Sep 04 2026
RestaurantsThe Station Market & CafeFarm Sauces Recipe

Farm Sauces Recipe

Time45m
Serves8

Make Farm Sauces Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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All-Purpose Farm Pantry Sauces (makes about 3 cups total, 4 sauces)

Method

Creamy Herb Sauce

  1. 1

    Prepare herbs

    Rinse parsley, chives and tarragon/oregano (if using); dry thoroughly and finely chop parsley and chives. Remove thyme leaves from stems and finely chop if desired.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup mayonnaise and 1/2 cup Greek yogurt until smooth.

  3. 3

    Add 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 2 tablespoons chopped chives and 1 teaspoon thyme leaves. Stir to combine.

  4. 4

    Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust acidity with another 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice or salt as needed.

  5. 5

    Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld. Keeps refrigerated up to 5 days.

Tangy Farm Ranch

  1. 6

    In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/4 cup buttermilk until smooth.

  2. 7

    Stir in 1 teaspoon dried dill, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce and 1/4 teaspoon salt. If you prefer a thinner ranch for dressing, add an extra 1-2 tablespoons of buttermilk.

  3. 8

    Fold in 1/4 cup of the prepared Creamy Herb Sauce to add fresh-herb dimension (optional) or leave plain for a more classic flavor.

  4. 9

    Refrigerate at least 20 minutes before serving. Keeps refrigerated up to 7 days.

Tomato-Honey Farm Sauce

  1. 10

    In a small saucepan over low heat, combine 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika.

  2. 11

    Stir constantly until honey dissolves and sauce is warmed through, 2–3 minutes. If using, add 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce and stir to combine.

  3. 12

    Taste and adjust balance: add up to 1/2 tablespoon more vinegar for tang, or 1 teaspoon more honey for sweetness. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.

  4. 13

    Transfer to a jar and refrigerate. Keeps refrigerated up to 2 weeks.

Mustard-Herb Drizzle

  1. 14

    In a small bowl whisk together 1/4 cup whole grain mustard and 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil until slightly emulsified.

  2. 15

    Stir in 1 teaspoon honey, 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon or oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.

  3. 16

    Taste and adjust seasoning — add a splash more olive oil for a silkier drizzle or 1/2 teaspoon water to thin if needed.

  4. 17

    Use immediately or chill; will keep refrigerated up to 10 days. Shake or whisk before using.

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