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Cooking Sauces

Cooking Sauces

Sauces are an important part of cooking. These sauce recipes are used as the base of a recipe such as a cheese sauce, bearnaise, or enchilada sauce.



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recipe for copycat joe's stone crab mustard sauce for stone crab claws

Copycat Joe's Stone Crab Mustard Sauce For Stone Crab Claws

A delicious creamy mustard dipping sauce for crab just like you get at Joe's Stone Crab restaurants.


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for microwave basic white sauce

Microwave Basic White Sauce

Need a white sauce in a hurry? This is a great way to make a sauce without resorting to canned ingredient substitutes.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat tgi friday's honey mustard sauce and dressing

Copycat TGI Friday's Honey Mustard Sauce and Dressing

This copy cat version of TGIFriday's popular dressing is made from a blend of mustard and honey mixed with mayonnaise and sour cream. Great as a...


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for caramelized onion mustard sauce

Caramelized Onion Mustard Sauce

Dijon, cream and spiced caramelized onions make a magnificent mustard sauce for topping sausages, dipping fries, and a hundred other uses.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for red enchilada sauce from dried chiles

Red Enchilada Sauce From Dried Chiles

For an authentic recipe you've gotta start with rehydrated dried chiles mixed with vinegar and spices. Now you just need enchiladas!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for swiss cheese sauce

Swiss Cheese Sauce

In a world overflowing with orange cheddar cheese sauce, this Swiss sauce stands out. Cheese, milk and flour are all you need for this distinctly flavored sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for parmesan or romano sauce

Parmesan or Romano Sauce

This is a simple all-purpose cheese sauce that goes great on everything from vegetables to poultry to pork.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheese sauce without butter

Cheese Sauce Without Butter

This butter-less cheese sauce is made with only 4 ingredients and is ready in just a few minutes. Great if you want to save a few calories but still have a rich cheese...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mild enchilada sauce

Mild Enchilada Sauce

This mild sauce starts by making a seasoned roux that is then slowly simmered with water until thickened. Use in any recipe calling for enchilada sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for gruyere cheese sauce

Gruyere Cheese Sauce

There are just so many options for this rich Gruyere sauce. How about mac and cheese, fondue with crusty bread, or a decadent drizzle on top of asparagus and broccoli.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for microwave cheddar cheese sauce

Microwave Cheddar Cheese Sauce

With five ingredients and five minutes you can whip up a cheese sauce perfect for steamed veggies, nachos, and so much more.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mushroom cheddar sauce

Mushroom Cheddar Sauce

This rich and cheesy sauce is delicious served over cauliflower or broccoli.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tomatillo enchilada sauce

Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce

This green enchilada sauce has an authentic, tangy flavor to add a little zip to tacos, burritos, and of course, enchiladas.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for copycat armstrong's cheese sauce

Copycat Armstrong's Cheese Sauce

Nachos, chili dogs, pretzel dip, the only limit to what you can do with a good cheese sauce is your imagination.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for yellow curry sauce

Yellow Curry Sauce

A rich, slightly sweet, mild flavored curry sauce. Use in an any recipe calling for a curry sauce (delicious with chicken, potatoes, cauliflower, etc).

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat outback steakhouse honey mustard

Copycat Outback Steakhouse Honey Mustard

The Outback Steakhouse serves this honey mustard with their famous Alice Springs chicken. You can use it as a dipping sauce or salad dressing.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for basic bechamel (white sauce) and variations

Basic Bechamel (White Sauce) And Variations

You'll want to save this recipe as it's the base for a variety of sauces. Start with a basic white sauce and turn it into everything from mornay to curry...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for enchilada gravy sauce

Enchilada Gravy Sauce

A thick roux spiced with cumin and chili powder turns this enchilada sauce up a few notches. Use in any recipe calling for enchilada sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for whiskey honey mustard sauce

Whiskey Honey Mustard Sauce

This rich and tangy sauce can be used for dipping pretzels, slathering on ribs, or spicing up grilled salmon.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken dijon sauce

Chicken Dijon Sauce

The secret's always in the sauce. Ordinary baked chicken breasts are turned gourmet when coated in this deceptively simple Dijon cream sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for copycat houston's honey mustard

Copycat Houston's Honey Mustard

The honey mustard sauce served at Houston's has just the right balance of tart and sweet. Try this creamy copycat version at home.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for blue cheese cream sauce

Blue Cheese Cream Sauce

An easy way to dress up cooked vegetables or pasta. Note: blue cheese can be salty so be sure to taste the sauce before seasoning with additional salt.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy enchilada sauce

Easy Enchilada Sauce

This easy enchilada sauce is the perfect base for your favorite Mexican dishes. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it's both delicious and versatile.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fresh slow cooker tomato sauce

Fresh Slow Cooker Tomato Sauce

Fresh, homemade tomato sauce makes a world of a difference in pastas, pizzas, and everything in between. A real tomato sauce takes all day to make, so just let the...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for honey dijon dipping sauce

Honey Dijon Dipping Sauce

Dijon mustard gives the dipping sauce a sharpness that works beautifully with sweetness from the honey. Try with chicken fingers or salmon.


Time:   under 30 minutes




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