Simple & Delicious Charmoula Sauce
What is charmoula sauce? Magic. Pure magic. It’s a simple, no-cook sauce made by combining fresh herbs, chilies, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Sauce Recipes
Sriracha Ranch Dressing
Sriracha Ranch Dressing is all the things people love about ranch dressing—creamy, fresh, herby—but with the added kick of spice from sriracha sauce that takes it over the top. It’s … Read more
Cilantro Yogurt Chutney
Cilantro Yogurt Chutney is high on my list of favorite condiments. This recipe first appeared in my book The Lazy Gourmet. It tops Bombay Sandwiches and serves as a flavorful … Read more
How to Make Chili Oil
If you love spicy Chinese food, you’ve probably wondered how to make chili oil—that fiery condiment that’s ubiquitous in Sichuan restaurants. This spicy hot oil is drizzled over dishes at … Read more
How to Make Harissa Paste—Super Easy Recipe
This homemade harissa recipe is surprisingly easy, and once you learn how to make it, you’ll find a million ways to use it in your cooking. Harissa is an intensely … Read more
Easy Enchilada Sauce to Make at Home
An easy enchilada sauce is a true gift. Made from scratch from whole, dried red chiles, this sauce is soul-tinglingly delicious and really simple to make. I love it on … Read more
Easy Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe
I don’t remember when I first tasted Thai peanut sauce, but I know for sure that I have been obsessed with it since childhood. Seriously, Thai peanut sauce is a … Read more
A Quince Jelly Recipe that’s Super Simple
This is the only quince jelly recipe you’ll ever need. The rose-colored spread is scented with a hint of lemon zest and a hearty dose of vanilla bean. It’s the … Read more
Herb Mayonnaise and More at SF Cooking School
People assume that since I’m a freelance food writer, I must eat amazing meals—like the heirloom tomato sandwich with homemade herb mayonnaise pictured above—all the time. The truth is a … Read more
Super Lemony Smoked Trout Spread
Have you noticed, attentive readers, how much I love smoked fish? (Permit me to introduce into evidence Exhibit A and Exhibit B.) This is because smoked fish has a very delicious … Read more