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    Classic and unique magazine-quality sauce recipes for the home cook.

    • A mason jar with bright red cranberry simple syrup and fresh cranberries spread around the table.
      Cranberry Simple Syrup
    • A bowl of Vietnamese peanut sauce in a bowl with greens, peanuts and sriracha to the side.
      Vietnamese Peanut Sauce
    • A close-up of lemon thyme vinaigrette in a glass bowl with a spoon inside.
      Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette
    • Basil balsamic vinaigrette in a small mason jar with a spoon taking out a bit.
      Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette
    • Blueberry BBQ Sauce in a small bowl with a pastry brush inside.
      Five-Ingredient Blueberry BBQ Sauce
    • A white bowl of sour cream and chive dip topped with chives.
      Easy Sour Cream and Chive Dip
    • White balsamic vinaigrette in a mason jar with a spoon and bowl of greens in the background.
      White Balsamic Vinaigrette
    • A small bowl of pineapple bbq sauce with a brush inside and a chopped pineapple in the background.
      Tangy Pineapple BBQ Sauce
    • A closeup of horseradish aioli in a small bowl on a platter of crispy roasted potatoes.
      Horseradish Aioli
    • A bowl of ricotta pesto sauce in a bowl on a gray table.
      Ricotta Pesto Sauce
    • A roll of homemade miso butter on a small brown dish with a small butter knife to the side.
      Miso Butter Recipe
    • A close-up shot of sun-dried tomato spread in a small bowl on a cutting board.
      Sun-Dried Tomato Spread
    • A small white bowl with sun-dried tomato dressing topped with chopped basil leaves and minced shallots.
      Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
    • A small white bowl of preserved lemon vinaigrette topped with chopped parsley.
      Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette
    • A bowl of tahini yogurt sauce topped with chopped parsley and cumin oil.
      Tahini Yogurt Sauce
    • A green bowl with a red spicy chili-lemongrass sauce.
      Spicy Chile-Lemongrass Sauce
    • A bowl of homemade buffalo ranch sauce with cut vegetables and chips on a platter.
      Buffalo Ranch Sauce
    • Avocado aioli getting stirred in a small bowl on a white plate with fresh veggies on the side.
      Avocado Aioli (without mayo)
    • Mango and Corn Salsa in a medium bowl with a spoon.
      Mango and Corn Salsa
    • Basil vinaigrette in a mason jar with a spoon inside.
      Basil Vinaigrette
    • Maple Dijon Dressing in a small bowl on a table with a salad and flowers in the background.
      Maple Dijon Dressing
    • A blue plate with wedges of romaine hearts topped with buffalo blue cheese dressing, chopped bacon, crumbled blue cheese and chopped chives.
      Romaine wedges with Buffalo Blue Cheese Dressing
    • A glass bowl with creamy chipotle lime sauce topped with fresh scallions.
      Creamy Chipotle Lime Sauce
    • Miso and tahini dressing in a small bowl on a plate with a colorful assortment of vegetables.
      Miso Tahini Dressing
    • A small bowl of homemade basil pesto.
      Homemade Basil Pesto (Food Processor)
    A guy cutting carrots in a nice kitchen.

    Hi! I’m Adam. I’m an experienced recipe developer, food writer, test cook and journalist. I have developed hundreds of recipes for magazines like Cooking Light, Real Simple, EatingWell, Southern Living, Fine Cooking and more. I'm a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and I've worked in nearly every position of the restaurant industry. At The Real Recipes I share recipes that have been tested to perfection. Learn more about me and the site.

    Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes

    • A plate with crispy air fryer parmesan crusted chicken, spaghetti, tomato sauce, and salad on a gray countertop.
      Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken
    • A serving of honey ginger chicken with rice, broccoli and bok choy on a small plate.
      Honey Ginger Chicken
    • A platter or air fried buffalo chicken strips with a dip and celery to the side.
      Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders - No Breading
    • A white serving bowl of pesto pasta with chopped tomatoes, basil leaves and shaved parmesan on top.
      Pesto Orzo Salad

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