sauces + dips

  • Take your hummus game to the next level with this fiery, spicy Calabrian Chili Hummus! Made with fresh lemon, garlic, tahini, and olive oil. If you’ve been a longtime reader of this blog, you’ll know that I’m a huge fan of spice. Nearly all of my savory recipes can be seen photographed with a sprinkling…

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  • Irresistible and Easy Green Garlic Bread Dipping Oil! Made with flavorful extra virgin olive oil and Italian seasonings. I know I’m coming in a little late with my last spring recipe of the season (technically, spring ends June 20th). But this Green Garlic Bread Dipping Oil is TOO GOOD not to share! My husband and…

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  • Tired of boring salad dressing? Spice things up with this easy Spicy Honey Mustard Vinaigrette recipe! Perfect for salads, grilling and more! Mustard is one of my favorite memories from France. That’s right, I said it. I studied abroad in Toulouse and Paris when I was 19, and was shocked at the ubiquity of mustard…

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  • This Spicy, Creamy Jalapeño Sauce is made with pickled jalapeños and fresh herbs. It’s a crowd-pleasing dip for chips or dressing for salad! It probably goes without saying that I like all the recipes I post here on my blog. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be posting them, right? But every once in a while, there’s a…

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  • Whether you have too many chives in your garden or just love them, this spring Chive Pesto is perfect for you! Chives are one of those innocuous alliums that can get lost among their bolder cousins, like shallots or scallions. But they are a beautiful herb in their own right, and they really shine in…

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  • Bought a bunch of carrots and don’t know what to do with the tops? Make carrot top pesto! It’s the perfect zesty, zero-waste condiment. This recipe goes out to my dear friend Berett, who is a vegetarian Ina Garten and plant lady wrapped up into one wonderful person! Berett can grow flowers (especially dahlias), vegetables,…

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  • This is the Best Vegan Kale Pesto – it’s lemony, garlicky, and completely delicious! I LOVE pesto. Not only is it super delicious, but it’s customizable, versatile, and nutritious. If I’m feeling like I’m not getting enough greens, I’ll make a pesto to put on whole wheat or chickpea noodles. I also love adding pesto…

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  • This Lemon Garlic Hummus is bursting with vibrant, lemon-y flavor! Creamy, tangy, and garlicky, it’s the perfect dip for veggies, pita bread, or a tortilla chips. Coming together in minutes, this is a recipe you’ll reach for again and again! It’s no secret that I love all things chickpea. I have buddha bowls, salads, wraps,…

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