Shatta (Egyptian Fresh Chili Sauce)
Shatta is Egypt's everyday hot sauce — a bright, garlicky blend of fresh and dried chilies that shows up on nearly every table alongside...
Tahini Sauce
This creamy tahini sauce comes together in one bowl and turns from thick paste to silky sauce with just lemon juice and water. Drizzle...
Skordalia (Greek Garlic Sauce)
This punchy Greek sauce whips potatoes (or bread) with a generous amount of garlic and olive oil. Traditionally served with fried fish or roasted...
Tzatziki
Cool, garlicky cucumber-yogurt sauce that belongs on everything from grilled meats to warm pita. The key is squeezing the cucumber dry so the sauce...
Rouille (French Provençal Saffron and Garlic Sauce)
Rouille is the fiery, saffron-tinted garlic sauce that belongs on top of bouillabaisse, though it's just as good spread on grilled bread or fish....
Muhammara (Syrian Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip)
Muhammara is a smoky-sweet Syrian dip of roasted red peppers, walnuts, and pomegranate molasses, blended into something between a sauce and a spread. It's...
Harissa
This fiery North African chili paste built from smoky roasted peppers and warm spices adds instant depth to soups, stews, or a simple drizzle...
Amba (Iraqi-Israeli Pickled Mango Sauce)
Amba is a tangy, turmeric-yellow pickled mango sauce that traveled with Iraqi Jewish immigrants to Israel, where it's now a staple drizzle on sabich...
Chermoula (Moroccan Herb and Spice Sauce for Fish)
Chermoula is a vibrant Moroccan marinade and sauce built from fresh herbs, garlic, and warm spices, traditionally used to flavor grilled or baked fish....
Romesco Sauce
This Catalan sauce of roasted red peppers, tomatoes, and toasted almonds is endlessly useful — spoon it over grilled vegetables, fish, or just dip...