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Sauces

Check out my growing collection of bold, globally inspired sauce and dressing recipes designed to help you mix, match, and customize meals with confidence in your own kitchen. From bright and creamy favorites like Lemon Dijon Remoulade to flavor-packed staples such as Spicy Sesame Soy Dressing and herb-forward sauces like Spicy Jalapeño Chimichurri, this directory brings together versatile recipes that work across proteins, vegetables, grains, and sandwiches. Whether you are building quick weeknight meals or experimenting with new flavor combinations, browse the collection and discover new ways to elevate everyday cooking. Explore. Experiment. Taste.

  • the finished spicy basil romesco sauce in the kitchenaid chopper.
    Quick and Spicy Basil Romesco Sauce: Easy, Fresh, and Flavorful
  • Quick Zhug Sauce Recipe: Green Hot Sauce in 10 Minutes
  • spicy basil pesto in glass bowl with a spoon and fresh basil in the background
    Homemade Easy Spicy Basil Pesto
  • The tomato-based sauce cooks down.
    Creole Tomato Sauce Recipe | Easy Spicy Haitian-Inspired
  • the wet lemon pepper sauce reducing with small bubbles in a non-stick frying pan being tasted with a silicone red spoon
    Easy Homemade Hot Lemon Pepper Sauce Recipe
  • lemon greek yogurt with chopped parsley on top in a glass mixing bowl with a silicone whisk.
    Creamy Lemon Greek Yogurt Dressing | Easy 5-Minute
  • epis in a glass mason jar with kitchen equipment in the background and with whole red bell pepper laid next to it.
    Green Seasoning Recipe | Epis - Haitian Style
  • solidified garlic confit in a glass container.
    Stovetop Garlic Confit (Easy Butter-Olive Oil Method)
  • Mirepoix-Based Backbone Turkey Gravy with Haitian Spices in a resealable bag.
    Spatchcock Turkey Backbone Gravy (Mirepoix & Haitian Spices)
  • creamy lemon dill sauce in a glass pyrex mixing bowl with a red silicone spoon sitting in it.
    Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce Recipe for Salmon and Chicken
  • jalapeno chimichurri sauce in a glass mixing bowl with a silicone spoon.
    Spicy Jalapeño Chimichurri Sauce Recipe
  • lemon tahini dressing in a small stainless steel mixing bowl with the mini spatula being lifted out.
    Creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing with Fresh Lemon Zest
  • a split before and after image of the Avocado Cream Sauce in the kitchenaid food chopper.
    Quick Avocado Cream Sauce for Tacos and Bowls
  • Spicy Garlic Chili Coconut Curry Sauce being stirred in a dutch oven with a wooden spoon.
    Spicy Garlic Chili Coconut Curry Sauce for Pasta and More
  • spit image top view of the Citrus Chili Sheet Pan Sauce showing before and after adding mayonnaise as a finishing sauce.
    Citrus Chili Sheet Pan Meal Sauce for Roasted Vegetables and Protein
  • close up of the Lemon Dijon Mustard Remoulade on a spoon dripping back into a container.
    5-Minute Chunky Dijon Lemon Mustard Remoulade Sauce Recipe
  • the finished Spicy Sesame Soy Dressing in a glass bowl with a mini whisk
    5-Minute Spicy Sesame Soy Dressing Recipe
  • nouc cham sauce in a glass container.
    Spicy Nuoc Cham Sauce (Vietnamese Fish Dipping Sauce)
  • grilled lemon close up.
    Grilled Lemon Oregano Dressing & Vinaigrette Recipe
  • How to Make Easy Béchamel Sauce | With Garlic and Onion
  • Habanero tamarind glazed chicken wings served over fresh vegetable salad in a vibrant bowl.
    Habanero Tamarind Glaze | Sweet, Spicy, and Tangy
  • Vibrant harissa sauce in a green bowl, garnished with lemon slices and red pepper flakes.
    Quick Harissa Sauce with Pantry Staples
  • cholula green chli sour cream in a glass bowl with a spoon.
    Homemade Cholula Green Chili Sour Cream Sauce

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I’m Maika, a professionally trained chef, recipe developer, and culinary educator. For over a decade, I worked at major hotels, including the PGA National Resort, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Conrad Hilton, and W Hotel. As a lifelong passionate cook, my blog explores a world of flavors and experiments with recipes to create restaurant-quality dinners that will excite the food enthusiast's taste buds. Learn More →

Dietary Needs

Sliced Peach Piri Piri Chicken with Fonio Kale Salad on a plate.

Pollotarian

Caesar Salad with soft-boiled Egg, roasted campari Tomatoes and Chili-Infused Croutons garnished with freshly grated parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper in a wide rim bowl.

Vegetarian

Gluten-Free

Dairy-Free

Grilled Zhug Ras el Hanout Lamb Chops and Tomato, cucumber, onion Salad served with a lemon-oregano dressing served with a grilled lemon.

Grain-Free

grilled marinated tofu on top of a warm roasted vegetable couscous salad on spicy basil romesco sauce in a wide rim bowl topped with micro greens.

Egg-Free

top view of the the Easy Spicy Crispy Chicken Tacos with Cholula Sour Cream sprinkled with fresh chopped cilantr on a flat white round plate with shallow straight sides.

Nut-Free

top view and close up the Lemon Calabrian Chili Chicken Orzo Soup in a wide rim bowl .

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