Sauces, Dressings & Spreads

The word laitue comes from the Latin word for milk, from the milky juices some lettuces can exude. Hearty,…

“The Tarragon Green Goddess will make even the simplest of salads impressive. I like to use this dressing to…

“My Caesar dressing has become a staple in The Defined Dish community—I mean, who doesn’t love a good Caesar…

“I absolutely love using harissa in my kitchen, so I decided to pair it with the classic flavors of…

“You’re in for a treat with homemade mayo. It’s ultracreamy and so much tastier than store-bought mayo. While you…

“This platter revolves around the sauce: the aioli in this case, which we’ve made with our rich and…

“Here’s a rich, tangy, and tasty replacement for the typical dairy-based sour cream. Start with raw cashews, and after…

This classic tartar sauce is a great all-purpose condiment. We love it with pan-seared fish, on sandwiches, and as…

We are obsessed with the vegan chipotle dressing at the Erewhon salad bar here in LA, so we made…

This is the type of dressing you’ll want to make a big batch of to use all week long—it’s…

This dressing hits all the nostalgic notes of the ranch we loved as kids, yet the chives, garlic, and…

This riff on the traditional peanut sauce somehow feels more buttery and luxurious (the secret is the mighty cashew).…