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Sauce, Spread & Seasoning Recipes

Saucy? Us?! For sure. We plain love our sauces and it turns out that we’re not alone! Check out these delicious sauces, dips and spread recipes from kicky kitchens all across America… and beyond!

Cooking Essentials: Take It With A Grain Of Salt

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By Andy Anderson !
Ever hear the expression: “Take it with a Grain of Salt?” You have to admit ...
So yummy

Asian Essentials: The Absolute Best Stir-fry Sauce

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By Andy Anderson !
This is one of my go-to sauces for just about anything Asian that needs a ...
Its getting close to the end of summer so I gathered up what was left and created this.

Spicy Garden Salsa

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By Jamie Franks
My garden is almost done for the year so I took what was left and ...
A bottle of Simple Syrup

Simple Syrup

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By Francine Lizotte
Extremely versatile and easy to make, this is a great condiment recipe for drinks, baking, ...
So yummy

Summertime Essentials: Sweet, Savory Bbq Sauce

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By Andy Anderson !
Well, as of this writing, Summertime is here in full force. This BBQ sauce delivers ...
A few slices of garlic bread

Garlic Herb Butter

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By Francine Lizotte
Tasty, easy to make and versatile, this is a great condiment to have on hand. ...

Sour Cream Dressing

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By Cindi Marie Bauer
My husband and I enjoy this homemade dressing on our lettuce salad.
Fresh from the garden and no measuring your season add to your taste buds I will just supply what you need.

No Measure Garden Fresh Spaghetti Sauce

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By Jamie Franks
This sauce can be used for pizza sauce or whatever you need it for that ...

Enhanced Mustard

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By Carolyn Haas
This adds a layer of flavor to grilled sausage, chicken or fish. Also boosts up ...
(1 rating)
A bowl of Crab-Artichoke Dip with pita chips.

Crab-artichoke Dip

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By Nicole Darty
A co-worker brought an extra dish of this into the office a few months back ...
(13 ratings)
Thumbprint Cookies on a plate with a cup of coffee.

Thumbprint Cookies The Ultimate Best!

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By Deb Crane
This is the only thumbprint cookie recipe I will ever use. They turn out delicate ...
(47 ratings)
Flavored Brunch Spreads on a platter with bagels and fruit.

Flavored Brunch Spreads

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By Lisa Johnson
My family loves these spreads. They are very good and sweet. You can spread on ...
(1 rating)
So Yummy

South-of-the-border Essential: All-round Spice Mix

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By Andy Anderson !
This is a great spice mix for making tacos, fajitas, just about anything South-of-the-Border. I ...
Italian Plum Tomato Sauce over pasta.

Italian Plum Tomato Sauce

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By Gia Peterkin Trower
This is a delicious Italian Plum Tomato Sauce. Serve it over your favorite pasta, or ...
(2 ratings)
A tasty and easy country style peppered white gravy made with six common staple ingredients in about ten minutes.  It is delicious with biscuits, fried or baked chicken, pork chops, and potatoes.

White Gravy

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By Beth Pierce
This smooth and creamy peppered white country gravy is the perfect addition to so many ...
Shrimp and corn salsa in a bowl.

Shrimp & Corn Salsa

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By Teresa G.
This recipe evolved from my basic corn and tomato salsa recipe. I added shrimp and ...
Bowl of corn and tomato salsa with tomato, jalapenos and spoon.

Corn & Tomato Salsa

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By Teresa G.
This tangy homemade salsa, made with fresh from the garden vegetables, is so delicious, and ...
(1 rating)
So yummy

Italian Essentials: Pizza Dough Seasoning Mix

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By Andy Anderson !
I think that we can agree that the pizza crust can make or break a ...
(1 rating)
So yummy

Cooking Essentials: Andy’s Devine Pickle Brine

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By Andy Anderson !
Pickle brine is not just for making pickles; although, it makes some great pickles. I ...
Fun Pizza Dip served with crackers and bread.

Fun Pizza Dip

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By CHRISTINE REARDON
I have probably made this recipe over 50 times. It is the perfect appetizer for ...
(18 ratings)
Crab Salad Cheese Ball on a plate with crackers.

Crab Salad Cheese Ball Or Spread

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By Judy Garcia
When I would make Open-Faced Crab Salad Sandwiches for my husband and son, I would ...
(3 ratings)
A quick and easy Homemade Pesto Sauce made with five ingredients in less than ten minutes in a food processor.  Enjoy it over pasta, chicken, steak, seafood, and grilled or roasted vegetables.

Pesto Sauce

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By Beth Pierce
This amazing Fresh Pesto sauce is just bursting with flavor from fresh basil, toasted pine ...
A flavor packed Salsa Verde Recipe made with fresh roasted tomatillos and jalapenos, onion, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice.  One taste and you will never go back to store bought.

Salsa Verde

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By Beth Pierce
This Fresh Salsa Verde Recipe is loaded with so much flavor and is so incredibly ...
A bright and colorful delicious Mango Salsa made with eight easy ingredients in about ten minutes.  Mix up a batch today and enjoy it over grilled chicken, omelets, burritos, tacos, and Tex-Mex casseroles.

Mango Salsa

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By Beth Pierce
This delicious Mango Salsa is made easy with fresh mangoes, red pepper, jalapeno, red onion, ...
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