“I almost regret showing my kids this sauce because they now request it with just about every dinner.”

Spoiler alert: I was wrong.

Now, every time I serve dinner, I hear the same thing: “Can we have that sauce?” Chicken? “Will that sauce be on it?” Pasta? “Are we having the sauce today?” Even when I make a salad, they ask, “Is that sauce on the side?” I laugh at how quickly this sauce has become the MVP of every meal, but deep down, I know I may have created a monster.

What makes this sauce so irresistible? It’s the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and a little tang. It’s creamy without being too rich and has just enough zest to elevate even the simplest of dishes. You can drizzle it over pasta, use it as a dip for veggies, or even pour it over grilled meats. The possibilities are endless. And, of course, it works with just about anything you put on the table.

Here’s the recipe that made me both a hero and a prisoner of my kids’ sauce cravings:

The Sauce That Ruined My Life (In The Best Way Possible)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and apple cider vinegar.
2. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
3. For a thinner consistency, add a bit of water or milk until you reach your desired texture.
4. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to a week.

This simple sauce has become my go-to for nearly every meal. It’s the ultimate shortcut to turning a basic dinner into something extraordinary. Just make sure you’re ready to say “yes” every time your kids ask for it!

And while I may joke about regretting introducing it, I can’t deny that this sauce has brought a little extra joy (and convenience) to our table. So, while they may ask for it all the time, I’ll just keep making it—because let’s face it, happy kids at dinner are worth a little sauce-induced chaos.