Savory cold sauces are not only a great change of pace, but also very convenient since you can make them way ahead of time. Cold sauces are perfect for warm weather cookouts; they don't require any last minute heating and go so well with all kinds of grilled meats, seafood, and vegetables.
Tarragon Mustard Aioli
This tarragon mustard aioli recipe can be used on everything from steamed vegetables, to a thick grilled steak. The other great thing about this classic cold sauce recipe, is it only takes a few minutes to make. This aioli recipe can also be adapted to your tastes with different herbs and spices.
Steakhouse Garlic Butter
Nothing beats the sight of a melting dollop of garlic butter slowly disappearing over a perfectly cooked steak! This easy to make garlic butter recipe is perfect for steak, chops, chicken, and even seafood recipes. Garlic butter will keep in the fridge, and can be made well in advance.
Classic Cocktail Sauce
There is no reason to buy cocktail sauce when the recipe for making homemade cocktail sauce is so simple. While usually used on cold seafood, cocktail sauce is also delicious on things like crab cakes and fried calamari.
Horseradish Sauce
Horseradish and beef are great together, and this steakhouse horseradish sauce recipe could not be easier. Be sure to use a fresh jar of horseradish so that this classic cold sauce will have that signature kick.
Fresh Tomato Salsa
What better way to enjoy fresh tomatoes than in a salsa recipe? Take a break from that jarred stuff, and enjoy salsa like it's suppose to taste. This classic tomato salsa recipe is great on everything from a grilled chicken breast to your favorite chips.
Honey Dijon Dressing
This popular honey Dijon salad dressing recipe is great for all types of salads, but especially good with the more bitter greens, as the sweetness in the dressing works well with those more pronounced flavors. This honey Dijon salad dressing recipe is also a great basting sauce for grilled meats.
Basic Aioli - Garlic Mayonnaise
Garlic mayonnaise, or aioli, is one of America's most popular cold sauces. This simple aioli recipe has unlimited uses; from a super sandwich spread, to a great dip for vegetables, to a sauce for grilled seafood. There are many variations of this garlic mayonnaise - aioli recipe, but this is a standard base recipe, from which you can add any number of herbs and spices.
Spicy Orange Mint Sauce
No more bright green mint jelly! This spicy orange mint sauce recipe is so quick and easy to make, and is a great condiment for any cut of lamb, especially lamb chops, and roasted leg of lamb.
Spicy Yogurt Mint Sauce
This non-fat spicy yogurt mint sauce recipe is perfect when you want a sauce with big flavor, but without big calories. Mint sauce recipes are very traditional with lamb, and the tanginess of the yogurt makes this mint sauce work especially well.
Classic Ranch Dressing
Ranch dressing is not only one of America's most popular salad dressings, it's probably its most popular dip. Ranch dressing is delicious served with everything from raw vegetables to fried chicken wings.










