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Sauces and Dip Recipes

Sauces are often the best part of a dish. They add tons of delicious flavor and, of course, moisture. Here you'll find dipping sauces, cream sauces, pasta sauces and much more.

My personal favorites are this blackberry sauce for cheesecake and this maple pecan dip for sweet potato fries!

Dipping sauces:

Dipping sauces are a must-have for anything from chicken wings to fries. Here are some great recipes that I each developed for a specific purpose. That means you can be sure they are a perfect match for their appetizer!

  • Mustard dipping sauce in a bowl.
    Dipping Sauce for Sausage Rolls
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Sour cream dipping sauce in a bowl.
    Sour Cream Dipping Sauce for Chicken Wings
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Dipping sauce for Andouille sausage being whisked in a bowl.
    Dipping Sauce for Andouille Sausage
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Apricot dipping sauce in a bowl with a spoon.
    Sweet and Spicy Apricot Dipping Sauce
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Calzone dipping sauce in a bowl.
    Creamy White Dipping Sauce for Calzones
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Breaded fried tilapia bites with dipping sauce.
    Dipping Sauce for Fried Tilapia
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • A glass bowl with dipping sauce and a maple leaf.
    Maple Dipping Sauce for Sweet Potato Fries
    Cook Time10 Minutes

Cream sauces for chicken:

Nothing elevates chicken like a cream sauce flavored with herbs and/or spices. This 5-minute oregano sauce turns grilled chicken breast into a gourmet meal. For something spicy, try this chipotle sauce for chicken or this paprika cream sauce.

  • Chipotle sauce in a bowl.
    Chipotle Sauce Recipe for Chicken
    4 from 2 votes
    Cook Time9 Minutes
  • Oregano sauce in a bowl with a spoon.
    Oregano Sauce
    4.88 from 8 votes
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Paprika sauce in a bowl with cilantro.
    Paprika Sauce
    4.62 from 13 votes
    Cook Time12 Minutes
  • Rosemary cream sauce in a bowl with a spoon.
    Rosemary Cream Sauce
    Cook Time5 Minutes

Aioli sauces:

Aioli started out as an emulsion of just olive oil and garlic. Today, however, the term aioli includes flavored garlic mayonnaise sauces, like the ones you find here. From bbq aioli to scallion aioli, these aioli sauces are for all the garlic lovers out there!

  • Sweet chili aioli in a small glass bowl.
    Sweet Chili Aioli
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Ancho aioli in a glass bowl with a spoon.
    Ancho Aioli
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Chili lime aioli being whisked in a bowl.
    Chili Lime Aioli
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Chipotle bbq aioli in a bowl.
    Chipotle BBQ Aioli Recipe
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Ginger Sriracha aioli in a bowl with a spoon.
    Ginger Sriracha Aioli
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Scallion aioli with a spoon in a glass bowl.
    Scallion Aioli
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Smoked paprika aioli in a small bowl with a spoon.
    Smoked Paprika Aioli
    Cook Time5 Minutes

Cold sauces for seafood:

  • Buttermilk sauce in a bowl with a spoon.
    Buttermilk Dill Sauce
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Curry tartar sauce in a small bowl.
    Curry Tartar Sauce
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Dill honey mustard sauce in a bowl with a spoon.
    Dill Honey Mustard Sauce
    Cook Time7 Minutes
  • Sour cream tartar sauce in a glass bowl with a small spoon.
    Tartar Sauce with Sour Cream (without mayo)
    Cook Time35 Minutes

Pasta sauces:

  • Bacon and chorizo pasta sauce in a non-stick pan.
    Bacon and Chorizo Pasta Sauce
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Ground beef pasta sauce in a nonstick pan.
    Ground Beef Pasta Sauce (no tomato)
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Shrimp and sausage pasta red sauce in a pan.
    Shrimp and Sausage Pasta Red Sauce
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Chicken and chorizo pasta with cream sauce in a bowl.
    Creamy Chicken and Chorizo Pasta (no tomato)
    Cook Time30 Minutes

More delicious sauces and dips:

  • Spicy Ranch Dressing Recipe
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Chipotle Pizza Sauce
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • Honey Chipotle Mayo
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Creamy Red Enchilada Sauce
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • Blackberry Sauce for Cheesecake
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • Sriracha BBQ Sauce Recipe
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Homemade Mustard with Tarragon
    Cook Time56 Hours 15 Minutes
  • Spicy Burger Sauce
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Ground Beef Dip with Cream Cheese
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Sriracha Sesame Sauce
    Cook Time5 Minutes
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