Sauces & Dips

Easy homemade sauce and dip recipes that beat anything from a jar, from creamy Alfredo sauce to cool, garlicky Greek tzatziki

A great homemade sauce can turn a simple meal into something special. These sauce and dip recipes take just minutes and use fresh, simple ingredients, so you'll never need the jarred kind again.

Pasta sauces

  • Homemade Alfredo Sauce with butter, garlic, cream, and Parmesan

Dips and cold sauces

  • Tzatziki Sauce with Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and dill

How to use them

  • Alfredo sauce: toss with fettuccine, chicken, shrimp, or roasted vegetables.
  • Tzatziki: serve with souvla, gyros, grilled chicken, falafel, or warm pita.

Storage tips

Most homemade sauces keep in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days in an airtight container. Cream sauces like Alfredo reheat best over low heat with a splash of milk.