Cheesy, Salty, Spicy, Sour, Herby, Umami or Sweet
A great sauce can transform itself into many dishes: a bowl of salsa can become a dip, a topping for nachos, tacos, or pizza, a filling for burgers, or the perfect side sauce at a BBQ. A well-made, versatile sauce can also add instant flavour and save time with a fried egg, a bowl of pasta, or grilled meat and fish. Here are some of flaevor.com’s most popular and flavorful reusable sauce and salsa recipes, from a creamy, spicy Charred Green Feta Sauce to a convenient Magic Tomato Sauce that you can enjoy again and again. Recipes below…
The Best Italian Salsa Verde Recipe
A well-made salsa verde is a recipe every cook should know. Zesty, salty, fresh and tasting of green goodness, it is the perfect accompaniment to classic Italian dishes, modern international fusions and simple, fast-cooked dishes for immediate hunger satisfaction. The Best Italian Salsa Verde Recipe here
Pickle Tzatziki Sauce
You will love this twist on the classic Greek tzatziki recipe if you are a fan of pickles. Jarred salty (not sweet) pickled cucumbers replace the traditional fresh cucumber and the result is a deliciously thick, creamy sauce with not only a satisfying pickle crunch but also a delicious (but subtle) vinegary tang. Pickle Tzatziki Sauce recipe here
Bacon Jam with BBQ Sauce
Smokey bacon lardons fried to crispy perfection, combined with caramelised onions and a rich BBQ sauce. Making a batch of this addictive sweet and salty bacon jam and BBQ sauce requires no complicated ingredients or cooking techniques. Bacon Jam with BBQ Sauce recipe here
Habanero Mango Hot Sauce
Pork, BBQ ribs, grilled prawns, roasted chicken and vegetables, fish fillets or as a spicy sauce in tacos, burritos, nachos, burgers, sandwiches. This fruity, spicy, habanero hot mango sauce will add dynamite to any dish it’s added to. Habanero Mango Hot Sauce recipe here
The Ultimate Burger Sauce Recipe
This ultimate burger sauce recipe is the only sauce you need for beef, chicken and fish burgers. It can also be used on sandwiches, hot dogs or as a dip for chips and wedges. It’s even delicious as a sauce on cold or hot potato salad. The Ultimate Burger Sauce recipe here
Magic Tomato Sauce
Want instant flavour? Then this Magic Tomato Sauce recipe is the answer! Not only for those who love eating more than cooking, but also for chefs and passionate home cooks who want an instant boost of flavour from time to time, with minimum preparation and effort. Magic Tomato Sauce recipe here
Creamy Yoghurt Feta Whip
Can a dip be sexy? Yes, it can! This creamy yoghurt and feta dip has a velvety texture and a luxuriously smooth salty taste. It rolls around your tongue and mouth in an almost seductive way. Serve as a dip, with nachos, crunchy vegetables or as a side dish with grilled meats and vegetables. Creamy Yoghurt Feta Whip recipe here
The Best Basil Pesto Recipe
Homemade pesto is one of the most delicious ‘sauces’ to enjoy on pasta, bread, potatoes, pizza, grilled meats, fish, vegetables and much more. The hypnotic aroma of basil grabs your attention from the first smell, invigorating your taste buds and filling your senses with the flavours of fresh Mediterranean and modern fusion dishes. The Best Basil Pesto Recipe recipe here
Umami Bomb Sauce
This umami bomb sauce is a quick, effective and easy way to add a well-rounded, savoury richness to otherwise bland dishes. It replaces the need to add extra salt or stock. The flavour of this sauce acts as a kind of ‘glutamate’ that the body craves, along with the sensations of sweet, sour, bitter and salty, using a blend of miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, garlic and a touch of honey. Umami Bomb Sauce recipe here
Korean Chilli Pickle Mayo
A delicious salty, sweet and spicy sauce made with Korean gochujang paste. Ready to spread on burgers, hot dogs and sandwiches or as a condiment with vegetables, meat and fish. Lightly spiced with tangy pickles, onion and a hint of sweetness from honey, it is an exciting alternative to ketchup and mayo. Korean Chilli Pickle Mayo recipe here
Sweet and Savory Apple Date Sauce
Who doesn’t love a versatile sauce? One that can be both a sweet treat and an accompaniment to other ingredients on a plate of salty, savoury food. This sweet and savoury apple sauce plays an Oscar-winning supporting role to all the main ingredients it’s paired with, but it also shines on its own. Sweet and Savory Apple Date Sauce recipe here
Nuoc Cham
Nuoc Cham is a common name for a wide variety of Vietnamese dipping sauces that are served as a side dish to meat and seafood dishes. With lime juice, fish sauce, honey and red chilli, this addictive sauce can also be used as a dressing for salads and noodles. Nuoc Cham recipe here
Peanut Curry Sauce
Combining honey, lime juice, soy sauce and creamy coconut milk, this creamy, nutty peanut sauce delivers a perfect blend of savoury, sweet and spicy flavours. Great as a dip for grilled meats and vegetables, a sauce for cold or warm noodles, or spread on burgers and sandwiches. Peanut Curry Sauce recipe here
