14 marinades, sauces and toppings

Herb topping

Sprinkle this fresh parsley, dill and caper mix over grilled fish. Get the recipe.

Serrano-chili sauce

Once you make your own, you’ll never go back! The secret? Carrots give this spicy sauce a touch of sweetness. Get the recipe.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Tahini sauce

Tahini is a paste made from sesame seeds. It’s also the key ingredient in hummus. You can find it in the Middle Eastern section of the supermarket. 
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Brit-style steak sauce

From port steak sauce to a chicken wing baste, this recipe has a variation to suit every taste. Get the recipe.

Greek-yogurt-chipotle sauce

Use this low-calorie condiment as an alternative topping for your burgers. 
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Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Maple glaze

Use this sweet and salty glaze on grilled or pan-fried fish. Get the recipe.

Island rub

Rub this easy spice mixture on chicken for grilling. Get the recipe.

Photo, John Cullen.

Lemon-pepper aioli

This creamy condiment is a flavourful topping substitution for burgers. Get the recipe.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Salsa verde

Our salsa verde has three variations and six different ways to use it—dinner will never be boring! Get the recipe.

Photo, John Cullen.

Asian marinade

Marinate chicken in this sweet and spicy mixture before grilling for an infusion of Asian-inspired flavour. Get the recipe.

Homemade ketchup

This easy one-pot ketchup upgrade is a hit on hot dogs and burgers—and with four recipe variations, you can get creative with casual weekend cooking. Get the recipe.

Photo, Jon Cullen.

Spicy sweet-potato cream

Use this healthy alternative to ketchup on your grilled burgers this summer. Get the recipe.

Homemade horseradish

Make other condiments jealous with this peppery sauce. It packs the perfect kicked-up punch when it’s made from scratch. Get the recipe.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Classic basil pesto

One of our favourites, this authentic Italian pesto recipe adds summer flavour to any dish. Get the recipe.

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