Saucy sensations: 15 irresistible sauces and condiments

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From tangy vinaigrettes to zesty salsas, creamy dips to savory pasta sauces, this compilation of sauces and condiments is designed to elevate your culinary creations to new heights.

Jalapeno honey and lime dressing on a wooden cutting board.
Honey Lime Jalapeno Vinaigrette. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Creamy Dill Sauce

This creamy, tangy dill sauce is perfect on sandwiches and wraps, and it’s a delicious dip for veggies and pita bread!

Grab the recipe: Creamy Dill Sauce.

Creamy Salsa Dressing

This creamy salsa dressing has fresh salsa, tangy sour cream, and fresh lime juice, plus a few other key ingredients for a delicious salad dressing or dip for veggies!

Grab the recipe: Creamy Salsa Dressing.

Hearty Marinara Sauce

A closeup of hearty marinara sauce in a wooden spoon over a pot of finished marinara sauce.
Hearty Marinara Sauce. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This delectable Italian sauce is crafted using hand-crushed tomatoes, garlic and onion sautéed to perfection, rich olive oil, fragrant basil, and a medley of delightful Italian herbs.

Grab the recipe: Hearty Marinara Sauce.

Almond Pesto

Elevate the traditional basil pesto by incorporating roasted almonds instead of pine nuts, lending a subtle earthy flavor!

Grab the recipe: Almond Pesto.

Lemon Herb Vinaigrette

The Lemon Herb Vinaigrette is a versatile dressing that harmoniously blends together the vibrant flavors of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, Dijon mustard, and a medley of fresh herbs.

Grab the recipe: Lemon Herb Vinaigrette.

Honey Lime Jalapeno Vinaigrette

Jalapeno honey and lime dressing on a wooden cutting board.
Honey Lime Jalapeno Vinaigrette. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This vinaigrette has the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and tangy! It’s amazing on salads but equally good drizzled over grilled meats and vegetables, added to a grain bowl, or served in a wrap.

Grab the recipe: Honey Lime Jalapeno Vinaigrette.

Serrano Salsa with Lime

Experience the authentic spiciness of this delectable serrano salsa recipe, featuring roasted serrano peppers, onions, garlic, cilantro, and a zesty touch of lime.

Grab the recipe: Serrano Salsa with Lime.

Quick Pickled Shallots

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Quick Pickled Shallots. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Discover the tangy, vibrant, and flavorful nature of these pickled shallots. This delightful condiment serves as a delectable addition to cheese plates and charcuterie boards!

Grab the recipe: Quick Pickled Shallots.

White Wine and Sage Sauce

Enhance the delicate, rich sweetness of your favorite pasta with a tantalizing sauce featuring garlic, butter, zesty lemon, white wine, and aromatic sage.

Grab the recipe: White Wine and Sage Sauce.

Pickled Mustard Seeds

These pickled mustard seeds are a delicious homemade condiment that adds tiny bursts of lightly sweet, tart, savory flavor and texture to your meal.

Grab the recipe: Pickled Mustard Seeds.

Pineapple Habanero Sauce

pineapple habanero sauce in a glass jar with a lid.
Pineapple Habanero Sauce. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Pineapple Habanero Sauce is a bright, fruity, super spicy condiment you can enjoy on everything from sandwiches to tacos to eggs.

Grab the recipe: Pineapple Habanero Sauce.

Tomato Mascarpone Sauce

With the addition of mascarpone, this sauce undergoes a delightful transformation, becoming a luscious, creamy, sweet, and tangy topping for your favorite pasta.

Grab the recipe: Tomato Mascarpone Sauce.

Mango Pico de Gallo

Try this effortless mango pico de gallo, a refreshing salsa that achieves the ideal balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors!

Grab the recipe: Mango Pico de Gallo.

Pico de Gallo

Garden fresh salsa in a white bowl with a tortilla chip.
Garden Fresh Salsa. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This easy, fresh pico de gallo is perfect to make for a snack, an appetizer, or to add to your favorite Mexican dishes! It has ripe tomatoes, tangy lime juice, and fresh, vibrant cilantro.

Grab the recipe: Pico de Gallo.

Hot Honey Sauce

This delicious hot honey sauce is buttery, tangy, and sweet! It’s perfect for chicken wings, toast, or drizzled over fruit, ice cream, and grilled meats and vegetables.

Grab the Recipe: Hot Honey Sauce.

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