Sauces & Condiments

Made with both serrano chiles and dried chipotles, this salsa is spicy and complex—great for everything from nachos t...

Crunchy, vinegary and a little spicy, this pickled asparagus would make a terrific accompaniment to sandwiches as wel...

This creamy, mayonnaise-free dressing is made primarily with blanched asparagus and canola oil. It’s a terrific, unex...

Using asparagus in a pesto with olive oil, Parmigiano-Reggiano, basil and lemon juice creates a very fresh, green and...

Inspired by Caesar dressing, this compound butter is fantastic by itself over plain hot pasta or tossed with noodles ...

Crispy capers and sage add bursts of flavor to buttery pasta dishes. Plus: Pasta Recipes and Cooking Tips

Peppadew peppers are a sweet and tangy pickled pepper from South Africa that is particularly delicious with sausage. ...

Pureeing ricotta in the food processor makes it seem extra creamy. Dollop it over pasta with tomato sauce or just ove...

This lemony crème fraîche melts beautifully into pastas and is particularly nice with seafood. Slideshow: ...

Chef Mario Carbone’s lamb sausage ragù is a little sweet and tangy, with golden raisins and white wine vinegar. ...

Sprinkle these bread crumbs over pasta with clams or an over-the-top mac and cheese. Slideshow: Delicious Mac and Ch...

Frico is a cheese crisp sometimes made with Parmigiano cheese. Here, the crisp gets crumbled for added crunch in past...

These crispy kale bits are a fun topping for pastas made with hearty meat sauces. Plus: Pasta Recipes and Cooking Tips

Spicy and salty, this crispy soppressata makes a great bar snack or a topping for pasta tossed with ricotta. Slidesh...

Sweet, tangy and a little crunchy, this relish is perfect with pasta dishes made with mild white fish. Slideshow: Gr...

This ultra-simple sauce is incredibly flavorful thanks to high-quality San Marzano tomatoes. Slideshow: Easy Pizza Re...

This excellent, all-purpose tomato sauce is flavored with a little shredded carrot and a good amount of caramelized g...

These tangy pickled cucumbers from chef Erik Bruner-Yang have the perfect balance of tart (citrus juice and rice vine...

Pastry chef Bob Truitt’s ultra-rich caramel sauce can be made in just 20 minutes. It’s delicious drizzled on ice crea...

At the chicken emporium Bantam & Biddy in Atlanta, chef Shaun Doty makes a simple, vibrant piri piri sauce with s...