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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.

Healthy Raspberry Chia Jam (No Added Sugar!)

Cathy Yoder Published on May 17, 2025 2 Summer,Egg Free

Summer|Egg Free|Healthy

Keto Raspberry Chia Jam – Low Carb, Easy, and Delicious! Love jam but not the sugar? This healthy raspberry chia jam is keto-friendly, low carb, and made with just 4 wholesome ingredients. It takes less than 10 minutes to whip up and tastes fresh,... Read this post

air fryer coconut shrimp with pina colada sauce

Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp with Piña Colada Dipping Sauce

Cathy Yoder Updated on September 9, 2025 2 Air Fryer,Main Dish

Air Fryer|Main Dish|Salt

Easy, Delicious Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp! Have you had the Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp with piña colada sauce at Red Lobster? I love it! This air fryer recipe is close enough and easy enough that I don't feel like I have to go to Red Lobster... Read this post

Tasty Cobb Salad and Honey Mustard Dressing

Cathy Yoder Updated on September 9, 2025 Main Dish,Summer

Main Dish|Summer|Salt

Fresh Cobb Salad With An Easy Honey Mustard Dressing Looking for a fresh summery salad? Today, I am excited to share how to make the best cobb salad. You are going to fall in love with the fresh ingredients that are so easy to prepare. Once you top... 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