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Sauces & Marinades

Sauces and Marinades will transform the flavor of your favorite dishes!

With our homemade sauce recipes, you will never need to use anything store-bought again! We have Homemade BBQ Sauce that is the perfect blend of sweet, spicy and smoky! And our Tequila Lime Chicken Marinade makes the perfect fajitas!

Overhead view of spaghetti and instant pot bolognese sauce in a white bowl, garnished with cheese and fresh basil.

Instant Pot Bolognese Recipe
September 23, 2020
Overhead view of grilled pork, apple, and onion kabobs on a round wooden cutting board. A light orange sauce is also pictured in a small white bowl.

Grilled Pork Kabobs with Apples
August 26, 2020
Close up image of a grilled chicken breast marinated in Italian chicken marinade. It is sprinkled with chopped fresh parsley.

Italian Chicken Marinade – so easy and flavorful!
August 21, 2020
Overhead view of a jar of dark red cherry bbq sauce made with chipotle chiles. A wooden handled brush is inserted into the jar of sauce.

Cherry Chipotle BBQ Sauce – sweet & spicy perfection!
August 17, 2020
Overhead view of two grilled kabobs on a plate, with shrimp and fresh pineapple. They are served with white rice and sprinkled with fresh cilantro.

Grilled Shrimp Kabobs with Pineapple
June 24, 2020
Close up overhead view of a bowl of chopped tomatoes, onions, jalapeno, and a lime slice. A white spoon is inserted into the mixture.

The Best Pico de Gallo – easy recipe
June 17, 2020
White queso dip in a black skillet, with a black spoon. Queso is studded with green poblano peppers and fresh cilantro, and placed next to tortilla chips.

Poblano Queso Dip – delicious & creamy!
June 10, 2020
Overhead view of creamy yogurt sauce in a bowl on a wooden background. Cucumbers and dill are placed around the bowl.

Homemade Tzatziki Recipe (Cucumber Yogurt Sauce)
June 1, 2020
Image of chicken breasts in a creamy light yellow mustard sauce, flecked with fresh parsley.

Chicken with Mustard Sauce (creamy & delicious!)
April 13, 2020
Overhead image of homemade thousand island dressing in a small jar with a little white spoon in it. Jar is placed on a wooden surface with a blue and white towel.

Homemade Thousand Island Dressing
March 11, 2020
Image of a large pot of homemade spaghetti sauce with a spoon in it. It is garnished with lots of chopped fresh parsley.

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
February 26, 2020
Image of french fries with delicious light-orange fry sauce made with mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish, and apple cider vinegar.

Fry Sauce – Easy French Fry Dipping Sauce
February 17, 2020
Image of a jar of freshly homemade salsa verde, shot from above. A wooden spoon is in the jar as well.

How to Make Salsa Verde
January 20, 2020
Add this beautiful jewel toned side to your holiday menu!  Cranberry sauce with roasted grapes, apples, and shallots provides a burst of flavor, both sweet and savory, that is unforgettable. 

Cranberry Sauce with Roasted Grapes, Apples, and Shallots
November 11, 2019
This list of more than 10 easy and delicious chicken marinades recipes will save you from boring chicken all year.

Chicken Marinades (9 recipes!)
May 8, 2019
Image of jar of homemade bbq sauce recipe plus a brush with bbq sauce on it. Wood background.

BBQ Sauce Recipe – easy homemade barbecue sauce
April 22, 2019
Three slices of roasted acorn squash on a blue rimmed white plate.

Roasted Acorn Squash with Spiced Yogurt Sauce
October 11, 2018
Grilled chicken breasts on a wooden cutting board. Chicken breast in the foreground is sliced.

Tequila Lime Chicken Marinade
September 17, 2018
Balsamic Reduction is a simple sauce that can elevate a dish to the next level, and it's so easy to make at home! It only takes one ingredient and just a little time to create this sweet, tangy, syrupy sauce. 

Balsamic Reduction – How to Make Balsamic Glaze | with video
May 24, 2018
An easy cheese sauce recipe is a must-have in your cooking tool box! Perfect for nachos, baked potatoes, pouring over vegetables, or as a macaroni and cheese base, you're going to love this versatile recipe! 

Easy Cheese Sauce – Microwave or Stovetop
May 14, 2018
This balsamic chicken marinade is made using all ingredients you probably have on hand. It will become a favorite for both grilling and cooking in the oven! Get the easy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Balsamic Chicken Marinade Recipe – with video
September 6, 2017
Switch up your pesto game with this arugula pesto. It's great on pasta, pizza, and so much more!  Get the pesto recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Arugula Pesto Recipe – Nut Free
July 31, 2017
Fresh tomato cream sauce tossed with angel hair pasta is the perfect spring and summer pasta. It's easy to make and is the perfect side next to grilled chicken or fish. Get the easy pasta recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Fresh Tomato Cream Sauce with Angel Hair Pasta (Pink Pasta)
April 5, 2017
Beer marinated chicken thighs scream SUMMER loud and clear. The subtle taste of the beer in every bite of the chicken will have everyone singing your praises. Get the easy summer grilling recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Beer Marinated Chicken Thighs
July 14, 2016

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