Sauces

My flavorful Marsala sauce recipe makes a delicious topping for chicken, pork, beef, or even mixed with pasta and used as a main dish.

The rich flavors of Italian-inspired ingredients meld together perfectly when slowly simmered on the stovetop, providing a flavorful sauce for plates of pasta or polenta.

Do you love homemade chicken gravy but don't have drippings? Try this easy gravy recipe. It's easy to make, creamy, and delicious.

This quick and easy homemade curry sauce packs much more flavour than any store-bought sauce.

Hi everyone! I know a lot of people might use some form of store-bought pre-made pasta sauce like Prego or Ragu when they make their pasta dishes. Nothing against those brands; they can be great. But if you're looking to throw in a homemade spin, here's a super simple way to do it!

This sauce is made with tiny tomatoes, garlic, and fresh and dried basil. It's an easy sauce that goes well with any type of pasta.

Would you like to prepare a simple and affordable sauce for your favorite fried food? Try my easy-to-make aioli recipe that calls for just five ingredients!

Do you love KFC? Try my version of their famous gravy. You can prepare this delicious recipe in just 10 minutes.

This recipe offers a savory twist to an old favorite!

This quick and easy recipe is healthy, kosher, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low-carb. It is filling and hearty and can easily be made vegan/vegetarian by just skipping the meat. It's simple to customize as well.

White sauces—a simple idea with worldwide appeal. Each culture uses its garden resources to craft condiments to accompany the foods they love. Let’s explore these sauces and how to make them.

Do you love McDonald's? Try my version of their famous tartar sauce. You can prepare this delicious recipe in just five minutes.

With this recipe, making and canning fresh homemade cranberry sauce will be a breeze for your holiday meals this year! And you don't have to worry about what to do with all of the leftover sauce if you have any. You can simply store it away for a mid-year craving or even for next year.

Red sauces—a simple idea with world-wide appeal. Each culture uses the produce of their garden to craft a condiment to accompany the foods they love. Let’s explore the origins of ten of these sauces and learn how to make them.

This sauce is a fresher version of the jalapeño ranch dip from the Chuy's restaurant chain. I got rid of the ranch packet and made this from scratch.

What's the perfect sauce for fish balls? Sweet and spicy fish ball sauce, of course! This recipe is both delicious and easy to make at home.

Sauce made with fresh tomatoes has a unique flavor, and the sweetness of the tomatoes grown in your own or someone else's yard can't be beat. Add whatever other vegetables and/or meat you like, and you have a healthy and tasty sauce for your pasta.

Why go to an expensive Japanese restaurant? Now you can prepare a classic Japanese sauce at home without worrying about your budget. Follow my easy recipe for garlicky-sweet soy glaze.

Make your own spicy soy-vinegar dip at home by following my four-ingredient recipe. This easy-to-make dip perfectly matches any fried or grilled foods.

Green sauces—a simple idea with world-wide appeal. Each culture uses the herbs of their garden to craft a condiment to accompany the foods they love. Let’s explore the origins of ten of these sauces, how to make them, and how to use them in dishes for your friends and family.

Chutney is a regular side dish served with South Indian breakfast. Though the use of coconut for making chutney is common, this tomato lentil chutney does not contain coconut. I have used lentils and tomatoes in this yummy side dish.

This clean-eating homemade cream gravy recipe is super simple to pull together, cheap, and quick, and can be used in so many different ways. You can use it with biscuits for a filling breakfast, as a topping for fried chicken or chicken fried steak, or even on some creamy mashed potatoes.

Pasta sauce is a versatile cooking ingredient. You can make varieties of pasta with it. Sometimes, people use it also as a side dish. This garlicky-flavored red sauce makes mouth-watering pasta. Though pasta sauce is available in the stores, homemade sauce tastes much better.

Béarnaise sauce is a staple in many places and can be a little tricky to prepare. Fear not, for I am here to guide you through how to make Béarnaise sauce from scratch.

What does “French cooking” mean to you? Fancy, fussy, complicated? Mother sauces, the foundation of French cuisine, are easy to prepare. I'll tell you how and you'll never buy packaged sauce again.

If you like biscuits and gravy, you may wish to try this easy country gravy recipe. You can make your own biscuits if you wish or buy the dough from the store. Add your favorite sides, and you're set.

Making enchilada sauce at home takes less time than a trip to the store, and the results are so incredible—rich, tangy, smoky deliciousness—that you'll reach for this recipe first, every time!

You can make a delicious chutney with ridge gourd peels. This chutney/sauce is very easy to make. Pair this side dish with rice, idli, dosa, etc.

Blend fresh basil with olive oil, garlic, pignoli nuts, and parmesan cheese to make a delicious and nutritious basil pesto sauce.

Avocados are miracle fruits that are very nutritious. This recipe uses avocado as its base and becomes a delightfully creamy chutney in just 10 minutes!

Carrot chutney is a sweet, tangy, and spicy sauce that you can use as a side dish with rice, flatbread, roti, idli, etc. It's very easy to make; I made it in only about 12 minutes. Try it!

Learning how to make a quick pan sauce will give you superpowers in the kitchen. Three to four ingredients and five minutes will elevate a plain chicken breast or pork chop to a whole new level.

Tomato-garlic dip (sauce) has a pleasing taste and herbal flavor. I used tomatoes, onions, garlic, fresh basil, sugar, butter, oil, salt, and dried oregano leaves for making this dip. Try it!

How or why would you substitute one ingredient for another in a recipe? Perhaps you want a sauce for your meatballs, but you cannot eat tomatoes. Let me show you how!

Quick and rustic spaghetti alla puttanesca can transform your weeknight dinner into a mini mental-vacation in Naples! This recipe is perfect for just the family or when hosting guests.

Pesto—a great sauce for pasta, meat, or eggs. But some chefs have turned it into an amalgam of any veggie pulverized with olive oil. Let’s get back to basics.

Learn how to make a thick and rich venison and sausage sauce that is perfect for any type of pasta.

What is in a romesco sauce? Find out how to make an authentic version of this Catalonian salsa in your own home kitchen.

Are you looking for a hot, spicy, refreshing, and aromatic side dish? Coriander leaf chutney might be a perfect choice for you! You can make this chutney in a jiffy using only a few ingredients.

As someone with chronic tomato-inspired heartburn and the wife of a picky eater, I found a solution to my desire to eat tomato sauce without the burn and how to sneak vegetables onto my husband's plate!

Use this recipe for the Secret to making great cranberry sauce loaded with vitamin C. If you always reached for the can on the shelf, STOP! This is the cranberry sauce recipe for you.

An essential condiment in every British household is a bottle of HP Sauce, just as it’s nearly impossible to find an American home without ketchup.

This homemade vegetarian tomato sauce is a health-conscious complement to your spaghetti. Everyone will think it has beef in it. This is my complete recipe.

Fresh ingredients and a short cooking time make for a quick and easy pasta sauce that tastes as fresh as summer.

Learn how to make a simple white gravy recipe with no bacon or sausage grease or drippings. It tastes great with biscuits!

Learn how to make delicious and unique BBQ sauce from scratch. I've included easy directions and photos in this article to help guide you.

Do you want a recipe for a healthy cranberry sauce that even people who hate cranberry sauce will love? This recipe has been wowing my Thanksgiving guests for years.

A great sauce can elevate a meal from ordinary to extraordinary. Here are five easy sauce recipes to add to your repertoire.

Made with fresh ingredients, a fruit coulis is the perfect fruit sauce. Along with step by step photo instructions, you'll find recipes for a raspberry, a mixed berry and a strawberry version.

You can make and can your own robust pasta sauce that's free of preservatives, additives, and chemicals and costs under $3 per jar. If you grow the ingredients yourself in your own backyard, the cost is even less!