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Small sauces, seasonings, dips, and staple recipes that make dinner easier.

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Mexican street corn salad with charred corn, cotija, cilantro, jalapeno, lime, and creamy dressing

Mexican Street Corn Salad

Make Mexican street corn salad with charred corn, creamy lime dressing, cotija or feta, and clear tips for fresh, frozen, make-ahead, and storage.

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Corn salsa with lime, cilantro, jalapeno, and red onion served with tortilla chips
  • Vegan
  • Make-Ahead
  • Flexible

Corn Salsa Recipe For Tacos, Bowls, And Chips

Sides & Salads · Prep 15 min · No cook · About 4 cups, 6 to 8 servings
Homemade chili crisp in a small glass jar with red chile oil, crunchy bits, and a spoon
  • Vegan
  • Quick
  • Make-Ahead

Chili Crisp Recipe

Sauces & Staples · Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min · About 1 cup
Creamy tahini sauce with lemon halves, sesame seeds, parsley, garlic, and a spoon in Mara's kitchen
  • Vegan
  • No-Cook
  • Quick

Tahini Sauce Recipe

Sauces & Staples · Prep 10 min · No cook · About 3/4 cup
Creamy cilantro lime sauce in a small bowl with cilantro, lime halves, and a spoon
  • Vegetarian
  • No-Cook
  • Quick

Cilantro Lime Sauce

Sauces & Staples · Prep 10 min · No cook · About 1 cup
Jar of lemon vinaigrette beside fresh lemons, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, and salad greens
  • Vegan
  • No-Cook
  • Quick

Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe

Sauces & Staples · Prep 5 min · No cook · About 3/4 cup
Grilled chicken with vegetables on a white plate
  • Make-Ahead
  • Flexible

Grilled Chicken Marinade for Bowls, Tacos, and Salads

Dinner · Prep 10 min · Cook 12 min · 4 servings

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Clear glass jar filled with pink pickled red onions
  • Vegan
  • Pantry

Pickled Red Onions Recipe for Tacos, Bowls, and Leftovers

Sauces & Staples · Prep 10 min · Cook 5 min · About 2 cups
Bowl of guacamole with tortilla chips on a wooden table
  • Vegan
  • Quick Meals

Guacamole Recipe for Taco Night

Sauces & Staples · Prep 10 min · No cook · About 2 cups, 4 to 6 servings
Close-up of a spice blend in a glass jar
  • Vegan
  • Pantry

Taco Seasoning Recipe for Weeknight Tacos

Sauces & Staples · Prep 5 min · No cook · About 10 tablespoons, enough for 5 pounds of meat, beans, or vegetables
Five small dinner sauces in cream bowls beside a rice and roasted vegetable plate

The Small Sauce That Makes Dinner Feel Finished

Sauces & Staples · 9 minute read

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