Perhaps the greatest inspiration for a sandwich comes from leftovers. This wrap is a really tasty way to use up last night’s roasted chicken.

We use this sauce at the market on our Thai Chicken Wrap, but it’s also a tasty dipping sauce for chicken skewers as an hors d’oeurves or a marinade for grilled chicken breasts on top of some spring field greens for a weeknight dinner. Thai Peanut Sauce Makes about 1 cup 1/4 cup smooth peanut [...]

This rich, nutty dressing has a hint of citrus and the zing of fresh ginger. Try it on salads, cold buckwheat noodles, and steamed vegetables, as well as on sandwiches and wraps, like the Thai Chicken Wrap.

The addition of fresh ginger and fresh orange juice gives this barbecue sauce a very fresh, slightly spicy flavor. The addition of coffee helps cut the acidity of the tomatoes. The sauce is great on chicken, pork and beef: it’s easy to make and keeps almost indefinitely in the refrigerator. Makes About 1 Quart Sauce [...]

This tart, fruity dressing is also good on mixed greens or Grilled Chicken Breasts. Makes about 1 1/2 cups vinaigrette 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup balsamic Vinegar 1 shallot, minced 1/2 cup dried tart cherries or dried cranberries 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives Juice of 2 limes 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup [...]

Makes about 1 1/2 cups vinaigrette 1/4 cup white wine vinegar Grated zest and juice of 2 lemons 2 tablespoons peeled, grated fresh ginger 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 1/2 cup canola or safflower oil 1/4 cup olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Combine the vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, ginger, [...]

Our Tartar Sauce is made with sweet and dill pickles. Slather it on a grilled or fried fish sandwich. Yields 2 cups 1 cup good quality mayonnaise 3 tablespoons sour cream 3 tablespoons red onion, minced (about ¼ of a small onion) 3 tablespoons dill pickle, finely diced, plus 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice 3 [...]

This rich, spicy dip is great served with crudites or tortilla or pita chips, accompanied by cold beer or margaritas. It’s also delicious spread on soft flour tortillas filled with chicken or as a spread for vegetarian sandwiches or wraps.

This Middle Eastern classic is delicious as a dip for toasted pita triangles or crudites. It also makes a tasty spread for sandwiches. At the Market, we spread hummus inside a toasted pita, then fill the pocket with grated carrots, sliced cucumbers, sprouts, and tomatoes Makes about 2 cups hummus One 15 1/2-ounce can chickpeas [...]

When we created this recipe, our goal was to have a really flavorful, heathful dip-one that could accompany tortilla chips as well as fill burritos, enchiladas, and omelets We achieved that, and more.