Dress up dinner with these easy sauces, spreads and dressings

Photo of author

| Published:

Tired of the same old dinners? Want to add some excitement and flavor to your meals? That’s where these 11 easy sauces, spreads, and dressings shine. Whether you prefer classic flavors or something a little more creative, these recipes are sure to elevate your dinner game.

Jalapeño mango jam in a glass jar with a spoon.
Jalapeño Mango Jam. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Pineapple Habanero Salsa

Pineapple habaner osalsa in a bowl.
Pineapple Habanero Salsa. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Equally delicious served with chips as an appetizer or as a topping for meat, fish and tacos, this pineapple habanero salsa is the perfect combination of sweet, spicy and refreshing.
Get the Recipe: Pineapple Habanero Salsa

Radish Greens Pesto

Radish greens pesto in a glass jar on a wooden plate with a serving spoon.
Radish Greens Pesto. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Radish greens pesto is great tossed with pasta, used as a sauce for chicken, red meat or fish and delicious as a spread!
Get the Recipe: Radish Greens Pesto

Jalapeño Mango Jam

Jalapeño mango jam in a glass jar with a spoon.
Jalapeño Mango Jam. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This jalapeño mango jam is the perfect balance of sweet and spice. Its many uses include topping crackers and cheese, swirling into yogurt or topping meats and fish.
Get the Recipe: Jalapeño Mango Jam

Mango Habanero Salsa

Mango habanero salsa in a bowl.
Mango Habanero Salsa. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Spicy habanero peppers, sweet mango, crunchy tomatillos and fresh cilantro and lime come together in this simple salsa perfect for summer. Enjoy it with chips as an appetizer or serve on top of steak, chicken, pork or seafood for easy added flavor.
Get the Recipe: Mango Habanero Salsa

Spiced Orange Beet Apple Chutney

Spiced orange beet apple chutney in a small sauce pot with a spoon.
Spiced Orange Beet Apple Chutney. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This beet apple chutney is infused with orange and lots of warming spices. A great spread on crackers, accompaniment to meat or even dolloped in yogurt!
Get the Recipe: Spiced Orange Beet Apple Chutney

Savory Apple Thyme Butter

Apple thyme butter in a glass jar garnished with thyme leaves.
Savory Apple Thyme Butter. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This savory thyme pear apple butter is so simple to make, bursting with apple flavor and pairs deliciously with everything from a dinner roast to an appetizer spread.
Get the Recipe: Savory Apple Thyme Butter

Chinese 5 Spice Plum Jam

Chinese 5 spice plum jam in a white bowl with a small spoon.
Chinese 5 Spice Plum Jam. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This plum jam is a simple summer pleasure. Livened up with some Chinese five spice and rosemary, it’s a great summer spread with cheese and crackers or dolloped on top of grilled beef.
Get the Recipe: Chinese 5 Spice Plum Jam

Spicy Rosemary Tomato Peach Chutney

Rosemary peach chutney on a steak.
Spicy Rosemary Tomato Peach Chutney. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This spicy rosemary tomato peach chutney is sweet and tangy with a hint of spice. It’s perfect spread on bread or topped on meat.
Get the Recipe: Spicy Rosemary Tomato Peach Chutney

Creamy 3-Herb Dressing

Creamy 3-herb dressing in a glass jar with a spoon.
Creamy 3-Herb Dressing. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This easy creamy herb dressing made with Greek yogurt is healthy yet so delicious you’ll want to slather it on everything! Use it in salads or serve it with steak.
Get the Recipe: Creamy 3-Herb Dressing

Pineapple Guacamole

Pineapple guacamole in a metal bowl topped with crushed pineapple.
Pineapple Guacamole. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This pineapple guacamole brings a fruity kick to your favorite party dip. Great in tacos for something different.
Get the Recipe: Pineapple Guacamole

Lemon Garlic Herb Tahini Dressing

Garlic lemon herb tahini dressing in a glass jar with an orange spoon.
Lemon Garlic Herb Tahini Dressing. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This garlic lemon herb tahini dressing is creamy, herb forward and easy to whip up boasting multiple uses from salads to vegetables to meats!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Garlic Herb Tahini Dressing

Leave a Comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.