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Get Saucy: 20 Recipes That Bring the Flavor

Published: Aug 17, 2025 by Janelle This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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Ready to turn up the taste? These 20 saucy recipes are here to bring the flavor in a big way. From rich gravies to bold marinades and irresistible drizzles, each dish proves that the secret’s in the sauce. Whether you're dipping, pouring, or smothering, these recipes will have you getting saucy in the best possible way.

The Best Homemade Keto BBQ Sauce (Low Carb & Gluten-Free)

The Best Homemade Keto BBQ Sauce (Low Carb & Gluten-Free). Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Keto BBQ Sauce is just what your low carb diet has been missing! This is the best low carb BBQ sauce recipe I've created! It's even better than store bought low carb barbecue sauce brands!
Get the Recipe: The Best Homemade Keto BBQ Sauce (Low Carb & Gluten-Free)

Low Carb Spaghetti Sauce

An open glass jar filled with chunky red tomato sauce, with some sauce spilling over the rim onto the side.
Low Carb Spaghetti Sauce. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Low Carb Spaghetti Sauce recipe is made with minimal ingredients and will soon become a family favorite. Bursting with flavor, this homemade keto spaghetti sauce will rival even the best store bought brands!
Get the Recipe: Low Carb Spaghetti Sauce

Honey Teriyaki Sauce Recipe (Paleo & Gluten Free)

Honey Teriyaki Sauce Recipe (Paleo & Gluten Free). Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

The best honey teriyaki sauce and it’s paleo and gluten-free! It’s super easy to make this homemade paleo teriyaki sauce recipe. Try it with chicken, beef and salmon!
Get the Recipe: Honey Teriyaki Sauce Recipe (Paleo & Gluten Free)

How To Make Mushroom Powder

Mushroom powder inside a dark bowl.
How To Make Mushroom Powder. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Learn How To Make Mushroom Powder at home for a great seasoning. Dehydrate your seasonal harvest and have the best umami always available.
Get the Recipe: How To Make Mushroom Powder

Enchilada Spices

Spices in a glass jar on a wooden table.
Enchilada Spices. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Enjoy your enchiladas with our Enchilada Spices seasoning blend. This unique homemade enchilada seasoning mix adds flavor to your enchilada sauce, making your chicken enchiladas even more delicious.
Get the Recipe: Enchilada Spices

Onion Flakes

A bowl full of dried onions.
Onion Flakes. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Discover a delicious Dehydrated Onion Flakes Recipe using a simple method to create your own from the minced onion. Store these aromatic flakes for extended use in your favorite recipes, adding a burst of taste with the help of onion powder. Make a more exciting food for your snack from chopped ones and transform it into beautifully dried flakes.
Get the Recipe: Onion Flakes

Gluten Free BBQ Sauce Recipe

A close-up of a small, dark ceramic bowl filled with thick red BBQ sauce, on a rustic white wooden background.
Gluten Free BBQ Sauce Recipe. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Learn how to make a delicious homemade Gluten Free BBQ Sauce that will enhance your grill game. This tangy homemade barbecue sauce is perfect for adding flavor to your favorite dishes straight from your kitchen. Plus, it has a gluten-free version, making it suitable for everyone.
Get the Recipe: Gluten Free BBQ Sauce Recipe

The Best Five Spice Powder Substitute

Assorted chinese spices in small bowls on a dark surface, featuring ground spice in the foreground and whole spices in the background.
The Best Five Spice Powder Substitute. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

This homemade Chinese Five Spice Powder Substitute Recipe brings the flavors of the best Chinese dishes. With just five simple ingredients, this best Chinese five spice offers an authentic taste that can enhance your recipes. Forget those store-bought versions and start making your Chinese five-spice substitute home.
Get the Recipe: The Best Five Spice Powder Substitute

What Is Granulated Garlic

A bowl of granulated garlic on a table, accompanied by whole garlic bulbs.
What Is Granulated Garlic. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Discover what is granulated garlic and find ways to use this seasoning in your dishes. Granulated garlic, one form of dried garlic, adds rich flavor without the moisture of fresh garlic. Find ways to use it and its advantages over garlic salt or garlic powder. Substitute granulated garlic in your favorite recipes for that extra flavor.
Get the Recipe: What Is Granulated Garlic

Hearty Marinara Sauce

A closeup of hearty marinara sauce in a wooden spoon over a pot of finished marinara sauce.
Hearty Marinara Sauce. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Hearty marinara sauce is a delicious Italian sauce made with hand-crushed tomatoes, sautéed garlic and onion, rich olive oil, fresh basil, and flavorful Italian herbs.
Get the Recipe: Hearty Marinara Sauce

Honey Lime Jalapeno Vinaigrette

A jar of honey jalapeno lime vinaigrette sits on a cutting board surrounded by limes, cilantro, and jalapenos.
Honey Lime Jalapeno Vinaigrette. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This sweet and spicy honey jalapeño lime vinaigrette has cilantro, lime juice, and honey for a spicy, tangy, sweet dressing that's great on salads, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and more!
Get the Recipe: Honey Lime Jalapeno Vinaigrette

Harissa Vinaigrette

A jar of harissa vinaigrette on a wooden cutting board.
Harissa Vinaigrette. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This harissa vinaigrette is a bright, bold dressing perfect for leafy green salads, grain bowls, sandwiches and wraps, or drizzled over roasted meats and veggies! 
Get the Recipe: Harissa Vinaigrette

Spicy Ranch Dressing

A jar of homemade spicy ranch dressing.
Spicy Ranch Dressing. Photo credit: The Honour System.

This Spicy Ranch Dressing comes together quickly with everyday ingredients. Better than store-bought dressings and perfect with salads, veggies, and all sorts of dishes.
Get the Recipe: Spicy Ranch Dressing

How to make Balsamic Glaze

A spoonful of balsamic glaze in a jar.
How to make Balsamic Glaze. Photo credit: The Honour System.

Discover how to make Balsamic Glaze with this easy recipe. Also known as a balsamic reduction which explains how this sweet dressing is made – by reducing balsamic vinegar down to a syrupy sauce to be added to salads, roasted vegetables, and more!
Get the Recipe: How to make Balsamic Glaze

Barbecue Sauce

Barbecue sauce in clear jar with spoon dripping above.
Barbecue Sauce. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

This barbecue sauce's blend of flavors makes it exceptional. It suits chicken, pork, and beef well, and its mildness ensures everyone in the family can enjoy it.
Get the Recipe: Barbecue Sauce

Tartar sauce

Tartar sauce in clear jar on white plate of fish sticks.
Tartar sauce. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

This simple tartar sauce recipe complements fish sticks, fries, or burgers effortlessly. It even doubles as a versatile salad dressing!
Get the Recipe: Tartar sauce

Best Rub for Beef

A piece of steak on a cutting board with rub on it.
Best Rub for Beef. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

Grilled beef rubbed with this Best Beef Rub pairs excellently with classic sides like smashed potatoes and grilled vegetables. For a heartier meal, consider serving it alongside warm, rustic bread or a fresh salad. The deep flavors of the rub also complement a glass of bold red wine.
Get the Recipe: Best Rub for Beef

Garlic Aioli

Garlic aioli in a mixing bowl with a spoon in it, garlic cloves, and dill around it.
Garlic Aioli. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Garlic Aioli is one of those little extras that make meals feel more put together without a lot of fuss. It’s creamy, garlicky, and works with everything from fries to wraps to grilled veggies—perfect for game days or family dinners! You don’t need any special skills or equipment, and since it skips raw eggs, it’s quick to whip up and easy to store. You can make it ahead so it’s chilled and ready to go—just grab it from the fridge and put it on the table.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Aioli

Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce

Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce in a black skillet.
Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce. Photo credit: Dinner by Six.

Super easy, this copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce is cheesy and delicious. Ready in minutes, spoon it over pasta or dunk your breadsticks into it!
Get the Recipe: Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce

Strawberry Syrup

Three jars of strawberry syrup on a white cloth.
Strawberry Syrup. Photo credit: An Off Grid Life.

This old-fashioned strawberry syrup brings back memories of iced strawberry drinks, strawberry shortcake and strawberry syrup with ice cream during Canada Day celebrations!
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Syrup

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