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Sauces, Dips and Spreads

Sauces, dips, and spreads are some of my favorite ways to bring flavor to any occasion! Whether I’m basting chicken thighs with homemade BBQ sauce or grilling steak with chimichurri, I love making my own condiments from fresh ingredients. Looking for a fun twist on a classic dip? Try my crab guacamole recipe! From party dips to pasta sauces, check out some of my favorite recipes below.

Easy Party Dip Recipes

Hosting a crowd? Try these easy dip recipes that are guaranteed to get the festivities started. These easy dip ideas are the ultimate party appetizers, perfect to serve with your favorite crudités for dipping.

Mexican Layer Dip
4

Mexican Layer Dip

1 hr
Baba Ghanoush
3

The Best Baba Ganoush

30 mins
Pico de Gallo with a chip.
0

Pico de Gallo

5 mins
Move over buffalo wings, this hot & cheesy shrimp dip will have everyone going back for more! This buffalo dip is perfect for super or any party appetizer.
3

Hot and Spicy Buffalo Shrimp Dip

40 mins

My Newest Dips and Sauces

I rarely need an excuse to make my own versions of our favorite store-bought sauces and condiments. These recipes are easy to throw together, and they’re also way healthier. Give them a try and let me know what you think!

Spoonful of basil green goddess dressing dripping into jar
1

Green Goddess Dressing

5 mins
Hot Crab and Dip
1

Hot Crab Dip

40 mins
Grape Tomato Sauce with spaghetti
1

Grape Tomato Sauce

20 mins
Crock Pot Pasta Sauce with Sausage
4

Crock Pot Pasta Sauce with Sausage

6 hrs 15 mins
High Protein Cottage Cheese Veggie Dip
3

High-Protein Cottage Cheese Veggie Dip with Za’atar

5 mins
Pico de Gallo with a chip.
0

Pico de Gallo

5 mins
Whipped Feta Dip
6

Whipped Feta Dip

15 mins
Dairy Free Heavy Cream
3

Dairy-Free Heavy Cream

4 hrs 5 mins
Mexican Layer Dip
4

Mexican Layer Dip

1 hr
Slow Cooker Beef Ragu
4

Slow Cooker Ground Beef Ragu

4 hrs 15 mins
Homemade sweet and spicy Kansas City style BBQ sauce made with tomato sauce, honey, molasses, vinegar and spices.
2

Homemade Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce

30 mins
Puerto Rican Sofrito
0

Puerto Rican Sofrito Recipe

25 mins
Pumpkin Pie Dip with sliced apples.
5

Pumpkin Pie Dip

15 mins
Baba Ghanoush
3

The Best Baba Ganoush

30 mins
Avocado Mango Salsa with chips
2

Avocado Mango Salsa

5 mins
An EASY 3-ingredient sauce! This is my go-to cranberry sauce recipe for the Holidays. I love how the sweet pears compliment the tart cranberries, perfect to add to your Thanksgiving table.
3

Cranberry Pear Sauce

20 mins
Pumpkin lovers will love this easy, pumpkin butter recipe made from scratch. It's delicious smeared on toast, oatmeal, yogurt, and more!
2

Pumpkin Butter

45 mins
This simple Eggplant and Tomato Sauce is delicious, made with diced eggplant stewed in tomatoes and garlic. I love it served over pasta but it's also great as a side dish on it's own.
2

Eggplant and Tomato Sauce

25 mins
Making basil oil is so simple and the end result is so amazing, trust me you’ll want to drizzle it all over your chicken, fish, tomatoes, vegetables or just eat it with some crusty bread! 
3

Basil Oil

15 mins
Crock Pot Applesauce – Homemade apple sauce doesn't get easier than using your slow cooker!!
0

Crock Pot Applesauce

6 hrs 15 mins