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...
Salsa Verde (Italian Herb and Caper Sauce)
Salsa verde is the bright, punchy green sauce Italians spoon over boiled meats, grilled fish, and roasted vegetables alike. Built from parsley, capers, and...
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...
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...
Chraimeh (Libyan-Israeli Spicy Tomato Sauce)
Chraimeh is a bold, garlicky tomato sauce built on North African spices, brought to Israel by Libyan Jewish immigrants and now a fixture at...
Filfel Chuma (Libyan Garlic and Chili Sauce)
Filfel Chuma is a fiery raw garlic and chili sauce from Libya's Jewish community, traditionally spooned over fish, couscous, or roasted vegetables. A handful...
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...
Ezme (Turkish Spicy Tomato and Walnut Relish)
Ezme is a finely chopped Turkish relish of tomato, onion, and walnuts, sharpened with pomegranate molasses and Aleppo pepper. It is served alongside grilled...
Tapenade (Provençal Olive, Caper and Anchovy Paste)
Tapenade is a briny, rich olive paste from Provence, blended with capers and anchovies. It comes together in minutes in a food processor and...