially…
Green Goddess Dressing (California Herb Yogurt–Mayo Sauce)
Green Goddess Dressing is a classic California sauce and dressing made with soft herbs, garlic, lemon, and a creamy base. It’s bright,…
Ssamjang (Korean Spicy Soybean Dipping Sauce)
Ssamjang is the essential Korean dipping sauce for lettuce wraps (ssam). Thick, umami-rich, and gently spicy, it blends fermented soybean paste with gochujang,…
Skordalia (Greek Garlic–Potato Dip)
Skordalia is a traditional Greek dip made by blending warm potatoes with garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and lemon. It’s silky, pungent, and irresistibly…
Guasacaca (Venezuelan Avocado–Cilantro Sauce)
Guasacaca is Venezuela’s beloved green sauce—looser and tangier than guacamole, blended with avocado, cilantro, parsley, green pepper, vinegar, and oil. It’s zesty, herby,…
Mojo Verde (Canary Islands Green Cilantro Sauce)
Mojo Verde is a zesty green sauce from Spain’s Canary Islands, made with fresh cilantro, garlic, cumin, vinegar, and olive oil. It’s…
Salsa Brava (Spanish Spicy Tomato–Paprika Sauce)
Salsa Brava is the bold, signature sauce of Spain’s patatas bravas—a silky tomato base lifted with Spanish paprika, a touch of vinegar, and gentle…
Bagna Cauda (Piedmont Warm Anchovy–Garlic Dip)
Bagna Cauda is a classic from Italy’s Piedmont region: a gently warmed dip of anchovies, garlic, olive oil, and butter. It’s rich,…
Mojo Rojo (Canary Islands Red Pepper & Paprika Sauce)
Mojo Rojo is a classic sauce from Spain’s Canary Islands—bold with roasted red peppers, paprika, garlic, and vinegar. It’s the traditional partner for papas…
Toum (Lebanese Garlic Sauce)
Toum is a classic Lebanese garlic sauce—silky, pungent, and 100% plant-based. Made by emulsifying fresh garlic with oil, lemon, and ice water, it’s…
Zhoug (Yemeni Cilantro Chili Sauce)
Zhoug (also spelled zhug or skhug) is a bold green chili sauce from Yemen that spread across the Middle East. It’s bright with cilantro, spicy from…
Chermoula (North African Herb & Spice Marinade)
Bright, Garlicky Sauce for Fish, Chicken, and Veggies Chermoula is a classic North African sauce-marinade packed with fresh herbs, garlic, warm spices, and...
Italian Salsa Verde (Parsley–Caper Herb Sauce)
Italian Salsa Verde is a zesty green sauce made with fresh parsley, capers, anchovies, garlic, lemon, and olive oil. It’s punchy, aromatic, and…
Shatta (Egyptian Chili Sauce)
Shatta is a punchy Egyptian chili sauce that’s fresh, fiery, and citrusy. Made with red chilies, garlic, lemon, and vinegar, it’s a staple…
Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce)
Nuoc Cham is Vietnam’s essential dipping sauce—perfectly balancing salty fish sauce, bright lime, gentle sweetness, and a touch of heat. It’s the go-to…
Coconut Chutney (South Indian Fresh Coconut Dip)
Coconut Chutney is a quintessential South Indian condiment made with freshly grated coconut, green chilies, ginger, and roasted chana dal, finished with a…
Mint-Coriander Chutney (Indian Green Chutney)
Mint-Coriander Chutney is a bright, zesty Indian condiment made with fresh cilantro, mint, green chilies, lemon, and warm spices. It’s the essential green…
Lemon–Dill Piccata Sauce
Also known as a lemon–dill variation of piccata, this zesty pan sauce combines fresh lemon, briny capers, and fragrant dill. It’s quick to…
Aioli (Provençal Garlic Emulsion)
Aioli is a thick, garlicky sauce from Provence traditionally made by emulsifying garlic and olive oil with salt. Modern versions often add egg…
Tonkatsu Sauce (Japanese Fruity Worcestershire-Style Sauce)
Tonkatsu Sauce is a thick, tangy-sweet Japanese condiment with umami depth—think a fruity take on Worcestershire. It’s perfect over pork or chicken katsu,…
Peanut Satay Sauce (Indonesian–Malaysian Peanut Sauce)
Peanut Satay Sauce is a classic Southeast Asian condiment that’s creamy, nutty, and balanced with sweetness, heat, and tang. Traditionally served with grilled…
Salsa Verde (Mexican Roasted Tomatillo Sauce)
Salsa Verde is a classic Mexican green sauce made from roasted tomatillos, chilies, onion, cilantro, and lime. Zesty, slightly smoky, and fresh, it’s…