Cooking Sauces

This is an easy, all purpose red sauce that can be used as a pasta or pizza sauce. You can also use it in any recipe calling for canned tomato sauce - it's that versatile!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Create a quick and easy apricot mustard sauce using just apricot jam and dry mustard. This simple recipe is perfect for glazing ham or as a dipping sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

This garlic butter is dangerous, whether you're using it as a steak topping or otherwise. Garlicky steaks are just the tip of the iceberg.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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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

Combining caramelized onions, ripe tomatoes, fresh ginger, cilantro, and aromatic spices, this curry sauce adds a Caribbean touch to any dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Use this sauce over vegetables, fish, chicken - anywhere you want a light garlic and herb sauce.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Who knew garlic could be so elegant? This roasted garlic puree takes the simple clove to a whole new level, making it a delightful option for condiment connoisseurs and casual...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

Made with fresh parsley, olive oil, garlic, cumin, Hungarian sweet paprika, tomatoes, fresh cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A Greek twist on red sauce. Delicious used in pastitsio, moussaka, gyros, and more.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Add rarebit to your repertoire. Melted butter mixed with Cheddar, Worcestershire, cream, and eggs makes an absolutely decadent sauce for topping toasts.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with butter, blood oranges, white wine, ginger root, salt and white pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with hot red peppers, red bell peppers, garlic, white peppercorns, salt, lime juice, olive oil


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with fresh mushrooms, fresh basil, olive oil, onion, garlic, tomato paste, Italian plum tomatoes, pork, oregano, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with black pepper, salt, nutmeg, butter, all-purpose flour, whole milk, heavy cream, smoked Gouda cheese, smoked paprika

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with paprika, oregano, cumin, cornstarch, medium hot dry chili powder, garlic powder, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

Whip up some Benihana magic at home with this easy mustard sauce. A blend of mustard, soy sauce, and sesame seeds, it brings restaurant-quality taste to your...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with yellow mustard, horseradish, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, water, cayenne pepper, salt, green onions, garlic


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with dry milk powder, flour


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with tomato sauce, water, flour, oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with flour, milk, Asiago cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with tamari, brown sugar, tomato sauce, garlic, parsley, coriander, cumin, allspice, ground ginger, Tabasco sauce


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with halibut fillets, salt and freshly ground white pepper, orange zest, shallots, white wine vinegar, Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur, orange juice, tarragon...

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with dry mustard, peanut or corn oil, vinegar


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with water, tomatoes, garlic, onion, salt, dried red pepper flakes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with cornstarch, garlic powder, soy or rice milk, soy sauce, Parsley Patch seasoning

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with water, cornstarch, black pepper, chicken stock, Anaheim green chilies, tomatillas, onion, Mexican oregano, garlic, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with garlic, green bell pepper, fresh parsley, Italian-style tomatoes, Italian tomato paste, water, dry red wine, red wine vinegar, sugar, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with ketchup, butter, brown sugar, vinegar, prepared mustard

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with dry mustard, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch, dry ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sugar, salt and freshly ground black pepper, dried oregano, parsley, olive oil, garlic, plum tomatoes, dry red wine, basil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with white wine or balsamic vinegar, dry white wine, shallots, salt and pepper, fresh dill, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with black pepper, half-and-half or heavy cream, butter or margarine, fettuccine, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic, fresh basil or parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with red wine vinegar, olive oil, almonds, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, crushed red pepper, roasted red peppers


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with butter or vegetable oil, onion, garlic, curry, ginger, flour, chicken or vegetable broth, water, star anise, coconut milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with herbs, black pepper, tomatoes, onions, carrots, celery, bell pepper, sugar, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with serrano chiles, peanut oil, margarine, ground cinnamon, black pepper, ground coriander, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper, yogurt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with onion, tomatillos, water, serrano or jalapeno peppers, lime, fresh cilantro, parsley, vegetable oil, white vinegar, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with salt and black pepper, balsamic vinegar, sugar, water, honey mustard


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with salt, garlic, tomatillos, arbol chilies

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt, olive oil, garlic, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, lime juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with chervil, white wine vinegar, shallots, fresh tarragon, white pepper, egg yolks, water, clarified butter, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with lemon juice, lime juice, garlic, salt, onion, Seville orange juice, sweet orange juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with salt, tomatillos, garlic, white onion, vegetable oil, dried oregano, chipotle chiles en adobo, cilantro sprigs, adobo sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with salt and white pepper, heavy cream, Gorgonzola cheese, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with powdered nondairy creamer, cheddar cheese, butter, flour, dry mustard, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, dry milk, beer

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes