Sauce

Among the top tier of sauces is Indonesian satay sauce, because it is the embodiment of joy and life. In fact, this sauce is also trustworthy and highly respectful of whatever it comes into contact with—perhaps it is, in fact, the perfect friend?

An ex-boyfriend’s mom—who emigrated from Colombia—made the best meat sauce—she would fry sofrito for the base and simply add cooked ground beef, sazón, and jarred tomato sauce. My version is a bit more bougie—it calls for caramelized tomato paste and white wine—but the result is just as good.

This Thanksgiving essential can be whipped together while the turkey rests.

An optional splash of orange liqueur makes the simple condiment shine.

The most vibrant pesto isn’t just about the ingredients; it’s also about the order in which you blend them.

A splash of bourbon adds smoky depth to this quick-and-easy homemade sauce.

Including pesto, salsa verde, chimichurri, and more, these kicky condiments zhuzh up any meal.

Tangy-sweet and a cinch to make, balsamic butterscotch sauce is perfect for pouring over ice cream, grilled or roasted fruit, or your favorite cake.

An electrifying pesto that stays bright green for days on end. With the addition of ginger, and jalapeño, it’s a versatile condiment to have on hand.

This colorful chimichurri recipe doubles as a marinade and works as an accompaniment to all cuts of beef—or anything else you want to gussy up.

Spoon this Appalachian-style tomato gravy over biscuits for breakfast or meatloaf at dinner.

This do-ahead gravy skips the pan drippings.

This sauce comes together in the microwave and instantly hardens when poured over ice cream.

Whipping up a homemade Caesar salad dressing is easier than you might think and definitely worth your while.

A dollop of this romesco sauce improves everything from steak to roasted cauliflower.

A creamy dairy-free blender sauce with a kick that’s equally good as a dip for vegetables or a dressing for salads and noodles.

Our best tartar sauce recipe bears almost no resemblance to the variety that comes in squeeze jars. It’s creamy, briny, and loaded with herbs.

Tart cranberries meet their match in bright ginger and fruity golden raisins for a no-fuss sauce that comes together in minutes.

Vegan or not, this smooth and savory cream is the condiment, sauce, and dressing we want on everything.

Combine perfectly ripe, in-season stone fruit (like peaches, plums, or cherries!) with a rich sweet caramel for the perfect ice cream, pound cake, and yogurt topping.

I always thought of parsley as boring—until I tried rof.

This spicy, velvety hot sauce works on everything from tamales to scrambled eggs, or you can add oil and vinegar to turn it into a vinaigrette.

Use this dairy-free condiment on its own as a savory dressing or blend it with Dijon mustard for a vegan aioli.

I’d recognize that silver can anywhere.