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A World of Variety: Celebrate National Salad Month with Flavorful Dressings

When people think of salads, they typically think of leafy greens mixed with vegetables and topped with a creamy or acidic dressing. Though there are thousands of ways to make the traditional salad stand out, it is important to remember that salads come in a variety of shapes, sizes and forms. In honor of National … Continue reading

ADS Launches National Salad Month Recipe Contest

The Association for Dressings and Sauces’ National Salad Month recipe contest is now closed. Please check back again for details on future recipe contests. Are you a foodie looking to share your favorite salad recipe with the world? The Association for Dressings and Sauces (ADS) is excited to launch a recipe contest in honor of … Continue reading

Plan Your Holiday Feast with Dressings and Sauces

During your holiday gathering this year, don’t be afraid to go all out. From appetizers, to main entrees, to desserts, plan the full menu for your friends and family. Adding options with flavorful dressings and sauces that star as one of the main ingredients will captivate your guests and bring them back for seconds. Try … Continue reading

Celebrate Fall With Three Autumn Favorites

Fall is in the air. To celebrate, we’re dusting off our favorite autumn recipes, complete with fall favorites like apples, squash and sweet potato. Sweet Caroline’s Fall Festival Salad Looking for some a new go-to lunch salad? Bask in the crisp tartness of fresh fall apples and pears and the savory bite of smoked gouda … Continue reading

Three “Cool” Recipes to Beat the Summer Heat

For many parts of the United States, August marks the thick of summer. Days are often long, sunny and HOT with many seeking relief by the pool, at the beach or in an air-conditioned building. There’s no need to add to the high temperatures by cooking over a hot stove or warming up your home … Continue reading

Grill Season: Recipes for Indoor and Outdoor Fun

It’s grilling season! Time to enjoy the long, sunny days of summer and fire up the grill. Looking for some grilling inspiration? Here’s what we’ll be cooking. Grilled Chicken With BBQ Sauce What’s a backyard BBQ without some grilled chicken? This sweet, tangy summer staple requires few ingredients making it the perfect spur of the … Continue reading

Three Green Recipes to Bring You Luck This Spring

April 1, 2021 – The food we cook often reflects changes of season and this spring should be no exception. Spring brings warmer weather, blooming flowers and the signs of luscious green trees, grass and bushes. Embrace the bright colors, and fresh seasonal flavors of the season with three recipes sure to bring a little … Continue reading

Plan the PERFECT Valentine’s Day Meal

January 22, 2020 – We’ve all heard the old saying “The way to the heart is through the stomach,” right? This Valentine’s Day take the expressway by trying out these three easy and delicious dishes. Whether you serve each dish separately or decide to whip them all up as an elegant three-course event. Taking the … Continue reading

Festive Appetizers for December

December 11, 2020 – Some of the best parts of the holidays include flavorful food and the lasting memories they create. With party sizes shrinking, consider taking a minimal approach to your menu as well. Intimate dinners and cocktail parties with your pod are the perfect setting for filling and satisfying appetizers. No matter what … Continue reading

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Rethink Your Holiday Favorites

November 25, 2020 – If there was one word to sum this unpredictable year, it would be change. From adjusting to new ways to greet one another to discovering new ways of working and learning from home, change is something that the entire world had to get accustomed to. Now with the holiday seasons fast … Continue reading

“Fall” into the Season with Three Delicious Recipes

October 21, 2020 – With the cooler months settling in, the gentle hues of orange and fresh autumn scents are a clear sign that fall has officially arrived. Whether you’re picking out your annual pumpkins for the season or crushing the freshly fallen leaves during your neighborhood walks, some fall traditions are here to stay … Continue reading

Satisfying Soups for a Cozy Autumn

September 15, 2020 – You can feel it in the air. The crispness of the wind. The leaves begin to gather on your lawns and cars. These are nature’s clues that fall is ready to make its appearance after a long, hot summer. With fall comes some of our favorite foods: soup. Welcome the season … Continue reading