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Is there any food in this world that's not made even better by dipping it in sauce? I can't think of a single one. They just make food more fun.
I know you can buy bottles of sauce and jars of seasoning at the store, but have you read those labels lately? Yeah, if you want to eliminate processed foods, seed oils, or excess sugar it kind of takes the fun right out of it.
But it's so easy to make your own sauces, salad dressings, and seasoning blends! And you can tailor them to suit your food allergies or taste preferences. Here's a roundup of all my best recipes for homemade salad dressing, sauce, dips, seasonings, and some delightfully unexpected extras.
Salad Dressings
My salad dressing recipes are made with simple ingredients like fresh herbs, apple cider vinegar, and basic pantry staples. If you haven't made your own salad dressing before, you'll be surprised at how easy it is to whip some up.
Healthy Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe - no MSG
Real buttermilk, sour cream, and just the right seasonings make this tangy ranch dressing so much better than store bought. Skip the MSG and seed oils; make my healthy version instead.
Creamy (and Healthy) Lemon Poppyseed Salad Dressing
The sweet flavor in this creamy dressing comes from honey, not sugar. Tangy lemon juice, crunchy poppyseeds, and creamy yogurt tastes just like a spoonful of sunshine!
Apple Cider Salad Dressing
Apple Cider Salad Dressing is a vinaigrette that gets a touch of sweetness from honey, and the apple cider vinegar makes it irresistibly tangy. It is delicious on most green salads. Kids who are devoted to ranch dressing just may change their minds when they try this one!
Aquafaba Salad Dressing - Low Calorie, Oil Free
Tantalizing, tangy, with a cheesy Italian punch and a subtle little bite of garlic - that creamy texture you love in Italian dressing, but without a drop of oil. This aquafaba trick delivers all the flavor for almost zero calories.
Homemade Creamy Garlic Vinaigrette with Fresh Herbs
Garden herbs and lemon juice, tangy dijon and apple cider vinegar combined with rich olive oil make this fresh, flavorful vinaigrette. It's bright, it's zesty - it's a flavor bomb of garden freshness!
Low Carb Coleslaw Dressing
This dressing uses monk fruit sweetener to cut carbs, and Greek yogurt to cut back on fat so you can enjoy creamy, tangy coleslaw without all the calories.
Recipe for Trader Joe's Harvest Salad with Grilled Chicken
The salad dressing is the real star of the Trader Joe's Harvest Salad. I worked hard to re-create it so we could have it not only on the salad, but on anything we want. The secret ingredient is thyme - and if you have fresh thyme, all the better.
Ranch Dressing Recipe - Egg-free, and Healthy!
This rich, creamy ranch dressing is made healthier by using Greek yogurt and olive oil, and is also one of the few ranch dressings that doesn't contain any eggs.
Homemade Sauces and Dips
Some of my favorite recipes to make are healthy homemade sauces and dips. They make all kinds of food more fun.
How to Make Healthy Homemade Mayonnaise -5 Minute Recipe
Just 5 minutes and you'll have this rich, velvety mayo that has no seed oils or other processed ingredients. It can be used in any of the ways that you use store-bought mayo. So simple and so delicious!
Easy 5 Minute Guacamole Recipe with No Onions
Creamy, ripe avocado, tangy lime, and cool sour cream combine with salsa to make the easiest, no-fuss guacamole that everyone loves. It's got all the elements you need to be restaurant quality even though it could not be easier.
Delicious Sriracha Mayo Recipe - Ready in 5 Minutes
Kick food up a notch with this flavorful, creamy sauce infused with sriracha and lime. It is free of seed oils and preservatives, and can be made in just a few minutes. The first time I had sriracha mayo, it was on some amazing Korean take out food. I absolutely loved it, but it was
Cinnamon Spice Cranberry Sauce - Easy Homemade Recipe
This bright, tangy Cinnamon Spice Cranberry Sauce brings juicy bursts of tart cranberries and warm fall spices to your holiday table-it complements savory dishes instead of overwhelming them with sweetness!
Healthy Blue Cheese Dip Recipe
This protein-rich dip is made with greek yogurt and cottage cheese. Ranch dressing mix and light blue cheese flavor it perfectly for a tangy, savory snack you won't forget!
Easy Recipes for Seasonings
One of my favorite ways to save time cooking is by making mixes. Mix up a big batch once, and have quick meals for a long time to come.
Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Mix (no MSG)
Distinctive, tangy, and famously familiar - classic, all-American ranch dressing mix just makes everything taste better. Made of buttermilk powder, basic spices and salt, but with no MSG or other chemicals we don't need in our food. It's just a stir or shake away from being your go-to seasoning, all day every day!
5 Minute Taco Seasoning | No Onions
My husband and I really hate onions. But we really love tacos! Fortunately it only takes 5 minutes to make your own taco seasoning, and you can customize it to be just the way you want it. Make tacos seasoning, save money and make it your way!
Delightfully Unexpected
This category can also be called I Didn't Even Know You Could Make That from Scratch. I'm telling you, once you try these recipes made from healthy, whole food ingredients, you won't want to settle for the store bought stuff in a can.
How to Make Homemade Gluten Free Crispy Breadcrumbs
Start with leftover scraps of gluten free bread, sizzle them up in butter, add a salty tang with parmesan and herbs, and a nod to nutrition with flaxseed meal and nutritional yeast. These golden breadcrumbs are the crowning glory to casseroles, salads, and ALL The Things.
Maple Cinnamon Whipped Cream - Easy Make Ahead Recipe
Natural sweetness from real maple syrup paired with warm cinnamon creates a flavor that's just right-not competing with your favorite fall desserts, but complementing them beautifully. It's perfect for those highly sweetened treats that need a lighter touch on top.
Easy Blender Enchilada Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes
Making this easy homemade enchilada sauce in the blender is super fast. Once you make your own enchilada sauce yourself, you'll never want to buy canned sauces again. And if you can get your hands on some fresh garden tomatoes - that tangy, sun-ripened burst of flavor will spoil you for any other version of
How to Get the Best Crispy Chickpeas with an Air Fryer
These crispy air fryer chickpeas are just what you expect from that title - light, airy, and crispy. They're packed with protein and fiber for a perfect healthy snack or salad topper.
How to Make Homemade Tomato Sauce from Garden Tomatoes
Have you ever wished you could capture the sweet and tangy flavor of sun-ripened tomatoes from your garden? Make homemade tomato sauce and you can enjoy that delicious flavor long after summer ends.
How to Make Homemade Tomato Puree from Fresh Tomatoes
If you grow tomatoes in your garden, you know what it's like during peak tomato production time. You often end up with more tomatoes than you can eat fresh.
Making the excess into tomato puree is a wonderful way to use them up and turn them into something really useful for a lot of common recipes. The flavor will be so much better than the canned tomato puree that you get from grocery stores. It's well worth your time to make it, and will save you money. The flavor is so sweet!
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