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    Gastronotherapy » Recipes

    Sauces, Dips, & Spreads

    Browse my favorite homemade condiments, sauces, dips, and spreads to add flavor to everyday meals. Here you’ll find easy vegetarian and vegan-friendly recipes like tomato sauce, pesto, aioli, hummus, dips, salsa, jam, and more – perfect for pasta, sandwiches, snacks, appetizers, and meal prep.

    Need a suggestion? Try my creamy basil aioli, no sugar San Marzano tomato sauce, or the crowd-pleasing dip with imitation crab.

    • Homemade French onion dip in a bowl with chips.
      The Best Caramelized Onion Dip
    • Creamy pistachio pesto in a bowl with a spoon.
      Pistachio Pesto
    • Bowl of spicy hummus garnished with fresh parsley.
      Spicy Hummus Recipe (10 minutes)
    • Spoonful of roasted cherry tomato sauce being lifted out of a jar.
      Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce (No Peeling)
    • Homemade miso sauce in a small white cup resting on a gray plate.
      All-Purpose Miso Sauce (Glaze and Marinade)
    • Wooden spoon resting in a pot of Italian tomato sauce.
      San Marzano Tomato Sauce (Rich & Simple)
    • Knife spreading raspberry jam onto a piece of toast.
      Easy Raspberry Freezer Jam - 4 Ingredients, No Canning
    • Spaghetti with green pasta sauce on a large platter garnished with fresh basil.
      Creamy Green Pasta Sauce with Spinach & Basil
    • Balsamic bruschetta arranged on parchment paper with fresh basil.
      Tomato Balsamic Bruschetta
    • cup of simple guacamole with chips and lime on the side.
      Easy 4 Ingredient Guacamole Recipe
    • small cup of garlic basil aioli on a cutting board with lemons and basil.
      Easy Basil Aioli Recipe – 4 Ingredients, 5 Minutes
    • bowl of homemade spicy aioli with fresh limes on a cutting board.
      Sriracha Aioli Recipe (4 ingredients, 2 Minutes)
    • bowl of pretzel cheese dip with soft pretzels on a cutting board.
      Soft Pretzel Cheese Dip
    • bowl of imitation crab dip with spoon and crackers.
      Cold Imitation Crab Dip
    • bowl of jalapeno artichoke dip arranged on a cutting board with crackers.
      Creamy Jalapeño Artichoke Dip
    • mutabal in a bowl resting on a cutting board with pita.
      Mutabal (Roasted Eggplant Dip)
    • black bean corn avocado salsa in a bowl garnished with cilantro.
      Black Bean Corn Salsa with Avocado
    • Refrigerator pickled onions in a glass jar.
      Quick Pickled Red Onions
    • Smoky creamy hummus with paprika.
      Paprika Hummus with Tahini (Creamy, 5 Minutes)

    Hi! I’m MaryAnne, the writer, recipe developer, and photographer behind Gastronotherapy, where you'll find mostly meatless, veggie-forward recipes with big flavor, simple ingredients, and plenty of room for dessert.

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    Easy Summer Recipes

    • Bowl of vegetarian baked beans resting on a cutting board with a spoon.
      Vegetarian Baked Beans (No Bacon/No Refined Sugar)
    • Watermelon and cucumber salad with feta and mint in a bowl.
      Spicy Watermelon Cucumber Salad
    • Crispy corn fritters with jalapeño on a plate.
      Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Fritters – Crispy & Easy
    • Hearty lentil sloppy joes arranged on a platter.
      Vegetarian Sloppy Joes (Lentil + Mushroom)
    • black bean corn avocado salsa in a bowl garnished with cilantro.
      Black Bean Corn Salsa with Avocado
    • Crispy bbq tofu sandwich arranged on a cutting board.
      Crispy BBQ Tofu Sandwich

    Popular Recipes

    • Sliced tomato tart on a wooden cutting board with a knife.
      Tomato Tart with Puff Pastry
    • Stack of fluffy blueberry muffins on a pan.
      The Ultimate Sour Cream Blueberry Muffins
    • Creamy one pot vegetarian pasta in a large bowl with spoon.
      One Pot Creamy Pasta with Tomato Mascarpone Sauce
    • Zucchini and corn fritters arranged on parchment paper with a cup of sauce.
      Crispy Zucchini and Corn Fritters – Skillet, Air Fryer, or Oven
    • cheesy spinach and mushroom quiche in a tart pan with one piece being lifted out
      Cheesy Spinach and Mushroom Quiche
    • Creamy peanut butter pie with one slice cut and garnished with peanuts.
      Vegan Peanut Butter Pie (No Bake)
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