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Sauces, Toppings, and Condiments

Whether you're layering flavor, adding a final flourish, or giving your dish a little something extra, this collection of sauces, toppings, and condiments is here to bring the magic. From sweet heat salsas to tangy barbecue sauces and bold spreads, these recipes are the secret weapon in any kitchen.

Some of my MVP recipes? You're not going to want to miss my recipes for Homemade Bread and Butter Pickles, Buttermilk Ranch Dressing, and Down South Pimento Cheese!

Homemade Sauces

Bring the bold. These homemade sauces are the backbone of flavor-whether you're glazing, drizzling, dunking, or layering. From tangy and spicy Carolina Red Wing Sauce to rich and hearty sausage gravy, these saucy recipes are made to transform meals into moments.

  • Homemade Barbecue Sauce
    Homemade Barbecue Sauce
  • Carolina White Barbecue Sauce
    Carolina White Barbecue Sauce
  • Carolina Red Wing Sauce
    Carolina Red Wing Sauce
  • Country Style Sausage Gravy
    Country Style Sausage Gravy
  • Homemade Tartar Sauce
    Homemade Tartar Sauce
  • Old Bay Remoulade
    Old Bay Remoulade
  • Pickled Okra Burger Sauce
    Pickled Okra Burger Sauce
  • Garlic Lemon Cream Sauce
    Garlic Lemon Cream Sauce

Quick Pickles and Toppings

When your dish needs a little something extra, these toppings are ready to deliver. From creamy pimento cheese to zesty salsas and crunchy pickled add-ons, they're the final flourish that takes good food to great. Add texture, flavor, and that wow factor-no garnish required.

  • Down South Pimento Cheese
    Down South Pimento Cheese
  • Bourbon Bacon Onion Jam
    Bourbon Bacon Onion Jam
  • A fork serving up Quick Bread and Butter Pickles with a stone backdrop.
    Quick Bread and Butter Pickles
  • Pickled Red Onions
    Pickled Red Onions
  • Easy refrigerator dill pickle slices in mason jars.
    Easy Refrigerator Dill Pickle Slices
  • Fire-Roasted Blowtorch Salsa
    Fire-Roasted Blowtorch Salsa
  • Sweet Heat Mango Salsa
    Sweet Heat Mango Salsa
  • Three Olive Tapenade
    Three Olive Tapenade

Want More?

Still craving that extra drizzle, dollop, or dunk? Explore even more of my flavor-packed favorites-from dressings that pop to sauces that satisfy, and everything in between-you're sure to find the perfect flavor boost to take your dishes from good to game-changing.

  • Simple Corn Salsa
    Simple Corn Salsa (Chipotle Copy)
  • Banana Caramel Topping
    Banana Caramel Topping
  • Restaurant Style Cheese Dip
    Restaurant Style Cheese Dip
  • Easy Marinara Sauce
    Easy Marinara Sauce
  • Fresh Homemade Pesto Sauce
    Fresh Homemade Pesto
  • Mexican crema drizzled over a carnitas street taco.
    Mexican Crema
  • Red Taquería Salsa over a carnitas street taco
    Red Taquería Salsa
  • Celery Seed Vinaigrette
    Celery Seed Vinaigrette
  • Strawberry Compote
    Strawberry Compote
  • Bowl of buttermilk ranch dressing
    Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Hi, I'm Spencer—so glad you’re here!

I started The Kitchen Coalition after more than a decade of digging deep into home cooking—testing recipes, refining techniques, and chasing the kind of flavor that makes people pause mid-bite.

This site is all about helping you become a more confident cook with dishes that are bold, approachable, and built to work in everyday home kitchens. Inspired by everything from weeknight pizza experiments to Sunday pot roasts, these recipes are grounded in flavor and fueled by curiosity.

If you’re ready to cook smarter, eat better, and maybe pick up a few pro tips along the way—you’re in the right place.

Let’s get cooking!

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Fall Favorites

  • Easy chorizo breakfast burritos
    Easy Chorizo Breakfast Burritos
  • A bowl of Beef and Chorizo chili on a wooden cutting board.
    Beef and Chorizo Chili
  • Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches with Blue Cheese Slaw.
    Fried Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
  • A plate of chicken thigh enchiladas on a wooden table topped with homemade red enchilada sauce, and melty cheese.
    Chicken Thigh Enchiladas (With Homemade Sauce)
  • Braised Chicken Tortilla Soup
    Braised Chicken Tortilla Soup
  • Teriyaki Chicken Thighs with Teriyaki Sauce
    Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

Popular Recipes

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    Handmade Sub Rolls
  • Beef Tallow Flour Tortillas
    Beef Tallow Flour Tortillas
  • A fork serving up Quick Bread and Butter Pickles with a stone backdrop.
    Quick Bread and Butter Pickles
  • Ultimate Smash Burgers
    Ultimate Smash Burgers
  • Mini Key Lime Pies
    Mini Key Lime Pies
  • Breakfast Strata with Sausage
    Breakfast Strata with Sausage

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