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The 5 Essential Sauces of Summer 2021

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When the temperature outside heats up, we’re all about lazy cooking — simple salads, easy sandwiches, and everything and anything on the grill. To make all of that even more delicious, you need a good sauce. But not just any sauce will do; it needs to be simple, easy, and a hard-working multitasker (think: sandwich spread, salad dressing, and marinade).

Keeping all of that in mind, we give you this summer’s five essential sauces. From a fresh new take on ranch to a marinated fresh tomato number that’s great on pasta and so much more, you’ll be making these on repeat from now until sweater weather.

Credit: Photo: Joe Lingeman; Food Styling: Amelia Rampe

Blueberry BBQ Sauce

The height of summer is all about barbecue and berries — two things that come together in this sauce. It’s rich, savory, and smoky, and the blueberry notes come through without it skewing sweet or jammy.

Get the recipe: Blueberry BBQ Sauce

Credit: Photo: Joe Lingeman; Food Styling: Ben Weiner

Marinated Fresh Tomato Sauce

Inspired by her Venetian family traditions, Valeria Necchio shares the recipe for sugo di pomodoro fresco , a fresh, chunky, garlicky sauce that lets summer tomatoes shine. Eat it with all the carbs, but also don’t sleep on tossing it with white beans for an incredibly delicious side dish.

Get the recipe: Marinated Fresh Tomato Sauce

Credit: Photo: Joe Lingeman; Food Styling: Ben Weiner

Herby Tahini Buttermilk Ranch

In this sauce, tahini, buttermilk, and a trio of fresh herbs join forces and the result is nutty, herby, creamy bliss. You’re going to want to drizzle this one on grain bowls and grilled meat or tofu, or just serve it with some veggies and pita chips and call it dinner.

Get the recipe: Herby Tahini Buttermilk Ranch

Credit: Photo: Joe Lingeman; Food Styling: Ben Weiner

Lemongrass Cilantro Sauce

Similar to chimichurri , this sauce is vibrant and punchy, but gets a Southeast Asian twist, thanks to lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and a kiss of warm, spicy sambal oelek. We dare you to find a better partner for your grilled steak.

Get the recipe: Lemongrass Cilantro Sauce

Credit: Photo: Joe Lingeman; Food Styling: Ben Weiner

Green Goddess Pesto Sauce

Packed with garlic, lemon, avocado, and a medley of herbs, this all-purpose sauce combines the creaminess of green goddess dressing with the
Get the recipe: Green Goddess Pesto Sauce

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