Carrot-Coriander Sauce
Flavor: Sweet, warm, slightly spicy Inspired by: Moroccan-style spices Ingredients: Steamed or raw carrots, fresh coriander, cumin, lemon juice Use for: Dip, topping for squash or roasted veggies
Fresh Za’atar Sprinkle
Flavor: Herbal, citrusy, tangy Inspired by: Levantine pantry staple Ingredients: Thyme, sumac, oregano, sesame-free version, no oil Use for: Salad topping, veggie coating, raw wraps
Wild Mushroom Garlic Spread
Flavor: Deep, earthy, savory Inspired by: Rustic Italian or Balkan foraged cuisine Ingredients: Sautéed lion’s mane or shiitake, garlic, thyme, lemon Use for: Mushroom toast (on raw veggie "bread"), spread on eggplant slices
Date-Herb Chutney
Flavor: Sweet, tangy, earthy Inspired by: North African and Levantine sweet-savory pairings Ingredients: Medjool dates, lemon juice, mint, parsley, touch of cumin or cinnamon Use for: Raw wraps, roasted squash, beet dips
Tomato-Herb Sauce (Oil-Free)
Flavor: Classic, savory Inspired by: Italian and Greek tomato sauces Ingredients: Fresh or gently cooked tomatoes, garlic, basil, oregano, thyme Use for: Zucchini noodles, baked veggies, wild mushroom “meatballs”
Raw Cucumber-Dill Dressing
Flavor: Cool, creamy, herby Inspired by: Tzatziki (but no yogurt or dairy) Ingredients: Cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, fresh dill, optional hemp or coconut cream (if used later in day) Use for: Lettuce wraps, tomato salad,…
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce (Oil-Free Muhammara-Inspired)
In the Levant, muhammara is more than a dip—it’s a memory of flame, of warmth tucked into walnuts and spice. Traditionally thickened with breadcrumbs and slicked with oil, it lands on the table with a…
Olive Tapenade (Clean Version)
Flavor: Savory, briny Inspired by: Southern France and Greek meze Ingredients: Pitted olives, lemon juice, garlic, wild oregano, no oil Use for: Vegetable dips, stuffed peppers, topping for wraps or zucchini noodles
Lemon-Garlic Herb Sauce
Flavor: Bright, fresh, aromatic Inspired by: Greek and Levantine lemon sauces Ingredients: Fresh lemon juice, garlic, parsley, oregano, basil, chives Use for: Roasted veggies, raw veggie platters, wraps, salads, grilled wild mushrooms
Kelp Powder or Dulse Flakes
Used in: Japanese, Korean Flavor profile: Salty, oceanic (seaweed-like) Use as: umami seasoning without fish, MSG, or soy