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Simple & Quick Sauces and Dips

These sauce and dip recipes are meant to complement your meals, whether you’re looking for a quick pasta sauce, a flavorful dip for entertaining, or an easy way to add extra flavor to dinner. They’re simple, flexible, and designed to work alongside the recipes you’ll find throughout the site.

  • A plate full of farfalle pasta with pesto.
    Nut-Free Pesto Sauce (No Pine Nuts!) – 5 Minute Recipe
    Cook Time10 Minutes
  • Baked brie topped with cranberry sauce in a green dish.
    Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Buffalo chicken dip in a pan topped with scallions.
    Buffalo Chicken Dip (No Ranch)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Olive tapenade in a bowl garnished with lemon wedges and with crackers.
    Green Olive Tapenade
    Cook Time7 Minutes
  • Skillet filled with creamy chicken enchilada dip topped with melted cheese, garnished with chopped scallions, and surrounded by tortilla chips.
    Baked Chicken Enchilada Dip (No Cream Cheese)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • A white bowl filled with hummus that is topped with crispy chickpeas.
    Cumin Turmeric Spiced Hummus
    Cook Time10 Minutes
  • a white bowl filled with avocado black bean dip and garnished with lime wedges
    Spicy Avocado Black Bean Dip
    Cook Time10 Minutes
  • Salad dressing in a jar.
    White Balsamic Vinaigrette
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • A bowl of bean dip topped with olive oil and lemon slices.
    Quick White Bean Dip
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Habanero mango sals in a bowl.
    Mango Habanero Salsa
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Hummus on a plate topped with dill, pickles and chickpeas.
    Dill Pickle Hummus
    Cook Time10 Minutes
  • A bowl of hummus topped with chickpeas and paprika.
    Garlic Hummus without Tahini
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Crab spinach artichoke dip on a cutting board.
    Warm Crab and Spinach Dip (No Mayo)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • A small white bowl filled with a cajun butter sauce.
    Cajun Butter Sauce
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Jalapeño cranberry dip in a baking dish.
    Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • A bunch of cilantro next to a bowl filled with salsa.
    Roasted Tomato and Habanero Salsa
    Cook Time35 Minutes

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Sarah Hill, food blogger behind Real Food with Sarah, in her kitchen preparing fresh ingredients for a weeknight dinner.

Hi, I'm Sarah!

I'm a recipe developer and food photographer based in NJ. My goal is to bring you delicious recipes without having to spend hours in the kitchen. I hope you find something you and your family enjoy! Feel free to reach out with any questions, I'm happy to connect.

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