Mesa de Vida cooking sauces are quick and healthy meal prep solutions made for our busy modern lives - for the busy gourmands, trepidatious cooks, the healthy foodies, and everyone who loves to enjoy a great meal at the table.

Mesa de Vida oil free cooking sauceMesa de Vida sauces with no sugarMesa de Vida low sodium saucesMesa de Vida Non GMO cooking saucesMesa de Vida is a women-owned business
Mesa de Vida oil free cooking sauceMesa de Vida sauces with no sugarMesa de Vida low sodium saucesMesa de Vida Non GMO cooking saucesMesa de Vida is a women-owned business
Mesa de Vida oil free cooking sauceMesa de Vida sauces with no sugarMesa de Vida low sodium saucesMesa de Vida Non GMO cooking saucesMesa de Vida is a women-owned business
Mesa de Vida oil free cooking sauceMesa de Vida sauces with no sugarMesa de Vida low sodium saucesMesa de Vida Non GMO cooking saucesMesa de Vida is a women-owned business
Mesa de Vida oil free cooking sauceMesa de Vida sauces with no sugarMesa de Vida low sodium saucesMesa de Vida Non GMO cooking saucesMesa de Vida is a women-owned business
Mesa de Vida oil free cooking sauceMesa de Vida sauces with no sugarMesa de Vida low sodium saucesMesa de Vida Non GMO cooking saucesMesa de Vida is a women-owned business
Mesa de Vida oil free cooking sauceMesa de Vida sauces with no sugarMesa de Vida low sodium saucesMesa de Vida Non GMO cooking saucesMesa de Vida is a women-owned business

Cooking Sauces That Connect & Inspire

About Us

As a professional chef to athletes in the NBA, NFL, and WNBA, a mother to two kids with a rare genetic cancer disease, and a living kidney donor herself, our founder Chef Kirsten Helle Sandoval couldn't find healthy convenience products on the market in inclusive flavors that fit all of her needs.

She knew there was a way we could have it all: convenient blends that work as hard as we do, globally-inspired flavors that invite everyone to the table, quality ingredients that boost flavor AND nutrition, variety, versatility, and above all GREAT taste.

So, she went out and created them for her clients, and now we are sharing them with you!

Chef Kirsten Sandoval, Founder Mesa de Vida. Seen on Food Network, Inspiring women chefs

"Cooking at home can be the most powerful tool that leads to lasting health." ~ Chef Kirsten Sandoval

Our Story

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Recipes

  • Mesa de Vida Oven Braised Chicken Recipe

    From healthy comfort food to meals for special occasions.

    Oil free plant based, Paleo, gluten free, flexitarian, fit & wholesome, pescatarian - or just tasty, nourishing, go-to meals. We've got something that you're going to crave.

  • easy and healthy beef stew recipe

    Easy recipes | Flavors & aromas that connect & inspire.

    Easy and healthy no longer has to equal boring or bland. No special skills, equipment, or ingredients necessary.

Your New Favorite Pantry Staple

"The key to delicious food with very little effort? Having delicious meal starter sauces around! Simmer, slow cook or oven braise your way to a flavor-packed meal!"

"Hungry Girl" Lisa Lillian

“I’m normally disappointed in cooking and simmer sauces because they don’t deliver on flavor, so I end up having to add all of my own spices which defeat the purpose. Mesa de Vida sauces punch above their weight, delivering the truly authentic flavors we love in an easy-to-use pantry staple I now can’t live without!”

Emily

"The key to delicious food with very little effort? Having delicious meal starter sauces around! Simmer, slow cook or oven braise your way to a flavor-packed meal!"

"Hungry Girl" Lisa Lillian

“I’m normally disappointed in cooking and simmer sauces because they don’t deliver on flavor, so I end up having to add all of my own spices which defeat the purpose. Mesa de Vida sauces punch above their weight, delivering the truly authentic flavors we love in an easy-to-use pantry staple I now can’t live without!”

Emily

"The key to delicious food with very little effort? Having delicious meal starter sauces around! Simmer, slow cook or oven braise your way to a flavor-packed meal!"

"Hungry Girl" Lisa Lillian

“I’m normally disappointed in cooking and simmer sauces because they don’t deliver on flavor, so I end up having to add all of my own spices which defeat the purpose. Mesa de Vida sauces punch above their weight, delivering the truly authentic flavors we love in an easy-to-use pantry staple I now can’t live without!”

Emily

"The key to delicious food with very little effort? Having delicious meal starter sauces around! Simmer, slow cook or oven braise your way to a flavor-packed meal!"

"Hungry Girl" Lisa Lillian

“I’m normally disappointed in cooking and simmer sauces because they don’t deliver on flavor, so I end up having to add all of my own spices which defeat the purpose. Mesa de Vida sauces punch above their weight, delivering the truly authentic flavors we love in an easy-to-use pantry staple I now can’t live without!”

Emily

"The key to delicious food with very little effort? Having delicious meal starter sauces around! Simmer, slow cook or oven braise your way to a flavor-packed meal!"

"Hungry Girl" Lisa Lillian

“I’m normally disappointed in cooking and simmer sauces because they don’t deliver on flavor, so I end up having to add all of my own spices which defeat the purpose. Mesa de Vida sauces punch above their weight, delivering the truly authentic flavors we love in an easy-to-use pantry staple I now can’t live without!”

Emily

"The key to delicious food with very little effort? Having delicious meal starter sauces around! Simmer, slow cook or oven braise your way to a flavor-packed meal!"

"Hungry Girl" Lisa Lillian

“I’m normally disappointed in cooking and simmer sauces because they don’t deliver on flavor, so I end up having to add all of my own spices which defeat the purpose. Mesa de Vida sauces punch above their weight, delivering the truly authentic flavors we love in an easy-to-use pantry staple I now can’t live without!”

Emily

"The key to delicious food with very little effort? Having delicious meal starter sauces around! Simmer, slow cook or oven braise your way to a flavor-packed meal!"

"Hungry Girl" Lisa Lillian

“I’m normally disappointed in cooking and simmer sauces because they don’t deliver on flavor, so I end up having to add all of my own spices which defeat the purpose. Mesa de Vida sauces punch above their weight, delivering the truly authentic flavors we love in an easy-to-use pantry staple I now can’t live without!”

Emily

"The key to delicious food with very little effort? Having delicious meal starter sauces around! Simmer, slow cook or oven braise your way to a flavor-packed meal!"

"Hungry Girl" Lisa Lillian

“I’m normally disappointed in cooking and simmer sauces because they don’t deliver on flavor, so I end up having to add all of my own spices which defeat the purpose. Mesa de Vida sauces punch above their weight, delivering the truly authentic flavors we love in an easy-to-use pantry staple I now can’t live without!”

Emily

"The key to delicious food with very little effort? Having delicious meal starter sauces around! Simmer, slow cook or oven braise your way to a flavor-packed meal!"

"Hungry Girl" Lisa Lillian

“I’m normally disappointed in cooking and simmer sauces because they don’t deliver on flavor, so I end up having to add all of my own spices which defeat the purpose. Mesa de Vida sauces punch above their weight, delivering the truly authentic flavors we love in an easy-to-use pantry staple I now can’t live without!”

Emily

"The key to delicious food with very little effort? Having delicious meal starter sauces around! Simmer, slow cook or oven braise your way to a flavor-packed meal!"

"Hungry Girl" Lisa Lillian

“I’m normally disappointed in cooking and simmer sauces because they don’t deliver on flavor, so I end up having to add all of my own spices which defeat the purpose. Mesa de Vida sauces punch above their weight, delivering the truly authentic flavors we love in an easy-to-use pantry staple I now can’t live without!”

Emily

Caribbean Pepper Pot Inspired Stew Recipe

"LOVE the flavors! LOVE the convenience! This stuff is yummy, healthy, versatile, and easy to use! Bravo to Mesa de Vida as this is becoming a pantry staple after just one taste! Kudos to the chef!" 

Sarah

"Unlike your average ketchup and BBQ sauce, these cooking sauces are low in sugar and boast intense flavors hailing from around the world. Excite your palate and minimize meal prep boredom with these exciting additions.”

Eat This, Not That

healthy un-stuffed cabbage skillet from Mesa de Vida

"Healthy, flavorful, and made with fresh ingredients. With flavors inspired by culinary hot spots from around the world, use in the slow cooker on everything from protein to vegetables."

Chowhound

Caribbean Pepper Pot Inspired Stew Recipe

"LOVE the flavors! LOVE the convenience! This stuff is yummy, healthy, versatile, and easy to use! Bravo to Mesa de Vida as this is becoming a pantry staple after just one taste! Kudos to the chef!" 

Sarah

"Unlike your average ketchup and BBQ sauce, these cooking sauces are low in sugar and boast intense flavors hailing from around the world. Excite your palate and minimize meal prep boredom with these exciting additions.”

Eat This, Not That

healthy un-stuffed cabbage skillet from Mesa de Vida

"Healthy, flavorful, and made with fresh ingredients. With flavors inspired by culinary hot spots from around the world, use in the slow cooker on everything from protein to vegetables."

Chowhound

Caribbean Pepper Pot Inspired Stew Recipe

"LOVE the flavors! LOVE the convenience! This stuff is yummy, healthy, versatile, and easy to use! Bravo to Mesa de Vida as this is becoming a pantry staple after just one taste! Kudos to the chef!" 

Sarah

"Unlike your average ketchup and BBQ sauce, these cooking sauces are low in sugar and boast intense flavors hailing from around the world. Excite your palate and minimize meal prep boredom with these exciting additions.”

Eat This, Not That

healthy un-stuffed cabbage skillet from Mesa de Vida

"Healthy, flavorful, and made with fresh ingredients. With flavors inspired by culinary hot spots from around the world, use in the slow cooker on everything from protein to vegetables."

Chowhound

Caribbean Pepper Pot Inspired Stew Recipe

"LOVE the flavors! LOVE the convenience! This stuff is yummy, healthy, versatile, and easy to use! Bravo to Mesa de Vida as this is becoming a pantry staple after just one taste! Kudos to the chef!" 

Sarah

"Unlike your average ketchup and BBQ sauce, these cooking sauces are low in sugar and boast intense flavors hailing from around the world. Excite your palate and minimize meal prep boredom with these exciting additions.”

Eat This, Not That

healthy un-stuffed cabbage skillet from Mesa de Vida

"Healthy, flavorful, and made with fresh ingredients. With flavors inspired by culinary hot spots from around the world, use in the slow cooker on everything from protein to vegetables."

Chowhound

Caribbean Pepper Pot Inspired Stew Recipe

"LOVE the flavors! LOVE the convenience! This stuff is yummy, healthy, versatile, and easy to use! Bravo to Mesa de Vida as this is becoming a pantry staple after just one taste! Kudos to the chef!" 

Sarah

"Unlike your average ketchup and BBQ sauce, these cooking sauces are low in sugar and boast intense flavors hailing from around the world. Excite your palate and minimize meal prep boredom with these exciting additions.”

Eat This, Not That

healthy un-stuffed cabbage skillet from Mesa de Vida

"Healthy, flavorful, and made with fresh ingredients. With flavors inspired by culinary hot spots from around the world, use in the slow cooker on everything from protein to vegetables."

Chowhound

Caribbean Pepper Pot Inspired Stew Recipe

"LOVE the flavors! LOVE the convenience! This stuff is yummy, healthy, versatile, and easy to use! Bravo to Mesa de Vida as this is becoming a pantry staple after just one taste! Kudos to the chef!" 

Sarah

"Unlike your average ketchup and BBQ sauce, these cooking sauces are low in sugar and boast intense flavors hailing from around the world. Excite your palate and minimize meal prep boredom with these exciting additions.”

Eat This, Not That

healthy un-stuffed cabbage skillet from Mesa de Vida

"Healthy, flavorful, and made with fresh ingredients. With flavors inspired by culinary hot spots from around the world, use in the slow cooker on everything from protein to vegetables."

Chowhound

Caribbean Pepper Pot Inspired Stew Recipe

"LOVE the flavors! LOVE the convenience! This stuff is yummy, healthy, versatile, and easy to use! Bravo to Mesa de Vida as this is becoming a pantry staple after just one taste! Kudos to the chef!" 

Sarah

"Unlike your average ketchup and BBQ sauce, these cooking sauces are low in sugar and boast intense flavors hailing from around the world. Excite your palate and minimize meal prep boredom with these exciting additions.”

Eat This, Not That

healthy un-stuffed cabbage skillet from Mesa de Vida

"Healthy, flavorful, and made with fresh ingredients. With flavors inspired by culinary hot spots from around the world, use in the slow cooker on everything from protein to vegetables."

Chowhound

Caribbean Pepper Pot Inspired Stew Recipe

"LOVE the flavors! LOVE the convenience! This stuff is yummy, healthy, versatile, and easy to use! Bravo to Mesa de Vida as this is becoming a pantry staple after just one taste! Kudos to the chef!" 

Sarah

"Unlike your average ketchup and BBQ sauce, these cooking sauces are low in sugar and boast intense flavors hailing from around the world. Excite your palate and minimize meal prep boredom with these exciting additions.”

Eat This, Not That

healthy un-stuffed cabbage skillet from Mesa de Vida

"Healthy, flavorful, and made with fresh ingredients. With flavors inspired by culinary hot spots from around the world, use in the slow cooker on everything from protein to vegetables."

Chowhound

Caribbean Pepper Pot Inspired Stew Recipe

"LOVE the flavors! LOVE the convenience! This stuff is yummy, healthy, versatile, and easy to use! Bravo to Mesa de Vida as this is becoming a pantry staple after just one taste! Kudos to the chef!" 

Sarah

"Unlike your average ketchup and BBQ sauce, these cooking sauces are low in sugar and boast intense flavors hailing from around the world. Excite your palate and minimize meal prep boredom with these exciting additions.”

Eat This, Not That

healthy un-stuffed cabbage skillet from Mesa de Vida

"Healthy, flavorful, and made with fresh ingredients. With flavors inspired by culinary hot spots from around the world, use in the slow cooker on everything from protein to vegetables."

Chowhound

Caribbean Pepper Pot Inspired Stew Recipe

"LOVE the flavors! LOVE the convenience! This stuff is yummy, healthy, versatile, and easy to use! Bravo to Mesa de Vida as this is becoming a pantry staple after just one taste! Kudos to the chef!" 

Sarah

"Unlike your average ketchup and BBQ sauce, these cooking sauces are low in sugar and boast intense flavors hailing from around the world. Excite your palate and minimize meal prep boredom with these exciting additions.”

Eat This, Not That

healthy un-stuffed cabbage skillet from Mesa de Vida

"Healthy, flavorful, and made with fresh ingredients. With flavors inspired by culinary hot spots from around the world, use in the slow cooker on everything from protein to vegetables."

Chowhound

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