14 marinades, sauces and toppings
Tracy Shumate
14 marinades, sauces and toppings
Herb topping
Sprinkle this fresh parsley, dill and caper mix over grilled fish. Get the recipe.
Serrano-chili sauce
Once you make your own, you’ll never go back! The secret? Carrots give this spicy sauce a touch of sweetness. Get the recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
Tahini sauce
Tahini is a paste made from sesame seeds. It’s also the key ingredient in hummus. You can find it in the Middle Eastern section of the supermarket.
Get the recipe.
Brit-style steak sauce
From port steak sauce to a chicken wing baste, this recipe has a variation to suit every taste. Get the recipe.
Greek Yogurt-Chipotle Sauce
Use this low-calorie condiment as an alternative topping for your burgers.
Get the Greek yogurt-chipotle sauce recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
Island rub
Rub this easy spice mixture on chicken for grilling. Get the recipe.
Photo, John Cullen.
Lemon-Pepper Aioli
This creamy condiment is a flavourful topping substitution for burgers. Get our easy lemon-pepper aioli recipe.
Salsa verde
Our salsa verde has three variations and six different ways to use it—dinner will never be boring! Get the recipe.
Photo, John Cullen.
Asian marinade
Marinate chicken in this sweet and spicy mixture before grilling for an infusion of Asian-inspired flavour. Get the recipe.
Homemade ketchup
This easy one-pot ketchup upgrade is a hit on hot dogs and burgers—and with four recipe variations, you can get creative with casual weekend cooking. Get the recipe.
Photo, Jon Cullen.
Spicy sweet-potato cream
Use this healthy alternative to ketchup on your grilled burgers this summer. Get the recipe.
Homemade horseradish
Make other condiments jealous with this peppery sauce. It packs the perfect kicked-up punch when it’s made from scratch. Get the recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
Classic basil pesto
One of our favourites, this authentic Italian pesto recipe adds summer flavour to any dish. Get the recipe.
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