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Sauces, Spreads, and Dressings Recipes

It can be really tempting sometimes to just pop over to the local grocery store to stock up on your favorite sauces, spreads, and dressings. But do you want to know what FEELS better? Whipping up a batch of your own! We love making our own sauces, spreads, and dressings. Why? Because we know all of the ingredients and we know that they are freshly made. Plus, we can make them taste exactly the way that we want them to. Check out some of our favorite sauces, spreads, and dressings. We have a fantastic Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce Copycat recipe that is to die for, our Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce is top-notch, and the Lemon Vinaigrette Salad Dressing is perfect for people who are watching their calories, but don't want to skimp on flavor.

Easy Glazed Ham Recipe – The Best Brown Sugar Honey Ham Glaze

Cathy Yoder Published on April 11, 2025 8 Main Dish,Egg Free

Main Dish|Egg Free|Meat and Poultry

The Best Ham Glaze Recipe Ever! This spiral ham recipe delivers a mouthwatering combination of sweet and savory flavors, gently spiced with cinnamon and cloves. It is sure to impress your guests and is perfect for any holiday gathering. Brown sugar... Read this post

Air Fryer Shrimp with Bang Bang Sauce

Cathy Yoder Published on October 18, 2024 Air Fryer,Main Dish

Air Fryer|Main Dish|Super Bowl Party

Shrimp is one of my favorite seafood to make in the air fryer. It is incredibly simple and super versatile. This bang-bang shrimp recipe is a family-favorite dinner and crowd-favorite appetizer. You will love this recipe because you only need 20 minutes... Read this post

Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce Copycat Recipe

Cathy Yoder Updated on October 8, 2025 251 Main Dish,Fall

Main Dish|Fall|Egg Free

Cheesy, rich, and classic - this copycat for the Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce Recipe is the easiest sauce you will ever make. It is a favorite of friends, family and readers alike. I love how easy and delicious this homemade Olive Garden Alfredo sauce... Read this post

Easy Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Cathy Yoder Updated on April 7, 2022 Egg Free,Make Ahead/Freezer Meal

Egg Free|Make Ahead/Freezer Meal|Thanksgiving

How to Make Cranberry Sauce in the Instant Pot! Hmm. How many Thanksgiving recipes can I make in my Instant Pot? Well, I at least want a favorite cranberry sauce recipe for it. And now - 5 different recipes and 6 bags of cranberries later - I have... Read this post

Flavorful Greek Chicken Souvlaki in the Air Fryer

Cathy Yoder Published on September 10, 2021 2 Air Fryer,Main Dish

Air Fryer|Main Dish|Summer

Air Fryer Chicken Souvlaki and Tasty Tzatziki Sauce My daughter and I love to try new flavors and foods. Recently, we went to a Greek restaurant and tried souvlaki. It was so tasty that I knew I had to try it in the air fryer. Today I am so excited... Read this post

The BEST Fry Sauce Recipe

Cathy Yoder Updated on June 28, 2021 2 Meatless,Super Bowl Party

Meatless|Super Bowl Party|Finger Food and Dips

The Best Fry Sauce Recipe If you are from Utah or Idaho, you've probably heard of fry sauce before! It's a must-have with French fries and more for a lot of people there. Growing up, homemade fry sauce was a staple on Saturday night burger night. Now... Read this post

16 Easy Summer Salad Ideas & Homemade Salad Dressing Recipes

Cathy Yoder Updated on September 9, 2025 Summer,Healthy

Summer|Healthy|Side Dish

Salads are great year-round, but especially during those hot spring and summer days! A summer salad can be a perfect side dish for a party or BBQ. Plus, they are often fresh, light, and healthy, which is a bonus for swimsuit season. That... Read this post

Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip Recipe

Cathy Yoder Updated on July 13, 2021 Fall,Meatless

Fall|Meatless|Finger Food and Dips

Last fall, a friend served the Spend with Pennies version of this dish at a gathering. I loved it but found the cream cheese layer to be a bit bland/tart. So, I started thinking of some changes! I loved that she used greek yogurt (and love her... Read this post

Pico de Gallo Recipe (Fresh Salsa)

Cathy Yoder Updated on July 13, 2021 2 Summer,Egg Free

Summer|Egg Free|Salt

Sharpen that knife! It's time to make some fresh Pico de Gallo! You're going to love the simplicity and flavor of this recipe. What is Pico de Gallo? You might also know pico de gallo as salsa fresca, salsa Bandera, or fresh salsa. And that's... Read this post

Healthy Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Stacy Maines Updated on December 27, 2025 Main Dish,Egg Free

Main Dish|Egg Free|Salt

Getting my kids to eat veggies can be a challenge sometimes. This homemade cauliflower alfredo sauce is the PERFECT disguise! I whipped up a batch, served it over warm noodles and the whole family gobbled it up without ever knowing the main ingredient... Read this post