In this recipe, we mix butter with honey, chile flakes, paprika, garlic, and Dijon mustard to give plain old chicken breasts a rich coating and a sauce that you will want to lick off the plate.

We like sauces that combine mayonnaise with herbs or hot sauce, as well as Asian-style sauces that use peanut butter, honey or soy sauce. Or try this creamy lemon-oregano sauce, which is ...