Tzatziki Sauce Recipe (Cucumber Sauce)

Learn how to make tzatziki sauce with this creamy tzatziki sauce recipe! Made with cucumber, Greek yogurt, lemon, and herbs – it’s perfectly refreshing.
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Learn how to make tzatziki sauce with this creamy tzatziki sauce recipe! Made with cucumber, Greek yogurt, lemon, and herbs - it's perfectly refreshing.

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Masago Sauce

Sometimes one of my favorite recipes to post is a recipe like today’s super simple (and very delicious) Masago Sauce! I love condiment recipes and the overall versatility. This one in particular is creamy, tangy, bright, and briny. Our recipe only requires 4 ingredients. It can be minute in just 2 minutes. We love using this sauce for dipping, drizzling and spreading. It’s creamy, slightly briny, and tangy, and has a fun texture from the…

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Masago sauce in a ramekin with onigiri on the side.

Sometimes one of my favorite recipes to post is a recipe like today’s super simple (and very delicious) Masago Sauce! I love condiment recipes and the overall versatility. This one in particular is creamy, tangy, bright, and briny.

Our recipe only requires 4 ingredients. It can be minute in just 2 minutes. We love using this sauce for dipping, drizzling and spreading. It’s creamy, slightly briny, and tangy, and has a fun texture from the masago (fish eggs).

How to Make Masago Sauce

Ingredients

Masago sauce ingredients ready to be mixed together.

Process

  1. Place all ingredients into a mixing bowl.
  2. Stir together and serve as dipping or drizzling sauce, or spread.
Masago sauce ingredients in a bowl.
Masago sauce ingredients mixed together in a bowl.

Storing Instructions

For the Sauce

Store the masago sauce in an airtight container, in the refrigerator. Store it for 2 to 3 days.

For Masago

Store unopened masago for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 6 months. Once masago is opened, use it within 2 days.

What to Serve with Masago Sauce

Some of our favorite things to serve with this sauce are:

  • It makes a delicious dipping sauce for our Spicy Tuna Onigiri
  • Drizzle it over our addictive Sushi Bake
  • Slather our Poke Burritos up with some, or use it as a dipping sauce
  • Add a dollop onto our Korean Style Sashimi Salads
Masage sauce recipe with onigiri.

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Masago Sauce

A very simple and delicious recipe for Masago Sauce! The perfect dipping or drizzle sauce for a variety of dishes like onigiri, poke, hand rolls, and much more!! This tasty sauce has the ability to turn an okay dish into an great one and a great dish into an outstanding one!
Course condiment
Cuisine Japanese
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 136kcal

Ingredients

masago sauce

  • 1/2 cup Kewpie (or American mayonnaise)
  • 2 tablespoons masago
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha
  • 1/2 lime juiced

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients into a mixing bowl.
  • Stir together and serve as dipping or drizzling sauce, or spread.

Notes

**Recipe Makes about 3/4 cup – Each Serving Size is 1 tablespoon**
 

Nutrition

Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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Homemade Yum Yum Sauce Recipe (Hibachi Sauce)

This Homemade Yum Yum Sauce Recipe is inspired by Japanese steakhouse sauces. Hibachi sauce is tangy, savory, and perfect for dipping or drizzling!
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This Homemade Yum Yum Sauce Recipe is inspired by Japanese steakhouse sauces. Hibachi sauce is tangy, savory, and perfect for dipping or drizzling!

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Tomatillo Salsa (Verde)

We’re big salsa people over here and Tomatillo Salsa Verde is one that we LOVE! If you love a bright and tangy salsa without tons of heat, this one’s for you! We love how easy this salsa is to make, with only a handful of ingredients. We promise it will be very difficult to go back to store-bought once you’ve tried this recipe! What is Tomatillo Salsa? Tomatillo salsa is a variety of salsa that…

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Tomatillo salsa in a bowl with chips on the side.

We’re big salsa people over here and Tomatillo Salsa Verde is one that we LOVE! If you love a bright and tangy salsa without tons of heat, this one’s for you!

We love how easy this salsa is to make, with only a handful of ingredients. We promise it will be very difficult to go back to store-bought once you’ve tried this recipe!

What is Tomatillo Salsa?

Tomatillo salsa is a variety of salsa that uses husked (and usually charred/roasted) tomatillos, garlic, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice.

The flavors associated with the salsa are usually bright, tangy, citrusy, slightly tart, and slightly sweet. The tart and sweet flavors of the salsa vary, depending on the ripeness of the tomatillos used.

Tomatillo salsa in a bowl with chips being served on the side.

How to Make Tomatillo Salsa

Ingredients

Tomatillo Salsa ingredients on the kitchen counter.

Process

  1. Set broiler to high heat. Place tomatillos and jalapenos, cut side up, onto a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Broil for 5 to 6 minutes, until tomatillos and jalapenos are charred. Remove from oven and cool, about 10 minutes.
Tomatillo salsa ingredients on a baking sheet ready to be put in the oven.
Tomatillo salsa ingredients on a baking sheet after they have been roasted.
  1. In a blender combine tomatillo mixture and remaining salsa ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Blend until chunky smooth.
Tomatillo salsa ingredients in a blender ready to be blended.

Variations

  • If you want a less tangy and more sweet tomatillo salsa verde, but can only find less ripe tomatillos, we recommend adding the garlic and onion to the tomato tillo mixture and instead of charring for a few minutes, roasting the tomatillo-onion mixture in the oven, at 375˚F for about 20-25 minutes. This will bring out some sweetness from the vegetables.
  • Add 1-2 extra jalapeño peppers or simply include the seeds of the jalapeño in the original recipe, if you’re looking to add more heat. Alternatively, omit the jalapeño for more mild results.
  • If you want a more rich and creamy salsa, you can add 1/2 to 1 avocado to the salsa and blend together until smooth.

Make Ahead and Storing Instructions

I love enjoying tomatillo salsa fresh, right when it’s made. If there are any leftovers or you want to make it for a later use, store it in an airtight jar or other container, in the refrigerator, for up to 4 days.

A hand with a chip dipping it in salsa.

What to Serve with Tomatillo Salsa

So many delicious dishes go perfectly with salsa verde, and some of our favorites are:

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Tomatillo Salsa Verde

A simple recipe for a very flavorful Tomatillo Salsa Verde that can be used as a dip, sauce, marinade, and much more! You will never want a store-bought one ever again!
Course condiment, sauce
Cuisine Mexican
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 3 cups
Calories 176kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 tomatillos (about 1 pound) husked and halved
  • 2 jalapeños  seeded and halved
  • 1/2 white onion cut into wedges
  • 4 garlic cloves gently smashed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 bunch cilantro roughly chopped
  • 1 lime juiced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Set broiler to high heat. Place tomatillos and jalapenos, cut side up, onto a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Broil for 5 to 6 minutes or until tomatillos and jalapenos are charred. Remove from oven and cool, about 10 minutes.
  • In a blender combine tomatillo mixture and remaining salsa ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Blend until chunky smooth.

Notes

Variations
  • If you want a less tangy and more sweet tomatillo salsa verde, but can only find less ripe tomatillos, we recommend adding the garlic and onion to the tomato tillo mixture and instead of charring for a few minutes, roasting the tomatillo-onion mixture in the oven, at 375˚F for about 20-25 minutes. This will bring out some sweetness from the vegetables.
  • Add 1-2 extra jalapeño peppers or simply include the seeds of the jalapeño in the original recipe, if you’re looking to add more heat. Alternatively, omit the jalapeño for more mild results.
  • If you want a more rich and creamy salsa, you can add 1/2 to 1 avocado to the salsa and blend together until smooth.
Make Ahead and Storing Instructions
Store freshly made salsa in an airtight jar or other container, in the refrigerator, for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 1166mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 261IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg

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Easy Quick Korean Pickles

Spicy Korean Pickles are the perfect crunchy side dish and are a quick way to add a kick to any meal! Korean Cucumber Pickles are crisp and zesty.
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Spicy Korean Pickles are the perfect crunchy side dish and are a quick way to add a kick to any meal! Korean Cucumber Pickles are crisp and zesty.

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Refrigerator Dill Pickles

Refrigerator Dill Pickles
This easy Refrigerator Dill Pickles recipe is the perfect way to preserve your raw cucumbers. So simple to make with fresh dill, garlic, and plenty of spices, these spears are crispy and crunchy and have a delicious tangy tast…

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Refrigerator Dill Pickles

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Dill pickled jalapeños

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Basil Vinaigrette

If basil is abundant in your garden or at the farmer’s market this year, you’re in luck! With its sweet, peppery flavor, this herb is so versatile and perfect for adding a burst of freshness to recipes like Pesto-Topped Soft Scrambled Eggs and Bacon or Tallarines Verde, and it’s the star ingredient in our Basil Vinaigrette. This vibrant dressing can be drizzled on any leafy green salad or pasta salad or used to marinate chicken,…

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Basil vinaigrette recipe in a bowl ready to be drizzled on a salad.

If basil is abundant in your garden or at the farmer’s market this year, you’re in luck! With its sweet, peppery flavor, this herb is so versatile and perfect for adding a burst of freshness to recipes like Pesto-Topped Soft Scrambled Eggs and Bacon or Tallarines Verde, and it’s the star ingredient in our Basil Vinaigrette.

This vibrant dressing can be drizzled on any leafy green salad or pasta salad or used to marinate chicken, beef, or shrimp, adding a burst of fresh flavor to anything you add it to. With blended basil, shallots, garlic, quality olive oil, and a light and tangy champagne vinaigrette, you’ll want to keep a batch of this ready to go all season long.

Why We Love This Basil Vinaigrette

Besides the fresh basil flavor that this dressing infuses into everything it touches (as if that weren’t enough), here are a few reasons we think this really is the best basil vinaigrette recipe!

  • Its bright and fresh color adds the most beautiful touch to any salad or meat.
  • Using champagne vinegar adds the perfect amount of tang and brightness to help balance out the richness of the olive oil and basil
  • It keeps well for up to three days in the refrigerator so you can use it for salads and to marinate meat, tofu, or drizzle over bread.

How to Make the BEST Basil Vinaigrette

Ingredients

Ingredients to make a basil vinaigrette.

Process

  1. Place all vinaigrette ingredients into the well of a blender. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
  2. Blend until smooth. Adjust salt and pepper as needed and stir. Serve immediately or store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Basil vinaigrette ingredients in a blender.
Basil vinaigrette dressing in a blender.

Tips and Tricks for Success

  • Blanch the Basil: Quickly blanching the basil leaves in boiling water for 10-15 seconds, then plunging them into ice water will help the leaves stay bright green in color, even after blending and storing.
  • Use the freshest ingredients: Because this recipe only uses a handful of ingredients, the quality and freshness really do matter. Start with fresh, bright basil, and garlic and shallots that are fresh and pungent.
  • Use a high-quality oil: Extra virgin olive oil has more flavor than light olive oil and works best for this recipe. Use an oil that’s been stored properly and has a good, strong flavor for the best basil vinaigrette.
  • Adjust as needed: If the vinaigrette seems too rich, add more vinegar. If it seems too tangy, add a little extra honey. Season well with salt and pepper as well to balance the flavors.
  • Store correctly: Add the finished dressing to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. Keeping as much air away from the dressing will help the flavors and colors stay fresh and bright.
Basil vinaigrette in a bowl.

Storing Instructions

Once you’ve made your vinaigrette, either use immediately or store extras in the refrigerator. Keep them in a glass bottle or container with an airtight cover or lid.

How to Use Our Basil Vinaigrette

  • Salad Dressing: Drizzle over your favorite mixed greens, like a simple side salad or wedge salad for a burst of fresh, herby flavor.
  • Marinade: Use it as a marinade for chicken, fish, shrimp, or tofu to infuse them with a vibrant, basil-infused twist.
  • Dip for Bread: Serve as a dipping sauce for crusty bread or veggies for a unique summer appetizer.
  • Sauce for Grains: Toss quinoa, rice, or farro with the vinaigrette to add fresh flavor to a grain bowl or pasta salad.
  • Pasta Sauce: Mix it with warm pasta, vegetables, and grilled chicken or steak for a quick and flavorful meal.

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Basil Vinaigrette

This fresh and vibrant Basil Vinaigrette is made with fresh basil leaves, champagne vinegar, and a hint of honey for a quick and delicious dressing or marinade, bursting with flavor!
Course dressing
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 268kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 shallot
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 1/2 cups tightly packed basil leaves with stems (about 4 ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey optional
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place all vinaigrette ingredients into the well of a blender. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
  • Blend until smooth. Adjust salt and pepper as needed and stir. Serve immediately or store in an airtight jar, in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Sodium: 875mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1496IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg

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Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce

Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce
Craving Olive Garden’s Alfredo Sauce? This incredibly easy copycat recipe delivers that same rich, cheesy taste you love in under 20 minutes. Made with simple ingredients, it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner that …

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