Cilantro Coulis

Herb sauces are great stuff: they let the flavor of an herb come through proud and clear while lightly cloaking food. But they are prone to breaking—let an herb purée sit for five minutes and the solids will clump together and leave an ugly pool of green water on the plate. A small pinch of xanthan gum will hold the sauce together and provide a velvety texture to what may otherwise be too thin.

Cilantro Lime Sauce - Striped Spatula

Add a pop of tangy, bright flavor to zesty foods with this easy Cilantro Lime Sauce. You can have this crema-inspired sauce on the table in an hour, with just 10 minutes of prep!

Italian Fresh Herb Vinaigrette

Think of this as a much, much improved version of that bottled Italian dressing sitting in your fridge door.

Fennel Frond Pesto With Lemon and Anchovies

Turn your herb and vegetable leftovers into a delicious and versatile sauce.

Salsa Verde

Salsa Verde is a brightly flavoured green sauce made with fresh herbs. It's an excellent all-rounder that pairs as beautifully with meats as it does with vegetables! A super-versatile sauce that is excellent to have

Tomato-Mint Sauce

In essence, this is a simple marinara with the addition of mint, but that one minor change makes a big difference.

Cilantro Pesto

The distinct freshness of cilantro paired with the saltiness of cotija cheese, a little nuttiness, a garlic bite, and a faint heat.

Extra Tangy Tartar Sauce

Think beyond seafood—creamy, tangy, and briny tartar sauce is good on so many things.

The Crisper Whisperer: Chili-Roasted Cauliflower with Cilantro Dressing

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Vegan Garden Pesto With Miso and Mixed Herbs

Put this versatile pesto on the table alongside a mixed grill. It's tasty with both lamb chops and chicken legs, shrimp and grilled vegetables, and, of course, served with pasta. Miso gives this pesto a remarkably savory, almost cheesy flavor, and keeps the sauce vegan for those avoiding animal products.