Sauce

Serving something spicy? Keep your cool with this easy Indian raita.

Use this classic lemon curd on scones, in yogurt, or between layers of meringue.

For a next-level salad dressing that’s creamy, nutty, and luxurious, look to that container of store-bought hummus.

Pile it on waffles, stir into Greek yogurt, or spoon over cheesecake or crepes: Blueberry compote knows no bounds.

The little black dress of Italian American cooking—get the recipe for the stuffed shells here.

Simple, garlicky aioli comes together in just a couple of minutes and improves everything from sandwiches to grilled fish to fresh vegetables

This Thanksgiving condiment celebrates key New England flavors: cranberries, of course, but also maple syrup and apple cider. 

When well made, béchamel has a proper place in homey, creamed dishes, often making leftovers stretch or giving cooked foods new life.

Save your over-the-top machinations for the pie–cranberry sauce is meant to be simple.

This Vietnamese chili jam is sweet and slightly spicy, and it is especially delicious with noodle dishes.

Known as one of the mother sauces of African cuisine, mafé can be paired with chicken, fish, vegetables, rice, or pretty much whatever you want.

Transform your orchard or farmers market haul into a spiced applesauce you’ll want to eat by the bowlful.

While many cocktail sauce recipes call for chili sauce, ketchup lets you add your desired level of spice to tailor it to your exact taste.

For this green cocktail sauce recipe, salsa verde gets amped up with fresh cilantro, lime juice, green hot sauce, and horseradish to embolden its color and add a bright, herby flavor. 

This remoulade recipe is punctuated with mustard, garlic, capers, and hot sauce and is ideal for cutting through the richness of seafood.

This easy blender béarnaise sauce stems from classic creamy hollandaise. A combination of vinegar, lemon juice, and tarragon gives it a bit of bright, fresh flavor.

Goat cheese can easily swing sweet with the right fruit, so serve this alongside scones or poached pears.