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Carolina Gelen Sauce Recipes

Independent adaptations of Carolina Gelen's publicly published recipes. Not created by, affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Carolina Gelen.

Carolina Gelen is a cookbook author working in Romanian-American / home cooking; recognized with James Beard Book Award General 2025 (Pass the Plate).

Recipes

Maple Dijon DressingOn the jar: MAPLE DIJONCarolina Gelen's maple-Dijon dressing for chicken couscous.Dill Capers ToppingOn the jar: DILL CAPERSCarolina Gelen's dill-capers topping for chicken couscous.Honeyed Garlic SauceOn the jar: HONEYEDGelen's roasted garlic-honey sauce.

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Maple Dijon DressingNATIONAL AWARD WINNEROn the jar: MAPLE DIJON
Dill Capers ToppingNATIONAL AWARD WINNEROn the jar: DILL CAPERS

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Kitchens

Independent / cookbook author · New York

Awards

James Beard Book Award General 2025 (Pass the Plate)

Citations

Maple Dijon Dressing · adapted from Carolina Gelen / GMA (Pass the Plate / Clarkson Potter)
Dill Capers Topping · adapted from Carolina Gelen / GMA (Pass the Plate)
Honeyed Garlic Sauce · adapted from Carolina Gelen / Food52

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