Herbed Celery Root Purée (Creamy, Fat-Free)
Inspired by: Rustic Eastern European spreads Flavor: Mild, herby Ingredients: Steamed celeriac, garlic, lemon juice, dill Use for: Wraps, cold veggie spreads, spooned over greens
Apple-Onion Chutney (No Sugar, No Vinegar)
Inspired by: Polish and Czech sweet-savory relishes Flavor: Tart, slightly sweet Ingredients: Grated apple, red onion, lemon juice, thyme Use for: Roasted beets, cabbage rolls, squash
Cucumber-Herb Dressing (No Yogurt)
Inspired by: Slavic yogurt-cucumber dips Flavor: Cool, refreshing Ingredients: Cucumber, lemon juice, dill, parsley, optional zucchini for creaminess Use for: Lettuce wraps, raw veggie plate, dressing for steamed cabbage
Tomato-Paprika Sauce (Clean Lecsó-Inspired)
Inspired by: Hungarian lecsó Flavor: Rich, sweet-savory Ingredients: Tomatoes, red bell peppers, garlic, sweet paprika Use for: Zucchini noodles, veggie bowls, squash
Lemon-Cabbage Slaw Dressing (No Vinegar, No Oil)
Inspired by: Ukrainian cabbage salads Flavor: Tangy, bright Ingredients: Lemon juice, garlic, celery seed, shredded apple or raw beet Use for: Raw slaws or as a crunchy wrap filler
Fresh Dill-Mustard Sauce (No Vinegar)
Inspired by: Baltic and Slavic mustard sauces Flavor: Sharp, tangy, herby Ingredients: Ground mustard seed, lemon juice, dill, garlic Use for: Cauliflower steaks, mushroom cutlets, beet patties
Mushroom-Onion Gravy (No Flour, No Oil)
Inspired by: Russian and Baltic-style gravies Flavor: Savory, earthy Ingredients: Wild mushrooms (e.g., lion’s mane or shiitake), onion, garlic, thyme, lemon juice, homemade broth Use for: Mashed cauliflower, buckwheat-free patties, stuffed cabbage
Carrot-Pepper Purée (Oil-Free Adjika-Inspired)
Inspired by: Georgian adjika Flavor: Spicy, sweet, bold Ingredients: Cooked carrots, red bell pepper, garlic, chili, lemon juice Use for: Spread on squash, raw veggie wraps, mushroom “kebabs”
Raw Garlic-Dill Sauce
Inspired by: Russian and Ukrainian garlic-dill mayo or yogurt dips Flavor: Pungent, creamy, herby Ingredients: Zucchini or raw cauliflower base, garlic, dill, lemon juice Use for: Cabbage rolls, wraps, veggie fritters (grain-free)
Beet-Horseradish Sauce (No Vinegar)
Inspired by: Polish ćwikła Flavor: Sweet, sharp, earthy Ingredients: Fresh or steamed beetroot, grated fresh horseradish root, lemon juice Use for: Roasted root veggies, mushroom patties, cabbage wraps Note: Avoid store-bought horseradish—often contains vinegar