Sauces, Dips & Marinades
Dips, sauces and marinades are one of my favourite items to make. A balanced combination of spices, herbs, oils, acids and various vegetables to make tasty dip for appetizers or a marinade for enhancing the delicious flavours of meat and fish. And what about sauces? Can you imagine eating pasta without an authentic Italian bolognese or pesto sauce? This is a list of my favourite marinades, sauces and dips recipes. Enjoy!
Browse Sauces, Dips & Marinades Recipes
How to make Italian Soffritto
Italian soffritto is one of those kitchen basics that forms the heart of Italian cooking. Made with just three simple vegetables; onion, carrot and celery and slowly cooked in extra virgin olive oil, it's the flavor base behind some of Italy's most iconic dishes. What...
Creamy Whiskey Cocktail Sauce
This whiskey cocktail sauce is a creamy, sweet and lightly spiced dipping sauce for adding a burst of flavor to every bite. Quick and easy to make with just a few pantry ingredients, it's delicious to drizzle over shrimp or other seafood, serving as a dip for veggies,...
Creamy White Bean Dip
If you're looking for a quick and delicious dip recipe packed with Mediterranean flavor, this creamy white bean dip is a must try. You'll make this flavorful dip in just 5 minutes with only a handful of ingredients. Creamy, smooth and zesty, this easy white bean dip...
12 Festive Party Dip Recipes for the Holidays
Dips are creamy, vibrant and full of flavor, making them the ultimate party pleasers. So whether you're hosting a festive dinner, planning a family get together, preparing for game night or a romantic cozy evening in, a good dipping sauce is the perfect way to kick...
Pomodoro Sauce – Italian Tomato Sauce with San Marzano
This classic pomodoro sauce is a rich and flavorful Italian tomato sauce. With just a few good quality ingredients you'll quickly make a tasty homemade tomato sauce with San Marzano tomatoes that's perfect to serve with pasta, pizza or grilled vegetables. A simple,...
Lemon Arugula Pesto Recipe
If you're looking for a fresh twist on classic basil pesto, this lemon arugula pesto recipe will quickly become your new favorite. Peppery arugula combines perfectly with zesty lemon, giving each spoonful a bright, vibrant flavor. It’s perfect when tossed with pasta,...
Radish Greens Pesto
Don't toss those radish tops and instead use them to make this delicious radish greens pesto sauce with sunflower seeds. It's a vibrant, flavorful and sustainable twist on the Italian classic pesto. A nutty, zesty and above all a no waste recipe perfect for adding to...
Homemade Mexican Salsa Recipe (Salsa Roja)
This homemade Mexican salsa recipe, or salsa roja asada is a classic dip bursting with bold, vibrant and zesty flavors. Fresh ingredients like tomatoes, onions, chilis and garlic are first charred to enhance their natural sweetness, then blended into a rich and smoky...
Pico de Gallo (Chunky Mexican Salsa)
This homemade pico de gallo recipe brings the vibrant and zesty flavors of Mexico straight to your table. Made with just a handful of fresh ingredients, this authentic Mexican salsa fresca is so quick and easy to prepare making it perfect to serve with tortilla chips...
Spicy White Bean Dip
This spicy white bean dip is a quick, delicious, creamy appetizer that is packed with bold and spicy flavors. You'll make this dip in just 5 minutes with a few simple ingredients. Serve this crowd-pleasing appetizer with crackers, pita chips or fresh vegetables to...
Easy Homemade Guacamole Recipe
This homemade guacamole recipe is a delicious Mexican dip, easy and simple to make in only 10 minutes. You will be guaranteed to make the best guacamole recipe by only using the freshest ingredients. Serve this all time favorite avocado appetizer as a dip, as a spread...
Classic Tuna Salad Recipe
This classic tuna salad recipe is fresh and light but packed with a variety of textures and bold flavors. You'll make this tuna salad quick and easy so it's perfect to serve on crackers, bread or toast. This tuna salad is a favorite meal for either lunch or as a light...
Delicious & easy hummus recipe
This delicious homemade hummus recipe is quick and easy to make. In just a few minutes you'll have an irresistibly silky smooth and creamy hummus, perfect as a dip or spread. What is hummus? Hummus is a spreadable dip originating in the Middle East region with recipes...
Dutch creamy leek dip (Heksenkaas)
This Dutch creamy leek dip is a savory and tangy spreadable cheese dip infused with the mild, sweet onion notes of leeks. It's an easy to prepare, great make-ahead appetizer dip that everyone will love. This cream cheese leek dip is fabulous to serve as a party...
Roasted red pepper hummus
This homemade roasted red pepper hummus recipe is creamy, vibrant and full of smoky, sweet and bold flavors. An irresistible Mediterranean dip that is easy to make and comes together in just 10 minutes. Serve as a luscious appetizer with crackers, pita chips or fresh...
Imitation crab salad
Made with imitation crab sticks, this crab salad recipe is a refreshing, creamy and delicious side salad dish. It's typically also served as a spread on toast or sandwiches or as a dip with vegetables and crackers. Requiring just a handful of ingredients, this...
Chestnut Hummus
This rich and creamy chestnut hummus provides a unique twist to the classic hummus recipe made with chickpeas. This is because cooked or roasted chestnuts have a gentle sweetness and soft, nutty taste complemented with a buttery texture. Blending these chestnuts with...
Homemade balsamic glaze recipe
This sweet and tangy homemade balsamic glaze is super easy to make with only two ingredients, one of which is optional. With its thick syrup-like consistency and intense aroma, balsamic glaze is perfect to drizzle over a whole range of different dishes in order to...
