Sauces And Condiments

Meuniere means "miller's wife" in French. The classic recipe contains browned butter with lemon juice and parsley. This Creole version adds fish stock to a flavorful...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

This copycat BBQ sauce has a classic mix of tangy and sweet ingredients. Use it for basting, dipping, whatever you need.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Vodka and limeade may sound like they belong in a cocktail recipe, but this fiery blended sauce with habaneros and caramelized onions makes a great wing sauce or condiment.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Copy the famous flavors from P.F. Chang's with this easy to make stir fry sauce. Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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Hungarians know their cold-weather comfort food. This spicy, creamy gravy is great poured over meatballs, mashed potatoes, and a hundred other savory staples.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with water, ground beef, salt, onion, chili powder, ketchup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

The creamy, tangy dressing perfectly complements fresh greens and crunchy croutons in a classic Caesar salad.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Barbecue sauce just like Applebee's does it. The secret ingredient is apple butter for a touch of fruity sweetness. Ready for ribs, chicken, or pulled pork.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Pepper oil is a hot, spicy condiment that you can easily make yourself. It's perfect for adding to any dish that needs just a little more kick or spice.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Every barbecue sauce needs a good secret ingredient. Let tangy onion soup mix be yours. It's the perfect addition to this simmered sauce, adding a savory depth to all your...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This copycat A&W hot dog sauce features a blend of ring bologna, onion, and green bell pepper simmered with tomato juice and ketchup for a savory condiment.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Apple butter gives a sweet tang to BBQ sauce that makes it perfect for slathering on ribs or dumping in a slow cooker with pork shoulder to make a big batch of...


Time:   under 30 minutes

When you're craving some of the golden arches' special sauce make this simple replica. Top a burger with it or use it as a dipping sauce for fries or...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with poppy seeds, vegetable oil, mayonnaise, sugar, honey, mustard, Dijon mustard, white vinegar


Time:   under 30 minutes

Classic French salad dressing is sort of a creamy vinaigrette made with eggs, vinegar, oil, and seasonings.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This Jack Daniel's honey mustard recipe is perfect for dipping, glazing, or dressing a salad. Made with smooth whiskey, sweet honey, tangy mustard, and horseradish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Make your own salad dressing. Great on salads or as a dipping sauce for wings or fries!


Time:   2-5 hours

Japanese Kabayaki sauce is most commonly used for grilled eel, but it's excellent on salmon and tuna as well. The sweet glaze only takes three ingredients to throw together.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

You'll want to save this recipe as it's the base for a variety of sauces. Start with a basic white sauce and turn it into everything from mornay to curry...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

No more naked hot dogs! This beefy, chili-spiced sauce turns a frank from fair to fantastic, adding just the right balance of sweet, spicy and savory.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

This crispy batter has all kinds of secrets. Start with a flavorful beer in the batter, and then dredge your battered foods in crushed potato chips before deep-frying for a salty...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Coney sauce will always take a frank to the next level. Beef, tomato sauce, and onions spiced up with a few choice seasonings make a hearty hot dog topping.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Bring some of that ballpark magic back home with you with this stadium-style mustard. Best served with beer and baseball.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Oven-roasted garlic is an absolute must for tasty cooking. Cooking heads of garlic with a bit of oil is super easy, and the nutty roasted garlic paste can be used a variety of ways.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This barbecue sauce brings way more than just a smoky mesquite element to the table with orange zest and serranos providing an intriguing sweet and spicy balance to the sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Authentic tasting Japanese dressing made simple. Power-player flavors of ginger, sesame, and soy make a zippy dressing that goes great with a simple salad of shredded...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Homemade chipotle paste has a variety of uses. Add it to ground beef and form into burgers. Add it to your pasta or pizza sauce. Add it to mayonnaise for a zesty dipping sauce for French...


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Discover how to make a delicious apple peach chutney with this easy recipe. Featuring fresh peaches, apples, and warm spices, this flavorful condiment is perfect for enhancing meats...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Mix your paprika, onion, poultry seasonings with some other favorites along with breadcrumbs and parsley to make this sassy sensation.


Time:   under 30 minutes

The blend of ingredients may sound odd, but it turns out that pineapple juice, chili sauce, cinnamon, and other spices make a killer barbecue sauce.


Time:   under 30 minutes

This flavorful, creamy dressing works great on cabbage or lettuce salads. Can also be used in place of regular mayonnaise on sandwiches.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Thousand Island has a thousand uses. Whether you're using this creamy dressing to top piles of greens or meaty sandwiches, adding a mashed...


Time:   under 30 minutes

A classic vinaigrette for a classy salad. Red wine vinegar, oil, and Dijon mustard give this dressing a fresh tasting zing that you just can't get with store-bought.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with fish or shrimp, Bisquick, pancake mix, club soda

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

Avocados, tomatillos, and jalapeno with sour cream and cilantro make a kickin' creamy sauce that's perfect for dipping tortilla chips or quesadilla slices.


Time:   2-5 hours

If you're tired of the same old dressings, this blender blue cheese French dressing offers a flavorful twist with its rich blue cheese base and zesty vinegar.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Instead of making dressing from scratch, why not turn some store-bought Italian into this creamy Olive Garden copycat? And we're talking Olive Garden here - don't forget the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This beefy, buttery sauce works like gravy alongside meatloaf or mashed potatoes, or even as an au jus for sandwiches.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Good gravy makes all the difference on a thanksgiving plate. Make a thick roux and throw in mushrooms. Perfect on turkey, of course, but also on mashed potatoes, stuffing, and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Recreate Olive Garden's signature Italian dressing at home with this simple recipe. Featuring mayonnaise, vinegar, and classic Italian herbs, this creamy, zesty dressing...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Looking for a lighter and healthier gravy option? This foolproof recipe cuts out the fat, but not the rich flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The added richness of instant coffee makes this gravy a decadent topping for meatloaf, turkey, or mashed potatoes. No flour, so it's gluten-free too.


Time:   under 30 minutes

The simple, bold flavor of balsamic makes this vinaigrette ideal for dressing up plate of fresh greens or a chilled pasta salad.


Time:   under 30 minutes

This simple recipe combines the flavors of Dijon mustard and honey to become your low-fat go to salad dressing to make your salad pop with flavor.


Time:   under 30 minutes

A splash of Jack steps up your bbq sauce game. The rich bourbon flavor works well with chicken, beef, or pork. Heck, you can use this anywhere you use barbecue sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

This mango chutney recipe combines the sweetness of ripe mangoes with tangy vinegar and a mix of aromatic spices. A delicious homemade condiment that pairs well with a variety...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

You'll be wanting a big batch of this stuff. Dark roast coffee makes an outstanding addition to a BBQ sauce, adding in earthy flavors to counterbalance all the sweetness and acidity.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with salt, white vinegar, lime juice, onion, garlic, vegetable oil, carrots, water, scotchbonnet habanero peppers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Homemade dressing can make a world of a difference for a salad. This fresh poppyseed dressing is perfect for summer, with loads of bright flavor from lemon juice and zest.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with cayenne pepper, sour cream, mayonnaise, bleu cheese, white wine vinegar or white vinegar


Time:   under 30 minutes

This low carb copycat recipe skips the carbs but keeps the flavor. Use anywhere you use regular thousand island salad dressing.


Time:   1-2 hours

A side salad is crucial for a big family-style Italian affair of lasagna or chicken parm and this copycat recipe makes a proper creamy Italian...


Time:   over 5 hours

This amped up ketchup is a game changer. Serve it with crispy fries, slathered on burgers, drizzled on meatloaf - anywhere you want ketchup to bring its A-game.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Some well-spiced tkemali makes an excellent condiment for meats and bread. It might just be your gateway into a whole new cuisine.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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