MAKES: 1½ cups (2 tablespoons per serving) · PREP TIME: 10 minutes Homemade pesto is so easy to make that you will wonder why you ever used store-bought pesto in the first place. For this variation, I chose pistachios for their buttery, earthy flavor, but it is...

MAKES: 1¼ cups (1 tablespoon per serving) · PREP TIME: 10 minutes I’m not even remotely embarrassed to tell you that I would drink this sauce. Okay, maybe that is a little embarrassing, but it is that good. It’s perfect as a salad dressing or to pour over grilled...

MAKES: ¾ cup (1 tablespoon per serving) · PREP TIME: 5 minutes I called this recipe Crack Sauce because it has such an addictive flavor. It’s the kind of flavor that calls you back for more—sweet, salty, and spicy all in one. I can’t get enough of it. My favorite...

MAKES: 1 cup (2 tablespoons per serving) · PREP TIME: 5 minutes Chimichurri is an uncooked, oil-based sauce that originated in Argentina. It is typically served over meats or used as a marinade. I decided to kick things up a notch in my version by adding balsamic...

MAKES: 1¼ cups (1 tablespoon per serving) · PREP TIME: 5 minutes · COOK TIME: 15 minutes I’ve made several different low-carb barbecue sauce recipes over the years, but this one is hands-down my favorite. It comes together quickly. While you certainly can simmer it on...

MAKES: 1¼ cups (2 tablespoons per serving) · PREP TIME: 15 minutes, plus 30 minutes to chill This aioli is such a delicious and versatile sauce. The mayonnaise makes it creamy while keeping it dairy-free. It is so easy to make, too. I use this aioli for a wide variety...

MAKES: about 1½ cups (2 tablespoons per serving) · PREP TIME: 5 minutes I love the vibrant flavors of this aioli. The heat of the Sriracha is perfectly balanced by the acidity of the lime juice. It is an excellent dipping sauce for recipes like Crispy Oven-Fried...

MAKES: 1¼ cups (2 tablespoons per serving) · PREP TIME: 5 minutes, plus 1 hour to chill Aioli is one of my favorite condiments ever. It is so fresh and bright tasting. The punch of raw garlic is what gives aioli its signature flavor. But the reason I love it so much...

MAKES: 1½ cups basic mayo (2 tablespoons per serving) · PREP TIME: 2 minutes I love a good basic mayonnaise, but sometimes you want some variety. The mayonnaise variations that follow are great for dips, dressings, sauces, and marinades. From using them in place of...

MAKES: 2 cups (2 tablespoons per serving) · PREP TIME: 5 minutes Store-bought ketchup is loaded with added sugars. Making your own ketchup is so much easier, and the ingredients are much cleaner. I have a sneaking suspicion that once you make your own, you won’t be...