Spanish Sauces and Basics

Find recipes with step-by-step instructions on how to make the best Spanish sauces for many of the most popular Spanish tapas and main meal recipes. All of these recipes are simple yet effective at unlocking the flavor potential for traditional Spanish cuisine.

Our meat, fish, and vegetable seasoning tips will help you flavor dishes like a pro and our food guides will help you source only the very best produce seasonally. All this and many more cooking tips brought to you by our little Spanish kitchen.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

Authentic Spanish Sauces

Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette

Ideal for grilling

Lemon Vinaigrette

Mediterranean Hummus

Spicy Bravas Sauce

10 Minute Recipe

Salad dressing being poured over freshly cut tomatoes.

Tomato Salad Dressing

Ready in 5 minutes

A spoonful of green mojo sauce sits above a jar of green mojo sauce

Spicy Canarian Mojo Sauce

mediterranean salad dressing is drizzled onto a salad

Mediterranean Salad Dressing (1 min recipe)

Homemade Chicken Stock

Spanish-Style Chicken Marinade

Perfect for Grilling or Roasting

Romesco Sauce

Sofrito Sauce

Basil and Garlic Dressing

Great on Salads or Seafood

Yogurt Salad Dressing

Vegan Empanada Dough

15 Minutes Prep

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