Dips, dressings, sauces, and gravy are like jewelry on a meal.

They dress it up. They spice it up. They make a meal decadent. I love drippy, saucy, bubbly, creamy, tangy, sauces, dips, dressings, and gravy. These are not just decadent, they are packed with nutrients, fiber, and super foods.

If you normally eat meat, you won't notice that these yummies are vegan. Not only are they tasty, they are super quick and easy to make. There is no reason not to try these easy, tasty, and healthy, dips, dressings, sauces, and gravy.Repurpose your food! Make dips, sauces, dressings, and gravy from ugly and bruised produce!What's great about making your own dips, dressings, sauces, and gravy, is that you can make them from ugly and bruised fruit and veggies. If you tomatoes get too soft for a sandwich, not worries. Make a pico de gallo or fire-roasted tomato sauce. Has your papaya gotten too mushy to eat in chunks? Make it into a beautiful sweet sauce that you can slather on a biscuit or use as an ice cream topping.These are filled with nutrients, super foods, and less saturated fats!I hope you enjoy these as much as I do. When I want to pack my family meals with a variety of aromatics, fruits, and veggies, I whip up my own dip, dressings, sauces, and gravy. Super easy, super healthy, and super tasty.

Brooke Brimm, founder of the wildly popular, Vegan Sou Foodie brand and community.