Using the word “salsa” here as a more general heading of sauce. But man, this one surprised me. It tastes creamy, sweet, and then has that body of heat behind it. It gets better with time, so try and make this at least the day ahead.

Cold, creamy, garlicky, bright, herby — this sauce brings it all. It is the perfect way to elevate grilled meat or veggies to the “next level”. Level Up!

Feel free to use this sauce on just about anything — the options are endless. An awesome way to add contrast to any meal — creamy and citrusy with a kick.

Often we are used to using oil based sauces for dipping bread - this however, is a completely different beast. Flavorful and intense, yet clean feeling, light, and refreshing. Delicious served with a loaf of crunchy bread or cheesy toasts.

Carrot tops; one of the most under-appreciated greens in the garden. Let’s change that! This recipe showcases their herbal, earthy, subtly carrot-ish flavor. Try using this sauce as a top on grilled meat hot off the barbecue or a platter of roasted vegetables.

This season my goal is to explore and test dips and sauces. In my kitchen, they have become such a game-changer. Especially in the heart of the season when time is so short, I am always looking for easy ways to make simple meals exciting. Try spooning this untraditional harissa over eggs, smashed fingerling potatoes, or use it to marinate shrimp… the options are endless.

Use this beautiful green sauce as a dip for fritters, or as a dipping side to grilled chicken, or on top of smashed potatoes—the options are endless. An awesome dipping sauce to add contrast to any meal, creamy and citrusy with a kick.

I love the kick and depth of flavor that gochujang adds to everything I stir it into. This Korean staple is made from chilies, glutinous rice, fermented soybeans, salt, and sweeteners that becomes a thick, sticky condiment that’s spicy and pungent in flavor. Totally delicious.

There are so many recipes for mulberry pies, jams, and sweet deliciousness, but it is more difficult to find some savory options. I think there is a lot of unexplored potential. Anything that you can use a blackberry for, you could use a mulberry for. I find that they work perfectly in this spicy, sweet, acidic barbecue sauce, and early summer has arrived! As the temperatures start climbing for us, our grilling season begins.