Quick and easy vinegar-based dressing thrown onto salad gives plenty of zing without all the sneaky calories and fat that really add up in most traditional dressings.
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sauces And Condiments
Make your own sauces, condiments and salad dressing with our collection of recipes. Homemade mayonnaise, stir fry sauce and ham glaze are just a few of the tasty recipes we have.
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Zero Calorie Salad Dressing
Copycat Applebee's Onion Petal Sauce
This copycat spiced mayo will become one of your go-to condiments. Horseradish, ketchup, and cayenne turn ordinary mayo into a delightful dip for anything fried.
Time: under 30 minutes
Japanese Tempura Batter for Chicken Fingers
A light and crispy tempura batter just like you get at Japanese restaurants. Perfect for deep frying chicken, vegetables, or seafood.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Applebee's Honey Mustard
Applebee's honey mustard is so easy to make at home. Use it as a dipping sauce for chicken fingers, fried seafood, as a dressing for salad, or as a spread on a...
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Taco Bell Lime Sauce
This copycat Taco Bell lime sauce blends lime juice and fresh cilantro with a creamy base, perfect for enhancing various dishes quickly.
Time: under 30 minutes
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Chick Pea Batter
This deliciously spiced batter for frying veggies is easier, tastier, and healthier than most. Throw in a bit of cumin and smoked paprika for full-out Mediterranean flavor.
Time: 30-60 minutes
Big Boy's Blue Cheese Dressing
When you need a rich, creamy dressing as a dip for wings and veggies or for a wedge salad, look no further.
Time: 2-5 hours
Easy Hamburger Gravy
We don't usually think of gravy as being the star of the show, but in this case it is. This hearty, meaty gravy can be served over mashed potatoes, noodles, biscuits, or other...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Little Caesar's Buffalo Ranch Sauce
Why go out when you can whip up your own buffalo ranch sauce at home? This Little Caesar's copycat is a game changer for wings, veggies, and pretty much...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Ruth's Chris Steak House Remoulade Sauce
If you're looking to add a zesty twist to your meals, this remoulade sauce from Ruth's Chris Steak House is about to become your new favorite sidekick.
Time: under 30 minutes
Albany Street Meat Sauce For Hot Dogs
Chili dogs will never be the same once you try this Albany Street meat sauce, loaded with ground beef, finely chopped onions, and a blend of bold spices.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Microwave Buffalo Wing Sauce
Toss some fried (or baked) chicken wings in this simple 2-ingredient, 1-minute buffalo sauce for a quick appetizer.
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat McDonald's Hot Mustard Sauce For Nuggets
Ever wondered how to give your chicken nuggets a gourmet twist? Try this tangy sauce inspired by your favorite fast-food joint.
Time: under 30 minutes
Homemade Shake & Bake for Fish & Poultry
This blend of spices makes a flavorful coating for fish and poultry. It's so easy to make, and much tastier than the store-bought kind.
Time: under 30 minutes
Caesar Buttermilk Dressing
Buttermilk gives this classic-style Caesar dressing extra texture and flavor. Serve on romaine or iceberg lettuce or use as a dipping sauce.
Time: under 30 minutes
Hot Dog Meatless Coney Island Sauce
Here's a quick meatless alternative to a classic Coney Island sauce. The blend traditional ingredients minus the meat gives this sauce a familiar taste that many...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Macaroni Grill's Lemon Butter Sauce
Whip up a little magic in the kitchen with Macaroni Grill's lemon butter sauce. It's like a creamy, lemony dream for your pasta and will have you feeling like an...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Applebee's Caesar Salad Dressing
Thick and creamy, this copycat recipe for Applebee's caesar salad dressing is easy to make at home. Use on salads or as a dipping sauce.
Time: under 30 minutes
Applebee's Honey Pepper Sauce For Salmon
Try this recipe to recreate Applebee's delicious grilled salmon served with a tangy honey sauce.
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat La Madeleine's Caesar Salad Dressing
La Madeleine, a French-style restaurant chain, is known for many items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One favorite is their Caesar salad which you can...
Time: under 30 minutes
Black Pepper Cream Gravy
A classic peppered, white cream gravy. Delicious on biscuits or chicken fried steak
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Houston's Buttermilk Garlic Dressing
This buttermilk garlic dressing made with sour cream and mayo adds the creamy touch you're looking for.
Time: 2-5 hours
Oil And Vinegar Salad Dressing With Lemon
This is a great, light tasting salad dressing made with simple ingredients. You can easily adjust the flavors to taste.
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Old Spaghetti Factory Original Clam Sauce
The Old Spaghetti Factory is known for its delicious clam sauce. This recipe is a classic example of the restaurant's cuisine. Serve it over your...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Sweet Butter Sauce
The right sauce can turn an ordinary cake into an exquisite dessert in a flash. This sweet butter sauce is a versatile one, delicious over everything from angel food cake to cinnamon...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Fish Batter Mix
For a proper plate of fried fish, unseasoned batter just won't cut it. This cornmeal blend with garlic powder and seasoned salt adds a bit of oomph to your fish.
Time: under 30 minutes
Applebee's Honey Glaze
Made with cider vinegar, beef stock, soy sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, vegetable oil, whiskey, liquid smoke, Tabasco sauce, garlic
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Tomato Juice BBQ Sauce
This tasty barbecue sauce uses tomato juice as the base ingredient. The result is a fresher, less smoky tomato flavor.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
New York Pushcart Onion Sauce
A zesty onion sauce straight from the streets of New York. Perfect for jazzing up hot dogs and more.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Lyndon Johnson's Favorite Barbecue Sauce
The 36th president was a native Texan so he knew his way around barbecue sauce. Try this simple sauce on chicken or ribs.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Quick Citrus Aioli
Aioli is a French-style dipping sauce that is similar to mayonnaise. This quick-fix version starts with mayonnaise (homemade or purchased) and adds some citrus flavors to give it...
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat A&W Coney Island Sauce
Nothing more tragic than a naked hot dog. To really do it right, a healthy ladle of sweet, savory Coney sauce with beef and tomatoes is what you need.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Cajun Mayo
This mayo with a blend of Cajun spices is perfect for topping sandwiches, dipping fried shrimp, tuna salad, pretty much anything!
Time: over 5 hours
Copycat Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing
Hidden Valley sets the standard when it comes to ranch dressing. Now you can be the king (or queen) of salad dressings with this homemade copycat version. Let...
Time: over 5 hours
Copycat Red Lion Coney Sauce
Everything a good Coney sauce should be--beefy, tangy, and with a good kick from chili powder and tabasco. Don't forget the extra chopped onions to top off your dogs.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Lemon Dill Veloute Sauce
Based off the mother veloute sauce, this creamy dill-infused variation is great for topping all manner of meat, fish, and roasted veggies.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Homemade Miracle Whip
Just like with everything else, scratch-made is gonna beat store-bought any day. Use this recipe anywhere calling for Miracle Whip salad dressing.
Time: 30-60 minutes
Basic Coarse Mustard
A basic recipe for coarse ground mustard made from scratch. Add horseradish, dried herbs, or mayonnaise as desired to flavor it further.
Time: over 5 hours
Copycat Benihana Ginger Salad Dressing
Homemade dressing is the easiest way to give your salads an upgrade. Benihana's ginger dressing works on everything from a simple spinach side salad to a full-out...
Time: under 30 minutes
Catalina Dressing BBQ Sauce
This sweet and tangy sauce with Catalina dressing, brown sugar, and chopped onions might be the last one you ever need! Perfect for brushing on chicken or pork chops.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Homemade Dijon Mustard
Homemade mustard is surprisingly easy to make and you can adjust the recipe to suit your tastes. The kind of wine you use will alter the flavor so feel free to experiment with...
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Copycat Bennigan's Honey Mustard Salad Dressing
Looking for a dressing that's both creamy and zesty? This honey mustard salad dressing from Bennigan's whispers sweet nothings to your greens.
Time: under 30 minutes
Southwestern Vinaigrette
This vinaigrette is as simple to whip up as it is tasty, so ditch the store bought bottle! Cilantro adds a southwestern zing. Try it on a romaine salad with avocado, chicken...
Time: under 30 minutes
Corn Dog Batter
Easily make corn dogs at home with this batter. Or, if you've never been a fan of on-a-stick corn dogs, get creative and toss them in a bun with spicy mustard or your other favorite...
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Gluten Free Tempura Batter
A gluten-free tempura batter recipe made by substituting chickpea flour in place of regular flour. It makes a light, crisp batter for deep-frying.
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fish or Chicken Batter
Get a light, crispy coating on your fried fish or chicken with this simple batter
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Pancake Mix Fish Batter
Pancake mix is the perfect batter for these tender fried fish fillets. Works well with shrimp, too!
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Dreamland Barbecue Sauce
Dreamland is actually the name of a BBQ chain, not just where you'll be after you slather this sauce onto your ribs or toss it on your pulled pork sandwiches.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Alpine Village Creamy Italian Salad Dressing
You can't beat the freshness of homemade dressing. This creamy Italian serves double duty as dressing and dip.
Time: 2-5 hours
Garlic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
This garlic vinaigrette with dill and Dijon will have you ditching the dressing aisle and opting for the whisk. Try it with romaine, tomatoes, and avocado!
Time: under 30 minutes
Batter For Fried Shrimp
If you're frying up shrimp for a party appetizer, a make-ahead batter like this is a lifesaver for keeping things together and low-stress.
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Hot Dog Shoppe Hot Dog Sauce
This unique sauce is made with a blend of ingredients that sets it apart from other Coney Island-style sauces. It's perfect for slathering on your favorite hot...
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Homemade Taco Sauce
Use this homemade taco sauce along with your favorite taco ingredients. If you like a thicker sauce, let it simmer longer.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
English Pub Mustard
The secret ingredient to pub mustard is beer, of course. It's no coincidence that sausages and other English goodies served with this condiment go especially well with a pint or...
Time: under 30 minutes
Tirk Prahok (Preserved Fish Dipping Sauce)
This Cambodian sauce is used as a condiment or dip for vegetables and/or steak. Prahok is a gray, pasty, stinky condiment also known as Mudfish Sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chinese Gravy For Egg Fu Yung
Delicious Chinese brown gravy with restaurant-quality flavor. Mushrooms cooked in bacon fat ups the ante on the richness and umami of the gravy.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat KFC Gravy
Copy the famous gravy served at Kentucky Fried Chicken with this easy-to-follow home version.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
No Mayo Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing
There's no mayo in sight in this creamy blue cheese salad dressing. Healthy cottage cheese gives the dressing its thickness instead.
Time: under 30 minutes
Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
Make your mornings a little less hectic with these overnight breakfast recipes. Prep the night before and enjoy a warm, comforting meal in the morning.
It may look like a sad little package shoved in the back of your freezer, but frozen spinach actually has a lot of culinary uses (and some may surprise you).