My Favorite 3-Ingredient Sauces That Make Everything Taste Better

A good sauce = instant upgrade. These are my ride-or-dies for making any meal so much better with almost no effort.

Here are three of my easiest, most-used sauces:

✅ Tahini-Lemon

• 2 tbsp tahini

• Juice of ½ lemon

• Splash of water to thin + pinch of salt

Great on roasted veggies, grain bowls, wraps.

✅ Soy-Lime-Honey

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• Juice of 1 lime

• 1 tsp honey (or maple)

Perfect as a stir-fry sauce or drizzle for grilled proteins.

✅ Chili Crisp Sesame

• 1/3 cup mayonnaise

• 1 Tbs spicy chili crisp

• 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil

Delicious as a dip, dressing, or sandwich spread.

I’m such a sauce person. Pesto, creamy orange Asian dressing, chipotle aioli (Bitchin’ Sauce is a great store-bought option)—they’re total meal changers.

Pro tip: Freeze homemade sauces in ice cube trays for instant “flavor bombs” ready to amp up any meal.

✨ How to Use These Sauces

• Drizzle on roasted veggies.

• Toss with proteins (chicken, tofu, fish).

• Stir into rice bowls or salads.

• Use as spreads for wraps and sandwiches.